Shalimar is a halal spot in 101, Reykjavik.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The halal Lahori curries and biryani draw a loyal crowd. Informal, with takeaway as well as sit-down.
Address: Austurstraeti 4, 101 Reykjavik
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 11:30-21:00. 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.
Plantan Kaffihus on Njalsgata is a fully vegan, family-run cafe and bakery from two Reykjavik sisters, with bakes, coffee and a daily soup in 101.
Tip: Bakes are made on-site daily. The Nordic House bistro is the bigger sister site if you want sit-down lunch.
Gardurinn on Klapparstigur has served homemade vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free plates since 1999, one of the oldest meat-free kitchens in Reykjavik.
Tip: A tiny lunchtime spot with a daily-changing menu. Closes early and on Sundays, so go midday.
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 11:30-21:00. 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.
Plantan Kaffihus on Njalsgata is a fully vegan, family-run cafe and bakery from two Reykjavik sisters, with bakes, coffee and a daily soup in 101.
Tip: Bakes are made on-site daily. The Nordic House bistro is the bigger sister site if you want sit-down lunch.
Gardurinn on Klapparstigur has served homemade vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free plates since 1999, one of the oldest meat-free kitchens in Reykjavik.
Tip: A tiny lunchtime spot with a daily-changing menu. Closes early and on Sundays, so go midday.
