Mandi is a dietary-friendly spot in 101, Reykjavik.
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.
Tip: Fully halal and central on the square. The falafel covers anyone who wants a meatless option.
Address: Veltusund 3b, 101 Reykjavik
Shalimar on Austurstraeti has served halal Pakistani and Indian food in Reykjavik since 2001, with Lahori-spiced biryanis, karahi and tandoori downtown.
Tip: The 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.
Tip: Iceland has no kosher restaurant, but the Chabad house arranges Shabbat meals. Book well ahead by email.
Mama Reykjavik on Bankastraeti is a fully vegan kitchen of world-inspired plant-based plates, from dhal to bowls, a polished vegan room in Reykjavik.
Tip: Open daily 11:30 to 21:00. Entirely plant-based, so the whole menu is fair game.
Vegan World Peace on Adalstraeti serves a 100% vegan pan-Asian menu of Korean noodles, mapo tofu and pho, a fully plant-based room in central Reykjavik.
Tip: Opened in 2021 by the Loving Hut family. The Kung Pao and Korean noodles are the dishes to order.
Salka Valka on Skolavordustigur runs a fully meat-free Reykjavik kitchen with daily vegan options on a chalkboard menu of soups, bagels and comfort plates.
Tip: Half-vegan menu daily. Soups and bagels are the value picks; counter service, no reservations.
Veganaes runs a fully vegan kitchen inside the Gaukurinn bar on Tryggvagata, slinging plant-based burgers and comfort food in a grassroots Reykjavik venue.
Tip: Inside Gaukurinn, so it pairs vegan burgers with gigs and cheap beer. Casual and late by day's end.
Shalimar on Austurstraeti has served halal Pakistani and Indian food in Reykjavik since 2001, with Lahori-spiced biryanis, karahi and tandoori downtown.
Tip: The 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.
Tip: Iceland has no kosher restaurant, but the Chabad house arranges Shabbat meals. Book well ahead by email.
Mama Reykjavik on Bankastraeti is a fully vegan kitchen of world-inspired plant-based plates, from dhal to bowls, a polished vegan room in Reykjavik.
Tip: Open daily 11:30 to 21:00. Entirely plant-based, so the whole menu is fair game.
Vegan World Peace on Adalstraeti serves a 100% vegan pan-Asian menu of Korean noodles, mapo tofu and pho, a fully plant-based room in central Reykjavik.
Tip: Opened in 2021 by the Loving Hut family. The Kung Pao and Korean noodles are the dishes to order.
Salka Valka on Skolavordustigur runs a fully meat-free Reykjavik kitchen with daily vegan options on a chalkboard menu of soups, bagels and comfort plates.
Tip: Half-vegan menu daily. Soups and bagels are the value picks; counter service, no reservations.
Veganaes runs a fully vegan kitchen inside the Gaukurinn bar on Tryggvagata, slinging plant-based burgers and comfort food in a grassroots Reykjavik venue.
Tip: Inside Gaukurinn, so it pairs vegan burgers with gigs and cheap beer. Casual and late by day's end.
