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Dining
1. Messinn
Lækjargata 6b
Messinn may be modelled on the
well-known Westfjords restaurant
Tjoruhusið, but it’s fast becoming a
Reykjavík restaurant of choice. What
keeps us coming back is how the
food keeps getting better every time
we dine there. Our favourites include
their savoury plokkfiskur, velvety
graflax, and a perfectly seared trout
with honey and almonds.
2. Ostabúðin
Skólavörðustígur 8
This is a veteran lunch spot so no
surprises that it is still going strong.
If the fish of the day isn't satisfying
enough, we suggest asking them
for a half portion of the day's soup.
What’s truly admirable, though, is that
perch (karfi), cusk (kleifa) and ling
(lánga) make regular appearances
besides staples like salmon.
3. Ramen Momo
Tryggvagata 16
Iceland’s first and only Ramen bar has
upped their broth game with a silky
slick Tonkotsu. They have a choice of
noodles and broths catering to food
intolerances and fads, and a popular
‘Ramen of the Month’. We suggest
getting the Ramen Tonkotsu with
their amazing soy cured eggs.
4. Kaffi Vínyl
Hverfisgata 76
Kaffi Vínyl offers generous, whole-
some vegan fare with soy-based
meat substitutes and non-dairy milk
options for beverages. With a huge
LP collection and DJs several times
a week lending a warm and cosy
atmosphere, and healthy guilt-free
food—what more could you want?
5. Bernhöftsbakarí
Klapparstígur 3
This much loved bakery moved from
its original location downtown to a
smaller place close to their supply
kitchens, but none of the warm
service or charm was lost in the
process. Their “runstykki” are bread
rolls available for 80 ISK apiece—a
steal any way you look at it. Try the
curry cranberry rolls and grab an
almond florentine when you can.
6. Dill
Hverfisgata 12

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Dill has to top the list. Dill showcases
the best of Iceland with seasonal
menus, paying homage to the
island’s bounty, executed with all the
tweezer precision of modern cuisine.
Don’t even think twice about splurging
for the seven-course menu—it’s the
only way to do it.
7. Hraðlestin
Lækjargata 8 & Hverfisgata 64a
Not many would know, but this
restaurant is the only one that
makes masala chai an Indian mom
would be proud of. This restaurant
is focussed on street fare and
everyday Indian food. The thalis are
a crowd pleaser and in recent times,
they've stepped up their game with
the vegan thali on Wednesdays and
dosas for brunch on weekends.
8. Snaps
Þórsgata 1
This beloved casual-chic French
style bistro has a forget-you’re-
in-Reykjavík vibe thanks to its lush
greenery and warm lighting. On a
grey day, nothing beats sitting by the
greenhouse walls with an excellent
French onion soup. They make a
stellar crème brûlée as well.
9. Sushi Social
Þingholtsstræti 5
Formerly known as Sushi Samba, this
Japanese/South American fusion
place had to change their name
recently—but there’s still plenty
of samba in the menu. Everything
comes with lots of lime, sauce
and chilli, their tempura batter is
pleasingly light, and the exhaustive
cocktail menu should help any sushi
purists through the fusion-cooking
trauma.
10. Ali Baba
Veltusund 3b
This spot was awarded Grapevine’s
“Best Late Night Bite.” Needless to
say, it’s the perfect place to satisfy
pregnancy cravings , spl it ting
hangovers and midnight binges. We
recommend the lamb kofte wrap: it’s
to die for.
Drinking
11. Veður
Klapparstígur 33
This beautifully designed new bar
looks really fancy, but it has a laid-
back atmosphere, a great selection
of cocktails and beer and excellent
music. The weekend nighttime
crowd is a bit American Psycho, but
that’s not without its charm.
12. Loft Hostel
Bankastræti 7a
L of t stands many heads and
shoulders above most of the al
fresco drinking spots in Reykjavík,
not least because it’s on the roof of
the Loft Hostel and has a balcony
that looks over downtown. Before
the evening-time entertainment
begins, it ’s the perfect place to
catch some late-afternoon sun.
13. Skúli Craft Bar
Aðalstræti 9
A cool environment in a great
location, Skúli has a strong presence
in this category with its vast selection
of brews, although the prices can
be steep for the serving size. It has
Cards Against Humanity, and there’s
one bartender who sometimes plays
death metal.
14. Pablo Discobar
Veltusund 1
This fancy-ass cocktail place is
one of the more upscale clubs in
Reykjavík. It has 70s tiki lounge/
Boogie Nights décor, and the
throwback disco music is on point.
15. Slippbarinn
Mýrargata 2
This standard go-to bar for cocktails
holds its own as far as the mixing
game goes, with a unique menu
and highly skilled bartenders to
shake them up. The bar itself is a
beautifully designed space with
a gorgeous view, right in the Old
Harbour. It closes on the early side,
but it’s great to start the night there.
16. Bar Ananas
Klappastígur 38
Reykjavík's only beach bar is truly a
breath of fresh air for the otherwise
dreary downtown scene. No sir,
this is no dive bar, but a club, with
an indoor smoking lounge, stairs,
a spacious bar, a tiny dance floor,
and a solid line of DJs. It’s run by the
same people as Boston, but it has a
distinctly younger crowd in its mid
to late 20s.
17. Stofan
Vesturgata 3
When the name of the place literally
translates to “the living room,” it’s
pretty much expected to be a very
cosy place to kick back with some
late-afternoon, early-evening drinks.
All their beers and wines are on
happy hour from 4pm until 8pm, and
it’s a lovely central location with a
dim basement and an airy first floor.
18. Bravó
Laugavegur 22
Bravó is Húrra’s sister bar. They have
Icelandic beers on tap, a colourful hip
atmosphere and DJs at the weekend,
but one of the best things about
Bravó is its lengthy happy hours—all
the way from 11am to 8pm, in fact.
Shopping
19. Hrím
Laugavegur 25
Hrím is a design store that’s also the
go-to for fancy cutlery, crockery, and
kitchen items. They offer a selection
of international products, with a
strong Icelandic presence scattered
throughout. Have a browse—even if
you don’t cook much, you’ll feel like
you need everything, because it’s all
so beautiful.
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