Pálína’s guidebook
Food scene
Next door cafe and wine bar, a lovely hang out populated by artists and designers
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Mikki Refur
Next door cafe and wine bar, a lovely hang out populated by artists and designers
Kattakaffihúsið
10a BergstaðastrætiGreat cafe for humans and cats :)
Serious coffee and conversations, visited by the local culture elite
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaffifélagið
10 SkólavörðustígurSerious coffee and conversations, visited by the local culture elite
Reykjavik Roasters
1 KárastígurSimply nice
Kaktus Espressobar
12 VitastígurSuper nice coffee place in the hood
Sandholt
36 LaugavegurThe best bakery and eatery
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurSourdough breads and yummy pastries
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurVery nice food hall, also at Grandi
Bast Reykjavík
20 HverfisgataNice vegetarian
Garðurinn
37 KlapparstígurNice vegeterian
Hornið
15 HafnarstrætiGreat local pizza and pasta
Ban Thai Restaurant
130 LaugavegurBest Thai food in town, service rather slow
The Coocoo's Nest
23 GrandagarðurA great brunch place, reservation recommended
Sumac Grill + Drinks
28, 101 LaugavegurGreat middle eastern - Att! the photo is not correct
The Reykjavik EDITION
Nice lounge & restaurant
MAT BAR
26 HverfisgataLovely tapas and more
Snaps Bistro
1 ÞórsgataA true local bistro
Austur-Indíafélagið
56 HverfisgataAn excellent indian restaurant. Lamb, highly recommended
Sushi Social
5 ÞingholtsstrætiFor sushi lovers
La Primavera Ristorante
20 GrandagarðurWhen in craving for pasta
BRÚT Restaurant
2 PósthússtrætiBecause skate is so good
Hnoss Restaurant
2 AusturbakkiGreat bistro at Harpa concert hall
Skreið
Super cosy, nice foods and wines.
Hosiló
One of the best local eateries offering weekly menus and its around the corner :)
Anna Jóna
Great foods in a lovely setting.
Baka Baka
Great pastries! I love the cardamom roll. They also serve pizza in the evenings.
Le KocK
14 TryggvagataGreat burger and bakery place.
Swimming
Sundhöllin
45a BarónsstígurThe local swimming pool.