Reykjavík's food scene punches well above its size — two Michelin-starred restaurants, an acclaimed street-food and harbour culture, and Icelandic lamb, Arctic char, langoustine, and skyr at every level. The Old Harbour and Grandi district are the most exciting dining clusters; Laugavegur Street covers everything from bakeries to bars.
Bakeries & Coffee
Brauð & Co. Reykjavík's most celebrated bakery — blueberry-licorice and pistachio cinnamon buns; popular flavors sell out by midday.
Sandholt Bakery. Family-run artisan bakery on Laugavegur since 1920; sourdough, open-face smørrebrød, and excellent coffee.
Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron). Iconic Old Harbour shack; choose your fish for grilling on a skewer; the lobster bisque is legendary.
Grandi Mathöll (Grandi Food Hall). Converted fish warehouse in the harbour district with Icelandic fish stalls, Korean, Italian, and more.
Forrétabarinn (Starters Bar). Small-plates only — no mains — with fresh Icelandic ingredients and a lively 4–6 pm happy hour.
Þrír Frakkar. Beloved neighbourhood restaurant since 1989 — salted cod, grilled lamb, and reindeer. A local institution on Baldursgata.
Icelandic Street Food. Lækjargata 8 · 4.6★ (6,991 reviews)
Íslenski Barinn - The Icelandic Bar. 43W8+QP5 · 4.7★ (5,138 reviews)
Old Iceland. Laugavegur 72 · 4.8★ (3,041 reviews)
Fine Dining
Dill. Iceland's first Michelin Star (One Star, retained 2025); New Nordic philosophy using foraged and locally sourced ingredients.
Óx. Intimate 11-seat counter restaurant with a Michelin Star; surprise multi-course menu from peak Icelandic ingredients with storytelling per course. Reservations essential months ahead.
Matur og Drykkur. Old Harbour family restaurant rescuing classic Icelandic recipes — cod's head, fish-skin chips, skyr desserts.
Grillmarkaðurinn (The Grill Market). Cave-like open-grill restaurant with a tasting menu through Iceland's best lamb, langoustine, and local cheeses.