Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
Take two or three courses. The lobster soup is great and the burger is delish.
142 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Forettabarinn
14 Nýlendugata Take two or three courses. The lobster soup is great and the burger is delish.
Great location and the best place to hang out. Free wifi and chilled environment.
218 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiGreat location and the best place to hang out. Free wifi and chilled environment.
Te & Kaffi
11 SkólavörðustígurJust to drink coffee and hang out
Simply the best burgers in town. Look out cause its only open till 21h00.
169 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataSimply the best burgers in town. Look out cause its only open till 21h00.
Sæta Svínið Gastropub
1-3 HafnarstrætiGood restaurant and nice ambience.
Haven't been there after Covid-19 but previously they prepared the authentic Icelandic food in a special tasty way. The cods head is a delicacy that you can not miss even though it does not look good when you face it :)
Its housed in the historical museum and there you can pose for a photo op in full viking outfit.
99 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Matur og Drykkur
2 GrandagarðurHaven't been there after Covid-19 but previously they prepared the authentic Icelandic food in a special tasty way. The cods head is a delicacy that you can not miss even though it does not look good when you face it :)
Its housed in the historical museum and there you can pose for a photo op in full viking outfit.
Quick to make pizzas, only 5 minutes from ordering, and they make sour dough pizzas too. Only though 12" pizzas but they taste good. The tomato sauce is something special.
78 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurQuick to make pizzas, only 5 minutes from ordering, and they make sour dough pizzas too. Only though 12" pizzas but they taste good. The tomato sauce is something special.
Great food, good to go there for the fish of the day during lunch time and then come again in the night to get your load of Moscow mules. Also great brunch there during weekends.
288 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataGreat food, good to go there for the fish of the day during lunch time and then come again in the night to get your load of Moscow mules. Also great brunch there during weekends.
Best sour dough bread in town and the cinnamon rolls are a treat.
315 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurBest sour dough bread in town and the cinnamon rolls are a treat.
The tomato greenhouse farm is selling tomatos like hot cakes. They are also serving food which is now their primary buisiness. You need to reserve if you want to get in. Call them at tel. (+354) 486 8894 or email: fridheimar@fridheimar.is
Its only open between 12 and 16.
149 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Friðheimar
FriðheimarThe tomato greenhouse farm is selling tomatos like hot cakes. They are also serving food which is now their primary buisiness. You need to reserve if you want to get in. Call them at tel. (+354) 486 8894 or email: fridheimar@fridheimar.is
Its only open between 12 and 16.
Place to get some Icelandi lobster, even though some might call it langoustine. But they serve it so well and its tasty.
77 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fjorubordid Restaurant
3a EyrarbrautPlace to get some Icelandi lobster, even though some might call it langoustine. But they serve it so well and its tasty.
Many restaurants sharing the tables and you select what you want from them drinks or food. We have only gone there once and liked the atmosphere and the chicken burger. Its very tasty. Heard that the other KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is good and the rice wraps with lobster or shrimp too. We'll need to check that next time. :) Disadvantage that the kitchen closes at 21h00 but the bar stays open till 22h00. Ok if you are early.
135 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Grandi Mathöll
16 GrandagarðurMany restaurants sharing the tables and you select what you want from them drinks or food. We have only gone there once and liked the atmosphere and the chicken burger. Its very tasty. Heard that the other KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is good and the rice wraps with lobster or shrimp too. We'll need to check that next time. :) Disadvantage that the kitchen closes at 21h00 but the bar stays open till 22h00. Ok if you are early.
Great Italian restaurant. In two locations in Reykjavik. One in the Marshall house in Grandi and in Harpa the opera house downtown.
27 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
La Primavera Ristorante
20 GrandagarðurGreat Italian restaurant. In two locations in Reykjavik. One in the Marshall house in Grandi and in Harpa the opera house downtown.
Italian light meals near Grótta lighthouse. Open from 9 in the morning umtil 11pm for coffee, drinks or food.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Raðagerði Veitingahús
Italian light meals near Grótta lighthouse. Open from 9 in the morning umtil 11pm for coffee, drinks or food.
Lebanon cusine, beautiful settings and nice atmosphere.
62 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurLebanon cusine, beautiful settings and nice atmosphere.
Good fish and in one of the oldest houses in Reykjavik. Outside there is the absolute center if Reykjavik. The 0 where all the house numbers are counted from.
77 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fish Company
Good fish and in one of the oldest houses in Reykjavik. Outside there is the absolute center if Reykjavik. The 0 where all the house numbers are counted from.
One of the best food halls in Hveragerði. Its packed with good restaurants and bustling with life. Great stop on the way from or to Reykjadalur geothermal baths.
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Gróðurhúsið
One of the best food halls in Hveragerði. Its packed with good restaurants and bustling with life. Great stop on the way from or to Reykjadalur geothermal baths.
My son loves the chicken sticks and really I like their burgers. Order by the register and pay at the same time to save the hassle of wait and service.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Le KocK
14 TryggvagataMy son loves the chicken sticks and really I like their burgers. Order by the register and pay at the same time to save the hassle of wait and service.
Great bagels and a Poor mans offer of a bagel from the menu, drink and a sweet delight.
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
DEIG workshop
14 TryggvagataGreat bagels and a Poor mans offer of a bagel from the menu, drink and a sweet delight.
Small restaurant with great atmosphere. Great selection of smaller courses and drinks.
69 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
ROK
26a FrakkastígurSmall restaurant with great atmosphere. Great selection of smaller courses and drinks.
For a good authentic Italian take away pizza check out Napoli
yess dot is/napolipizza
No home delivery buy not far to pick up.
Napoli
For a good authentic Italian take away pizza check out Napoli
yess dot is/napolipizza
No home delivery buy not far to pick up.
Drinks & Nightlife
Skúli Craft bar
9, 101 AðalstrætiGood beers and the best location
Kaldi Bar
20a LaugavegurGood beer and local crowd
Often they host good local concerts and serve good beer
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Kex Hostel Reykjavik
28 SkúlagataOften they host good local concerts and serve good beer
Cozy place for pre drinks or just a snack and glass of wine
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vínstúkan Tíu sopar / Wine Bar
27 LaugavegurCozy place for pre drinks or just a snack and glass of wine
Live music every night. Lot of fun!
PS. You don't need to donate to the musicians but if you insist you can ;)
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mál og Menning
Live music every night. Lot of fun!
PS. You don't need to donate to the musicians but if you insist you can ;)
Small bar but wonderful place. Good drinks (beers/wine/coctails) and happy hour there is quite happy.
Kramber
Small bar but wonderful place. Good drinks (beers/wine/coctails) and happy hour there is quite happy.
Cosy interior and not crowded but popular by locals. Entrance is pretty obscure on the left hand side of the house and you head up to second floor.
Uppi wine bar, Restaurant and Lounge
Cosy interior and not crowded but popular by locals. Entrance is pretty obscure on the left hand side of the house and you head up to second floor.
Everything Else
Relax in the geothermal pools is so good for you. If you intend to go for a dip then you might want to think about buying a 10x card. It costs 4900 kr and you can use it many times in the same trip but a single trip for an adult costs 980 kr. There is a card in the house that you can use to refill so you'll save the 750 kr that a card costs. We recommend going to the swimming pool every day instead of rushing to the blue lagoon and pay the worth of two 10x pool cards for a single trip for one person. Open from 6 to 22h00 every day.
458 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataRelax in the geothermal pools is so good for you. If you intend to go for a dip then you might want to think about buying a 10x card. It costs 4900 kr and you can use it many times in the same trip but a single trip for an adult costs 980 kr. There is a card in the house that you can use to refill so you'll save the 750 kr that a card costs. We recommend going to the swimming pool every day instead of rushing to the blue lagoon and pay the worth of two 10x pool cards for a single trip for one person. Open from 6 to 22h00 every day.
Ice cream parlour with different tastes and flavors. Crowded during evenings. Take a number, wait in line, buy ice cream and take a ride.
197 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Valdís
GrandagarðurIce cream parlour with different tastes and flavors. Crowded during evenings. Take a number, wait in line, buy ice cream and take a ride.
Old style dressing rooms and interior swimming pool that is now with the newest swimming pool in Reykjavik attached. Great spot during evenings. Open till 22h00.
484 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurOld style dressing rooms and interior swimming pool that is now with the newest swimming pool in Reykjavik attached. Great spot during evenings. Open till 22h00.
Sightseeing
In the winter the Northern lights dance in the sky at Grótta. Don't need to go to far to see them if the forecast is good.
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Grótta Island Lighthouse
In the winter the Northern lights dance in the sky at Grótta. Don't need to go to far to see them if the forecast is good.
Shopping
Best grocery store in Reykjavik. You get everything there. And even might catch a glimpse of Björk shopping her groceries. Buy the take-away roasted chicken and order fries at the counter for a cheap eat at home meal.
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Melabúðin
Best grocery store in Reykjavik. You get everything there. And even might catch a glimpse of Björk shopping her groceries. Buy the take-away roasted chicken and order fries at the counter for a cheap eat at home meal.
Icelandic woolen garments not just sweaters. Beautiful design and fashionable.
30 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 HólmaslóðIcelandic woolen garments not just sweaters. Beautiful design and fashionable.
When you need something and don't want to walk too far. It's only 400 meters from the house, past the church.
46 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pétursbúð
15 RánargataWhen you need something and don't want to walk too far. It's only 400 meters from the house, past the church.
Small shop on the outside but huge on the inside. Has almost everything you need and if they don't have it in the store Gunnar or Kristján will arrange it for you if you ask them.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kjötborg
19 ÁsvallagataSmall shop on the outside but huge on the inside. Has almost everything you need and if they don't have it in the store Gunnar or Kristján will arrange it for you if you ask them.
Getting Around
E-scooters all over the city. Easy way to go faster and more relaxed. Even in wintertime when their tires are spiked. Find the app Hopp and start Hopp-ing. (Hopp=Jump in Icelandic)
You can also check their app for taxis, our own Icelandic Uber!
Hopp
13 SkúlagataE-scooters all over the city. Easy way to go faster and more relaxed. Even in wintertime when their tires are spiked. Find the app Hopp and start Hopp-ing. (Hopp=Jump in Icelandic)
You can also check their app for taxis, our own Icelandic Uber!
Arts & Culture
Iconic Iclandic art there to be found. Erro the Icelandic painter is the highlight.
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Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
17 TryggvagataIconic Iclandic art there to be found. Erro the Icelandic painter is the highlight.
Great classic Icelandic artists. You find them all here and the location is just beautiful.
276 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataGreat classic Icelandic artists. You find them all here and the location is just beautiful.
If there is a concert its happening in Harpa. Beautifully designed building by the Icelandic/Danish designer Ólafur Elíasson.
535 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
2 AusturbakkiIf there is a concert its happening in Harpa. Beautifully designed building by the Icelandic/Danish designer Ólafur Elíasson.