Dairy-free restaurants in Reykjavík
7 venues in Reykjavík rated S to B for dairy-free, every tier backed by cited sources.
The kitchen is entirely plant-based, so no dairy ingredients are used. All dairy alternatives (oat milk, vegan yogurt, cashew cream) are used instead.
The café is 100% plant-based, so no dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, cream) are used or stored on site. This makes it a safe option for anyone avoiding dairy.
The venue is 100% vegan, meaning no dairy products are used or stored in the kitchen. The owner states they say 'no to dairy products'. This is a strongly trusted choice for dairy-free diners.
Dairy-free diners can order pierogi with oat-based sour cream and vegan cheesecakes. HappyCow reviews state that staff offer vegan sour cream upon request. The owner's menu is heavily plant-based, making dairy-free choices routine.
The menu uses both a Lactose free icon (Sweet potato taco, Icelandic lamb soup, Beef tenderloin, Lamb fillet) and a Dairy free icon (Lamb fillet explicitly marked Dairy free). No other dairy-free or lactose-free markings appear on the remaining dishes. Many dairy-rich items (cream-based risotto, scallops with cream, creamy mushroom sauce) are on the same menu. No dedicated equipment is mentioned. Diners with dairy or lactose intolerance should confirm with staff which items are safely prepared.
The menu marks dishes with LF (Lactose free) and the allergen key defines LF as lactose-free. Multiple mains and a starter carry this marking. The kitchen uses dairy products (butter, skyr, cream) in other dishes, so cross-contact is possible. Daisy-free diners have reported positive experiences.
Multiple menu items are marked dairy-free (LF), and staff can adjust dishes to avoid dairy. Several diners report being dairy-free and having excellent experiences. Best to confirm specific requirements with the kitchen.