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The Spice Is Right: Himalayan Spice Pulls No Punches
The Icelandic palate has been known to struggle with spicy food. It’s a common beef among 101 foodies that restaurants will tone down the heat for the local audience, for many of whom, a pinch of white pepper is reason enough to…
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Unos, Dos, Tres Locos
Not quite Mexico City, but hey, we’re not in Mexico City If you’ve ever wandered down the city centre on a weekend night, you’ve probably caught the brightly coloured storefront of Tres Locos — the latest offering in the line of Mexican…
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Possibly The Best Menu In Iceland
A sustainably minded hotel restaurant located in the Borgarfjörður area pursues perfection as Japanese influences awaken Icelandic flavours Far off the beaten path, in a valley caressed by rolling hills, right at the lip of Iceland’s second-largest glacier Langjökull, you will find…
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The Hits and Misses of Dining in 2022
When I first started to think about what my annual end of the year food retrospective would look like for 2022, I imagined I’d say something along the lines of having firmly put the pandemic behind us, bright hopes for 2023, etc…
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Pizza
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to put together the Best of Reykjavík issue it was slim pickings, but over the years, decision making has increasingly become a less-straightforward…
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Restaurants Reshaping In The Midst Of A Pandemic
“You shmear the butter all over the dosa,” my Dad demonstrates. “Like this,” he says, as he tenderly traces the masala dosa with a blob of white butter. I watch, mesmerised, as the fat glistens and disappears, leaving a milky streak behind,…
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Joy And Jollof Rice: Introducing Ogolúgo, 101’s Only African Restaurant
Ogolúgo means “welcome” in Hausa and the name couldn’t be more fitting for Laugavegur’s latest culinary arrival. Since its early July opening, the team behind the restaurant have been determined to deliver a taste of Africa to 101 by offering a host…
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The Grapevine’s Country Cuisine Handbook
So you’ve been to Dill, Bæjarins Bestu, Grillmarket and Hlölli. You think you’re the King of Icelandic cuisine. Well slow down champ, there’s a lot of goodies to be found outside the capital around the island. So expand your palate—and your mileage.…
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Iceland’s Only Michelin Star Restaurant Dill Reduces Services Due To COVID-19
Iceland’s only Michelin star restaurant Dill has struggled to cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is continuing to offer one service a week, Morgunblaðið reports. Sales have dropped by 92% over recent months and owner Gunnar Karl Gíslason explains…
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Eiriksson Brasserie: The Belle Époque Meets Charcoal Flatbread
Chef Friðgeir Ingi Eiriksson introduces us to his uninhibited brasserie The classic Belle Époque brasserie is basically the la-di-da cousin to the American diner. It welcomes you from your first omelette jambon in the morning ‘til you quaff your last boisson in…
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6 Unmissable Reykjavík Bites
The places our food writer dreams about… We’ve told you where to eat, now we’ll tell you what to eat. And don’t worry—we’ve forgone the usual sheep heads and twisted donuts and are instead serving up six Reykjavík bites we keep coming…
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New In Town: Pünk Restaurant
Don’t be fooled. Nothing about the interior of this place is punk. The pink plush bar stools, the multicoloured lights in the hanging foliage, the menus of artisan tacos and fruity drinks, the playlist with house pop remixes, all give more of…
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The Bulletproof Guide To Eating Out In Hafnarfjörður
Located just 15 km from downtown Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður has been a thriving independent entity for a long time, thanks in no small part to the fierce loyalty its inhabitants, “Hafnfirðingar”, show to local businesses and institutions. And they’ll welcome you with open…
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Popular Reykjavík Restaurant Receives Michelin Guide “Bib Gourmand” Award
The popular dining spot SKÁL! in Hlemmur Mathöll today received a “Bib Gourmand” award from the Michelin Guide UK. The award was announced on Twitter. A #BibGourmand is awarded to Skál! in Reykjavik. At this fun counter restaurant, in Iceland’s first food…
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In The Upside Down: Systir Are Doing It For Themselves
Hverfisgata 12, originally dubbed ‘the no-name pizza place,’ became popular in recent years for slinging pizzas that ranged from the unpredictable to the staid. The news of its recent closure was met with utter dismay from regulars. But true to their edgy…
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Christmas Is Coming & We Are Getting Fat: A Festive Guide To Reykjavík Restaurants
After last year’s tour of easy-going downtown havens like Mat Bar, Snaps and Skál, we decided to broaden the net a little for this year’s Christmas menu review to include some upscale, emerging and tucked-away eateries. Whether you’re planning a hot date…
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Go Fish: Reykjavík’s Best Seafood Restaurants
Iceland is famous for its fresh, delicious seafood. But with a fish restaurant on every street corner, where should you try it? Here are some of our firm favourites. Fiskmarkaðurinn Aðalstræti 12 One of the fanciest restaurants in town—and priced accordingly—Fiskmarkaðurinn, or…
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The Secret Salad Society: A Memorable Dinner At Geiri Smart
Hotel restaurants have a difficult reputation to distance themselves from—that of being uninspired, tourist-oriented and generally lacklustre. Breaking the spell of insipidity, Geiri Smart opened its doors about two years ago. It was a bright space that was designed to the hilt,…
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New In Town: Salt Restaurant & Iðnó
New in town: where we check out the latest arrivals in Reykjavík drinking, dining and culture. This time, it’s a freshly opened harbourside restaurant Salt and regenerated concert hall Iðnó. Salt Geirsgata 3 Salt is a new eatery in the jolly blue…
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Iceland’s Food Revolution: Foraging, Feasting, And Reinventing The Past
Ragnar Eiríksson leans through the metal railing of Reykjavík’s Danish embassy, grasping at a bush on the other side. He clips off the tip of a berry-laden branch with a pair of pruning shears, draws it back through the fence, and presents…
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Heeeeere’s Jamie: A Visit To Jamie’s Italian
When ‘The Naked Chef’ first aired on the telly, the intention was that it’d encourage ‘blokes’ to step up in the kitchen. Whether that worked or not, Jamie Oliver did become an international sensation with a wild following (possibly due to that…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Newcomer
One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: “Where do we eat?” It’s a tough question to answer, as Reykjavík has restaurants catering to many different palettes, and on top of that, it seems like they’re always rising and falling…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Go With A Group Of Friends
One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: “Where do we eat?” It’s a tough question to answer, as Reykjavík has restaurants catering to many different palettes, and on top of that, it seems like they’re always rising and falling…