Reykjanes Peninsula
Small and popular place serving pasta, pizzas, burgers and lunch options like grilled chicken skewers in pita and grilled salmon teriyaki. Spice fanatics…
Must-see restaurants in Southwest Iceland
Reykjanes Peninsula
Located above the Garðskagi Museum, this simple space has large glass windows and awesome views out to sea, plus a nice deck for the summer months. Menu…
The South
Sleek American-style joint with hardwood floors, stripped-back minimalist decor and designer-cool chipboard walls. It serves up various burgers (like blue…
The South
Set on the river bank of the Rangá, Árhús serves tasty pasta, meat and fish dishes, plus burgers and pizzas. In nice weather the terrace overlooking the…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Fish and chips at Papa's are a treat, although you'll also find locals crowding in for pizza, salad, burgers and pulled-pork sandwiches. The space is…
Heimaey
Top spot for a pizza. All pies are cooked in a wood-burning oven. Classic styles include margarita and calzone, plus some more bonkers flavours such as …
Reykjanes Peninsula
This friendly, nautical-themed cafe-restaurant-bar, decorated with walrus tusks, overlooks the small-boat harbour. It serves generous platefuls of fresh…
The South
Icelandic dishes (soup, fish and lamb), plus an array of sandwiches and pizzas. Loads of mega-cakes, vegan options and geothermal bread, too. When the…
Heimaey
With giant windows looking onto the harbour and comfortable, modern decor in slate and wood, Tanginn makes for a fun stop for fresh fish, burgers, crêpes,…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Cheap-eats counter-service joint selling tasty Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, from falafel wraps to curries. Open until the wee hours, it's one of the…
Reykjanes Peninsula
The classy wooden Salthúsið specialises in local saltfiskur (saltfish), which is prepared in different ways, plus there's salmon, lobster, chicken and…
The Golden Circle
Café Mika is popular with locals for its sizeable menu, outdoor pizza oven, sandwiches and Icelandic mains. The roasted langoustines (lobster) with garlic…
The Golden Circle
This popular restaurant serves fresh local food from farm to table in a simple, cheerful dining room. The herby lamb chops with vegetables, salad,…
The South
Grab a booth and a burger at the old-school grill inside the N1 petrol station with a view of Reynisdrangur. Daily specials from casserole to traditional…
The Golden Circle
This simple cafeteria in the information centre sells grilled sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and soup of the day with bread. It also has a tiny mini-mart…
The Golden Circle
Above Gullfoss, the small tourist information centre boasts a large souvenir shop and a cafe serving coffee and a good selection of soups, salads,…
The South
Behind the N1 petrol station is this semi-smart wood-panelled option enjoying sea-stack vistas. Go local with lamb soup or fish stew, or global with…
The South
This fishmongers sells the freshest morsels from the sea, plus one cooked dish only – tasty fish and chips. Pick your battered fish from the catch of the…
Reykjanes Peninsula
If you’re up to your eyeballs in fish and lamb, this restaurant is a great choice with authentic Thai dishes. There’s outdoor seating during warm weather.
The Golden Circle
Good little cafe with a pleasant outdoor patio and marquee for eating in fine weather. It serves pastries, cakes, hot soups, coffee and sandwiches.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Simple, cafeteria-style eating at the Blue Lagoon, with smoothies, sandwiches, baked salmon and rice, vegetable trays and pre-made sushi.
Heimaey
Delicious baked goodies from chocolate cake and fresh bread to pastries. Top-notch coffee drinks, too.
The South
This independent bookshop (with both new and secondhand books) serves coffee and cake.
The South
In the parking lot of Seljalandsfoss, 50ft from the waterfall, is this convenient food trailer where you can get an enormous slab of cake, a hot chocolate…
Reykjanes Peninsula
With big windows and views over the town harbour, family-owned Brúin is part coffee shop, part bar and part seafaring-themed restaurant. The house…
The South
The bistro-bar at Hótel Skógafoss is in a very convenient location, and rather tempting with its large windows looking onto the nearby falls. However,…
The South
For a good low-cost eating option try this little red food truck in a parking lot off the main street. It serves tasty chicken wraps and salads, with a…
The South
It has no frills and zero atmosphere, but if you're looking for a quick fix, Bjork Restaurant is undoubtably one of the cheapest eating options in town…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Decorated like the interior of a wooden cruise ship from the 1970s, Ráin offers Icelandic favourites, including seafood and meat dishes, with great sea…
The South
Mia's red-and-while polka-dotted food truck sells one thing only – fresh fish and chips, with crunchy wedges and sauce (choose Icelandic tartar, sweet…
The South
This small cafe serves hot dogs, soup, sandwiches, pizza, hot drinks, cakes and pastries. It also has a teeny mini-mart selection and some camping…
The South
Skógakaffi is inside the Transport Museum at the Skógar Folk Museum complex and offers basic snacks, like salmon sandwiches, cakes and soup.
The Golden Circle
Permanent food truck located outside the Secret Lagoon serving one thing only – fresh Icelandic fish and chips.
The Golden Circle
Self-service style modern canteen serving standard fast food plus sandwiches, soups and salads.
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