Siglunes Guesthouse Restaurant
Tröllaskagi
A refreshing surprise in this remote village, Moroccan chef Jaouad Hbib prepares delicious, from-scratch Moroccan cuisine for the wood-lined restaurant at…
Must-see restaurants in North Iceland
Tröllaskagi
Named after three brothers from a folk tale, this might just be the perfect small-town cafe. It's decked out in timber, full of vintage bric-a-brac and…
Mývatn Region
The ‘Cowshed’, 2.5km south of Reykjahlíð, is a memorable restaurant where you can enjoy views of the lush surrounds, or of the dairy shed of this working…
North Iceland
Folks simply passing through Möðrudalur should stop at Fjallakaffi for coffee and homemade kleina (traditional twisted doughnut) or ástarpungur (love ball…
North Iceland
Hats off to this stylish restaurant above the Icelandic Seal Centre. Reserve ahead for a table by vast picture windows offering fjord views and a menu…
North Iceland
It seems everyone passing through town stops here – and with excellent reason. Inside Kaupvangur, you'll find sofas to relax on, plus delicious coffee, a…
North Iceland
Kaffi Kú (11km southeast of Akureyri) is a perfect pit stop in pastoral Eyjafjarðarsveit. Dine above a high-tech cowshed (you can watch the cows queue to…
Akureyri
Huge windows with fjord views lend a magical glitz to this 5th-floor restaurant, and the cool cocktails help things along. The menu showcases prime…
North Iceland
Buttercup-yellow Naustið wins wide praise for its super-fresh fish and a simple concept that's well executed: skewers of fish and vegetables, grilled to…
North Iceland
Easily the brightest spark in town, this charming cafe and handicrafts gallery has bags of personality (driftwood, artworks, coffee pots). It's a welcome…
Akureyri
Breakfast served all day? Hello Berlin! If you need a fix of bacon and eggs or avocado on toast, this cosy timber-lined cafe is your spot. Good coffee is…
North Iceland
Roughly 25km from Hvammstangi – 3km north of Illugastaðir – is the wonderfully unique Geitafell, a restaurant in a converted barn where fish soup is the…
Akureyri
Suffering afternoon sluggishness? Get your sugar rush courtesy of the great-value high tea served every afternoon in the smart lounge of the Icelandair…
Mývatn Region
Kaffi Borgir is a cafe-souvenir shop at the top of the ridge overlooking the Dimmuborgir lava field. Grab a table on the outside terrace, sample the house…
Akureyri
Part gallery, part furniture store, part restaurant – ‘Noah’s Ark’ is certainly unique, and offers a simple food concept done well. The menu features a…
North Iceland
Behind the N1 is a harbourside restaurant – and it's a cool surprise to find a loungey area, wide-ranging menu, high-quality food and some excellent local…
Akureyri
The short blackboard at this bustling, casual place highlights piscatorial pleasures: fish and chips is the bestseller, or there's oven-baked salmon,…
Mývatn Region
The cheerfully busy ‘Old Farm’ tavern beside Hótel Reynihlíð serves up good-quality pub-style meals all day, ranging from lamb soup, burgers and grilled…
Akureyri
Prime people-watching is on offer at this much-loved cafe (the Blue Teapot, in the dark-blue Cafe Paris building) on the main drag. The interior is timber…
Akureyri
This sleek, seafood-showcasing restaurant has a decidedly Japanese flavour, but also promotes its use of 'rubs' or marinades (along the lines of sweet…
North Iceland
Doing exactly what it says on the label, this small window-front on the harbour doles out good-value fish (usually cod) and chips, with a few picnic…
North Iceland
With a sun-trap terrace overlooking the waterfront, this friendly cafe – owned by North Sailing – has a big cabinet full of baguettes, wraps, muffins and…
Tröllaskagi
Handmade artisanal chocolate in a local artist's gallery – what's not to like? Look for the unique facade on the main street in the northern part of town…
Akureyri
In a charming historical building painted butter yellow (and once a saddlery), this welcoming cafe offers a tasty range of bodacious breakfast and lunch…
Akureyri
What could be better than a designer cafe in a botanical garden? This cafe has gorgeous picture windows, good coffee, a big sun terrace and a lunchtime…
Akureyri
Family-friendly and always full to bursting, Greifinn is one of the most popular spots in town. The menu favours comfort food above all: ribs and wings,…
North Iceland
Skerjakolla is a sweet surprise: a decent grocery store, with a small and simple cafe serving pizza, sandwiches, coffee and cake. There's even a Vínbúðin…
Akureyri
This legendary ice-cream shop is known across Iceland for one of the best ice creams in the country (it’s made with milk, not cream). It’s 500m downhill…
North Iceland
The newest entry on Sauðárkrókur's food scene, this casual restaurant specialises in noodles and Asian fusion, but also offers popular pizza, fish-and…
North Iceland
The island's only restaurant (named after the Arctic tern, kría in Icelandic) is an agreeable place with an outdoor deck that enjoys views over the…
Akureyri
Like your food fast, but fresher than you've been encountering at all those N1 grill-bars? Hit up Serrano for a delish burrito, made to order; you can…
North Iceland
This main-street bakery is the heartbeat of the town. Stop in to stock up on supplies for your drive – everything from fresh-baked bread to soup to iced…
Tröllaskagi
Down at the small harbour, Sólvík is a sweet country-style restaurant with a short, simple menu of local classics (cod, lamb, burgers, fish and chips)…
Tröllaskagi
This sweet cafe in a former post office has info about the area, plus a selection of soups, sandwiches, cakes and wine. There are books and board games to…
North Iceland
This restaurant has a welcoming yellow exterior and a crowd-pleasing menu. It’s known for its lobster and shrimp sandwich, burgers, pizza and lamb.
Akureyri
Add a little heat to a chilly evening with a flavourful curry from this family-run restaurant.
North Iceland
Beside the whale-watching office in Hauganes, the local company Ektafiskur, known for its traditional bacalao (salted codfish), operates this fun, kitschy…
Akureyri
Wearing its carnivorous heart on its sleeve ('we bloody love steak' is on the menu, and the exterior signage), this steakhouse gets mixed reviews, but may…
Akureyri
Iceland is one of few countries without McDonald's, but who needs them? Part of a small chain, the Hamburger Factory gives you a choice of 15 square-patty…
North Iceland
Among shiny nautical relics, this timber-framed restaurant-bar serves high-quality food (spaghetti with shellfish, wild mushroom barley, organic lamb)…
