Guidebook for Reykjavík
Food Scene
A popular local restaurant.
We love their pizzas which they serve during week days. Over the weekend they make a delicous Italian food. Their brunch is also good:)
182 locals recommend
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurA popular local restaurant.
We love their pizzas which they serve during week days. Over the weekend they make a delicous Italian food. Their brunch is also good:)
Old and original restaurant serving all great seafood and open sandwiches.
Their patio is the best when ever the sun comes up.
We love this place!
59 locals recommend
Kaffivagninn
10 GrandagarðurOld and original restaurant serving all great seafood and open sandwiches.
Their patio is the best when ever the sun comes up.
We love this place!
Icelanders love ice cream all year around.
Valdís make homemade gelato which is something we recommend as a dessert and walk along the harbour while enjoying your gelato
198 locals recommend
Valdís
GrandagarðurIcelanders love ice cream all year around.
Valdís make homemade gelato which is something we recommend as a dessert and walk along the harbour while enjoying your gelato
Nice place to hang out after a trip after the swimming pool.
They serve great teas and all kinds of Icelandic beers.
218 locals recommend
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar
20 MelhagiNice place to hang out after a trip after the swimming pool.
They serve great teas and all kinds of Icelandic beers.
Typical Icelandic ice cream. We can wait in line for hours just to get one of their "þeytingur".
Don't go back home without trying one.
We choose strawberries, þristur & snickers:)
118 locals recommend
Ísbúð Vesturbæjar
HagamelurTypical Icelandic ice cream. We can wait in line for hours just to get one of their "þeytingur".
Don't go back home without trying one.
We choose strawberries, þristur & snickers:)
Very local and beautiful place with wonderful food!
You should either take a cab or bus.
They only server lunch and we recommend you take your time and walk around the area.
Open during summer.
66 locals recommend
Flóran Garden Bistro
GrasagarðinumVery local and beautiful place with wonderful food!
You should either take a cab or bus.
They only server lunch and we recommend you take your time and walk around the area.
Open during summer.
Great seafood restaurant, either way if you're looking for sushi or cocked fish. Their deserts are heavenly good so don't leave without trying at least one.
233 locals recommend
Fiskmarkaðurinn
Great seafood restaurant, either way if you're looking for sushi or cocked fish. Their deserts are heavenly good so don't leave without trying at least one.
Nice bakery that were you can have a nice breakfast or lunch. They have a great bread with home made salads and sweets. During summertime we recommend the outdoor area.
14 locals recommend
BRIKK brauð & eldhús
Nice bakery that were you can have a nice breakfast or lunch. They have a great bread with home made salads and sweets. During summertime we recommend the outdoor area.
They have great sourdough pizzas influenced from Italy. This is a popular place where you can expect to wait for you table.
78 locals recommend
Flatey Pizza
11 GrandagarðurThey have great sourdough pizzas influenced from Italy. This is a popular place where you can expect to wait for you table.
Hagavagninn is a local burgerplace with three items on the menu. Veganfriendly. Perfect after swimming in Vesturbæjarlaug.
11 locals recommend
Hagavagninn
52 HofsvallagataHagavagninn is a local burgerplace with three items on the menu. Veganfriendly. Perfect after swimming in Vesturbæjarlaug.
Asmundarsalur
41 FreyjugataGreat place for a good coffee in a beautiful historical house.
Mai Thai Market and Bistro
116 LaugavegurGreat thai cousin. Good price for value.
Very nice place for a coffee or a lunch. Kid friendly place where your children can play inside or outside in the kindergarten near the house
14 locals recommend
Kjarvalsstaðir
Very nice place for a coffee or a lunch. Kid friendly place where your children can play inside or outside in the kindergarten near the house
One of Icelands best restaurant and popular amongst locals. They have a simple menu which they change weekly but everyone should be able to find dish to their liking.
You need to make a reservation with few days notice.
Hosiló
One of Icelands best restaurant and popular amongst locals. They have a simple menu which they change weekly but everyone should be able to find dish to their liking.
You need to make a reservation with few days notice.
Hygge Coffee & Micro Bakery
Super nice coffeehouse with great coffee, tea and pastries.
Great restaurant who serves open sandwiches Danish’s style and French food. One of our favourite.
Kastrup Restaurant
Great restaurant who serves open sandwiches Danish’s style and French food. One of our favourite.
BRÚT Restaurant
Great food and one really nice brunch.
Hnoss Restaurant
Great food in Harpa concert-hall and we also recommend their brunch.
Everything Else
We love going to the swimming pools and we recommend you should try it too! Warm swimming pool, hot tubs and saunas are standard.
Try it - don't forget to wash without bathing suits before you enter
458 locals recommend
Vesturbæjarlaug
HofsvallagataWe love going to the swimming pools and we recommend you should try it too! Warm swimming pool, hot tubs and saunas are standard.
Try it - don't forget to wash without bathing suits before you enter
Beautiful Icelandic clothing mainly made of wool and a beautiful shop. It's worth the walk (approx 20 mins walk.)
31 locals recommend
Farmers & Friends / Farmers Market - flagship store & design studio
2 HólmaslóðBeautiful Icelandic clothing mainly made of wool and a beautiful shop. It's worth the walk (approx 20 mins walk.)
Great yoga studio at the old harbour. They have various kinds of yoga and meditation.
9 locals recommend
Sólir Yoga
Great yoga studio at the old harbour. They have various kinds of yoga and meditation.
Essentials
Bónus
The discount supermarket.
If you're looking for fresh fish, meat or veggies this is a good and fun place to do your shopping. It's not cheap though.
202 locals recommend
Melabúðin
If you're looking for fresh fish, meat or veggies this is a good and fun place to do your shopping. It's not cheap though.
A gourmé breakfast could start here. This is a good bakery for fair price in about about 5 mins walking distance.
63 locals recommend
Björnsbakarí
35 HringbrautA gourmé breakfast could start here. This is a good bakery for fair price in about about 5 mins walking distance.