Salka Valka eldhús/kitchen

Very tasty Icelandic food in the center of Reykjavík. We had the fish stew and the arctic char, which were both delicious and filling. The sweet bread which comes with the fish stew was a nice addition to the dish, and the sauce of the arctic char was really good.

Most delicious lamb shank I ever had. Super tender and juicy, with fresh sweet potatoes. Very good Plokkfiskur as well. Friendly waitress and beer on tap. Will definitely come here again! 👍🏻

I had the fish stew and it was excellent — great balance with lots of flavors, perfectly cooked fish, sweet potatoes, and well-equilibrated sauces. The staff were very nice and the atmosphere was cosy and welcoming. A really enjoyable dining experience!

Excellent service and possibly the best lamb shank I’ve had. The meat was juicy and tender with no trace of gaminess. Lamb in Iceland has indeed proven to be superior. The Arctic char was very well executed as well. The accompanying sauce was memorable.

I was looking to try the Arctic char and was quite happy with it here! It's just like salmon, which I love, and the presentation here seemed pretty standard - tarragon/béarnaise sauce, lemon slice, sweet potato chunks, and a side salad. It's a bit pricey (as are all the restaurants in Iceland!), but also plenty to fill you up. I really enjoyed the outdoor dining area of this restaurant. You can people-watch while eating on one of the more popular streets in downtown Reykjavik, with a view of Hallgrimskirkja in the distance.

We had lunch at this restaurant in Reykjavik because we wanted to have a taste of the local food. Here we got to do that at the average price in Iceland, which is on the expensive side. Over all, not a bad place to eat.

Nice little restaurant. Kindly staff. Dont know how our order two beer went into one beer and one wine spritzer. Lol. Pizza was okay.

While reflecting on a week’s worth of meals in Reykjavik, one of my favorites was from Salka Valka! The four of us went around 1:00P on a Saturday and were seated right away at an indoor table by the back door. While it was nice to catch some of the breeze, our table was also right next to the restroom, and most of the time, at least one or two people were waiting in line and therefore standing right next to us. They have several covered tables out front along the street, but those were all occupied by the time we arrived. The menu is on the smaller side, focused on Icelandic small plates, main courses and pizzas. The main courses are traditional Icelandic fare such as lamb shank, arctic char and the famous Plokkfiskur. I ordered the PLOKKFISKUR (fish stew, 4300 ISK) and loved it! Haddock and cod were mashed with potatoes and topped with a creamy Bearnaise sauce. To me, it tasted like clam chowder, which was such a pleasant surprise! It had a smooth texture with some lumps and I only found one fish bone. The plate also included a scoop of Basmati rice, sweet potatoes, small side salad, rye bread with butter and a dollop of paprika ginger sauce. The sauce added a bold bright flavor and the sweet potatoes were natural and delicious. I enjoyed the sweet rye bread which went perfectly with the salty butter. For 4300 ISK, this was a hearty and well-rounded meal. My dad ordered the FISH 101 REYKJAVIK PIZZA (3800 ISK) which had tomato sauce, mozzarella, fish of the day, olives, onions, mushrooms and garlic oil. I personally found this to be too fishy tasting for my liking, but he polished it off. My mom enjoyed the FISH & CHIPS (4100 ISK), so you can’t go wrong with that. The staff was friendly and checked back with us a couple times to make sure everything was okay. I highly recommend this restaurant for a true Icelandic meal that is filling and pretty reasonably priced.