Lækjarbrekka Bankastræti. Tel.: 551 4430, fax 552 8684. Old and famous restaurant and coffee house focusing on Icelandic seafood, mountain lamb and traditional Icelandic dishes. Tourist menu every day and over 40 dishes on the a la carte. All pastries and cakes are home baked with the best ingredients available.  more

Grillið at Radisson Saga Hotel. A restaurant frequented by local businessmen on weekdays as well as other locals when they go out for festive occasions. Reservations are recommended – especially on weekends. Open for dinner only. Tel.: 525 9900. www.grillid.is   more

Situated in the stunning Hilton Reykjavík Nordica Hotel, Vox follows the hotel's designer style: minimal yet warm in hues of white, beige and brown, with mosaic touches, paper lanterns and warm wooden floors. The establishment is divided into a bistro and a restaurant parted by an impressive glass  more

Hótel Loftleiðir Lónið and Víkingasalur, Reykjavík Airport. Tel.: 505 0925. Emphasis on fish and lamb. Pleasant surroundings and professional service. International cuisine a la carte. Open: Daily, 05.00–22.30.   more

Kringlukráin Kringlan Shopping Center. Tel: 568-0878. A Boston Style Restaurant. www.kringlukrain.is  more

Caruso Thingholtsstræti 1. Tel.: 562-7335. In the heart of the city, on the corner of Bankastræti and Thingholtsstræti. Pleasant and comfortable restaurant, specialising in Icelandic lamb and fish courses and Italian style pizza and pasta. Relaxed and romantic atmosphere and very reasonable prices. www.caruso.is   more