2 Best Restaurants in Varmahlíð, North Iceland

Glaumbær's cozy tearoom is an unforgettable stop, especially after a stroll through the historical grounds. You can order a pastry or bowl of soup à la carte, or go all in with the full cake buffet. Their traditional pancakes are particularly drool-worthy, as is the homemade rhubarb jam. Single pastries go for under ISK 1,000, while their buffet is ISK 3,200. 

You don’t have to be a hotel guest to dine here, and as the only place for miles where you can get a decent sit-down meal, you should book well in advance. The menu features lots of Icelandic dishes boasting the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the so-called Skagafjörður food chest. The decor is modern and inviting.