2 Best Restaurants in City Center West, Reykjavík

This trendy—and tasty—eatery offers elevated fast food with a twist. Their menu features creative burgers, wings, and other crafty creations, made from locally sourced Icelandic ingredients while the in-house bakery, Deig, provides fresh bagels, donuts, and potato bread daily. Notably, Le Kock eschews the standard French fry in favor of a dish of Icelandic smælki, crispy fried new potatoes. You won't want a basic burger and fries ever again. In-house bar Tail serves up cocktails, craft beers, and natural wines, and features live jazz on Monday night.

Reminiscent of an American-style diner, Laundromat Café makes two promises: a meal and a place to wash your clothes—and it delivers. The latter can be found in the basement, but you'll find hearty breakfasts, weekend brunches, and a selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and snacks in the main-level eatery.