2 Best Restaurants in Reykjavík, Iceland

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The dining scene in Reykjavík has diversified a great deal in the past few years: traditional Icelandic restaurants now face competition from restaurants serving Asian, Italian, Mexican, Indian, and vegetarian fare. A recent trend has seen the emergence of several upscale establishments emphasizing locally grown ingredients and new Nordic cuisine.

Eldur og Ís

$ | Miðbær

"Fire and Ice" does two things really well: ice cream and crepes. You can choose from the menu they've put together, or you can make up your own crepe creation.

Ísbúð Vesturbæjar

$ | Vesturbær

You'll find a line full of locals winding out the door of this ice-cream shop during the summertime. They offer two kinds of ice cream: "old" and "new," both of which describe the recipes used to make the soft serve (the older recipe is creamier). Choosing which toppings to get will be your hardest decision of the day.

Hagamelur, Reykjavík, 107, Iceland
354-552–3330
Known For
  • Free chocolate syrup topping
  • Creamy and traditional soft serve
  • Lots of topping choices

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