Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Family Meal

Jamie’s Italian

Pósthússtræti 11

When Jamie’s first opened its doors, critics were eager to see how the restaurant would fare. Like all the Jamie’s franchises worldwide, the Reykjavík location has family at its core. The spacious booth seating, fresh, handmade pasta that would appeal to the very young, old and those in between, at prices that do not break the bank, and the very attractive option to have half portions makes this a clear winner. “They don’t infantilize the children’s menu,” observed one panellist, “and parents can have a good time too.”

Runner-Up:

Hamborgarafabrikkan

Hofðatorg, Kringlan

Kids’ choice: For birthday parties or a regular old outing with the fam, ‘Fabrikkan is ideal for a louder-than-usual outing. There are plenty of distractions for young diners, and orders from the extensive burger menu are taken early and served quickly to keep young temperaments in line, all without compromising on service.

Runner-Up:

Bryggjan Brugghús

Grandagarður 8

Parents’ choice: The food may be hit and miss, but this spacious microbrewery is popular with families. There’s endless space for energetic young ones to expend some energy, and service that makes them feel welcome. Parents can sit back and relax over a house-brewed beer without worrying about their young wards. What’s not to like?

Previous Winners

2017: Hamborgarafabrikkan

2016: Laundromat

2015: KEX Hostel

2013-4: Laundromat