Ísafjörður
Set in a building from 1781, warm, rustic Tjöruhúsið offers some of the best seafood around. The set-course, serve-yourself dinner includes soup, catches…
Must-see restaurants in The Westfjords
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The Westfjords
The fine restaurant at the Fisherman hotel has striking place mats and menu covers made from fish skins. The food though refuses to be upstaged – assured…
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The Westfjords
One of the Westfjord's most atmospheric eateries, Litlibær is a 19th century, turf-roofed hut that's crammed with family photos and memorabilia. The…
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The Westfjords
Simbahöllin is a cool cafe in a restored 1915 general store with friendly staff serving tasty Belgian waffles during the day and hearty lamb tagines at…
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The Westfjords
Settle at a table overlooking the tiny harbour and let a pair of friendly women transform produce from the fjords and hills – the Icelandic lamb with…
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The Westfjords
Dunhagi delivers a true taste of the Westfjords. A beautifully restored historic house, with rough-hewn wood floors, comfy booths and vintage photographs,…
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Sidle up to the rough-hewn wood tables inside this tin-clad house, or kick back on the sunny terrace for flavourful, relaxed meals and local beer on tap…
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The Westfjords
In this cool eatery, friendly staff serve up filling salads, chicken soup, Icelandic lamb and their speciality: succulent fish fresh from the fjord…
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Although the minimalist decor at Hótel Ísafjörður's restaurant lacks pizzazz, the food more than makes up for it. The strong selection of local cuisine,…
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The Westfjords
Malarkaffi, the cafe at Malarhorn guesthouse, serves a super array of Icelandic lamb and just-caught fish on its 2nd-storey verandah overlooking the fjord.
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The Westfjords
Head to this cool cafe-bar for cakes and punchy espresso or locally landed seafood in the form of fish cakes and lobster soup – best washed down with one…
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The Westfjords
On sunny days head straight for the sheltered deck of this cheery little grill, look down onto the harbour and tuck into burgers, garlic-laced prawn…
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The Westfjords
The menu changes daily at this friendly restaurant: look for fish fresh from the fjord, crispy pizzas and rhubarb with cream for dessert. Great outdoor…
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The Westfjords
A friendly local woman serves up delicious daily soup (the fish stew is outstanding) with excellent fresh bread, and bakes cakes and irresistible waffles…
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After a stretch of limited food options in remote Iceland, this small Thai canteen seems decidedly exotic. There’s no grand ambience but the curries and…
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For breakfast, lunch or a mid-morning sugar fix, Gamla is the best bakery in town and is usually packed for its full range of sweet treats (cookies,…
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Voted Iceland’s best fast-food joint by national radio polls, this outpost attracts locals who gossip over Béarnaise burgers and pizza. Sport frequently…
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The Westfjords
The town’s welcoming pub and restaurant is set in a historic wooden building with carved magic symbols on the bar. The nutty, sesame-crusted chicken is…
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The Westfjords
The cute, welcoming Ögur Cafe is also the base for hiking and kayaking trips run by Ögur Travel.
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Check to see if friendly Gata – part cafe, part outdoors store – is open for coffee, cake, paninis and fresh juice.
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The Westfjords
Simple cafe that serves soup, sandwiches and hot dogs during summer; also sells ferry tickets and has brochures.
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The Westfjords
Reliable Icelandic basics, burgers and a vegan option. Plus sweeping fjord views from broad windows.
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The Westfjords
Hópið is a low-key joint with a pool table. It serves burgers and basic Icelandic mains.
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The Westfjords
The biggest grocery shop in the area is by the N1 petrol station. Also has a small cafe.
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