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.

Flatey Pizza

$ | Vesturbær Fodor's choice

This spot serves up Neapolitan-style pies with slow-rising sourdough made on-site. Most of the menu stays relatively traditional when it comes to toppings, but the Pizza of the Week tends to be a bit more creative.

Grandagarður 11, Reykjavík, 107, Iceland
354-588–2666
Known For
  • Unusual Pizza of the Week toppings (like dates)
  • Home-fermented pizza dough
  • Flavorful tomato sauce

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Hressó

$$ | Miðbær

Fire-baked sourdough pizzas are the thing to get at Hressó, where the atmosphere is casual and the toppings are truly local. If you've ever wanted to try a pizza with shrimp on top, this is the place to do it.