Must-see restaurants in The Golden Circle

  • Minilik Ethiopian Restaurant

    The Golden Circle

    In the most unlikely location, Azeb cooks up traditional Ethiopian specialities in a welcoming, unpretentious setting decorated with African farming tools…

  • Lindin

    The Golden Circle

    Owned by Baldur, an affable, celebrated chef, Lindin could be the best restaurant for miles. In a sweet little silver house, with simple decor and wooden…

  • Efstidalur II

    The Golden Circle

    Located 12km northeast of Laugarvatn on a working dairy farm with brilliant views of hulking Hekla, Efstidalur offers tasty farm-fresh meals and amazing…

  • Flúðasveppir Farmers Bistro

    Flúðasveppir Farmers Bistro

    The Golden Circle

    This restaurant is attached to Iceland's only mushroom farm. The mushroom soup is made with a secret recipe and served from a buffet with homemade bread…

  • Friðheimar

    The Golden Circle

    This farm is a surreal sight: huge, bright greenhouses grow tomatoes and a range of other crops throughout the year using geothermal energy. Staff sell…

  • Súpa

    The Golden Circle

    Hearty soups are served at the counter of this more recent addition to the Geysir Center. Flavours include the Kenya (with kidney beans, tomatoes, red…

  • Good Burger

    The Golden Circle

    Serving the best burgers for miles, this simple joint has only four types of flavoursome beef patties. Choose them small, medium or large (like really…

  • Silfra Restaurant

    The Golden Circle

    The restaurant at the Ion Adventure Hotel serves modern Icelandic fare with a slow-food twist, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Try slow-cooked…

  • Café Mika

    The Golden Circle

    Café Mika is popular with locals for its sizeable menu, outdoor pizza oven, sandwiches and Icelandic mains. The roasted langoustines (lobster) with garlic…

  • Grund Restaurant

    The Golden Circle

    This popular restaurant serves fresh local food from farm to table in a simple, cheerful dining room. The herby lamb chops with vegetables, salad,…

  • National Park Cafe

    The Golden Circle

    This simple cafeteria in the information centre sells grilled sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and soup of the day with bread. It also has a tiny mini-mart…

  • Tourist Information Centre

    The Golden Circle

    Above Gullfoss, the small tourist information centre boasts a large souvenir shop and a cafe serving coffee and a good selection of soups, salads,…

  • Sindri Bakari Cafe

    The Golden Circle

    Good little cafe with a pleasant outdoor patio and marquee for eating in fine weather. It serves pastries, cakes, hot soups, coffee and sandwiches.

  • Fish & Chips

    The Golden Circle

    Permanent food truck located outside the Secret Lagoon serving one thing only – fresh Icelandic fish and chips.

  • Kantína

    The Golden Circle

    Self-service style modern canteen serving standard fast food plus sandwiches, soups and salads.