Reykjavik is the Capital city of Iceland, located on the SouthWest of the country. It is the World's Northernmost Capital of a Sovereign State with a population of about 120,000. It is known as the heart of Iceland’s culture.
Reykjavik is known for its weekend nightlife where bars and clubs stay open till 4.30am. It’s no surprise that Reykjavik is home to famous restaurants and fabulous food either. On your visit to Iceland, be sure to try out these Top 5 Restaurants in Reykjavik and experience Iceland’s modern food culture.
FACT: Reykjavik is amongst the cleanest, greenest and safest cities in the World.
This seafood restaurant is not big and it may not look fancy, but it is definitely one of the best in Reykjavik. Owner-chef Úlfar Eysteinsson has built up an impeccable reputation of creating stunning seafood dishes, his speciality. Rumor has it that this snug little restaurant has become a favourite of Jamie Oliver’s. Specialities range throughout the aquatic world from salt cod and halibut to plokkfiskur (fish stew) with black bread. The restaurant also offers non-fish items such as guillemot, horse, lamb and whale.
You do not go there to eat, you go for the experience. From the moment you enter the glass atrium with the golden globe lights and feast your eyes on the interior and throughout your meal you will be in awe. Service is exquisite and the food makes magic with your taste buds: locally sourced Icelandic ingredients prepared with culinary imagination by master chefs.
TOP TIP: The tasting menu is an extravaganza of their best dishes.
This interesting restaurant offers a unique fusion of Japanese and South-American cuisine combined with the freshness of Icelandic ingredients. The decor is colourful and fun, which just adds to the wonderful dining experience.
This wonderful little bistro is located in the Nordic House, designed by Alvar AAlto, where you find all types of different design, art and culture. The restaurant offers a beautiful view over a nice little pond where bird life is blooming. Here you can experience the best ‘New Nordic’ cuisine Iceland has to offer made from locally sourced produce.
Discover the traditional food of the Icelanders with our blog,
Weird and Wonderful food in Iceland
, and be prepared for your next holiday. You may also want to read our article on Top 7 Places you Must Visit in Reykjavík
and Top 5 Interesting City Walks.
