Best vegan restaurants in Reykjavík
16 venues in Reykjavík rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.
Mama Reykjavik is a 100% plant-based kitchen. No animal products are used anywhere on the menu—all stews, salads, smoothies, cakes, and sides are vegan. This is a structurally dedicated vegan kitchen.
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.
A 100% vegan restaurant as part of the international Loving Hut chain. Every dish on the menu is plant-based, with mock meats and dairy-free alternatives throughout. The HappyCow listing confirms it is fully vegan and all reviews describe it as an all-vegan venue. No meat, fish, eggs, or dairy are used in the kitchen.
Vegan 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 (meat, dairy, eggs, honey) are used anywhere in the kitchen. This is a strongly trusted choice for vegans.
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.
The restaurant is named Chickpea and its website domain is ilovechickpea. ca, strongly suggesting a plant-based focus. FindMeGlutenFree reviews mention vegan options and the venue is described as vegetarian and vegan friendly. The kitchen is not dedicated vegan (shared with gluten-containing items), but the menu is inherently plant-forward, making it a reliable choice for vegans.
Vegan options are available, including pizza with vegan cheese, bruschetta primavera, salads, and penne all'arrabbiata. Vegan cheese is offered. The menu is not marked, but staff can guide choices. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. A vegan reviewer praised the pizza as one of the best they've had.
Several menu items are marked vegan (V🌱) including vegetable pakora, vegetable momos, and vegetable curry. Staff can advise on vegan options. Shared kitchen.
Le KocK offers a clearly labelled vegan burger (shitake mushroom patty with vegan bacon and cheese) and the kitchen can adapt sides like 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 the consistent positive reports from vegan diners suggest a reliable best-effort setup.
Three items are explicitly marked 'Vegan' on the dinner menu: Watermelon Gazpacho, Portobello Steak, and Fig Mousse. A Vegan Burger (Beyond Meat patty) is also listed without a vegan icon but is likely vegan by ingredients. These options are prepared in a shared kitchen with meat, dairy, and egg dishes, and no dedicated equipment or fryer is mentioned. Worth confirming with staff, but the marked choices give a clear starting point.
The menu lists vegan options and dishes for each course — starter, main, dessert. Staff can guide vegan diners through options. The kitchen is shared so cross-contact with animal products is possible in a busy service. Committed vegans should confirm their choices with staff.
Vegan options are clearly listed on the menu, including lasagna, dal, burger, and a holiday nut roast. 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.
Two dishes are clearly marked V (Vegan) on the menu: wild mushroom soup and baked cauliflower. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact with animal products is possible. No additional vegan-specific kitchen practices are documented.
Sæta Svínið Gastropub is a meat-serving pub with a few dedicated vegan options including a vegan burger, jackfruit burrito, broccoli wings, and vegan cheesecake. HappyCow lists it as 'Veg-options' and multiple vegan reviewers confirm these dishes. The kitchen is shared and cross-contamination risk exists, but staff are described as friendly and able to accommodate dietary requests. One reviewer noted that a specific dietary request was not listened to, which lowers confidence in consistent care. Call ahead to confirm your needs.
Honest caveat, One reviewer reported that a dietary request was not listened to and their companion got sick after the meal.
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.