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In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Eating in Reykjavík: the back story
DILL and ÓX on Laugavegur, Moss at the Blue Lagoon, six more tables in the MICHELIN Guide, and the lamb hot dog: how Reykjavík eats in 2026.
19 of the best · Reykjavík, Iceland
The Best Restaurants in Reykjavík
DILL and ÓX on Laugavegur and Moss at the Blue Lagoon, One MICHELIN Star each in 2026; TIDES, Hosiló, Sümac, OTO, Lóla and Matur og Drykkur in the MICHELIN Guide; and the grill and fish houses of the old centre.
Our 19 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Reykjavík.
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One MICHELIN Star
DILL
Creative Icelandic cooking on Laugavegur: One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Laugavegur 59, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
ÓX
A small creative counter on Laugavegur: One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Laugavegur 55, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Matur og Drykkur
Icelandic food traditions with a contemporary twist, by the Old Harbour.
Mýrargata 31, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star 3
From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries.
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One MICHELIN Star
DILL
Creative Icelandic cooking on Laugavegur: One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Laugavegur 59, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Moss
The Blue Lagoon’s restaurant: One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Blue Lagoon, Norðurljósavegur 11, 240 GrindavíkExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
ÓX
A small creative counter on Laugavegur: One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Laugavegur 55, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
In the MICHELIN Guide 6
In the 2026 selection.
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Hosiló
Modern cooking on Hverfisgata.
Hverfisgata 12, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Lóla
Italian cooking on Tryggvagata.
Tryggvagata 11, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Matur og Drykkur
Icelandic food traditions with a contemporary twist, by the Old Harbour.
Mýrargata 31, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
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Fusion cooking on Hverfisgata.
Hverfisgata 44, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Sümac
Middle Eastern cooking over the grill on Laugavegur.
Laugavegur 28, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
TIDES
Modern cooking at The Reykjavik EDITION, by Harpa.
The Reykjavik EDITION, Austurbakki 2, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
Classic Reykjavík 9
From the venues’ own websites.
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Classic Reykjavík
Apotek Kitchen & Bar
The bar-restaurant of Apótek Hotel, in the old pharmacy on Austurstræti.
Austurstræti 16, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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Classic Reykjavík
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Iceland’s most famous hot-dog stand, since 1937: lamb hot dogs “with everything”.
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Classic Reykjavík
Grillmarkaðurinn
Icelandic produce from the farms, cooked over charcoal, on Lækjargata.
Lækjargata 2A, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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Classic Reykjavík
La Primavera Harpa
Italian cooking in Harpa, from a restaurant first opened in 1993.
Austurbakki 2, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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At the Blue Lagoon
Lava Restaurant
The Blue Lagoon’s restaurant, set in an 800-year-old volcanic cliff.
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Classic Reykjavík
Messinn
Fresh Icelandic fish served in the pan, on Lækjargata.
Lækjargata 6b, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
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Classic Reykjavík
Snaps Bistro
A French–Danish bistro and bar on Óðinstorg, with brunch every day.
Óðinstorg, 101 ReykjavíkExplore View on map
Stars are from the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries. We use no other awards and no ratings. We leave the price blank rather than guess.
