Old Iceland

Amazing Lamb and Authentic Icelandic Cuisine! Old Iceland is an absolute must-visit! The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff set the stage for a truly memorable meal. The lamb was nothing short of amazing—perfectly tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The cod was also a standout, showcasing the essence of Icelandic cuisine. The staff's passion for the food shone through as they shared details about each dish and gave excellent pairing suggestions with local drinks. Make sure to reserve a table in advance, as this intimate spot fills up fast. If you're after authentic flavors and a warm dining experience, Old Iceland is the perfect choice!

**Old Icelandic** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our first dining experience in Iceland and it set the bar high, quick friendly service, food came out fast, beautifully presented, fresh, flavourful. We tried: * **Cod Cheeks:** Highly recommend! * **Mushroom Soup:** amazing soup. * **Cured Salmon:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Delicious salty fresh * **Shellfish Soup:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Delicious salty * **Lamb Ribeye:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very soft & cooked perfectly) * **Pan-fried Fillet of Ling:** Incredible presentation This might be the best "restaurant" we tried so far. 👍🏻 Highly recommend eating here for fine dining.

The staff were always cheerful and friendly, and the creamy fish soup, lamb, and ling dishes were absolutely delicious. The lamb was especially soft and tender, and the ling was perfectly cooked with a great balance of seasoning. The fish was firm and fresh, and the accompanying vegetables were so tasty that they elevated the entire dish. It was such an enjoyable and satisfying dinner!

Lorenzo was as impressive a maître d’ as I’ve experienced in all of Europe - and I have enjoyed many good restaurants! He was welcoming, professional and completely in control on quite a busy evening. The service and the food and wine was really top notch- I would commend Old Iceland very strongly as a ‘must-do’ when in Reykjavik !!

They were accommodating & efficient. the meal was one of the best I've eaten. We shared many bites between our table and everything was exceptional. Plated beautifully. clean bright savory complex and simple at the same time.

Cute little spot right at the start of downtown. The food was excellent and the cocktails were killer. Service was awesome. I got the vodka mule and my girlfriend got the a thyme cocktail. For lunch, I got the cod cheeks, which are excellent. I wish I’d mixed all the sauces together at the very beginning. I wanted to try it given I heard it’s one of the more common dishes in Iceland. My girlfriend got the mushroom suit. The presentation upon service was incredible. But that soup was special. Terrific flavor. Will return if we’re back in Iceland.

This place is FANTASTIC!!! All the food was DELICIOUS!! We came here on our visit to Iceland and we are soo happy we did. Keep in mind, unless you make a reservation you will more likely have to wait. It's a small little place, but well worth the wait. The food: We got the Wild Mushroom Soup, which was creamy and flavored to perfect. Highly recommend! The Cured Salmon was delicious as well, has a good mix of flavors but all are a delightful surprise in your mouth! The Lamb Ribeye was my favorite, it was so tender and flavorful I wanted to scrape the plate clean! It was probably one of the best plates I've ever had. For Dessert, I tried the Rhubarb cake, it looks a little wacky when you see it, but it was very good, you will get a burst of different flavors when you try it, but they are all a great mixture of flavors. I recommend trying it! If im ever in iceland again, I will DEFINITELY make my way back to this place for dinner!

Warm service and cozy place. My husband and I ordered cured salmon and wild mushroom soup as starters, fillet of cod as main course, rhubarb cake for dessert . Their food is excellent. I was surprised by the sweetness from mushroom soup and my husband said he had the best cod dish ever. Will definitely visit again!