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

The Lava restaurant at the Blue Lagoon is more than great food. First you have the view: a steaming, turquoise lagoon nestled beneath walls of lava. Then there’s the slick Scandinavian design. Add to this mix a diverse menu featuring some of the best fish dishes found in Iceland,  more

Hótel Holt exudes refinement, from its British gentlemen's club-style heavy interiors to the priceless art collection decorating its walls. Intimate, with burgundy-coloured seats and a mahogany-panelled ceiling, its Gallery Restaurant is renowned for its exquisite cuisine. But fear not. Although evenings can be a rather pricey affair, the restaurant actually  more

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

Jómfrúin Lækjargata 4. Tel.: 551 0100. Restaurant serving open sandwiches-smørrebrød. Danish traditions are upheld in this restaurant. Open daily 11.00-18.00   more

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