International Cuisine

101 Hotel - Hverfisgata 10 Reykjavik, Tel. 580 0101

	The design at 101 Hotel, Reykjavík’s newest and trendiest locals, is something worth seeing. It is a new and hip spot located in an old building built in the 1930's in early modernist style on a busy corner in downtown Reykjavík.
Opening hours: The restaurant is open from 07:00 - 23:00 every day.

Located at Hotel Ísland SAS Radisson, Broadway is one of Europe’s largest restaurants and nightspots – in one of the smallest capital cities in the world. The service meets international standards and Broadway has earned a great reputation for elegance, entertainment, fine cuisine and great service.

	Café Ópera is one of Reykjavík’s best known and popular restaurants. In its 150 year old building, it is the oldest steakhouse in Reykjavík. Café Ópera is famous for its Hot Rock Fantasy, which allows dinner guests to cook their own steak on sizzling granite stones.
Opening hours: From 17:00 all days of the week.

	Carpe Diem at Rauðarárstígur 18 is only a few steps from the main bus station in Reykjavík, Hlemmur. The cuisine offers Icelandic and international dishes with main emphasis on fish and lamb, which are the best ingredients, Iceland can offer. They also offer smoked Puffin or Guillemot, which taste incredible with a glass of wine.
Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. 11:30 - 14:00 and Mon. - Fri. 18:00 - 22:00.

Located on Reykjavík’s main shopping street, Enrico’s is a place to relax. Guests can sink into the comfortable chairs by the windows and sip coffee while watching the bustling Laugavegur. On warm summer days, Enrico’s brings forth outdoor tables to allow guests to enjoy the weather.

For lunch, visitors can choose between the light lunch menu and the hors-d’oeuvre buffet. In the evening, the restaurant changes to its a la carte menu. In these historical buildings in the heart of Reykjavík, Fjalakötturinn emphasises Icelandic ingredients and cooking and takes pride in presenting home cooked meals.

	Fjaran provides an elegant dining experience (A la Carte). It is in a beautiful old house dating back to 1841 that was recently renovated and restored to its original style. It offers a romantic atmosphere and on weekends live music and visits by cheerful Vikings. On the second floor you can sit and enjoy a cocktail before dinner or a dessert afterwards.
Opening hours: Every day from 18:00 and also during lunchtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Open all day during the summer.

	The Hereford is the most renowned steakhouse in Iceland. Its hallmark is a varied selection of carefully chosen parts of beef, lamb and turkey along with delicious seafood. The specially provided raw-material is always high quality, homogenized and prepared in a certain way by ambitious cooks, for demanding customers.
Opening hours: From 17:00 - 23:30 on weekdays and until 00:30 on weekends.

	Lækjarbrekka is a classic restaurant situated in one of the oldest buildings in Reykjavík, Bankastræti 2, right in the middle of the old town. The building was constructed in the year 1834 and was originally an apartment building, which gives it a homely and cosy appearance.
Opening hours: Every day of the week from 11:00-24:00.

	It is an irrefuteable fact that The Restaurant Grill, at the top of Radisson SAS Hotel Saga is the most renowned and beloved in its profession in Iceland. For more than four decades the warm and pleasant ambience of “The Grill”, on the 8th floor, has indulged every visitor, caressed their taste buds and put them, literally, to a higher ground.
Opening hours: Weekdays 9:00 - 23:00 and weekends until 01:00.

	When you´re travelling to the top of the world, a trip to the kitchen of the world can´t be missed. The destination is the remarkable RestaurantZooBar which just recently opened in Klapparstígur, in the same house as Pasta Basta was before.
Opening hours: Winter , Sun - Thur 17:00 - 01:00 and Fri - Sat 17:00 - 04:00. Summer , Mon - Thur 11:30 - 0100 , Fri - Sat 11:30 - 04:00 and Sun 17:00 - 01:00.

The SALT Lounge Bar & Restaurant at the Radisson SAS 1919 Hotel in downtown Reykjavik is in one of the most famous buildings in Iceland where Eimskip, the Icelandic Steamship Company, had its headquarters until recently.

	One of Iceland’s best known chefs, Siggi Hall, is the founder of this warm restaurant with simple elegance. The restaurant is situated on the ground floor of hotel Óðinsvé. Siggi Hall is an excellent host and warmly welcomes his guests and carfully attends to all their needs.
Opening hours: Tues - Sun: 18:00 - 22:30

	Skólabrú was built in the year 1907 in the center of old Reykjavik. Icelands Surgeon General Jónas Jonassen built this stately house for his daughter Sophia and his son-inlaw, lawyer Eggert Claessen. The restaurant Skólabrú opened early year 1992 after a thorough renovation of the house where the emphasis was to preserve the original architecture.
Opening hours: Every evening from 18:00.

	For light snacks, try a cup of coffee in the cafeteria with a choice of delicious cakes, bread and pastries; for something larger, you will find soups, sandwiches, crépes, pizzas, burritos and reat salad bar. For a quick treat, we invite you to try some of our luscious ice cream, prepared fresh each day by our expert staff. Plenty of parking space available.
Opening hours: Every day from 18:30.

Apótekið - Austurstræti Reykjavik, 575 7900

The restaurant Apótekið is located in Austurstæti 16, in the heart of the city centre. The owners are Guðvarður Gíslason and his wife, Guðlaug Halldórsdóttir who redesigned the restaurant from scratch, because formally the building was used as a pharmacy. Together they have created a stylish restaurant where customers can enjoy the best kinds of international cuisine in a very open and lively environment. The cuisine is characterised by the “fusion style” where the chefs mix together various dishes in Western and Oriental cuisine. The specialised salted cod a la Apótek or the Apótek´s Icelandic lamb dishes should disappoint no one, to only name a few. Having a dinner at this hip and trendy restaurant is a guaranteed fun and an excellent way to start the evening before you go out and explore the crazy nightlife Reykjavík is so famous for.

Opening hours: Five days a week from 11:30- 01:00. Sundays from 15:00-01:00. The restaurant is open until 22:30 Sundays through Thursdays and to 23:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Argentína - Baronstigur Reykjavik, Tel. 551 9555

For those who love big juicy steaks, Argentína is the place to go. The steakhouse has been open since 1989 and has been one of the most popular restaurants in Reykjavík ever since. In the year 2000 Argentína was chosen the restaurant of the year. The Icelandic beef and lamb are one of the best ingredients you can get because they are free from drugs and have not been altered genetically for over 1000 years. The main courses are char grilled, Argentinean style, which gives them a really special taste and the tender steaks almost melt in your mouth. The seafood dishes are also carefully selected. After your dinner you can relax in the fine leather sofas where they offer quality cognac, whiskey, port, liqueurs and cigars. If you like comfortable southern atmosphere, great steaks and good service you should definitely spend a night at Argentína.

Opening hours: Sunday through Thursday from 18:00-22:30 and from 17:30-01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

A. Hansen - Vesturgata 4 Hafnafjörður, Tel. 565 1130

A. Hansen is located in one of the oldest houses in Hafnafjörður.

Brasserie Askur - Suðurlandsbraut 4 Reykjavik, Tel. 553 9700

Brasserie Askur is a restaurant with fine dining and wine at moderate prices. We offer Lamb - Fish - Steaks - Hamburgers - Sandwiches - Fajitas - Pasta and last not least a Soup & Salad buffet.
Opening hours: Sundays through Thursdays from 11:30-22:00 and from 11:30-22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Brasserie Grand - Sigtúni 38 Reykjavik, Tel. 514 8000

Located at the Grand Hotel Reykjavik is an exclusive and relaxed a la carte restaurant where options from a various and delicious menu meets the guests' wishes whether they prefer a quick meal or a full course dinner. The Brasserie Grand chefs offer both international delights and mouth-watering, fresh Icelandic seafood specialties and the wine list includes internationally recognized choices. Brasserie Grand strives to serve their guests in a personal and attentive manner. The restaurant is open daily until late evening for light lunches, dinners and snacks and the main bar is open during same hours.

Einar Ben - Veltusund 1 Reykjavik, Tel. 511 5090

The ingenuity of food and poetry The restaurant Einar Ben is located at Ingólfstorg in the heart of the city centre. There, a feast awaits you that echoes the opulent times of the poet and entrepreneur Einar Benediktsson who in the 19th century made his mark on the nation. The menu is drawn from classic French cuisine with an Icelandic twist. Great emphasis is put on the quality of the ingredients and food preparation. The everchanging collection on the menu is in harmony with the ingenuity of the poet Einar Ben. Dress code: Casual. Starters: Ikr. 1.400-1.800. Main courses: Ikr. 2.800-3.900. Desserts: Ikr. 1.200-1.300

Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 18:00 – 22:00, Fri – Sun: 18:00 – 23:30.

Energia Bar - Smáralind Shopping Mall Kópavogur, Tel. 577 7077

Energia Bar is the place to visit. Their specialty is good food and fruity milkshakes packed with energy. They serve meals characterized with Italian/Mexican/oriental fusion, plus soups and salads. Later in the day the atmosphere is more relaxed and the cozy café and bar mood takes over.

Heitt og Kalt - Grensásvegur 10 Reykjavik, Tel. 533 3060

A buffet style restaurant where you get a lot for your money. The salad bar offers around 20 different varieties of fresh vegetables, fruits and dressings. The soup bar consists of 6 types of homemade soups and the restaurant offers a wide selection of both hot and cold entrées. The prices range from Ikr. 880.- 1.490.- Drinks include beer and wine, soda and coffee. Heitt og Kalt is known for a relaxing, easy atmosphere and prices that are easy on your wallet! We offer healthy eating and quick service. Heitt og Kalt is a completely non-smoking restaurant.

Hotel Borg - Austurvöllur Reykjavik, Tel. 551 1440

In the heart of Reykjavík, at Pósthússtræti right by Austurvöllur is the four-star hotel, Hótel Borg. Hótel Borg traces its establishment to the year 1930 and is located in a big and respectable building with gracious decorations. On the first floor is a high-class culinary restaurant where you can enjoy international and regional cuisine in a comfortable environment. A fabulous dinner or a cup of coffee in the comfortable sofas is an ideal way for both tourists and businessmen to relax after a busy day or as a break before you continue with your walking in the city

Opening hours: open daily from 07:00-23:30.

Hotel Holt - Bergstaðastræti 35 - 37 Reykjavik,Tel. 552 5700

In a quiet street, only 5 minutes walk from Laugavegur, is one of the fanciest hotels in town, Hótel Holt. It is an old, elegant and respected hotel, which was opened in 1965, beautifully designed with Icelandic art hanging on the walls and rooms, which meet high-class standards. The Gallery Restaurant at Hótel Holt offers international cuisine, with French inspiration, unique quality of vintage wines and collection of cognac, Armagnac and whisky. They have emphasised on making the dishes like the culinary French tradition and everyone should find something superb on the varied menu. An evening at Hótel Holt is an unforgettable experience.

Opening hours: From 12:00-14:30 and 18:00- 22:30 every day.

Kaffi Reykjavik - Vesturgata 2 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 7759

Kaffi Reykjavík has been one of the best known restaurants in Reykjavík for years. Located in the heart of Reykjavík in one of its oldest houses, Kaffi Reykjavik´s surroundings and athmosphere seems to hit people right in the heart. Last year the whole restaurant was renovated wich included making of the only real Icebar in town. The Icebar has been a huge hit and no one visiting Reykjavík should miss it. The food has also been very successful among all our visitors and either if you are alone or with 700 people group you can be sure to have all our attention. Our goal is to make every guest feel that they are experiencing something uniqe. Kaffi Reykjavik Staff members are there for you.

Opening hours: From Tuesdays to Thursdays from-20.00 until 01.00 and on Fridays and Saturdays-from 21.00 until 05.30 in the morning Sundays and Mondays are closed.

Kebab húsið - Downtown Reykjavik

The big, juicy and delicious Kebabs at the Kebab house at Lækjargata are extremely popular anytime of the day. Good and fast service, fine tables and newspapers to read. But if you are in a real hurry you can just grab one kebab, with chicken, falafel or beef, to go. They also offer fabulous hamburgers, fish and chips, vegetarian pita and pan pizza slices for a low price. The Kebab house is one of the few fast food restaurants downtown that is open late every evening of the week. On Friday and Saturday nights it is especially popular with the young and lively crowd who like to sit down, grab a bite to eat and relax after an eventful evening.
Opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday from 11:00 –24:00, Thursdays open to 02:00 and Fridays and Saturdays to 07:00.

Kringlukráin - Kringlan Shopping Mall Reykjavik, Tel. 568 0878

Kringlukráin started in 1989 as a genuine pub, but has gradually developed into an "a la carte" restaurant. It is a place of the familiar sort we look for and love in cities throughout the world, with furnishings that create a friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Kringlukráin offers personal and professional service, along with outstanding food and drink. Our special menu is known to provide a choice for every taste. Kringlukráin is located next door to the Reykjavík City Theatre and is a favourite venue among theatre visitors for a meal or a snack and a drink, before and after performances. On weekends live music is the pride of the restaurant. Many different performers appear, with a wide selection of musical events, and Kringlukráin has earned a particular reputation for its popular sing a longs. Spacious and comfortable, our “Side Room” accommodates groups of any size for any occasion. We offer delicious groups menu and go out of our way to meet personal requests.

Lake Front Restaurant - Vonarstræti 3 Reykjavik, Tel. 562 9700

Located on the second floor of one of Reykjavík's most beautiful old buildings, Iðnó, which also houses a theatre and concert hall, as well as a café. Six years ago a complete renovation returned the building to its original 1897 style. Our diverse menu includes Icelandic lamb, fish and game entrées and, in the summer, a modestly priced three course special. See www.idno.is for menus and pricing. Groups can be booked for lunch and dinner any day of the year.
Opening Hours: Every day at 18.00 during the summer, and every weekend in winter from 18.00.

Laugar - The valley Laugardalur Reykjavik, Tel. 533 1213

The valley Laugardalur is a big outdoor area with a football field, recreation area, family zoo and an activity park and therefore popular for walking. Located in the valley at Sundlaugavegur is Laugar, an 18,000 square metre five star health and spa resort with a swimming pool, jacuzzis, gym, sauna, hairdressing salon and a sports shop. There is also a Café-Restaurant, which serves all kinds of light health food, sandwiches, boozt drinks made from skyr, fresh fruits and vegetables and offers also various drinks all day. At Laugar they also offer light wines and it is therefore ideal to sit down and relax, have a glass of red wine and a Tuna steak and enjoy the view over the swimming pool.

Opening hours: Weekdays from 7:00-22:00, Saturdays from 9:00-21:00 and Sundays from 10:00-18:00.

Lauga-ás - Laugarásvegur 1 Reykjavik, Tel. 553 1620

Well Known for their fish dishes, culinary diversity and for offering delicacies not commonly seen on Icelandic menus.

Litli Ljóti Andarunginn - Lækjargata 6b Reykjavik, Tel. 552 9815

Restaurant in the center of Reykjavik city in Lækjargata 6b close to the Reykjavik pond. You can enjoy a fairly priced delicious meal in a relaxing atmosphere. We are open for lunch from 12:00 for small courses. From 18:00 we offer a delicious buffet from May through October. We are open till 24:00 on weekdays and 03:00 during weekends. Coffee and bar. We do also offer guest rooms for rent at a good price for you. This is a family run business and you will feel like home when you visit us. You’re welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

Naustið - Vesturgata 6-8 Reykjavik, Tel. 554 0500

Naustið is situated on Vesturgata 6-8 in Reykjavík. Its charming old decor, romantic atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and reputation for unforgettable evenings have made Naustið a part of Iceland's cultural heritage.
Opening hours: Sun - Thu 18:00 - 22:00 and Fri - Sat 18:00 - 23:00.

Old West - Laugarvegur 176 Reykjavik, Tel. 588 5403

One of the newest restaurants in Reykjavik, conveniently close to many major hotels i.e. Nordica and Hotel Reykjavik, offers traditional American cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The menu consists of grilled steaks, hamburgers, chicken, salad and their famous bbq spare ribs all at reasonable price.
Opening Hours: Open from 11-18 Monday through Thursday and 11-22 Fridays, Sat and Sun.

Ostabúðin - Skólavörðustíg 8 Reykjavik, Tel. 562 2772

Ostabúðin is a delicatessen where you can get all sorts of cheese, starters, pasta, oil and vinegar. During lunch hour they offer some light courses, you can either sit down and enjoy the meal or take it with you.
Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00 except the first Saturday each month is open from 11:00 - 16:00.

Potturinn og pannan - Brautarholt 22 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 1690

At Potturinn og pannan you'll get delicious fish from Iceland's rugged seas or for those with a taste for meat they serve Icelandic lamb, renown for the wild game flavour that comes from grazing on wildflowers and leaves in the Icelandic outback.

Póstbarinn - Downtown Reykjavik, Tel. 562 7830

Póstbarinn is a food and wine bar, located in the heart of the city, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and classic buildings in Reykjavík. There you can enjoy delicious food and wine in a comfortable environment with a great view over Austurvöllur and all the action outside. They offer traditional Icelandic courses with emphasis on fresh seafood, light meals and steaks for a low price. Every day there is a special offer at lunch and dinnertime. If you don’t have any appetite it is just plain fun to relax with a glass of wine or beer and chat with your friends. The atmosphere is romantic and comfortable and on Friday and Saturday nights there is often live music.

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11:30-01:00, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30-03:00.

Rauðará - Rauðarástigur 37 Reykjavik, Tel. 562 6766

Rauðará Steakhouse is a warm and beautifully designed restaurant at Rauðarárstígur 37. The building is originally an old brewery, built in the year 1928, which gives it a special old, historic and romantic flavor. The cuisine emphasises grilled meat and fish and some Icelandic specialties like smoked puffin, influenced by South- European, South American, French and Oriental cuisine. Every dish is made from the freshest ingredients and they also offer quality wines and cognac. You won’t find a more romantic restaurant in Reykjavík than Rauðará, which is a world-class steakhouse, and definitely worth a visit.

Restaurant Nauthóll - Ylströnd Reykjavik,Tel. 562 9910

A stone’s throw from the Ylströnd you will find Restaurant Nauthóll. Nauthóll is a favourite lunch spot, famous for it's fish soup and home made bread. During the day you will find a mixed crowd of people stopping by for coffee and refreshments. In the evening dinner is served in a cozy atmosphere. The menu has a wide selection of courses with an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood.

Salatbarinn - Fákafen 9 Reykjavik, Tel. 588 0222

At Salatbarinn in Fákafen 9 you get a great and healthy lunch or dinner for a really fair price. The restaurant offers a buffet with over 60 different courses and you can get a fabulous all-you-can-eat buffet for only 14 EUR. At the buffet you can get for example Italian pasta dishes, oriental rice dishes and all kinds of Indian and Mexican courses. Newly baked bread, soups and home made salad sauces come with all that. They specialise in diversity and freshness, well-balanced and nutritious diet and pasta, vegetables and other ingredients are fresh. The restaurant is large, with 84 seats and is non-smoking.
Opening hours: Monday-Friday from 11:30- 20:30, Saturday from 11:30-16:00 but Sundays are closed

Sowieso - Lækjargata 2a Reykjavik, Tel. 517 5020

Sowieso’s speciality is lobster, but it also has a small courses menu including lamb, beef and chicken courses, and a tempting sushi menu. Their ambition is to offer customers high-quality cuisine at truly reasonable prices.

Tapasbarinn - Vesturgata 3 Reykjavik, Tel. 551 2344

Tapasbarinn is an extremely lively restaurant where Spain meets Iceland in the cuisine. It is located in a cellar at Vesturgata 3 in Reykjavik’s central. Eating tapas means dining without to much regard to rules and schedules and the menu shows that everything is possible. Tapasbarinn offers over 50 different meet, fish and vegetable dishes so you can take your time and experiment with many kinds of different dishes, which makes the dinner even more fun and enjoyable if you are with a group. But if you find it hard to choose you can order the special Tapas-selection. The restaurant has been open since the year 2000 and has become a popular place with the Icelandic crowd. It’s breezy atmosphere and the Spanish effects in the decorations make Tapasbarinn ideal for an excellent evening.
Opening hours: Open from 17:00 every day of the week.

Viðeyjarstofa - Viðey, Tel. 562 1934 and 568 1045

Viðey is a small island only five minutes by boat from Reykjavík. There you can enjoy a peaceful walk in the Icelandic natural environment, check out the second oldest church in Iceland and afterwards have a light refreshment or a gourmet dinner at the restaurant Viðeyjarstofa, housed in one of the oldest buildings in Iceland. The menu consists of traditional Icelandic courses like fish soup, salted cod, puffin and lamb as well as various other dishes like chicken and steaks. The house itself has a long and interesting history. For decades it was the home of the most powerful people in the country and has therefore always been important to the Icelanders and their history. The building is filled with ancient Icelandic atmosphere, decorated with works of art by Icelandic masters as well as other treasures. You will find no other restaurant similar to Viðeyarstofa.
Opening hours: Reservations for the restaurant must be made in advance, especially for groups

Vox Restaurant, Nordica hotel - Suðurlandsbraut 2 Reykjavik, Tel. 444 5050

The perfect meeting place for any occasion, whether it's to enjoy an extravagant meal at Vox restaurant, a light meal at the Vox Bistro, a spectacular lunch buffet or simply a drink at the Vox bar. Whatever you are looking for, the atmosphere and food at Vox should enhance your appetite.
Opening hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Yndisauki - Lækjargata 2 Reykjavik, 511 8090

A delikatessen in the heart of Reykjavík, located on 2nd floor in the Iða House in Lækjargata 2. Every day Yndisauki offers anything the true gourmet desires. There is also a great variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, bread, cheese and slices of meat to take away or enjoy in the magnificent nature of Iceland or in Yndisauki´s beautiful shop.
Opening hours: All days from 10.00 to 22.00.