Grillmarkadurinn (Laekjargala 2A, Reykjavik) – this is a uniquely-decorated high-end restaurant which uses locally-sourced ingredients and farm produce to serve a variety of internationally-influenced dishes, such as roasted garlic soup, roasted scallops, grilled lamb loin. Minke whale steak, prime of lamb, and breast of duck (among other meals).
Grai Kotturinn (Hverfisgata 16A, Reykjavik) – this basement level diner (whose name is Icelandic for “gray cat”), is a cozy eatery whose interior resembles a book store, and serves adequate breakfast food, such as American pancakes, as well as coffee.
Fjörukráin – Viking Village (Strandgötu 55, Reykjavik) – this is a Viking-themed restaurant which serves Icelandic and international dishes, such as Grilled minke whale with creamy blueberry sauce; tenderloin of foal served with red vine sauce and caramel glazed figs; Braised lamb shanke with glaced vegetables and mashed potatoes; traditional Icelandic meat soup; as well […]
Einar Ben Restaurant (Veltusund 1, Ingólfstorg square, Reykjavik) – named after one of Iceland’s well-regarded poets (Einar Benediktsson), this restaurant’s menu is inspired from French & British cuisine. Great emphasis is put on the quality of the ingredients and food preparation. The decor in the Icelandic room is characterized by the Icelandic flag’s colors, the […]
Dill Restaurant (Nordic House, Sturlugata Sturlugotu 5, Reykjavik) – this restaurant focuses on “new Nordic” cuisine – using new approaches to traditional Scandinavian dishes (complete with an ever-changing menu and a star chef – Gunnar Karl Gislason). First-time visitors to Iceland tend to try the Skyr (Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt) and rhubarb.
Caruso (Þingholtsstræti 1, Reykjavík) — this Mediterranean restaurant is located in a charming old building right in the centre of town. The restaurant, which is on three floors, is for individuals and groups alike. There is a varied menu with specialties being Mediterranean and Icelandic cuisine (including fresh fish, Icelandic lamb, pasta dishes and pizzas).
Vikin Maritime Museum (Grandagarour 8, Reykjavik) – located in Reykjavik’s busy fishing harbor (10 minutes walking distance from the city center), this museum details the Icelandic people’s long interaction with the sea (given its dependence on maritime fishing trade for its economic survival). The main exhibitions illustrate the development from rowing boats to modern trawlers […]
Solfar Sun Voyager (Sculpture & Shore Walk, Reykjavik) – this massive steel sculpture (by Jon Gunnar Arnason) may resemble a Viking ship. It’s actually a dream boat that acts as an ode to the Sun. This is also an inspiration to future Icelandic voyagers in transit to destinations worldwide. Visitors use this site as a […]
Skriouklaustur (Skriduklaustur, Egilsstadir) – located in the northeastern corner of Iceland, this site consists of ruins of a fully-excavated 16th century monastery (from the Augustine monastic order). Back in the late 1930s, famed writer Gunnar Gunnarsson once lived here (and was donated to the government in 1948). Nowadays, this site acts as a museum and […]
Settlement Exhibition 871 (Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik) – an excavated longhouse that was found her at this site (dated at 871 AD) is the focus of this exhibit. Multimedia presentations shown here (available in various languages) highlight the Viking settlement of Reykjavik, giving viewers insight on the life of the locals at that time, as well […]