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On the inlet at Hlið lies one of Reykjavík’s best kept dining secrets. In what also has to be the best view from any dining room window in the capital […]
Café Roma
Café Roma is proof of the theory that the further you stray from the city centre, the fewer English inscriptions you will find. In that respect this café has all […]
Café Victor
Victor is one of the many places in Reykjavík that try to maintain balance on the fine line between being a restaurant and a bar. Understandably, this can be a […]
Thorvaldsen’s Bar
Located on Austurstræti, in downtown Reykjavík, Thorvaldsen’s Bar is a hip bistro and bar with a relaxed feel. The restaurant offers bar, cafe and dining areas as well as an [&
Eiki Feiti
You can talk all you want about your braised lamb shanks, your fancy baked Alaskas, and your filet mignons in milky French sauces. But when it comes right down to […]
Sjávarbarinn
One quiet Sunday evening I had the pleasure of finding out one of Reykjavík’s best-kept secrets, down by the old harbour. But don’t worry; it won’t stay secret for long. [&h
Grænn Kostur
Grænn Kostur, or “The Green Choice,” is a small vegan/vegetarian restaurant in downtown Reykjavík. Seating around 30-40 people, Grænn Kostur is tucked away on Skólavörðus
Maður lifandi
Being one of only a handful of strictly organic restaurants in town, Maður Lifandi (which translates to “Man Alive!”) has a practical philosophy: show sceptics that organic fo
First Vegetarian
The restaurant Á næstu grösum, located on the corner of Laugavegur and Klapparstígur, is popular with locals who want healthy and nutritious meals served fast and reasonably pr
Asía
Opening its doors in 1989, Asía is among the oldest Asian restaurants in the city. Specializing in the Chinese cuisine with a western twist, the restaurant offers both take away [
Vegamót
Dining at Vegamót is in my view never a disappointing experience. The exceptionally large, varied and reasonably priced menu – if you consider the quality and rich portions –
Café Cultura
Situated on the ground floor of the Intercultural Centre opposite the National Theatre is the aptly named Café Cultura – a restaurant/bar with a relaxed feel. The cosmopolitan b
Ostabúðin
Ostabúðin (The Cheese Store) on Skólavörðustígur is among the most beloved gourmet stores in the city and its popularity is well earned. Specialising in serving those with a
Kaffi Sólon
Kaffi Sólon is an ideal stop for downtown working bees during the 30-minute lunch break (obviously, hungry pedestrians fit right in as well), featuring a new and extensive bistro
Barinn
The vibrant three-floor bar, somewhat confusingly named Barinn (The Bar), located on the corner of Laugavegur and Klapparstígur is one of the city’s ultimate weekend party desti
Einar Ben
Located in an old wooden house in the centre of town, Einar Ben is easily one of the most conveniently situated restaurants in Reykjavík. The house itself is a historical [&hellip
Tapas barinn
Dining at a fine Tapas restaurant is always a flavourful fiesta for the mouth and the deservedly popular Tapas Barinn is no exception. Located in a roomy basement in the […]
HabiBi
When it comes to fast-food, the Grapevine staff has dined at almost every single joint located in the city centre so we’d like to think that we have gathered a […]
Reykjavík Pizza Company
At the top of Laugavegur is the pizza fan’s favourite, Reykjavík Pizza Company. Established by the same owners as Eldsmiðjan Pizza, this chilled-out, reasonably-priced pizzeria
Austur-Indía Félagið
Once again, a Grapevine food critic faces the almost insurmountable task of reviewing a meal that was damn near perfect, and doing it without sounding like a thinly veiled advertis
Geysir
Bistro-bar and restaurant Geysir is located in the old and dignified Geysir building by the corner of Aðalstræti and Vesturgata. A relatively new eating destination, open since l