Carpe Diem Rauðarárstígur 18. Tel.: 552 4555. Fax 552 4560. International cuisine with the best Icelandic ingredients. Special emphasis on fish and lamb. Opening hours: Mon.–Thur. 11.30–14.00 & 18.00–22.00, Fri.–Sat. 18.00-23.00 and Sun. 18.00–22.00. www.carpediem.is  more

Inhouse restaurant at Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura, Nautholsvegi 52 101 Reykjavik. Satt kitchen offers a daily menu that emphasises the best fresh, light Icelandic cuisine. Tel 444 4050 Website: www.sattrestaurant.is Open 11.00 -22.00   more

Fjörukráin Viking Restaurant Strandgata 55. Hafnarfjörður. Tel.: 565 1890. www.fjorukrain.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

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

Einar Ben By Ingólfstorg square. Tel.: 511 5090. Fax: 511 5091. Meat and fish courses including both Icelandic specialities and international cuisine. www.einarben.is   more