Nataliya Rachynska
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Ráðagerði is a cozy restaurant & café located in Seltjarnarnes, by the Grótta lighthouse and nature reserve. It is housed in a historic timber building dating from before 1900. Though it feels like it’s out in the countryside, it’s very accessible — only about a 6–7 minute drive from central Reykjavík.
The views are a big part of the charm: sea, wide expanses, volcanoes, mountains, and the lighthouse make the surroundings special. Especially in summer, outdoor dining is pleasant; in winter the atmospheric setting is good for quiet evenings, sometimes even northern lights.