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Local Restaurants
Top 20 Local Restaurants in Reykjavik [2025]
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Old Iceland
5.0
/5
3 reviews
Western-style
From £76.00
Miðborg | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: Laugavegur 72, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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In a western restaurant near the famous local Ferris wheel. After riding the Ferris wheel, I felt a little hungry, so I came to the Old Iceland Restaurant for dinner.
A famous local western restaurant with a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The smoked salmon is recommended. The meat is fresh and cooked to perfection.
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Seabaron
4.8
/5
22 reviews
Seafood
From £24.00
Vesturbær | 2.9 km from downtown
Address: Geirsgata 4a, 101 Reykjavík
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The service attitude of the clerk is good. Although there are many people queuing in the store, there are many seats in the restaurant and the food is served quickly. The classic lobster soup with bread and grilled wolffish skewers taste very good and are worth the price.
A famous local western restaurant, the seafood and ingredients are very fresh. The grilled shrimps are recommended, the meat is plump and delicious.
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Sjavargrillid Seafood Grill
5.0
/5
10 reviews
Western-style
From £47.00
Miðborg | 2.1 km from downtown
Address: Skolavoerdustigur 14, Reykjavik 101
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When traveling to Iceland, this Sjavargrilled Seafood Grill is worth a visit. Their steaks are of very high quality and absolutely worth the price.
The taste is pure and unique, the environment is clean, and the service is thoughtful and enthusiastic
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Sandholt
5.0
/5
8 reviews
Bakeries
From £13.00
Miðborg | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: Laugavegur 36 Reykjavik
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This dessert shop is also a century-old local shop. The desserts here are really exquisite. Especially the donuts, which are also very cute and the taste is sweet but not greasy.
Pure and unique taste, clean environment, and thoughtful service
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Islenski barinn The Icelandic Bar
6 reviews
Western-style
From £33.00
Miðborg | 2.2 km from downtown
Address: Ingólfsstræti 1a 101 Reykjavík
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A collection of Icelandic food stores! ||| I tried almost all the restaurants recommended by netizens after my trip to Iceland, so I made a collection.
Most restaurants in the city cost about 1000💰-1500💰 to order four dishes, but you can eat your fill. It's cheaper to eat burgers or pizza in scenic spots, but it's still about 300💰 per person
1️⃣Caruso 4⭐️In the city of Leishi. I ordered lobster, lamb chops, and lasagna. The best review was the lobster, which was very fresh and sweet. The sauce of the lasagna was very special, which should be tomato meat sauce with some spices, and the amount of meat sauce was quite large. I think the lamb chops were average, a little dry, in fact, many lamb chops eaten in Iceland were average.
2️⃣ slenski barinn 2⭐️In the city of Leishi. I ordered the whale meat in the upper left corner, lobster hot dogs, and lamb soup. Whale meat is a bit like beef, not very amazing. The lobster hot dogs have more lobster flour, which is not very delicious. The mutton soup is a bit sweet and sour, just average.
3️⃣ Black Beach Service Area There is only one restaurant there that is considered to be quite satisfactory. I ordered Black Beach burgers, lamb chops, lamb soup, and vegetable soup. The vegetable soup is like potato soup, the lamb soup is very bland, the burger is a normal burger, and the lamb chops are still woody.
4️⃣ Golden Waterfall Service Area The requirements for service areas should not be too high. I ordered one beef and one chicken, which are OK, and the French fries are delicious.
5️⃣ Black Crust Pizzeria 3⭐️ Ate in the town of Vic, ordered No. 1 and No. 2 on the menu, lobster and duck, I think the seasoning is a bit salty, but the crust is quite thin.
6️⃣ Messinn 4⭐️ In the city of Lei City. Mainly eat fish, ordered wolffish, salmon, cod, and seafood pasta. The best is salmon, the fish skin is crispy and the seasoning is moderate. The wolffish is very tender, the seasoning is a bit salty but very special. The cod was mixed with cod floss and mashed potatoes, which I didn't like. The seafood pasta was too lightly seasoned.
7️⃣ Posthús Food Hall & Bar 5⭐️ in the city of Leiden. The MVP of this time!!! Everything was delicious! The cod was super tender and well seasoned. The lobster taco and seafood pasta sprinkled with cheese were super good! After trying lamb chops many times, I tried steak for the first time and it was also very good. The mashed potatoes on top were full of milk flavor, and all the dishes were cleaned!
8️⃣ Fish Company 3⭐️ and a half in the city of Leiden. The cream lobster soup was super salty, no! The cod was not as good as the previous one. But the lamb chops were the best I had in Iceland! The daily catch in the lower right corner was also good!
9️⃣ Grillmarkao urinn3⭐️ in the city of Leiden. For the last meal, I thought I would eat something special since I was here. I ordered puffin meat, which was really 🤢. The venison was acceptable but not very tasty, not as good as the ones made in China. The lamb skewers were said to be Sichuan style, but they were just a little spicy. The salmon was quite sweet, but the mashed potatoes were still delicious. I have to say that Icelanders really make the most of potatoes.
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Icelandic food | Fish and chips are much better than rice!
After staying for 6 days, I don’t think Iceland is bad (maybe compared to the UK), but the prices are a bit high
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The first Icelandic restaurant I visited after landing was a walk-in restaurant. It was delicious! Highly recommended! Every dish was perfect
Their lobster was fried and coated with bread crumbs, which was very good when eaten with bread. It was just that the leaves under the bread were bitter.
I like whale meat and seafood soup the most, but some people may not be able to accept its fishy smell
The lamb leg was similar to the one I had in Edinburgh, and it tasted like braised lamb from my hometown, 40 pounds per person
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The Chinese food was praised by Xiaoshang, and I think the best one was the fish-flavored pork
The shredded pork was delicious with rice. Lamb stewed noodles were also good.
The spicy chicken was actually average, maybe too many people recommended it, which made me have high expectations for it.
There were a lot of people queuing up, and the store was very small, so I could only queue in the wind. If there are really a lot of people, it is recommended to take away/delivery/share a table. The price is quite expensive, 40 pounds per person. 3. I praise the two food trucks of the Big Claw before going to the Blue Ice Cave. The lobster rolls and fish and chips are delicious! Picture 78. Before coming: Fish and chips? I won’t eat it! After tasting it: Oh my god, it smells so good. The fish is so fresh, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It’s wonderful. The service is also very good. The environment is also very good and suitable for dating. But don’t order too much. The two of us ordered four dishes as shown in the picture. We were tired of eating fish in the end. 70 pounds per person. #Restaurant recommendation #Iceland #Icelandic cuisine #Icelandic restaurant #Icelandic restaurant recommendation #Iceland travel #Iceland tourism #Icelandic food #Iceland travel guide #Atmosphere restaurant #Delicious #Dating restaurant #Treasure restaurant sharing #Food check-in #Flowers and teenagers #Flowers and teenagers
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Apotek kitchen +bar
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Western-style
From £68.00
Miðborg | 2.5 km from downtown
Address: Austurstræti 16, 101Reykjavík
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I was amazed. Had the best lobster and vegetarian appetizer (small plates recommended). Wine was also good and cheaper than in Switzerland.
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Café Loki
4.5
/5
3 reviews
Western-style
From £24.00
Miðborg | 1.8 km from downtown
Address: Lokastíg 28 101 Reykjavík
No.2 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Reykjavik
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Cafe Loki is a local coffee bar with a long history. The shop is very bright and gives people a sense of openness when they enter. The cappuccino here is also great.
Pure and unique taste, clean environment, and thoughtful service
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Hofnin
5.0
/5
6 reviews
Seafood
From £49.00
Vesturbær | 2.9 km from downtown
Address: Geirsgata 7C, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
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Delicious seafood with beautiful scenery, very comfortable
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Icelandic Street Food
4.0
/5
3 reviews
Seafood
From £13.00
Miðborg | 2.4 km from downtown
Address: Lækjargata 8, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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A very distinctive restaurant, which can only be said to suit Chinese tastes, and the environment is nice
Friends who are planning to go to Iceland, please have a look! This note recommends several Icelandic restaurants that are delicious and cost-effective. Welcome to like and collect~
-Icelandic Street Food
The seafood bread soup and lamb soup are well received by diners. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and cheerful, and it is a check-in spot not to be missed.
[Restaurant address] 8, Lækjargata, 101 Reykjavík
[Opening hours] 9 am to 11 pm
[Price per person] 150 RMB/person
.Islenski Barinn Restaurant & Bar
Shark meat, black death wine, venison meatballs, whale fins, unprecedented ingredients challenge your senses.
[Restaurant address] 1a, Ingólfsstræti, 101 Reykjavík
[Business hours] 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
[Price per person] 300 RMB/person
.Blue Lagoon LAVA Restaurant
Located in the famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland, the scenery is very open. You can come to the restaurant directly after taking a hot spring bath.
[Restaurant address] Blue Lagoon Iceland
[Business hours] Lunch: 11:30 am; Dinner: 17:00-21:00
[Price per person] 800 RMB/person
.Fjorubordid
Lobster is the main dish, and the original signature lobster magic soup is recommended. The business is hot all year round, and customers are advised to make reservations in advance.
[Restaurant address] eyrarbraut 3a, 825 stokkseyri
[Opening hours] 12:00 am to 21:00 pm
[Price per person] 500 RMB/person
.Old Iceland
Highly recommended are the pan-fried Arctic char and the delicious lamb rib eye with parsley puree. You can also try the traditional Icelandic dessert Kleinu.
[Restaurant address] Laugavegur 72, 101 Reykjavík
[Opening hours] 11:30 am to 22:00 pm
[Price per person] 300 RMB/person
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Messinn
4.0
/5
5 reviews
Seafood
From £29.00
Miðborg | 2.4 km from downtown
Address: Lækjargata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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The fish dishes were really unexpected, not fishy at all, delicious
MESSINN
🏠Restaurant environment: A restaurant with an ocean theme, the specialty is various cooked fish.
🥗Recommended dishes:
ARTIC CHAR: A total of six pieces of fish, the taste is sweet and fragrant, the bottom is a little crispy, and some almonds are added. Highly recommended,
SEAFOOD PASTA: The pasta contains shrimp and fish, cheese and milk, the pasta is very rich and the portion is very large. One serving is enough for two people
APPLE CRUMBLE: A serving of vanilla ice cream with apple flesh. Remember to ask for it to be served last, otherwise it will melt if served too early.
💰Price: 13240 kronor for three dishes, about 645 RMB. 300 yuan per person, the two girls ate until they were full, which is a relatively cheap restaurant in Iceland. After all, it is the most expensive place in Europe.
⏱Opening hours: 11:30 – 22:00
📍Location: Lækjargata 6, 101 Reykjavík,
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