Borgarbyggð
The Settlement Centre’s restaurant, set in a light-filled room built into the rock face, is airy, upbeat and one of the region's best bets for food…
Must-see restaurants in West Iceland
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This superb waterfront restaurant on the point in Grundarfjörður is operated by seasoned restaurateurs who have created a lively menu of Icelandic dishes,…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
It’s well worth following the stone path down to the ocean’s edge for the renowned fish soup at beautifully situated, quaint Fjöruhúsið. Located by the…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This charming restaurant is the Snæfellsnes’ darling fine-dining destination. Book a table on the 2nd floor for the romantic lighting of antique lamps and…
Borgarbyggð
The outstanding restaurant in this chic hotel serves creative Icelandic cuisine showcasing superb ingredients and refined presentation. Art is the…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Even if you’re not overnighting at Hótel Hellnar, we highly recommend having dinner at its restaurant, which sources local organic produce for its…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This old fish-packing house has been transformed into a wood-lined cafe-bar with harbourfront outdoor seating. The speciality is blue-shell mussels…
West Iceland
Tucked into a verdant valley winding southeast off Hvalfjörður (Rte 461), this welcoming roadside cafe overlooking glittering Meðalfellsvatn offers a…
Borgarbyggð
Casual and friendly, with a wonderful waterfront deck, Englendingavík serves good homemade dishes, from cakes to full meals of roast lamb or fresh fish…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
On the road into town, this bakery is a good choice for a quick breakfast or lunch. Stock up on sugary confections such as kleinur (traditional twisty…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This upbeat establishment on the main road cheerfully fills a blond-wood building with a broad front deck. The only gig in town besides fast food, it does…
West Iceland
Local ingredients from cod to lamb feature on this short but tasty menu. For dessert try the delicious skyr (yoghurt-like dessert) and ice cream from…
West Iceland
Despite its location in a completely nondescript commercial block, Galito is undoubtedly top dog if you’re looking to upgrade from petrol-station fare…
Borgarbyggð
Tucked away in the village of Hvanneyri, 12km east of Borgarnes, in a renovated building that dates from 1896, this small cafe has a sunny deck and soups,…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This small but welcoming cafe along the main road serves coffee drinks and a range of snacks, from cake to lamb schnitzel and burgers (including a vegan…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This friendly pýlsuvagninn (hot-dog wagon) has the best hot dogs in town. Each menu item is named after someone from Stykkishólmur.
Borgarbyggð
This welcoming cafe just back from the waterfalls of the same name has wide decks and a solid menu of basic soup, burgers, salads and snacks.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
In the Saga Centre, this cheery cafe is tops for cappuccinos, hot soup and sandwiches.
West Iceland
This simple shopfront houses a seafood joint run by a friendly family serving dishes from fish-and-chips to mussels.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Casual spot for grabbing a pizza, burger, nachos, fish and chips, and beer, with a nice deck for sunny days.
West Iceland
This little eatery near the water offers cakes, soup and salad, as well as full seafood and pasta meals.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The Meistarinn hot-dog and sandwich wagon has menu items named after members of the Danish royal family.
Borgarbyggð
Simple eats from daily soups to burgers are on offer at this large roadside restaurant with friendly staff. Also has basic groceries and a campground …
