WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse
Finding affordable places to eat traditional food in Iceland can often be challenging; with a cuisine rich in fresh fish and locally-reared meats, it’s a shame that many visitors miss out on the tastes that are so particular to Icelandic culture. Luckily, the aptly-named Reykjavik Fish Restaurant aims to make the local cuisine more accessible, with its laid-back, homely feel and simple, fresh menu. For just 2290 ISK (or roughly £14) you can sample dishes such as their plokkari: a delicious pie made from locally-caught fish, topped with mashed potatoes.
For something to warm your cockles on a chilly winter evening, try their traditional cod and chips. Greatly resembling a British family favourite, this dish consists of local cod, crisply battered, served on a bed of crunchy homemade fries; choose a sauce from their list of flavourful accompaniments.
The restaurant’s teal walls are dotted with large seashells, a range of other nautical decorations suspended from the ceilings and nestled into wooden shelves. The city’s harbour lies at the heart of its culture; it only seems fitting that its restaurants should take inspiration from this, paying homage to the sea, which is home to such a large amount of Iceland’s wildlife.
The down-to-earth nature of this establishment makes it the ideal location to enjoy good-quality local food and beer with no pretention. Reykjavik Fish Restaurant also boasts another restaurant in the city’s Old Harbour district: their Skólavörðustígur location opened in Autumn 2019.
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