By Chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason

The biggest misconception about Iceland is: that it's white and covered in glaciers.

In reality, it's: actually very green during the summer time.

Chef's dining tip: remember that Iceland has some of the freshest and best fish there is. So go for the fish whenever you can.

Photo Credit: Javier Rodríguez [flickr] — *Photo Credit: Javier Rodríguez [flickr]*

Morning

COFFEE

Reykjavík Roasters
They are absolutely the best.
Kárastígur 1, Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.517.5535

BREAKFAST

Grái Kötturinn (The Grey Cat)
It's next to my restaurant Dill, it's super friendly and nice.
Hverfisgata 16, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.551.1544

Late Morning Shopping

Photo Credit: Gregpoo [flickr] — Photo Credit: Gregpoo [flickr]

Kolaportið Flea Market
I come here on weekends. It is smack in the middle of downtown and filled with secondhand stuff and all kinds of food from Iceland.
Tryggvagötu 19, Old Harbour, Grófin, Reykjavík, Iceland
T: +354.562.5030 | www.kolaportid.is

Photograph Courtesy of Matur & Drykkur — *Photograph Courtesy of Matur & Drykkur*

Lunch

Matur & Drykkur
For lunch, come here and enjoy some local food from chef Gísli ( Matthías Auðunsson) and make sure to end that lunch with freshly fried kleina (pastry) and coffee.
Grandagarður 2, Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.571.8877 | www.maturogdrykkur.is

Afternoon Snack

Mokka at Skólavörðustígur
It's the oldest caffe in Reykjavík. The interior has been the same since they opened and it looks amazing. They also serve fantastic waffles on top of everything.
Skólavörðustígur 3A, Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.552.1174 | www.mokka.is

Pre-Dinner Drinks

Slippbarinn at Icelandair Hotel Marina
Pizza with No Name
Both of those places serve some excellent cocktails in a really nice atmosphere.

Slippbarinn: Mýrargata 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.560.8080 | www.slippbarinn.is/en
Pizza with No Name: Verfisgata 12, Reykjavík, Iceland

Dinner

Dill | New Nordic Cuisine by Chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason

We try to use what surrounds us and embrace our old traditions in our own way. We allow our ingredients to shine in their own simplicity without all accessories but most importantly we try to have fun while we are at it.

Describe your food and the experience: It's kind of raw and clean. Everything should taste and look of what it is.

We call it the New Nordic because: Rene said so...

Hverfisgata 12 , Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.552.1522 | dillrestaurant.is/en

Sæmundur í Sparifötunum at KEX hostel
The best place for casual good dinner.
Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.561.6060

Hverfisgata 12
The best for pizza and bar snack is this pizza restaurant with no name.
Hverfisgata 12, Reykjavík, Iceland

HORSE, WHALE AND PUFFIN

Whale Pepper Steak at Þrír frakkar | Photo Credit: Audry [flickr] — Whale Pepper Steak at Þrír frakkar | Photo Credit: Audry [flickr]

Whale, puffin, shark and horse is considered a delicacy in Iceland. Where's the best place to order them? Well I don't eat fermented shark at all. I just can't and the same goes with whale and puffin, but for another reason, I guess you know why. The horse though is really good. I can understand people look at them as pet and can't eat them, but here in Iceland it's a tradition to do so and it's super good.

Þrír frakkar
This is an old school restaurant and very close to the main street of Reykjavík.
Baldursgata, 14, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland | T: +354.552.393 | www.3frakkar.com

LATE NIGHT

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Come here for a late night hot dog.
Open until 2:30am on weekdays and 4:30am on weekends
Tryggvatagata 1, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland | T: +354.511.1566 | bbp.is/en