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4.8$$$Seafood · European
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Experience authentic Icelandic cuisine at Old Iceland in Reykjavik. Highly rated at 4.8 stars, this restaurant offers delicious dishes like lamb and fish. Book your table.
Seafood · European•$$$•4.8(2,727)•Reykjavik
Laid-back, family-run eatery offering traditional dishes from locally sourced produce.
About Old Iceland
Nestled in the heart of Reykjavik, this highly-regarded establishment offers a memorable dining experience with a 4.8/5 star rating. Diners consistently praise the tender lamb and well-balanced fish soup, noting its delightful flavour profile. While prices reflect its prime location and quality, the culinary journey is considered well worth it. The atmosphere is inviting, making it a sought-after spot for those looking to savor genuine Icelandic tastes. It's a place where you can discover expertly prepared dishes, from succulent lamb to fresh Arctic fish and delicate salmon tartare, often enjoyed with a rhubarb dessert.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Upscale
Price Range (Upscale)
Upscale dining ($$$) - Fine dining with premium prices
🕐Meal Time
lunch
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Intimate/Solo
Group Size (Intimate/Solo)
Better suited for couples or solo dining. More intimate setting.
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Old Iceland
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4.8 / 5.0(2,727 reviews)
Friends recommend Old Iceland and we go to try in our Iceland trip. Foods are delicious, especially the lamb, juicy and soft. We ordered the fish soup which tastes good, not too salty, compared with the restaurants we have eaten. Most restaurants cooked the soup too salty. Price! please don’t compare with the other countries 😓. Walked past this restaurant & saw it was busy but we took a chance and got seated right away for us three. We ordered the lamb, artic fish, salmon tartar and rhubarb cake for dessert and everything was..DELICIOUS! We finished every bite. It felt like a genuine taste of traditional Icelandic food but with a modern and chic taste. Restaurant was lively and although service was between two people, they kept up with the busy atmosphere. Lucky that we stumbled across this place but it was the best dish of the trip! Our favorite meal of our trip. Everything from soup to dessert was outstanding. You definitely get what you pay for, the quality is noticeable. Staff was super friendly and gave great suggestions. The mushroom soup was AMAZING. All of the entrees were memorable and had great flavor profiles. Go here!!
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Where to Find Them
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Banny S.
November 4, 2025
Friends recommend Old Iceland and we go to try in our Iceland trip. Foods are delicious, especially the lamb, juicy and soft. We ordered the fish soup which tastes good, not too salty, compared with the restaurants we have eaten. Most restaurants cooked the soup too salty. Price! please don’t compare with the other countries 😓.
Vida R.
October 26, 2025
Walked past this restaurant & saw it was busy but we took a chance and got seated right away for us three. We ordered the lamb, artic fish, salmon tartar and rhubarb cake for dessert and everything was..DELICIOUS! We finished every bite. It felt like a genuine taste of traditional Icelandic food but with a modern and chic taste. Restaurant was lively and although service was between two people, they kept up with the busy atmosphere. Lucky that we stumbled across this place but it was the best dish of the trip!
Lilly M.
November 15, 2025
Our favorite meal of our trip. Everything from soup to dessert was outstanding. You definitely get what you pay for, the quality is noticeable. Staff was super friendly and gave great suggestions. The mushroom soup was AMAZING. All of the entrees were memorable and had great flavor profiles. Go here!!
Alexandra W.
September 25, 2025
I recently visited this family owned restaurant and was incredibly impressed with the experience. It's located on one of the main streets in Reykjavik. The ambiance was cozy, casual, and chic, creating a wonderful atmosphere. The food was delicious, from the bread and cod cheek appetizer to the lamb ribeye and filet of cod for the main course. I particularly enjoyed their signature cocktail with Brevinnim, where the caraway was not overpowering; I also noted a subtle caraway flavor in the filet of cod. Additionally, the staff were very friendly.
Robert T.
November 10, 2025
The seafood chowder was excellent, my wife and I had the lamb and it was very tasty, the side vegetables were also excellent. Had the rhubarb cake for desert and it was refreshingly different a definite recommend. Also all the drinks were top notch The staff was super efficient and at the same time never did we feel rushed Went back the next night to get the rhubarb cake for desert….to quote my wife “I have been dreaming of it all day!!!!” Excellent desert
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Old Iceland special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Reservations
Practical Information
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Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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