Steeped in tradition
Downtown Reykjavik, a cluster of old houses overlooking the historic city center. One of them, a wooden building from 1831, is a host to one of the oldest and most traditional restaurants in Reykjavik. Lækjarbrekka takes pride in its 20 year history of offering a traditional Icelandic cuisine consisting mainly of fish and lamb.

The restaurant has two floors, including a bar and a comfortable lounge on the upper floor. The interior is old-fashioned but you get a nice friendly feeling on entering, like taking a step back into early 20th century Reykjavik history. At the same time, Lækjarbrekka is presided over by young, friendly and knowledgeble staff, adding a spice of youthfulness to the otherwise historical atmosphere.

The menu is diverse, with lunchtime menus focusing on light and fresh dishes including soups, salads and fish. In the evening, variety is the name of the game, although lamb and seafood play a leading role.

Some of the more popular dinner menus are