16 venues in Reykjavík rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.
Mama Reykjavik is a kitchen that is 100% plant-based. No animal products are used anywhere on the menu; all stews, salads, smoothies, cakes, and sides are vegan, and the kitchen is structurally dedicated to vegan cooking.
Plantan Kaffihús is a 100% plant-based café and bakery. The HappyCow listing and the venue's own website confirm that everything served is vegan, meaning no animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, honey) are used anywhere in the kitchen. This dedicated plant-based setup makes it a reliably safe choice for vegans.
stockLoving Hut Iceland is a 100% vegan restaurant that belongs to the international Loving Hut chain. Every dish on the menu is plant-based, with mock meats and dairy-free alternatives used throughout. The HappyCow listing confirms the venue is fully vegan, and all reviews describe it as an all-vegan establishment. No meat, fish, eggs, or dairy are used in the kitchen.
stockVegan World Peace is a fully vegan restaurant. The owner has been vegan for over 30 years, and the kitchen uses 100% vegan ingredients. No animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey, are used anywhere in the kitchen. For vegans, this is a strongly trusted choice.
Every dish on the weekly menu is marked *V (vegan) in addition to *G. The venue's website says 'homemade vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes'. Multiple reviewers confirm almost everything is vegan. The kitchen is shared and the menu changes daily, but the consistent all-vegan marking plus staff knowledge places this at Tier A.
Owned and run by a Polish couple who actively cater to vegans. HappyCow reviews consistently confirm multiple vegan pierogi fillings (smoked tofu, black lentil, chilli sin carne, etc.), vegan sour cream, vegan cheesecakes, and daily-changing vegan specials. The majority of the menu is vegan by design, with the owner proactively offering vegan swaps. A very reliable choice for plant-based diners.
Chickpea's website domain is ilovechickpea.ca, which strongly suggests a plant-based focus. FindMeGlutenFree reviews mention that the venue has vegan options and describe it as vegetarian and vegan friendly. The kitchen is not dedicated vegan (it is shared with gluten-containing items), but the menu is inherently plant-forward, making the restaurant a reliable choice for vegans.
stockGrazie Trattoria offers vegan options, including pizza with vegan cheese, bruschetta primavera, salads, and penne all'arrabbiata. Vegan cheese is available. The menu is not marked, but staff can help guide choices. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. A vegan reviewer described the pizza as one of the best they have had.
stockSeveral menu items are marked vegan (V🌱), including vegetable pakora, vegetable momos, and vegetable curry. Staff can advise on vegan options. The kitchen is shared.
Le KocK offers a clearly labelled vegan burger with a shitake mushroom patty, vegan bacon, and vegan cheese, and the kitchen can adapt sides such as potatoes on request. Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm staff knowledge about vegan options, including a dedicated vegan milkshake. The menu is not fully vegan and the kitchen is shared, but consistent positive reports from vegan diners suggest a reliable best-effort setup.
stockThree items on the dinner menu carry an explicit 'Vegan' label: Watermelon Gazpacho, Portobello Steak, and Fig Mousse. A Vegan Burger, made with a Beyond Meat patty, appears on the menu without a vegan icon but is likely vegan by its ingredients. All of these options are prepared in a shared kitchen that also handles meat, dairy, and egg dishes. No dedicated equipment or fryer is mentioned for these items. Confirming with staff is recommended, though the marked choices provide a clear starting point.
The menu includes vegan options for starter, main, and dessert courses. Staff can assist vegan diners in identifying suitable choices. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contact with animal products may occur during busy service. Committed vegans should confirm their selections with staff.
Vegan options are clearly listed on the menu, including lasagna, dal, burger, and a holiday nut roast, and vegan milk is available for coffee. HappyCow reviews confirm good vegan choices, but the kitchen also serves meat and dairy, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as understanding vegan and vegetarian needs.
stockThe shared kitchen means cross-contact with animal products is possible. Two dishes are clearly marked V (Vegan) on the menu: wild mushroom soup and baked cauliflower. No additional vegan-specific kitchen practices are documented.
stockSæta Svínið Gastropub operates as a meat-serving pub. It offers a few dedicated vegan options: a vegan burger, jackfruit burrito, broccoli wings, and vegan cheesecake. HappyCow lists the venue as 'Veg-options', and multiple vegan reviewers have confirmed these dishes. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination risk exists. Staff are described as friendly and able to accommodate dietary requests. However, one reviewer noted that a specific dietary request was not listened to, a fact that lowers confidence in consistent care.
The menu clearly lists a Vegan burger and notes that the chicken salad and soup of the day are available as vegan courses; vegan mayonnaise is listed as a side sauce. These are menu-level accommodations but the kitchen is shared and no dedicated preparation area is mentioned. Staff should be consulted for cross-contamination concerns.
