Reykjavík Kitchen

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+.

The venue's own website lists a dedicated three-course vegan menu (soup of the day, baked sweet potatoes or vegan tagliatelle, vegan passion pavlova) and marks the vegan tagliatelle and vegan pavlova with a (V) tag on the main menu. Multiple reviews on FindMeGlutenFree mention vegan options, including a 'sweet potato vegan dish' photo and a vegan sweet potato main. One coeliac reviewer specifically ordered the vegan sweet potato dish and praised it. Staff are reported as knowledgeable and able to accommodate modifications. The vegan menu is not a separate kitchen; it's served from the shared kitchen, but the designated menu and staff awareness place it at Tier A.

Reykjavík Kitchen's menu centres on Icelandic fish and seafood. Pan-seared plaice, oven-baked cod, arctic char, salmon ceviche, and creamy seafood soup appear alongside multiple fish mains that are clearly marked. A blog review (gfJules) notes that the chef was "very happy to accommodate my gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian request" and that the meal was delicious. The website states: "Our main focus is serving fresh Icelandic fish and meat." The menu offers cod, arctic char, and plaice as main courses, alongside lamb and beef.

FindMeGlutenFree lists the restaurant as "Good for dairy-free" based on 7 community ratings. On the venue's own site, an LF (lactose-free) marker appears on several menu items: salmon ceviche, traditional meat soup, baked sweet potatoes, vegan tagliatelle, and vegan pavlova. Multiple reviews from coeliac diners mention that dairy-free needs were accommodated. One reviewer noted that the kitchen made a special gluten-free and dairy-free sauce. Staff asked about dairy. However, no dedicated dairy-free equipment or kitchen is mentioned, and many dishes contain butter, cream, or cheese. Tier B captures the reliable-but-shared-kitchen situation.

FindMeGlutenFree lists a "Good vegetarian options" tag, and multiple reviews reference vegetarian dishes such as a beet and apple salad with cashew cream. The menu includes a "Salad" starter, beetroot, avocado, quinoa, and smoked cashew cream, marked (V), along with baked sweet potatoes as a main course. Cheese-containing items like skyr cheesecake and plokkfiskur with Grana Padano add further vegetarian appeal. No dedicated vegetarian preparation area is mentioned, and the shared kitchen with meat dishes is standard practice. Staff are reported as helpful with modifications, which supports a Tier B reliability rating.

The venue's menu marks several items with (N) for nuts: the salad starter (smoked cashew cream), the vegan tagliatelle (pistachio pesto), the skyr cheesecake (pistachio base), and the vegan pavlova (cashew cream). One FindMeGlutenFree review mentions a beet and apple salad with cashew cream. A reviewer noted swapping fish to accommodate multiple allergies, suggesting staff engage with requests. No source states dedicated nut-free equipment, allergen protocols for nut cross-contamination, or a nut-free designation. The menu itself features nuts prominently. Tier C reflects best-effort accommodation upon asking.

A single FindMeGlutenFree reviewer identifies as FODMAP intolerant and reports that items on the menu are clearly identified gluten free and vegan, and that the restaurant was incredibly accommodating when modifications were needed. The reviewer swapped fish types but kept recipes and sides. This is one data point from a community review; no source indicates a specific low-FODMAP menu or staff training on FODMAP protocols. Tier C: staff will accommodate when asked, but no structural low-FODMAP setup exists.

Several menu items contain shellfish. The creamy seafood soup is crafted from a base of Icelandic lobster and mussel broth, and the Reynisfjara black tagliolini includes shrimps. One reviewer noted their wife had other food allergies and was accommodated. The menu itself marks (GF) and (LF) on several dishes. No source mentions a dedicated shellfish-free protocol, allergen segregation for crustacean allergy, or a specific shellfish-free menu. The shared kitchen with shellfish broths throughout suggests cross-contamination risk. Tier C: best effort with advance notice.