Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Exquisite New Nordic cuisine is the major drawcard at Reykjavík's elegant Michelin-starred bistro. Skilled chefs use a small number of ingredients to…
Must-see restaurants in Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
If only all bus terminals had a food court like this. Some 10 vendors rustle up multicultural foods including Danish smørrebrød (rye bread), Mexican tacos…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Join the cool cats in this airy upstairs restaurant serving fresh daily specials loaded with Asian-influenced herbs and spices. Though not exclusively…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Owner-chef Úlfar Eysteinsson has built up a consistently excellent reputation at this snug little restaurant. Specialities range throughout the aquatic…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
There's no sign, but those in the know come to this cream-coloured converted corner house for some of the city's best gourmet pizza and fabulous cocktails…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Reykjavík’s favourite bakery is usually crammed with folks hoovering up the generous assortment of fresh baguettes, croissants, pastries and sandwiches…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Head for the building smothered in rainbow spray paint then queue for the locals' tip for the best snúður (cinnamon buns) in town – watch Viking hipsters…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Fine-dining Nostra is where fresh, local ingredients – à la New Nordic Cuisine – are turned into French-inspired multicourse tasting menus, including…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
SKÁL! demands your attention – with its capital lettering and punctuation but most emphatically with its food. Experimental offerings combine unusual…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Reserve ahead for this French bistro that's a megahit with locals. The secret of Snaps is simple: serve perfectly cooked seafood and classic bistro mains …
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
This comfortable little restaurant over by Hlemmur Sq is worth the trek for delicious changing menus of seafood and the friendly family that runs the…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
For well-priced New Nordic cuisine, head to the classy Matwerk for a duck salad or Arctic char and everything in between. The two-store venue is…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Icelandic Júlía and Swedish Julia run this stylish cafe, whose name also references a book and a film starring Meryl Streep. Soups and cakes draw from…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Half restaurant, half gourmet deli, Ostabudin has a friendly owner and serves up cheese and meat platters, soups and fish of the day with homemade bread…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Duck into the small timber house with a turf roof and sunny terrace across from Hallgrímskirkja for high-concept small plates and good beer and wine. Book…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
This tiny burger booth, part of the famous local chain, is tucked back inside and behind the B5 nightclub. It serves up tasty patties.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Part of the Canopy by Hilton, but far more than just a hotel restaurant, Geiri Smart gets creative with local ingredients and is renowned for its service…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Sidle up to the bar to order your short-order burger with some of the best hand-cut fries you'll find. This is a tile-and-formica kind of joint, with…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Expect to eat lavishly at high-end Holt, where a combination of Icelandic ingredients and largely European flourishes transforms stalwarts such as rhubarb…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Blink and you'll miss this tiny six-table cafe (a favourite of Björk’s). It looks like a cross between an eccentric bookshop and an underground art…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
The aromas wafting from the northernmost Indian restaurant in the world draw you inside to find a refined, upmarket experience, with a choice of sublime…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Six pots of steaming soups make this snazzy downtown corner a top lunch spot for non-meat eaters. The place is entirely vegetarian (some options are vegan…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Ban Thai is by far the local favourite for Thai food and a fair few Hollywood stars have dropped in too. Find it just east of Hlemmur Sq. It also has a…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Excellent Asian-style tapas and great local draught beers are just part of the draw at this central gastropub. It's also a fun place to hang out, with its…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
At this intimate, atmospheric place, traditionally Italian dishes are prepared with elements from Nordic cuisine – the tomatoes are pickled and the capers…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Kolabrautin, high up on the top of the Harpa concert hall, creatively teams Icelandic ingredients with Mediterranean techniques. Start with a flashy…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
The best-value supermarket in the city centre. Also at Hallveigarstígur, Grandi near the Old Harbour and Kringlan shopping centre.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Understatedly elegant, Torfan is justly celebrated for its choice of shellfish, langoustine and lobster. Although crustaceans feature strongly, you can…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Sushi Social is a perennial capital favourite for nuggets of rice-wrapped raw fish. It puts an Icelandic and South American spin on the delicacy,…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
This dimly lit steakhouse rightly prides itself on its succulent locally raised beef and fresh grilled fish, with a wine list to match. The bar stays open…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours infuse ever-changing vegetarian and vegan soups (950kr) and dishes of the day at this friendly eatery.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Serves up tasty Thai curries and noodles with crunchy veg and plump prawns in a small shopfront or the sunny restaurant upstairs.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
No-frills but delicious Thai noodle soups are dished out by the bowlful at this trusty popular establishment.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Scoops of high-end homemade ice cream and sorbets in delectable flavours, including Icelandic strawberries.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Quick and easy Thai noodles and mains to eat in or take away.
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.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
A fixture of Reykjavík's restaurant scene for more than 20 years, Lækjarbrekka delivers traditional Icelandic dishes (game, lobster, juicy pepper steak…
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…