Icelandic Gastronomy

Local Cuisine

Icelandic cuisine is traditionally based on local products, whether from fishing—starting with trout and salmon—livestock, particularly sheep, or fruits and vegetables grown in the country in greenhouses thanks to geothermal energy.

Other Cuisines

Logically, it’s in the capital that you’ll find other dining options, with a few Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French, Danish, American, and Tex-Mex establishments. There are also some fast-food places.

Specialties

Starters

Dishes

Desserts

Drinks

Where to Eat

As with everything in the country, restaurants—and even simple cafés—are discouragingly expensive. For a breakfast buffet, expect to pay between 7 and 10 €; for a very basic menu or a snack like pizza, around 15 €; and for a restaurant with a "decent" menu, you’ll need to budget at least 25 to 30 € per person.

In short, to save money, many travelers opt for picnics and cooking in their accommodations. In summary, supermarkets are generally visited more than restaurants during a stay in Iceland...