5 splurge places in Reykjavik, editor-picked. tasting menus and the full big-night-out treatment in Reykjavik. All Reykjavik food.
Dill ★ 4.8
101 · Laugavegur 59, 101 Reykjavik
Dill on Laugavegur was Iceland's first Michelin-starred restaurant and still leads its New Nordic cooking with a foraging-driven tasting menu in Reykjavik.
Tip: Founded by Gunnar Karl Gislason, Dill holds a Michelin Green Star too. It books out weeks ahead, so reserve early and take the wine pairing.
Ox ★ 4.8
101 · Laugavegur 28, 101 Reykjavik
Ox is an eleven-seat Michelin-starred counter hidden behind Sumac on Laugavegur, where chefs cook a long Icelandic tasting menu in front of you in Reykjavik.
Tip: Entry is through Sumac, the sister Levantine grill. Ox earned a Michelin Green Star in 2025. Two seatings a night, booked far ahead.
Grillmarkadurinn ★ 4.5
101 · Austurstraeti 22, 101 Reykjavik
Grillmarkadurinn, the Grill Market, works fire and smoke over Icelandic produce on Austurstraeti, a reliable Reykjavik room for lamb and aged beef.
Tip: Adventurous diners can find reindeer and whale on the menu. Dinner only from 17:30.
Fish Market ★ 4.5
101 · Adalstraeti 12, 101 Reykjavik
Fish Market, Fiskmarkadurinn, gives Icelandic seafood a Japanese turn on Adalstraeti in Reykjavik, with a sushi counter and robata grill that made its name.
Tip: The upstairs Uppi wine bar pours from the same kitchen if you want a lighter sitting. Dinner from 17:00.
Mimir ★ 4.3
107 · Hagatorg, 107 Reykjavik
Mimir at Hotel Reykjavik Saga on Hagatorg works a head-to-tail Icelandic menu, a recently renovated fine-dining room run with the Farmers Association.
Tip: Owned by the Farmers Association of Iceland, with menus from local producers. Lunch and dinner.