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Icelandic Lamb Béarnaise
Recommended more than once for being very tender, flavorful, and well complemented by the sauce and side dishes.
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Fish Stew
Described as very rich, hearty, and delicious, making it a standout fish dish.
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Cod
Called perfect, with reviewers highlighting its freshness and excellent preparation.
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Daily Perch Special
Mentioned as awesome, showing it was a memorable special dish worth trying.
Details
Öffnungszeiten
| Montag | 11:30 to 11:31 AM |
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| Dienstag | Geschlossen |
| Mittwoch | Geschlossen |
| Donnerstag | Geschlossen |
| Freitag | Geschlossen |
| Samstag | Geschlossen |
| Sonntag | Geschlossen |
Über Lækjarbrekka
Lækjarbrekka is an Icelandic restaurant in Reykjavík, located in the city center near the town hall. It serves lunch, brunch, dinner, and dessert, with table service, a bar onsite, and reservations recommended for dinner. Reviewers consistently praise the local Icelandic dishes, especially lobster soup, cod, lamb, fermented shark, and the cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale, and it is popular with groups, tourists, and solo diners.
Ausstattung
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Häufig gefragt
What is Lækjarbrekka known for?
Lækjarbrekka is especially known for Icelandic local food, with lobster soup, cod, lamb dishes, and fermented shark mentioned repeatedly in reviews. Guests also call it a Reykjavik institution and praise the rich fish stew, tender lamb, and the chance to try several traditional dishes in one meal.
What dishes are most recommended at Lækjarbrekka?
Reviewers most often recommend the lobster soup, salted cod or icelandic cod, lamb, and the fermented shark, along with dishes like Arctic char, salmon skewers, fish and chips, and the daily perch special. The lamb béarnaise, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, and fish stew are also singled out for being tender, flavorful, and well prepared.
What is the atmosphere like at Lækjarbrekka?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, romantic, and quaint, with a buzzing but laid-back feel in the city center near the town hall. It suits couples, groups, and solo diners, and reviewers mention friendly staff, a pleasant ambience, and a dining room that feels cute and intimate.
Is Lækjarbrekka good value, and what is the price range?
Prices are described as moderate to high, but many reviewers say the quality justifies the cost and that the quality-price relation is really good. One review notes a €36 three-course meal, and others mention that the Sunday lunch menu offered strong value and generous quantity, while dinner was more expensive.
When is the best time to visit Lækjarbrekka?
Lunch can be quieter, with one review describing the place as almost empty at lunch time, while dinner is busier and reservations are recommended. If you want a slower meal, reviewers note that dishes can come out slowly when ordering the menu, so it is better not to go when you are starving.
