Located in a surprisingly airy space just below ground level, Bergsson Mathús—winner of last year’s “Best Newcomer Restaurant”—is our favourite place for a filling, healthy, and tasty afternoon bite. The rotating daily menu always includes intriguing meaty entrees, such as a slow-roasted leg lamb with harissa and couscous or Thai chicken noodle salad, and fresh fish and spinach lasagne (really good) are always available. But for lunch, our go-to is the heaping “salad of the day” plate, a selection of several fresh salads and/or mixed veggies with a tasty yogurt sauce.

2013: Ostabúðin

Photo by Nana Dís