Latina’s Icelandic Food Finds

Embark on a culinary escapade through Iceland’s enchanting flavors with Latina’s Icelandic Food Finds!

From the daring Fermented Shark to the comforting embrace of Fish Stew, every bite promises a taste of adventure. Join me on this mouth drooling journey as we eat our way through the tasty Icelandic cuisine available and all through the lens of a Latina traveler!

Dive into a big bowl of Icelandic Lamb Stew, a hearty delight discovered during our Reykjavik food tour at Islenski Barinn. Swing by ‘Café Loki’ for an indulgent rendezvous with Icelandic Ice Cream Sundae, where each spoonful screams homemade sweetness. And who could resist the allure of Baejarins Beztu Pylsur’s famous Icelandic Hot Dog, adorned with all the trimmings?

Read the full Iceland destination guide from a Latina Expat.

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Latina’s Icelandic Food Finds Table Of Contents:

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7 Must Eat In Iceland

Check out the tasty eats that will have you dive into Icelandic cuisine and traditions you should try while doing a trip in Iceland.

Icelandic Lamb Stew

We had this in Reykjavik during our food tour at Islenski Barinn. (More on this unique food tour in the restaurant section of this article.)

Rye Bread

A staple in Iceland that can be topped with either smoked trout/lamb or if you have more of a sweet tooth, jam.

Icelandic Ice Cream Sundae

Homemade Icelandic ice cream with whipped cream and caramelized rhubarb syrup. If you are in Reykjavik, check out ‘Café Loki’ to get your fix.

Icelandic Hot Dog

Be sure to try this with all the trimmings; Icelandic ketchup, Icelandic mustard, remoulade sauce, deep fried onion and onion.

TIP: The place to go in Reykjavik is Baejarins Beztu Pylsur. This little stall apparently sells well over 1K of these Hot dogs each day!

Artic Char

The most common freshwater fish in Iceland and worth trying the freshest and tastiest right from the island. This fish is commonly served with potatoes.

Fish Stew AKA Plokkfiskur

Looking less like a stew and more like a fish casserole this dish includes cod, potatoes, onions butter, cream garlic, celery, white wine and lime. Yummy!

Fermented Shark

If you are daring and fancy being adventurous with your taste pallet. Be warned that we aren’t saying this is tasty but apparently, “it’s a thing” in Iceland.

Dried Cod

Again, the same point said with the fermented shark goes here.

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5 Restaurants To Eat At In Iceland

See the Latina’s Icelandic food finds restaurants we discovered and recommend you visit.

Frioheimar

For a unique and tomato indulgent experience in the Golden Circle be sure to visit the restaurant/greenhouse of Frioheimar where all their cuisine is based around the tomatoes grown in the greenhouse where you yourself get to enjoy said meal. While pricy for tomato soup it is certainly an experience and a warm soup certainly hits the spot during the winter months.

Humarhofnin Resturant

Enjoy local icelandic lobster in this charming fishing village in Hofn. Who can’t say no to delicious lobster bisque caught from the harbor which you can see from the restaurant windows? Truly a highlight on our road trip along the Ring Road.

Messinn

By far my most enjoyable eatery in Reykjavik. Their Artic Char and Fish Stew is a must.

Apotek

Fancy dessert? Then this is the place to check out for sweets in Reykjavik. (They serve food and drinks as well but can’t speak to them.)

Wake Up Reykjavik Food Tour

While this isn’t a restaurant, this is a wonderful food tour that is worth every penny in Reykjavik. It highlights some of the best eateries in the city. Not only do you get a city tour with a local but also get a truly culinary foodie experience in Iceland without having to go into the more obscure Icelandic dishes. Perfect for lunch and a great way to start a trip in Iceland.

TIP: Come hungry! This tour doesn’t skimp on portions so you will leave the tour feeling full for the rest of your day.

See a full list of experiences from Viator.

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Ways To Save On Food In Iceland

As one can imagine, food costs can really take a hit on your budget in Iceland. To help alleviate this cost, we leveraged our camper van kitchen and campsite kitchens to cook our own meals while on the road and only ate at a couple of restaurants during the trip, mostly in Reykjavik when we were no longer in the camper van.

We were very tactful when planning our grocery list for the van life portion of our trip:

• We purchased perishable items at home which we brought in our luggage
• Bought liquor in Iceland’s duty-free shop before leaving the airport
• Went to a grocery store to buy the misc. food such as fruit we would need for our trip
• We saved on luggage costs by purchasing 1 luggage on the economy airline and sharing that luggage to carry our supplies for the trip
• Many campsites have sections in their kitchen for food left by other travelers for other travelers. Helpful when you need oil, spices or any odds and ends when cooking on the road

Check out what we purchased (either prior or once we arrived) for our van life adventure below. Any additional items along the way were purchased in shops in the bigger cities.

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Iceland Bonus Content

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