Where to Eat in Thingvellir: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 2, 2018 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best restaurant in Thingvellir, Iceland including Kjot & Kunst, Menam, Restaurant Lindin Bistro Cafe, Alafoss Cafe, KFC, Hviti Riddarinn, Grimsborgir Restaurant, Silfra Restaurant, Restaurant Varma, Pizzafabrikkan
Things to do in Thingvellir

1. Kjot & Kunst

Breidamoerk 21, Hveragerdi 810, Iceland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible European, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +354 483 5010
Excellent
28%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 274 reviews

Kjot & Kunst

Reviewed By jorge007 - Illinois

Our group of three couples stopped in for lunch after going to the secret lagoon. The buffet has plenty of choices of tasty food including soups, salad items, meat and delicious breads. We were all very impressed with the quality and quantity. It was definitely one of the best deals for eating out in Iceland where restaurants are expensive even for modest fare.

2. Menam

Eyravegur 8, Selfoss 801, Iceland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$157 - HK$290 +354 482 4099
Excellent
30%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 160 reviews

Menam

Menam Restaurant is located at Eyravegur 8 in Selfoss near the banks of Olfusa river. Menam, which actually means "By the River" is an Thai/International restaurant who places emphasis on delicious food of both Thai and International origin, cooked only with fresh ingredients, served in a soft-spoken manner and surrounded in cozy settings. Our staff is both of Thai and Icelandic origin whose experience in their field guaranties the best quality in our cuisine. We do also offer traditional courses (fish and steak) so everyone should be able to find something they like :-) Please come and visit us - we look forward to be at your service !

Reviewed By tyrolgirl2015 - Coal City, Illinois

This is an Asian/Thai restaurant. I had the garlic ginger chicken and my husband had the garlic ginger beef. The food was seasoned nicely not hot. I could not believe how many vegetables were served!!!! It seems vegetables are in short supply in Iceland. This is the only meal where we had a sufficient amout of vegetables. The service was very good as well.

3. Restaurant Lindin Bistro Cafe

Lindarbraut 2, Laugarvatn 840, Iceland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi European, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +354 486 1262
Excellent
42%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 619 reviews

Restaurant Lindin Bistro Cafe

Reviewed By Bedfordrl - Hampshire, United Kingdom

I'll admit it was the Series 2a Land Rover that caught my eye ,and on closer inspection there was a restaurant as well.
I had the reindeer burger (sorry kiddies if Santa's sleigh is late this Christmas ) and the wife had the veggie option and very nice they were too.

4. Alafoss Cafe

Alafoss 27, Mosfellsbaer, Reykjavik 270, Iceland Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations Cafe, European, Soups, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$16 - HK$353 +354 566 8030
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

Alafoss Cafe

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Reviewed By Mililanimy - San Diego, California

In our trips to Iceland in 2014 and 2016, we ate all of our dinners at Altafoss Cafe while staying at lovely Minna-Mosfell Guesthouse nearby. The dinners were always delicious, moderately priced, with welcoming service. It sometimes took time for the food to be served, or to be told that a dish was not available.

5. KFC

Haholti 9, Mosfellsbaer, Reykjavik, Iceland Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food, American Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Excellent
28%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 106 reviews

KFC

Address: KFC ehf, Haholti 9, 270 Mosfellsbaer, Iceland

Reviewed By Liam_v1 - Leeds, United Kingdom

As a KFC lovers we thought we'd try here on our first night. There was a really helpful guy working there who tried to help translate some of the combo deals. A few tips for you though if you want gravy = it's brown sauce, if you want boneless chicken, there are no combo with it, they only sell chicken strips which is boneless. All in all good service but it just did not taste like the Kfc back home but I assumed they would use the same recipe in all their chains. All food and drink is a minimum of double the UK price if not tripple in places.

6. Hviti Riddarinn

Haholt 13, Mosfellsbaer, Reykjavik 270, Iceland Takeout, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Grill, Bar, Pub, International, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$71 - HK$188 +354 566 6222
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 188 reviews

Hviti Riddarinn

Good restaurant and bar in the heart of Mosfellsbaer. Short walk from Hotel Laxnes and next to the largest super-market chain in Iceland. Great quality food, the best place in town to watch the sports and live music on fridays. We have three large HD projectors and 4 televisions so you can enjoy your favorite sports to the fullest. Fully equipped bar with a great icelandic beer selection.

Reviewed By Lucy C

I would not recommend this place to any tourist. Wait staff was very unwelcoming (you can see the eye roll) as you first walk in which was very unprofessional. The wings were salty and the pizza was not good. Saw a couple at the next table over behind us having to get up himself to get his own napkin from behind us as the wait staff was not paying attention.

7. Grimsborgir Restaurant

Asborgir 30, Selfoss 801, Iceland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Validated Parking European, International, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$118 - HK$290 +354 555 7878
Excellent
51%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
10%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 107 reviews

Grimsborgir Restaurant

Grimsborgir Restaurant is situated directly at the famous Golden Circle tourist route in South Iceland. On our à la carte menu our guests will find traditional Icelandic dishes and international gourmet food, everything is freshly prepared from local products. Open every day from 8 am - 10 pm!

Reviewed By Lraep - West Vancouver, Canada

Since we're staying at the Hotel, we had dinner at the restaurant. Food was delicious & service was good.

8. Silfra Restaurant

Nesjavollum, Selfoss 801, Iceland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol European, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch +354 482 3415
Excellent
50%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 42 reviews

Silfra Restaurant

Reviewed By Roman P - Krakow, Poland

Excellent food in one of the most beautiful hotels in Iceland. Focusing on local cuisine with a trendy modern touch. Very satisfying effect.
Everything was good, especially the glazed lamb shank was really amazing.
Staff consist of students mainly, so they mixed up a few things, bringing not all the desserts, including double wine on the bill, etc. But they solved it in a very elegant way. Applause.
Enjoy.

9. Restaurant Varma

Hverhamar, Hveragerdi 810, Iceland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Highchairs Available European, Scandinavian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +354 483 4959
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

Restaurant Varma

Reviewed By SPooh - Austin, Texas

Outstanding food from local resources and mostly cooked via the natural hot steam. The fish was one of the best I have had...and I am not a fish lover. Prices match the five star so just close your eyes and enjoy the food. Portions are extremely generous. Breakfast buffet also very nice with fresh options

10. Pizzafabrikkan

Laugarvatnsvegur, Laugarvatn, Iceland Seating Pizza, Fast Food, European Lunch, Dinner +354 569 6969
Excellent
0%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
22%
Terrible
52%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 22 reviews

Pizzafabrikkan

Reviewed By Marco C - Naples, Italy

We approached this pizza house at 10,00 p.m. and couldn't bump into any other than pizza and soup of the day; neither fries were listed too. Kitchen was about to be closed. Even service is slow enough. Only if you are hungry!!!

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