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

Galileo An Italian restaurant and pizzeria situated in one of Reykjavík´s oldest houses, the Falcon house, right in the city centre. Explore a universe of culinary excellence through the telescope of expertise. Galileo Hafnarstræti 1, 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 552 9500. www.galileo.is / galileo@galileo.is  more

La Primavera exudes subtle elegance, whether it's through its crisp, white, table linen, pistachio-coloured walls, Italian designer chairs or the perfectly attentive waiters. The original features of the premises wooden floors, large French windows and high, ornate ceilings are perfectly set off by cool citrus colours and the occasional modern artwork. The menu entices with a selection of traditional and modern Italian dishes based on quality fresh ingredients, with the cuisine strongly influenced  more