5 Best Restaurants in Siglufjörður, North Iceland

For a true chocolate high, visit Frida—aka the chocolate temptress of the north—who sells exceptional handmade chocolates in her delightful coffee shop. The decor is stylish, from the cartoon-covered walls of the bathroom to all the featured works of art, but the chocolates are the star attractions here, with some surprising flavors like blue cheese and beer.

Reserve a table at this restaurant run by award-winning Moroccan chef Jaouad Hbib, who arrived at this remote northern town in 2016. The menu changes monthly, often highlighting local ingredients. For a taste of it all, order the three-course prix-fixe menu. Note: only dinner is served during the winter months. 

Aðalbakerí is Icelandic to the core, offering up all the country's classic pastries at refreshingly reasonable prices. Grab a gooey caramel snúður—an Icelandic-style cinnamon roll—or opt for more traditional bakery fare like a buttery croissant. Make sure to wash it all down with some of their superb coffee. 

Even if you aren't hungry, a trip to this eatery—located in the so-bright-you-can't-miss-it red house right on the Siglufjörður harbor—isn't a wasted one, thanks to its spectacular views. But if you are hungry, the pizzas are filling and the cakes are sweet. In the off-season, the café is often open during holidays or random weekends, so check their Facebook or call in advance. 

Fine dining enhanced by glorious views over the marina and fjord create a memorable experience at this restaurant that focuses on fresh, local seafood (though offers meat options). Prices are admittedly high, but the quality makes up for it, and there's a good three-course prix-fixe menu.