Food for Thought
Grapevine met with two local chefs – Hrefna Rósa Jóhannsdóttir Sætran, owner of the restaurant Fish Market on Aðalstræti, and Stefán Úlfarsson, from the family-run 3 Frak
Boston
A fresh addition to the Reykjavík bar and bistro scene. Roomy bar floor, nice sofas and stylish interior make this a comfy café as well as a tavern with good, […]
THe Kebab House
I had received both positive and negative comments about the food at The Kebab House before I visited and had therefore no idea exactly what to expect. I took a […]
Orange
The tremendous hype around the opening of the hip and stylish restaurant Orange had aroused my attention ever since its forthcoming existence was merely gossip. Its reputation was
Eat Pizza and be Merry
Welcome to yet another instalment of Cheap Reykjavík, where the Grapevine’s resident misers share some of their patented money saving tricks and tips. If you’ve got some miser
Center Hotel Arnahvoll
Appearances can be deeply deceptive. In the case of the exterior of the recently-opened Arnarhvoll, this is a welcome realisation as the outside is a mush of grey stone with [&hell
Café Loki
Just opened, Café Loki is a needed addition to Reykjavík’s restaurant scene. Since I got to Reykjavík, I have long been looking to sample traditional Icelandic cuisine, with n
Tapas Barinn
The Tapas Bar on Vesturgata has long been one of my favourite destinations when I plan to go out, dine and meet friends. The location is a bonus, but the […]
22
22, formerly known as Barinn, has done a lot in recent weeks to change its image to that of a friendlier place. The urban murals that once covered the walls […]
Rizzo Pizzeria
Nothing beats a good pizza, right? OK, that’s not entirely true, but I think we can all agree that a good pizza is one on the fundamental elements of life […]
Santa María
Don’t you just love it when you discover a new restaurant, one with fair prices and good food? The kind that leaves you feeling surprised and satisfied. Well that’s how [&helli
Sushibarinn
Since opening its doors, Sushibarinn has become the talk of the town among Reykjavík sushi-lovers, and for good reason as their rolls are among the best in the city. The […
Ó Restaurant
Ó Restaurant, located at Hotel Óðinsvé, opened in February after the previous establishment, restaurant Siggi Hall, closed its doors. Ó’s executive chef, Eyþór Rúnarsson,
Tabasco’s
The Mexican restaurant Tabasco’s is a cosy establishment on the corner of Hafnarstræti and Vesturgata. Tabasco’s offers a selection of famous Mexican dishes – although most
Brons
Snow was falling heavily when the four of us arrived at Brons. We didn’t quite know what to expect since the last time we’d been there the place had been […]
Gullfoss
The Gullfoss restaurant is on Pósthússtræti, across the street from Hornið and Bæjarins Bestu. In spite of its modest neighbours, Gullfoss should by no means be considered che
Valencia Tapas Bar
Located on Vitastígur, (a side street off Laugavegur), Valencia Tapas Bar opened its doors a little over a month ago. As the name implies, the place celebrates the beloved Spanish
Síam
The Thai restaurant Síam in Hafnarfjörður has a long history. Although several name and location changes make the trail hard to follow, it has evolved from the restaurant Bangko
Café Alvar A
The Nordic House is a cultural institution that serves to highlight Nordic cooperation and cultural inheritance. The house is designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and
Hotel Loftleiðir
In recent years it has become a widespread tradition for many Icelanders to attend a Christmas buffet at some point during the weeks before the holidays. Over the years Hotel [&hel
Sushibarinn
Since opening its doors six weeks ago, Sushibarinn has fast become the talk of the town among Reykjavík sushi-lovers, and for good reason as their rolls are among the best [&helli