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Restaurants in Iceland are small and diverse. You can expect superb seafood and lamb. The fresh fish is not to be missed—likely some of the best you'll ever have. Besides native cuisine, eateries offer everything from Asian to French to Italian. Pizzas, hamburgers, ice cream, and a tasty local version of the hot dog, with fried and raw onions, are widely available. Most restaurants accept major credit cards.
Perhaps the best way to save substantially on meal costs (besides choosing from the specials of the day) is to forgo alcohol, the price of which essentially doubles from liquor store (where it isn't cheap to begin with) to restaurant table.
This beloved ice cream shop was among the first purveyors of heaping mounds of homemade frozen desserts. The colorful shop is known for its lively vibe and wide selection of flavors, ranging from classic fruit varieties to Turkish pepper or rye bread.
This charming harborside restaurant is open daily during the summer and by appointment throughout the rest of the year. Using locally grown ingredients, this restaurant serves popular fish dishes, a soup of the day, burgers, and a selection of cakes.
This small, simple café operated by the owners of the Viking village on Stokksnes serves coffee, basic light meals (like grilled panini), and snacks. Pay here to explore the Viking village and access Instagram-famous views of black-sand beaches and Vestrahorn mountain.
Tucked away just beyond the famed Friðheimar café, this relaxed wine bar and bistro offers a more casual take on its sister restaurant's menu, including, yes, the famous Friðheimar tomato soup. It's the perfect place to sip a craft cocktail and snack on some local cheeses, all the while surrounded by lush vines and natural light.
The chic restaurant's award-winning chef creates some unique international-theme dishes, and its wine list is one of the city's most impressive. The main menu features items such as arctic char and lamb fillet with special menus for high tea and weekend brunch.
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