I had received both positive and negative comments about the food at The Kebab House before I visited and had therefore no idea exactly what to expect. I took a look at the menu (which includes the western equivalents of the kebab,…

The tremendous hype around the opening of the hip and stylish restaurant Orange had aroused my attention ever since its forthcoming existence was merely gossip. Its reputation was engrossing for a few reasons, mainly because of the operators’ statements about the presently…

Nothing beats a good pizza, right? OK, that’s not entirely true, but I think we can all agree that a good pizza is one on the fundamental elements of life as we know it. A good pizza should not only be tasty…

Don’t you just love it when you discover a new restaurant, one with fair prices and good food? The kind that leaves you feeling surprised and satisfied. Well that’s how I’m feeling now upon my return home from Santa Maria. This Mexican-style…

Since opening its doors, Sushibarinn has become the talk of the town among Reykjavík sushi-lovers, and for good reason as their rolls are among the best in the city. The whole setting inside the small bar makes for a good fusion between…

Ó Restaurant, located at Hotel Óðinsvé, opened in February after the previous establishment, restaurant Siggi Hall, closed its doors. Ó’s executive chef, Eyþór Rúnarsson, is very familiar with the business and has a long background in preparing gourmet meals for local diners…

The Mexican restaurant Tabasco’s is a cosy establishment on the corner of Hafnarstræti and Vesturgata. Tabasco’s offers a selection of famous Mexican dishes – although most of them are influenced by the American tradition of how Mexican food is presented. We had…

Snow was falling heavily when the four of us arrived at Brons. We didn’t quite know what to expect since the last time we’d been there the place had been called Kaffibrennslan and it hadn’t exactly been renowned for its exciting menu.…

The Gullfoss restaurant is on Pósthússtræti, across the street from Hornið and Bæjarins Bestu. In spite of its modest neighbours, Gullfoss should by no means be considered cheap or everyday for us commoners: the restaurant is well suited for fine dining, for…

Located on Vitastígur, (a side street off Laugavegur), Valencia Tapas Bar opened its doors a little over a month ago. As the name implies, the place celebrates the beloved Spanish tapas culture and is owned by a perky Spaniard, Diego Valencia, who…

The Thai restaurant Síam in Hafnarfjörður has a long history. Although several name and location changes make the trail hard to follow, it has evolved from the restaurant Bangkok which claimed to be the first Thai restaurant in the Nordic Countries, founded…

In recent years it has become a widespread tradition for many Icelanders to attend a Christmas buffet at some point during the weeks before the holidays. Over the years Hotel Loftleiðir has earned a good reputation for its ambitious and elegant Danish…

The Nordic House is a cultural institution that serves to highlight Nordic cooperation and cultural inheritance. The house is designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and serves as a great testimony to the early days of modern Scandinavian architecture. Located near…

Since opening its doors six weeks ago, Sushibarinn has fast become the talk of the town among Reykjavík sushi-lovers, and for good reason as their rolls are among the best in the city. The whole setting inside the small bar makes for…

Vox restaurant is located on the first floor of the Hilton Reykjavík Nordica hotel on Suðurlandsbraut. It is actually a two-for-one kind of package, with a less formal bistro operation in the front of the large dining room, separated from the more…

The first thing you notice when you sit down for a meal at the 101 Bar is the books. Every table has a stack of coffee table books on art, photography and design; books that look expensive and important. If you are…

In a historical building in the city centre, restaurant Fjalakötturinn opened a little over a year ago and has quickly made a name for itself in the downtown dining scene. The lunch buffet offered during the day has become popular among business…

Until recently, Boston has been known to bar hoppers in Reykjavík as a comfortable place to go for drinks and meeting friends. Now it takes a plunge into the ever growing scene of bistros and restaurants located in downtown Reykjavík. Though it…