Best vegetarian restaurants in Reykjavík

Mama Reykjavik

Bankastræti 2 · Vegan · €⁠€

The kitchen operates as fully vegan, which means the entire menu qualifies as vegetarian as well. No meat, fish, dairy, or eggs are present in any dish.

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Vegan World Peace

Aðalstræti 2 · Vegan

The restaurant is entirely plant-based and uses no animal products of any kind. No meat, fish, or animal-derived ingredients are present on the premises, which makes it verifiably safe for vegetarians.

Plantan Kaffihús

Njálsgata 64 · Bakery · Vegan

Since the kitchen is entirely plant-based, all dishes are vegetarian as well. No meat, fish, or animal-derived ingredients are present, so vegetarians can eat here with complete confidence.

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Loving Hut Iceland

Laugavegur 164 · Vegan · €⁠€

The entire menu is vegan, and therefore naturally fully vegetarian. No animal products are used in any dish.

Garðurinn

Klapparstígur 37 · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€

Garðurinn describes itself as a family restaurant serving homemade vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. The entire daily menu is vegetarian. Every dish listed, including carrot loaf, lentil soup, spinach tart, korma, ratatouille, and tofuballs, is vegetarian. The kitchen is shared, but the menu is fully vegetarian by design. This makes the restaurant Tier A.

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Kemuri

Hverfisgata 82 · Vegetarian · Vegan

Kemuri is a Polish dumpling restaurant where nearly every menu item is either vegetarian or vegan. HappyCow identifies it as a vegetarian venue, and several reviews note that both vegetarian and vegan options are available every day.

Chickpea

Hallveigarstigur 1 · Vegetarian · Vegan

Chickpea is a Mediterranean restaurant with a plant-based focus. Reviews on FindMeGlutenFree describe it as vegetarian and vegan friendly, and the menu is built around chickpeas, vegetables, and grains. A shared kitchen is used, but the cuisine is inherently vegetarian-friendly.

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Sæta Svínið Gastropub

Hafnarstræti 1-3 · Pub · Vegan

The restaurant offers multiple vegan options. They include a vegan burger, jackfruit burrito, broccoli wings, and vegan cheesecake. The gastropub serves meat, but its menu includes clear vegetarian-friendly dishes. The HappyCow listing and several reviews confirm that multiple lacto-ovo friendly choices are available.

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Himalayan Spice

Geirsgata 3 · · €⁠€

Many vegetarian options are available, including vegetable curries, momos, and thali. The menu marks vegetarian items. Staff are accommodating.

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Lóa Matur & Vín

Laugavegur · Icelandic · Nordic

The dinner menu marks one starter as 'Vegetarian' (Vegetarian 63° Egg) and lists several other vegetarian-friendly options such as Watermelon Gazpacho, Portobello Steak, and Fig Mousse, plus the Vegan Burger. The kitchen is shared, and no separate prep area is noted. Staff can likely guide diners to suitable dishes.

Reykjavík Kitchen

Hlíðar · · €⁠€⁠€

Several vegetarian options are available including salads, soups, and a dedicated vegan menu. Staff are helpful with dietary needs. Shared kitchen environment.

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Rossopomodoro

Laugavegur 40A · Italian · €⁠€

The menu includes several vegetarian choices: bruschetta, caprese salad, a number of pasta dishes, and vegetarian pizza. Some reviews on FindMeGlutenFree note good vegetarian options. The menu is labelled clearly, though the restaurant does not have a separate preparation area for vegetarian items.

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Svarta Kaffið

Laugavegur 54 · · €⁠€

Always on the menu, a vegetarian soup option appears next to a meat-based soup, both served in a bread bowl. The kitchen is shared, and no dedicated equipment is mentioned, but the daily vegetarian choice is a clear, reliable option.

Kröns

Laugavegur 74 · Icelandic · €⁠€

The menu marks Wild mushroom risotto, Sweet potato taco, and Vegetarian soup of the day with a Vegetarian icon. These are clearly vegetarian dishes. However, the kitchen produces many meat and fish dishes. No statement about dedicated equipment or cross-contamination is provided. The marked menu is reliable for choosing a dish, but vegetarians with concerns about meat contact should ask staff.

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Old Iceland

Laugavegur 72 · Icelandic · €⁠€⁠€

Several vegetarian dishes are on the menu, including the vegan options and a cheese salad. The menu marks vegetarian items with a dedicated icon. Kitchen is shared, no dedicated equipment noted.

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Yndisauki

Efstaleiti · Brunch

Multiple veggie options noted on the menu, including a veggie lasagna that a vegetarian reviewer enjoyed. Lacto-ovo category (eggs, dairy) available. HappyCow categorises the venue as veg-options, indicating a menu built around both vegetarian and meat dishes.

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Grazie Trattoria

Hverfisgata 96 · Italian · €⁠€

As an Italian restaurant, vegetarian options are plentiful, including pasta, pizza, and salads. The menu is not marked, but staff can assist. The kitchen is shared.

Íslenski Barinn - The Icelandic Bar

Ingólfsstræti 1a 101 · Icelandic · €⁠€

Several vegetarian items appear on the menu, including a creamy mushroom soup, a side salad, and a soup of the day that can be vegan. The menu marks these clearly, though the kitchen is shared and no dedicated vegetarian preparation area is flagged.