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What to order at Tapas Barinn
- Must order
- The Icelandic Gourmet Feast, a tasting run through local fish, lamb and skyr.
- Signature dishes
- Icelandic Gourmet Feast, Tapas
- Editor tip
- The Gourmet Feast even includes adventurous bites like puffin and minke for the curious. Dinner only.
CuisineTapas
Price$$$
Neighborhood101
HoursSun-Thu 17:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-00:00
Phone+354 551 2344
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Signature dishes: Icelandic Gourmet Feast, Tapas
Must order: The Icelandic Gourmet Feast, a tasting run through local fish, lamb and skyr.
Tip: The Gourmet Feast even includes adventurous bites like puffin and minke for the curious. Dinner only.
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Location
Address: Vesturgata 3b, 101 Reykjavik
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