Icelandic Fish Pan appears as a signature dish in 1 Iceland cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.
Fiskipanna (Icelandic fish pan) · Reykjavik
The fish pan is a Reykjavik restaurant signature: the catch of the day, usually cod, char or trout, pan-fried in butter and served sizzling in a cast-iron skillet with potatoes and vegetables.
While not an ancient dish, the fiskipanna became a Reykjavik institution through the seafood restaurant Messinn, which built its reputation on serving the day's catch in a hot cast-iron pan. It plays to Iceland's great strength, fish landed hours earlier, cooked simply in butter so the freshness carries. The format spread across the city's seafood rooms and is now one of the most ordered dishes for visitors wanting Icelandic fish without a tasting-menu commitment.
Where to eat in Reykjavik:
- Messinn
- Fish Company
- Kopar