Kaffi Loki is a charming café and restaurant to enjoy local specialties. It offers traditional dishes and specializes in fish balls, fermented shark, stews, home-baked cakes and rye bread ice cream. It lists daily specials so that no two visits here are the same. A popular choice for breakfast and lunch, the menu lists items like trout with cottage cheese, smoked lamb, pancakes and carrot cake. Do try a glass of Brennivín, a type of schnapps that is the signature drink in Iceland. The interiors are light and airy while the patio affords views of a charming church. The excellent service, reasonable prices and delicious seafood dishes and desserts make this a popular joint in the neighborhood.
This local restaurant serves up a simple menu of grilled chicken dishes, with a modest variety of sides and sandwiches. The chicken is the star of the show at Haninn, and is grilled to perfection, sealing in the moist and juicy goodness of the meat. Topped with flavorful sauces like BBQ, Lemon and Herb, and Peri Peri, the chicken served at Haninn is packed with flavor. The restaurant is quite popular amongst locals and the few tourists who find themselves off the beaten path. Simple and delicious, a meal at Haninn is a great choice for a quick and tasty bite.
The Deli is a restaurant which specializes in pizza and Mediterranean cuisine. As suggested by the name, it is a great place to grab some take-away while on the go, although lunch specialties are also available between 11:00a to 17:00p. Open into early hours of the morning on Fridays and Saturdays, this is the perfect spot to grab a bite after a night of partying. Having won the award for the best slice of pizza for five years in a row since 2009, the deli also serves a range of pastas, pasta salads, panini, baguette and a few Icelandic delicacies.
Opened in 2009, Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar Ofanleiti is a lovely burger joint with fairy lights all over. The rustic wooden decor adds to the charm. It is among the best places in town to enjoy a hearty burger. Dig into their juicy burgers like Joe Fel, Steak Burger, Chicken and Piggy Sandwich. Their generous meaty fillings and cheesy toppings will surely make you happy.
Situated in the elegant Icelandair Hotel, Slippbarinn takes you on a gastronomic adventure through the flavors of Iceland. Dimly-lit, cozy and intimate, this where you should go to get a glimpse of the essence of Icelandic culture and hospitality. Treat yourself to a palate-pleasing array of regional-inspired dishes from Pork Belly Stew and Rack of Lamb to Calamari and Marina Fish Soup. Adding to the buzz in the place is the breakfast and brunch buffet, where you can feast on an all-you-can-eat supply of delicious Chorizo and Serrano Ham, fresh salad, tiramisu and much more. To complement your meal are a host of signature concoctions like Blue Job, Reykjavik Summit and Jamaican Blazer.
At the corner of Bankastræti and Lækjargata, this excellent restaurant is a tourist favorite. Cozy and usually rather crowded, it still manages to be peaceful and dignified. The interior design reflects the age of the house, which is situated in a row of the oldest buildings in Reykjavík, called the Bernhöftstorfan. The restaurant building is a 1885 timber-frame, originally a bakery. Apart from the main restaurant there are two banquet rooms/halls for groups. The menu consists of traditional Icelandic cuisine, with emphasis on fish and lamb.