Free-from restaurants in Reykjavik

Vegan World Peace

Aðalstræti 2 · Vegan · €⁠€

Vegan World Peace is a 100% plant-based restaurant. No animal products are 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.

Mama Reykjavik

Bankastræti 2 · Vegan · €⁠€

The kitchen is 100% plant-based, with no animal products on the premises. All dishes are vegan, including stews, salads, smoothies, and cakes.

Chickpea

Hallveigarstigur 1 · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

Chickpea operates as a fully vegetarian restaurant. Its menu is entirely vegetarian by design, and no meat or fish is present on the premises. HappyCow lists the venue under a vegetarian category, and all reviews confirm that the restaurant serves only vegetarian food.

Plantan Kaffihús

Njálsgata 64 · Bakery · Vegan · €⁠€

Plantan Kaffihús operates as 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, with 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.

Matarkjallarinn

Aðalstræti 2 · Brasserie · Grill

Two coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree report knowledgeable staff who accommodate gluten-free requests; one noted a.

101 Reykjavik Street Food

Skólavörðustígur 8 · Icelandic · Soup · €⁠€

The restaurant offers several pescatarian-friendly menu items: Icelandic Fish Stew, Lobster Soup, Seafood Soup, and Fish & Chips. Its menu is built around fish and seafood soups, so pescatarians have many choices. A dedicated pescatarian kitchen is not available, but the cuisine style is naturally accommodating.

Garðurinn

Klapparstígur 37 · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€

The entire restaurant is vegetarian. The 'About us' page and homepage explicitly state that 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. The restaurant is an obvious default for vegetarian diners.

Kemuri

Hverfisgata 82 · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€

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.

Brass Kitchen & Bar

Laugavegur 66 · Bar · Vegan · €⁠€

Menu items carry clear allergen markings. The kitchen operates a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Staff understand coeliac dietary needs and will clean surfaces or change gloves. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination remains possible but is well managed. Most menu items can be adapted for gluten-free diners, including fish and chips (pan-fried with cornstarch), burgers with gluten-free buns, and chips from the dedicated fryer.

Reykjavík Kitchen

Rauðarárstígur 8 · Icelandic · Cafe · €⁠€⁠€

Reykjavík Kitchen is a family-run restaurant. Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu, with many main courses such as cod, lamb, arctic char, and beef tenderloin noted as GF. Multiple coeliac diners report that staff are knowledgeable, flag coeliac at the till, and bring dedicated GF bread. The kitchen is shared; the FindMeGlutenFree listing explicitly states it is not a dedicated GF facility. A dedicated fryer is confirmed by two community reviewers. Over twenty coeliac reviews across multiple sources report no symptoms. The menu marks GF per dish, with symbols on salmon ceviche, soups, fish mains, lamb shank, beef tenderloin, and vegan pavlova. One review notes that staff verified GF beer with the brand. No accredited-certification evidence was found, so the tier is A (strongly trusted) rather than A+.

Le KocK

Tryggvagata 12 · Burgers · Bakery · €⁠€

One clearly labelled vegan burger is available, made with a shitake mushroom patty, vegan bacon and cheese. Staff are knowledgeable about vegan options and can adapt sides, with potatoes made vegan on request and vegan mayonnaise available. The attached bakery Deig also has vegan offerings. Food is served from a shared kitchen with meat dishes, and the default fries come topped with cheese unless requested without.

Höfnin Restaurant

Geirsgata 7 · · €⁠€⁠€

Höfnin Restaurant does not have a dedicated gluten-free kitchen or a separate gluten-free menu. The staff is knowledgeable about coeliac requirements and will check with the chef to accommodate those needs. Multiple coeliac diners have reported safe meals with no reaction, including modified dishes and paella. The kitchen is shared with other food preparation, so a risk of cross-contamination exists. Guests are advised to confirm their specific needs with the server.

Himalayan Spice

Geirsgata 3 · Himalayan · €⁠€

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.

Forrettabarinn Restaurant & Bar

Nýlendugata 14 ·

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. Confirming specific needs directly with the staff is advisable.

Monkeys Reykjavik

Klapparstígur 28 · Mediterranean · Vegetarian · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

The menu marks several dishes as gluten-free (glútenlaust). A 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 accepting shared-kitchen risk.

Café Loki

Lokastígur 28 · Icelandic · Cafe · €⁠€

The menu marks several items as gluten-free, among them lamb soup, steamed cod, and a 'healthy cake'. Staff are described as knowledgeable and able to advise on options. Gluten-free bread (Schär) is available. Because the kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free, cross-contamination remains possible. Multiple coeliac diners report eating safely, but a few mention limited options and one expressed uncertainty about cross-contamination practices.

Old Iceland

Laugavegur 72 · Icelandic · Seafood · €⁠€⁠€

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. Calling ahead to discuss one’s sensitivity level is advised.

Lóa Matur & Vín

Laugavegur · Icelandic · €⁠€⁠€

Several dishes on the dinner menu carry a gluten-free icon, among them 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

Laugavegur 107 · Seafood · Steak

KRÖST operates as a grill and wine bar within 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, for instance by oven-baking instead of using the shared fryer. 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.

Fjallkonan

Hafnarstræti 1-3 ·

Dishes are not marked GF on the menu. Staff are described as knowledgeable and happy to accommodate coeliac requests, and one diner on FindMeGlutenFree reported the waiter explained every change and served them first, though this same diner noted plates were passed over theirs in the shared kitchen, raising cross-contamination concerns. There is no dedicated gf fryer or kitchen. Calling ahead to confirm safety for that shift is advisable.

Café Babalú

Skólavörðustígur 22A · Cafe

Café Babalú has a few gluten-free options. Individually wrapped GF brownies are available, and the cauliflower soup is occasionally gluten-free. The kitchen is shared and not dedicated to gluten-free cooking, so cross-contamination is a risk. The owner has accommodated breakfast requests, for example by 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

Laugavegur 40A · Italian · €⁠€

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.

Grazie Trattoria

Hverfisgata 96 · Italian · €⁠€

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 through options if asked, 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. Calling ahead and speaking to staff before visiting is recommended.