Chickpea is a vegetarian-friendly spot in 101, Reykjavik.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Everything is vegetarian and most can go vegan. The falafel wraps and bowls are the lunchtime staples.
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Address: Hallveigarstigur 1, 101 Reykjavik
Salka Valka on Skolavordustigur is a fully meat-free Reykjavik kitchen, a half-vegan menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and bagels just below Hallgrimskirkja.
TipFully vegetarian with vegan options daily. Counter service, soups and bagels are the value picks.
Skal on Njalsgata flags plenty of gluten-free options on its seasonal Icelandic menu, with clued-up staff, a safer-than-most Reykjavik room for coeliacs.
TipNot a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so tell the staff, who are well briefed. The menu changes often.
Gardurinn on Klapparstigur marks gluten-free options across its vegetarian daily menu, a Reykjavik kitchen used to feeding gluten-free and vegan diners.
TipAsk which of the day's soups and plates are gluten-free; the small kitchen handles the request daily.
Mandi on Ingolfstorg is a fully halal Middle Eastern counter in central Reykjavik, wrapping shawarma, kebab and falafel with halal meat late into the night.
TipFully halal and central on the square. The falafel covers anyone who wants a meatless option.
Shalimar on Austurstraeti has served halal Pakistani and Indian food in Reykjavik since 2001, with Lahori-spiced biryanis, karahi and tandoori downtown.
TipThe halal Lahori curries and biryani draw a loyal crowd. Informal, with takeaway as well as sit-down.
Chabad of Iceland is the only source of kosher meals in Reykjavik, hosting Shabbat dinners in a country that has no kosher restaurant of its own.
TipIceland has no kosher restaurant, but the Chabad house arranges Shabbat meals. Book well ahead by email.
Salka Valka on Skolavordustigur is a fully meat-free Reykjavik kitchen, a half-vegan menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and bagels just below Hallgrimskirkja.
TipFully vegetarian with vegan options daily. Counter service, soups and bagels are the value picks.
Skal on Njalsgata flags plenty of gluten-free options on its seasonal Icelandic menu, with clued-up staff, a safer-than-most Reykjavik room for coeliacs.
TipNot a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so tell the staff, who are well briefed. The menu changes often.
Gardurinn on Klapparstigur marks gluten-free options across its vegetarian daily menu, a Reykjavik kitchen used to feeding gluten-free and vegan diners.
TipAsk which of the day's soups and plates are gluten-free; the small kitchen handles the request daily.
Mandi on Ingolfstorg is a fully halal Middle Eastern counter in central Reykjavik, wrapping shawarma, kebab and falafel with halal meat late into the night.
TipFully halal and central on the square. The falafel covers anyone who wants a meatless option.
Shalimar on Austurstraeti has served halal Pakistani and Indian food in Reykjavik since 2001, with Lahori-spiced biryanis, karahi and tandoori downtown.
TipThe halal Lahori curries and biryani draw a loyal crowd. Informal, with takeaway as well as sit-down.
Chabad of Iceland is the only source of kosher meals in Reykjavik, hosting Shabbat dinners in a country that has no kosher restaurant of its own.
TipIceland has no kosher restaurant, but the Chabad house arranges Shabbat meals. Book well ahead by email.
