Trip for · Food lovers

Reykjavík for food lovers

Good fish and lamb, but expensive.

Only items the guide tags or describes for food lovers; each shows the field it came from. Prices and hours: check before you go.

Key facts

A 4-day outline

Grouped by walking cluster where the guide gives one. Order inside a day is loose: the timed day plans check opening hours and walking.

Downtown food walk
Why it fits: A quick way to try lamb soup, fish and skyr.
From: Experience · tour
Hlemmur Mathöll counters
Why it fits: Soup or a bowl · ISK 2,500–3,500 (≈ US$25–30). A shared hall; check counters open.
From: Eat guide · Budget tier
Tasting-menu restaurant
Why it fits: Modern Icelandic tasting menu · From ISK 18,000 (≈ US$150). Book weeks ahead; check dietary options.
From: Eat guide · Splurge tier

Café Loki
Why it fits: plokkfiskur and rye bread.
From: Good for · food lovers
Bakery pastry and coffee
Why it fits: Cinnamon bun and a filter refill · ISK 1,200–1,800 (≈ US$10–15). Before 10:00 for the freshest bun.Cinnamon bun and a filter refill · ISK 1,200–1,800 (≈ US$10–15). Before 10:00 AM for the freshest bun.
From: Eat guide · Budget tier
Harbour seafood restaurant
Why it fits: Langoustine or fish of the day · ISK 8,000–14,000 (≈ US$65–120). Ask for the day’s catch.
From: Eat guide · Splurge tier

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Why it fits: the hot dog rite.
From: Good for · food lovers
Svarta Kaffið
Why it fits: Soup in a bread bowl · ISK 3,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–35). Refills on some soups (check).
From: Eat guide · Mid-range tier
Old Harbour fish and soup counters
Why it fits: Fish or lamb soup · ISK 2,800–4,500 (≈ US$25–40). Confirm the counter opens on the day.
From: Eat guide · Mid-range tier

Supermarket picnic
Why it fits: Bread, skyr, cheese, fruit · ISK 1,200–2,500 (≈ US$10–25). The cheapest full lunch.
From: Eat guide · Budget tier
A pizza or burger place
Why it fits: A casual dinner · ISK 3,500–5,500 (≈ US$30–45). Prices rise in the evening.
From: Eat guide · Mid-range tier

What the guide flags for food lovers.

Good fish and lamb, but expensive. (Good for · verdict: ok)
Prices are high but portions are large: soup and bread is the value lunch. (Eat guide · rules)
Tap water is free and cold: ask for a glass, not bottled. (Eat guide · rules)
Kitchens close early in the week: dinner service often stops around 21:00; book on Friday and Saturday.Kitchens close early in the week: dinner service often stops around 9:00 PM; book on Friday and Saturday. (Eat guide · rules)