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The City Map presents a selection of restaurants, bars and shops
that received the 2022 “Best Of Reykjavík” award curated by our stringent
panellists. Get the bigger, more detailed version of The Reykjavík Grapevine
City Map at your nearest hotel or guesthouse.
Dining
1. Le Kock
Tryggvagata 14
The craft burger OG has never been
better. No one toasts potato buns
to crisp perfection like they do, or
cooks patties to such medium rare
goodness. Everything is made from
scratch, including the condiments!
This is gourmet fast food, with all of
the attention to detail and none of
the sacrifice on fun and flavour.
2. Flatey
Grandagarður 11
Educating a country beyond their
diet of pizza-chain pies is no small
feat, but that’s exactly what Flatey
sought to do when they burst onto
the scene, and for that we applaud
them. The Margherita continues to
be a panel favourite; who can argue
with milky mozzarella and tomatoes?
3. Fine
Rauðarárstígur 33
A panel favourite, F ine is a no
nonsense, no frills , Sichuanese
Chinese restaurant that steadfastly
opens Reykjavík ’s mind ’s and
palates to the regional cuisine. The
Mala Chicken is a tingling explosion
of flavour, literally, thanks to the
sichuan peppercorn. For something
simple yet exciting, we recommend
the Hot and Sour Potatoes.
4. SONO matselijur
Sæmundargata 11
S ono overlooks a wi ld -f lower
meadow and a spectacular view of
the Reykjavík skyline. Languorous
and idyllic, the menu too is shaped
for slow savouring. The chefs look
beyond Iceland for inspiration, while
still showcasing seasonal, local
produce in all its colourful glory.
Foraged herbs, berries, fruits, stems,
and flowers all feature on the menu,
resulting in a fun affair that serves
as a reminder that good vegan food
goes beyond batter fried cauliflower.
5. Laundromat
Austurstræti 9
Laundromat offers a cool ‘50’s-diner-
meets-maximalist- l ibrar y vibe,
decorated with bright furnishings,
maps and colour-coded books.
It’s great for families in general,
but teens in particular like the fun
decor, burgers and milkshakes. We
especially love their vocal support
for breastfeeding, as well as the fact
that you can actually do laundry here!
6. Deig Workshop
Tryggvagata 14
Deig’s ‘poor man’s offer’ is as good as
it gets on this abnormally expensive
island. For 1100 ISK, you can choose
from a handmade bagel with a
filling of your choice, any doughnut
or pastry from their selection, and
a simple drink (coffee, juice or
kokomjölk, basically). Even better,
they open at 7 a.m., and the offer is
valid every weekday, for as long as
the bakery is open.
7. Sushi Social
Þingholtsstræti 5
If you are a group of friends looking
for a fun night about town, Sushi
Social is the place to be. The menu
is ideal for sharing—although,
who’d want to share something as
delectable as langoustine tempura.
Order one—or several—of those
colourful drinks with names that
recall a tropical holiday to make a
fun night even more festive.
8. Sumac Grill + Drinks
Laugavegur 28
Sumac is one of the few places that
cooks lamb with none of that sous-
vide nonsense. An unpretentious
lamb rib, cooked on the gril l ,
kissed with smoke and licked by
flame is pretty hard to top. Sumac
serves it with blistered grapes,
fried almonds, a splash of thinned
down muhammara and lentils. It’s
a dish you can’t get enough of, and
thankfully the restaurant hasn’t
dared to take it off the menu.
9. Borg 29
Borgartún 29
This is one of the more comfortable
food halls to be at, with a wide
variety of choices to please most
anyone. “Almost every place makes
small plates, which is excellent for
sharing,” observed one panellist.
She’s right, one can choose from
sushi at Umami, to burgers at Yuzu,
to grilled meats at Bál, to healthy skyr
bowls at Svala.
10. Fish Company
Vesturgata 2a
For the definitive seafood experience
in Reykjavík, you’d be hard pressed to
find a better spot than Fiskfélagið.
Their tasting menus are a great way
to try the best Icelandic waters have
to offer, from Atlantic cod served
Japanese style, to harissa wolf-fish.
The sushi platter makes for a great
lunch while their fish of the day is
usually a generous pan-fried dish
with a luscious sauce.
11. Þrír Frakkar
Baldursgata 14
This cosy, tucked-away restaurant
has not let anything sway them from
tradition—you’ll spot everything
from foal, to blackbird, to cod throats
to plokkfiskur on their menu. Opened
in 1989, the restaurant has been run
by chef Úlfar Eysteinsson and his
family ever since. A visit to this place
underlines that good old-fashioned
Icelandic cooking can be all kinds of
memorable.
Drinking
12. Röntgen
Hverfisgata 12
This place has it all. “It’s crazy how it’s
continued to dominate the bar scene
in Reykjavík,” one panellist raved.
“But it’s just got so many elements.It
works for every vibe, which is so rare
for a bar.” Despite only appearing on
the downtown scene a few years
ago, the place has already cemented
itself among the nightlife legends.
13. Jungle Cocktail Bar
Austurstræti 9
“Jungle’s vibe naturally caters to an
early night crowd. It’s stylish and airy,
and, of course, they have the most
innovative and delicious cocktails
in the city,” enthused one panel
member. The panel also praised the
bar’s diversity-noting how attendees
spanned all ages and demographics.
14. Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðastræti 1
Let’s be real: there’s a reason that
Kaffibarinn is still here and full of
dedicated regulars. At night, you’ll
find the crowd gets rowdy, the convos
get interesting and the dance floor
gets sweaty in the most wonderful
way. “It’s the obvious choice,” said
a panellist. “Who doesn’t have some
crazy story from closing time in the
smoking area at Kaffibarinn?”
15. Gaukurinn
Tryggvagata 22
With dim lights , leather sofas ,
gender-neutral bathrooms and
free tampons, this bar/venue is
the preferred hangout for the
unorthodox Reykvíkingar. So if you’re
looking for like-minded peeps in the
alt and queer scene, there you go.
From heavy metal fests to quieter
indie shows, this second floor haunt
does it all.
16. Bravó
Laugavegur 22
Bravó: a dark room with amber-
toned light, simple furniture, and
cosy bohemian pillows. Their happy
hour—perhaps the most prolific in
the city—starts at 12:00 everyday
and lasts until 20:00. Located in the
heart of Laugavegur, it’s also a prime
people-watching spot.
17. Óðinstorg
Óðinstorg
It’s decided: Óðinstorg is the best
outdoor drinking spot in Reykjavík.
The new square was previously a
parking area, but is now an open, airy,
designed-for-those-lazy-summer-
days paradise. You have good sun,
good seating, Snaps, and Bodega,
and serious mainland European vibes.
18. Session Craft Bar
Bankastræti 14
With its minimal appearance, stainless
steel bar backed with dozens of taps
and fridges full of beers canned and
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