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Dill
A purveyor of New Nordic cuisine (local, seasonal), Dill offers an elevated approach to traditional Icelandic fare. Dinner may be a seven-course affair with wine pairing, while the lunch menu could include a hearty fish stew or meatballs with a...
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Fish Company (Fiskfelagid)
Set in an historic building from 1884, the Fish Company is known for its charming atmosphere and seriously innovative food. The stone cellar dining room has a cozy feeling with whimsical modern touches like copper lanterns that resemble organ pipes...
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Fish Market
Opened in 2007, this restaurant housed in a historic building in the city center quickly established itself as one of the city’s premier addresses for seafood. Celebrated chef Hrefna Saetran is still overseeing the kitchen, which turns out regional Icelandic...
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Grill Markadurinn (Grill Market)
Smack dab in the middle of the city, Grill Market provides a swanky setting for a memorable night on the town. The restaurant, which is tucked away slightly off the main drag, has a bar on the lower level that...
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Kopar
Facing out onto Reykjavík’s port, Kopar’s brasserie-style dining room serves up delicately prepared dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. The young chef/owner honed her skills at Reykjavík’s perennial favorite Fish Market before venturing out on her own. The menu at...
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Nostra
Located on Laugavegur, one of the most popular streets in Reykjavik, Nostra offers experiential dining at its finest. The tasting menus incorporate local, seasonal ingredients and feel innovative and artful, featuring unique dishes like seared cod with lobster sauce and...
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ÓX Restaurant
Helmed by chef Þráinn Freyr Vigfússon (of fellow Reykjavik restaurant Sumac), ÓX offers an intimate gastronomic experience in a traditional Icelandic kitchen that seats only 11 guests at a time. Diners pre-pay 210 euros per person for a truly memorable,...
Reykjavik

Fish Company
Even if otherworldly Reykjavík occasionally lets you forget that you’re on an island, the inflated restaurant prices, especially for wine and liquor, are a painful reminder that a lot is imported (entrées average $50 each). The good news is that the food is consistently excellent, especially the fresh seafood, organic produce and local lamb, so overall it’s worth the splurge.