Lækjarbrekkaでは何を頼む？

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.