Food
Where to eat in Iceland: restaurants, cafés and dishes to try
The best-known place to eat in Iceland is Tjöruhúsið. The travel guide lists 20 places to eat and drink in Reykjavík. Local dishes to try: Hákarl, Skyr, Brennivín, Þorramatur, and Rúgbrauð.
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Iceland
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Restaurants 2
Places travellers recommend in Iceland
Listed in the Wikivoyage travel guide. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Where to eat in Reykjavík
All places in Reykjavík- Bæjarins beztu pylsurBudget
Hafnarstræti 17
- MessinnMid-range
Lækjargata 6b
- HamborgarabúllanBudget
Geirsgata 1
- Kaffismiðja ÍslandsBudget
Kárastígur 1
- Austur-IndíafjelagiðMid-range
Hverfisgata 56
- CarusoMid-range
Þingholtsstræti 1
- Restaurant ReykjavikMid-range
Vesturgata 2
- VegamótMid-range
Vegamótastíg 4
- b5
Bankastræti 5
- Dillon Rock Bar
Laugavegur 30
- Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðarstaeti 1
- The English Pub
Austurstræti 12
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Reykjavík · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dishes and drinks Iceland is known for
Foods and drinks that come from Iceland, the most widely known first.
Rúgbrauð
Icelandic rye bread
Frequently asked questions
What is the most famous restaurant in Iceland?
Tjöruhúsið is the most widely documented place to eat in Iceland: 2 Wikipedia language editions describe it.
What food is Iceland known for?
Iceland is known for Hákarl, Skyr, Brennivín, Þorramatur, and Rúgbrauð.
Where can you eat in Reykjavík?
The travel guide to Reykjavík lists Bæjarins beztu pylsur, Messinn, Hamborgarabúllan, Kaffismiðja Íslands, and Austur-Indíafjelagið.
Sources: Wikidata (CC0), Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0), photos from Wikimedia Commons.