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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, Fine 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
Sono overlooks a wild-flower 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-library 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 1500 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 grill, 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.
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 alt/
queer peeps, 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
bottled, Session is a place that, while
cosy enough, is made for serious craft
heads. Whether you’re hankering for a
lip-puckering gose, or an IPA packed
with more flowers than a funeral,
Session has got your back.
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