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23 Reykjavik restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.
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Vegan World Peace is a 100% plant-based restaurant — no animal products used anywhere in the kitchen. The owner, a chef who has been vegan for over 30 years, leads a kitchen that says no to dairy, eggs, and all other animal-derived ingredients. Every dish on the menu, from pho to vegan chicken kungpao to tiramisu, is built entirely from vegetables, tofu, beans, grains, and plant-based meats. There is no meat, fish, dairy, or egg on the premises, making cross-contamination with animal products structurally impossible.
100% plant-based kitchen with no animal products on the premises. All dishes are vegan, including stews, salads, smoothies, and cakes.
Chickpea is a fully vegetarian restaurant. The entire menu is vegetarian by design, with no meat or fish on the premises. HappyCow lists it as a vegetarian category venue, and all reviews confirm it serves only vegetarian food.
Plantan Kaffihús is a 100% dedicated vegan coffee house. The HappyCow listing, the venue's own website, and dozens of community reviews all describe it as fully vegan—no animal products anywhere on the premises. The kitchen bakes everything in-house, serves plant-based milks, and offers savoury options like BLTs with tofu bacon and cheese buns made from vegan cheese. Every cake, pastry, sandwich, soup, and drink is suitable for vegans.
Two coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree report knowledgeable staff who accommodate gluten-free requests; one noted a .
Several menu items are pescatarian-friendly: Icelandic Fish Stew, Lobster Soup, Seafood Soup, Fish & Chips. The menu is built around fish and seafood soups, so pescatarians have many choices. No dedicated pescatarian kitchen, but the cuisine style is naturally accommodating.
The entire restaurant is vegetarian - the 'About us' page and homepage explicitly state they serve 'homemade vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes'. The Sri Chinmoy-inspired philosophy means the kitchen is entirely plant-forward with no meat or fish on the premises. The changing daily menu is inherently vegetarian, with soups, vegetable tarts, korma, ratatouille, and tofu dishes. An obvious default for vegetarian diners.
Kemuri is a fully vegetarian Polish dumpling restaurant—HappyCow categorises it as 'Vegetarian' (Lacto). The owners Ola and Bartosz run the kitchen and every dish is vegetarian by design. A Grapevine 'Best of Reykjavík' joint-winner for Best Vegan Meal, the menu rotates daily with several vegetarian and vegan pierogi options plus cakes.
Menu items are clearly marked for allergens and the kitchen uses a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs and will clean surfaces or change gloves. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible but well-managed. Most of the menu can be adapted gluten-free, including fish and chips (pan-fried with cornstarch), burgers with GF buns, and dedicated-fryer chips.
Reykjavík Kitchen is family-run and clearly marks GF items on the menu, with many main courses (cod, lamb, arctic char, beef tenderloin) noted as GF. Multiple coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff who flag coeliac on the till and bring dedicated GF bread. The kitchen is shared — the FindMeGlutenFree listing explicitly states it is NOT a dedicated GF facility — but a dedicated fryer is confirmed by two community reviewers. Over twenty coeliac reviews across multiple sources report no symptoms. The menu itself marks GF per dish (GF symbols on salmon ceviche, soups, fish mains, lamb shank, beef tenderloin, vegan pavlova). One review notes staff verified GF beer with the brand. No accredited-certification evidence was found, so Tier A (strongly trusted) rather than A+.
One clearly labelled vegan burger available (shitake mushroom patty, vegan bacon and cheese). Staff are knowledgeable about vegan options and can adapt sides (potatoes made vegan on request, vegan mayonnaise available). The attached bakery Deig also has vegan offerings. Served from a shared kitchen with meat dishes, and the default fries come topped with cheese unless requested without.
No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or menu, but staff are knowledgeable and will check with the chef to accommodate coeliac needs. Multiple coeliac diners report safe meals with no reaction, including modified dishes and paella. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination risk exists; always confirm your needs with the server.
HappyCow lists Himalayan Spice as having vegan options, with multiple reviews confirming vegan momo, curry, and helpful staff who explain which dishes are vegan. The venue's own menu marks several items with a 🌱 symbol (e.g., vegetable pakora, vegetable momo, vegetable curry). However, the kitchen is shared and Naan contains egg, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are noted as knowledgeable about vegan needs.
Staff are knowledgeable and can adapt most menu items to be gluten-free, including gluten-free bread and a dedicated gluten-free dessert. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Best to confirm your needs directly with the staff.
The menu marks several dishes as gluten-free (glútenlaust) and the 5-course set menu can be made gluten- and lactose-free with modifications. The kitchen works with gluten, nuts, seaweed and shellfish in a shared space and states it cannot guarantee cross-contamination-free preparation. A gluten-free diner community site reports the kitchen is 'accommodating' and 'sensitive and knowledgeable' about coeliac needs, but notes 'some risk of cross-contamination'. No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or fryer is mentioned. Best for coeliac diners who are comfortable asking staff to adapt dishes and accept shared-kitchen risk.
Several menu items are marked as gluten-free on the menu, including lamb soup, steamed cod, and a 'healthy cake'. Staff are reported as knowledgeable and can advise on options, and gluten-free bread (Schär) is available. However, the kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free, so cross-contamination is possible. Multiple coeliac diners report eating safely, but a few note limited options and one expressed uncertainty about cross-contamination practices.
GF items are clearly marked on the menu, and staff are described as knowledgeable about coeliac needs. The kitchen is shared, and there is no dedicated fryer. One review reports being turned away due to flour in the air, and another reviewer experienced mild symptoms. Most coeliac diners report safe meals with no symptoms. The GF bread is warmed in a shared oven, which may pose a risk for sensitive coeliacs. Call ahead to discuss your sensitivity level.
Several dishes on the dinner menu are marked with a gluten-free icon, including prawns, beef pica pau, watermelon gazpacho, bacalhau, braised arctic char, chicken breast, lamb shank, tenderloin, and fig mousse. The kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment or separate prep area is mentioned. Staff awareness is not documented. Coeliac diners should confirm cross-contamination protocols before ordering.
KRÖST is a grill and wine bar in the Hlemmur food hall. Multiple coeliac and gluten-intolerant diners report that gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu, and staff are described as knowledgeable and willing to adapt dishes (e.g. oven-baking instead of using the shared fryer). However, the fryer is not dedicated, the kitchen is small and shared, and several reviewers note that cross-contamination risk is higher as a result. One negative review describes staff being unhelpful and dismissive. The venue's own website does not mention any gluten-free protocols or allergen marking.
Honest caveat, Multiple diners confirm no dedicated fryer and a small shared kitchen; one reviewer reports dismissive staff.
Dishes are not marked GF on the menu. Staff are described as knowledgeable and happy to accommodate coeliac requests — one diner on FindMeGlutenFree reported the waiter explained every change and served them first — but the kitchen is shared and this same diner noted plates were passed over theirs, raising cross-contamination concerns. There is no dedicated gf fryer or kitchen. Call ahead to confirm safety for that shift.
Café Babalú offers a few gluten-free items, notably individually wrapped GF brownies and occasionally GF cauliflower soup. The kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free, so cross-contamination risk exists. The owner has been accommodating for breakfast (e.g., making a bacon, egg, and cheese without bread). Staff are described as nice and helpful, but there is no marked menu or dedicated equipment. Coeliac diners should call ahead to discuss safety protocols.
Rossopomodoro offers gluten-free pizza and pasta from a shared kitchen with wheat flour everywhere. The menu is not marked, no dedicated fryer for chips, gluten-free pizzas go into the same wood-fired oven as regular pizzas (sometimes on a pan, but the chef told one coeliac diner 'there is flour everywhere'). A dedicated gluten-free pasta pot is reported by a few diners, but staff knowledge is inconsistent — one waiter said 'the heat kills the gluten'. Several coeliac diners report zero reactions, but others left without eating after hearing the cross-contamination protocol. The GF pizza crust is a pre-made imported base. Best for gluten-intolerant diners; coeliacs should assess their own risk and communicate needs clearly.
Honest caveat, Multiple coeliac reviewers report that gluten-free pizza goes in the same oven as regular pizza without a pan, and staff have given contradictory or unsafe advice about cross-contamination.
Grazie Trattoria does not have a GF menu but offers gluten-free pasta and can make most pasta dishes gluten-free on request. Staff will walk you through options if you ask, but nothing on the menu is marked and the kitchen is shared — no dedicated preparation area or fryer is mentioned. A coeliac reviewer had no reaction after eating the GF pasta, but the FindMeGlutenFree listing carries a generic warning that the venue is not a dedicated GF facility. Best to call ahead and speak to staff before visiting.