Best Bakery 2025 — Reykjavík Grapevine
Sandholt Bakery
Laugavegur 36 ↗A classic French-style bakery with Icelandic flair. Famous for its sourdough. Incredible pastries, cozy sit-in option or quick takeaway. Kids eat free.
Mo-Su 07:30-18:00
Reykjavík Food Guide
By a Local Foodie
Most restaurant advice for Reykjavík is outdated or written by people passing through. This guide is different — it’s maintained by someone who lives here, eats out constantly, and knows what to order.
Why this guide
Updated February 2026 — everything listed is open and worth going to
Written by a local, not a travel blogger
No tourist traps — just places locals actually eat at
Specific dishes — we tell you what to order, not just where to go
Practical tips on timing, booking, and what to expect
What’s inside
20+ spots across all price points
Neighbourhood places you won’t find on generic lists
Google Maps pin list for easy navigation
Breakfast & Coffee
DEIG Workshop
Tryggvagata 14 ↗Reykjavik's top spot for real-deal bagels and doughnuts. Chewy, crusty, and made fresh daily. Try the Costanza on a pretzel bagel.
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
+3 more in the full guide
Lunch
Jómfrúin
Lækjargata 4 ↗Classic Danish Smørrebrød with quality Icelandic ingredients. Since 1996. Great for a boozy lunch. Best service in town.
Mo-Su 11:30-22:00
+5 more in the full guide
Dinner
Best Goddamn Restaurant 2025 — Reykjavík Grapevine
Austur Indíafélagið
Hverfisgata 56 ↗Legendary Indian food. One of Reykjavík's culinary pillars since 1994. Where I go to celebrate birthdays and milestones.
Su-Th 18:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 18:00-23:00
Skál!
Njálsgata 1 ↗New-Nordic but not self important, just fun and boozy. Get the cod wings. Reykjavík's top bartender works there.
Mo-Tu 17:00-23:00; We-Th closed; Fr-Sa 12:00-15:00, 17:00-00:00; Su 12:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00
+6 more in the full guide
Drinks
Best Wine Bar 2025 + 2026 — Reykjavík Grapevine
Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar
Laugavegur 27 ↗My most-visited spot. Happy hour: buy a bottle, get two free dishes. Great natural wine selection.
Mo-Th 17:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-01:00; Su 17:00-00:00
Best Goddamn Bar 2026 — Reykjavík Grapevine
Röntgen
Hverfisgata 12 ↗Go-to for late-night dancing and partying. Solid DJ lineup. Rotating bar menu from Hosiló.
Mo 18-00; Tu-We 16-01; Th 14-01; Fr-Sa 14-03; Su 18-00
+3 more in the full guide
Before You Go
Don't tip. Seriously, it's not a thing here. Service is always included.
Everyone speaks English. Don't stress about the language barrier.
Book ahead for dinner. Many of the best places are small and fill up fast.
Trust your gut — and mine. If a place feels overpriced, it probably is.
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