48 HOURS IN ICELAND | The Best Restaurants, Lagoons, Seafood & Bakeries in Reykjavik
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Brút
Restaurant · Miðborg
Dishes shown include scallops with tomato, beetroot-cured salmon, skate with capers, and arctic char with almonds.
Víkurgarður (Fógetagarður)
Park · Miðborg · brief mention
Fish Market (Fiskmarkaðurinn)
Restaurant · Miðborg
The white chocolate cheesecake with passion fruit meringue is a standout dessert.
Jungle Cocktail Bar
Bar · Miðborg
The Serial Killer is made with cornflake-infused almond milk, white rum, strawberry and orange.
Deig
Cafe · Miðborg
The everything bagel with north Iceland smoked salmon and the kleina are highlights; arrive early, as it gets hyped.
Sky Lagoon
Activity · Kársnes, Kópavogur
Arrive before opening to avoid crowds; the cold plunge is about 10°C against the lagoon's 40°C.
Café Ole
Cafe · Miðborg
Recommended as the best coffee spot in the city; the coffee is roasted by the owner's longtime friend.
Café Loki
Restaurant · Skólavörðuholt
Fermented shark comes with a shot of brennivín to chase it; the first few bites are the hardest.
Óx
Restaurant · Miðborg
The first five cold courses are served in the speakeasy before moving into the main room for the other 15.
Hlemmur Mathöll
Market · Hlemmur · brief mention
Skál!
Restaurant · Hlemmur
The pork belly sandwich and rolled lamb stand out; its bartender won best Negroni during Negroni Week.
Vínstúkan Tíu Sopar
Bar · Miðborg
Tell the sommelier the style you like and they will pick a wine to match.
Le Kock
Restaurant · Miðborg
Recommended as the best burger in town; the Chipotle bacon burger and buffalo wings are standouts.
