Lunches will be catered on 9 and 10 November in Harpa as per the programme.
Please find a list below for some recommended restaurants and cafés in Reykjavík for your own enjoyment:
| Restaurants recommended | Link | About | Distance from Harpa | Private room |
| Perlan
Öskjuhlíð |
https://perlan.webdev.is/perlan-veitingahus/ | Great view of Reykjavík. Perlan is a Reykjavík landmark. | 3,5 km | No |
| Dill
Laugarvegur 59 |
https://www.dillrestaurant.is/en/home/ | A one Michelin star New Nordic restaurant. | 1 km | No |
| Coocoos Nest
Grandagarður 23 |
https://www.coocoosnest.is/ | Know for one of the best brunches in Reykjavík. | 1,4 km | No |
| Fiskmarkaðurinn
Aðalstræti 12 |
https://www.fiskmarkadurinn.is/en | Great for fish lovers. Great food and location. | 800 m. | No |
| Matur og drykkur
Grandagarður 2 |
https://en.maturogdrykkur.is/ | In Grandi area. Mentioned on Michelin guide website. Old recipes are given modern twists, resulting in delicious dishes with a creative edge. | 1,4 km | No |
| La Primavera
Grandagarður 20 |
https://laprimavera.is/marshall/dinner/?lang=en | Located in Grandi area. Great food in a nice building. Combines food tradition from northern Italy with premium Icelandic ingredients. | 2,1 km | No |
| Héðinn
Seljavegur 2 |
http://www.hedinnrestaurant.is/en | Cool – newly opened restaurant. New York industrial style. | 1,3 km. | No |
| Rok
Frakkastígur26a |
https://www.rokrestaurant.is/ | Run by a woman. In a small old house next to Hallgrímskirkja. Small and cosy. Very good food. Maybe possible to get the loft for a private group. | 1,1 km | No |
| Apotek
Austurstræti 16 |
https://apotekrestaurant.is/ | Icelandic, very central, nice atmosphere, cool, good food. | 500 m. | No |
| Grillmarkaður
Lækjargata 2A |
https://www.grillmarkadurinn.is/en | Run by a woman. Nice atmo. Modern look. Good food. | 500 m. | No |
| Duck and Rose
Austurstræti 14 |
https://www.duckandrose.is/en | Nice and cool. Good food. Very central. | 500 m. | No |
| Monkeys
Klapparstígur 28 |
https://www.dineout.is/monkeys?lng=en | New and very popular at the moment. Cool and good location. | 650 m | No |
| Eriksson
Laugarvegur 77 |
https://brasserie.is/home/ | Used to be bank branch. Cool, modern and lifely. Nice private room for a group. | 1,2 km. | Yes |
| ÓX/Sumac
Laugrvegur 28 |
https://ox.restaurant/ox/ | Mentioned on Michelin guide. For group bookings. Very cool experience.
Hidden counter dining experience at the back of the lively Sümac restaurant. Very expensive. |
750 m. | Yes |
| Cafés recommended | Link | About | Distance from Harpa |
| Reykjavík Röst
Geirsgata 5 |
https://www.facebook.com/reykjavikrost/ | Great coffee shop by the Old Harbour – they also do sandwiches and pastries and it’s a good stop for breakfast, brunch, or lunch if you are taking a trip out of the Old Harbour or returning from one. Little bit expensive. | 800 m |
| Cafe Loki
Lokastígur 28 |
https://loki.is/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_L6LBhBbEiwA4c46ukmFN8ammyxfBY-IYBR3o2Nod0xdZWJhICa0qpLdPRwnzXB2bi6otRoCjAgQAvD_BwE | Located across the street from Hallgrímskirkja church in downtown Reykjavik you will find Kaffi Loki. A traditional Icelandic home style restaurant serving classic Icelandic cuisine. Quality food prepared on location, wonderful employees and friendly prices. | 1,1 km |
| Kattakaffihúsið /
Cat café Bergstaðastræti 10A |
http://www.kattakaffihusid.is/index.html | Kattakaffihusid is Iceland’s first cat cafe. Their aim is to create a warm and cosy atmosphere where people can relax, enjoy good food and meet the cats.
All cats are up for adoption and live at the cafe while looking for a future home. |
750 m |
| Systrasamfélagið
Óðinsgötu 1 |
https://systrasamlagid.is/kaffihus/ | Organic cafe with healthy food and good coffee. | 750 m |
| Mokka café
Skólavörðustígur 3A |
https://www.mokka.is/ | A classic Reykjavík café. Known as meeting point for artists. Great coffee, hot chocolate and classic traditional „vaffla“with jam and cream. | 600 m |
| Sandholt café
Laugarvegur 36 |
https://sandholt.is/en/getting-started/ | One of Reykjavik best bakeries in the heart of Reykjavik. | 800 m |
| Luna Flórens
Grandagarður 25 |
https://www.lunaflorens.is/ | This delightful Holistic Bar & Boutique is truly like no other! Almost everything your eye catches in this magical place can be bought and savoured, whether it’s flowers, incense, crystals or cakes. Try mystifying cocktails made from local brews and natural ingredients, pomegranate mimosas, enchanting flower teas or locally roasted coffees. | 1,5 km |
| Grái kötturinn/
Gray cat Hverfisgata 16A |
https://www.graikotturinn.is/ | Grái kötturinn is family owned and operated. The name Grái kötturinn means The Grey Cat. There is a saying in Icelandic that if you linger around the same place for a long time and frequently, then you are like grey cat to that place. Great breakfast and coffee. | 500 m |
