Must-see restaurants in Reykjavík

  • Bónus

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Good central bargain supermarket.

  • Café Paris, Austurvollur, Reykjavik

    Café Paris

    Reykjavík

    This is one of the city’s prime people-watching spots, particularly in summer, when outdoor seating spills onto Austurvöllur Sq, and at night, when the…

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    Ísbúðin Laugalæk

    Reykjavík

    A neighbourhood favourite, serving ice cream and tasty locally made German sausages. It's popular year-round, since Icelanders don't need sunshine to…

  • Essensia restaurant by Hverfisgata

    Essensia

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A bustling spot serving pizza, pasta, meat and fish. Many dishes are designed for sharing, making it a sound option if your group has diverse tastes.

  • 10-11

    Reykjavík

    Ever-present 10-11 are similar to 7-Elevens in other countries. They are often open all night and have inflated prices.

  • Lækjarbrekka

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A fixture of Reykjavík's restaurant scene for more than 20 years, Lækjarbrekka delivers traditional Icelandic dishes (game, lobster, juicy pepper steak…

  • Staff

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The leather banquettes and hammered copper tables at this trendy bar-restaurant fill up with folks digging into dishes ranging from burgers and tapas to…

  • Kaffi Brennslan

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    An easy stop on Laugavegur for the foot weary. Choose from the coffees, salads and sandwiches on offer while allowing continued people-watching through…

  • Café Loki

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Near Hallgrímskirkja, you can duck in here for a bite to eat and a cup of coffee in a pinch, but there are more exciting places nearby. Best seats are…

  • Hlölla Bátar

    Reykjavík

    Keep it local with a greasy sub sandwich in Ingólfstorg Sq.

  • 10-11

    Reykjavík

    Part of the ubiquitous convenience store chain.

  • 10-11

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Part of the ubiquitous supermarket chain.

  • The Deli

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Reykjavík's best pizza by the slice.

  • 10-11

    Reykjavík

    Chain convenience store.

  • Krambúð

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Pricey but central.