3 nordic rooms worth the trip across Iceland, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Iceland.
Dill ★ 4.8 · Reykjavik
101 · Laugavegur 59, 101 Reykjavik
Dill on Laugavegur was Iceland's first Michelin-starred restaurant and still leads its New Nordic cooking with a foraging-driven tasting menu in Reykjavik.
Tip: Founded by Gunnar Karl Gislason, Dill holds a Michelin Green Star too. It books out weeks ahead, so reserve early and take the wine pairing.
Ox ★ 4.8 · Reykjavik
101 · Laugavegur 28, 101 Reykjavik
Ox is an eleven-seat Michelin-starred counter hidden behind Sumac on Laugavegur, where chefs cook a long Icelandic tasting menu in front of you in Reykjavik.
Tip: Entry is through Sumac, the sister Levantine grill. Ox earned a Michelin Green Star in 2025. Two seatings a night, booked far ahead.
Kaffivagninn ★ 4.2 · Reykjavik
101-grandi · Grandagardur 10, 101 Reykjavik
Kaffivagninn on Grandagardur has fed harbour workers since 1935, billed as Iceland's oldest restaurant, where the catch of the day is the meal in Reykjavik.
Tip: Started as a coffee cart on the docks in 1935. Open from 08:00 for breakfast by the water.