West Iceland has a great cuisine experiences to offer and a great variety of local ingredients. Different areas of West Iceland bring different ingredients. Among the things you will find are great fish and seafood options, local farming, vegetables and artisan food. Guests of West Iceland have the option to take it all in through the many restaurants that can be found in the area, where each and every one of them has its own speciality because of variable traditions and seasonal offerings of ingredients.
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Restaurants
Krauma
Experience nature from its core by bathing in the geothermal baths at Krauma. The hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver, at a temperature of 100°C (212°F). To achi…
Narfeyrarstofa
Restaurant Narfeyrarstofa is located in the oldest part of the small town Stykkishólmur by the Breiðafjörður Bay. The restaurant opened in the year 2000 and has developed an interesting local food men…
Hotel Bifröst
Hotel Bifrost is a cosy hotel at a very beautiful and scenic location at the heart of Borgarfjordur. The hotel is located at the Icelandic ring-road - highway no. one - 102 km distance from Reykjavík …
Hotel Flatey
Hotel Flatey is situated in the centre of the old village on Flatey, in the very heart of Breiðafjörður. The houses in the old centre are timber structures dating from the island’s former times of pro…
Seljaland
In Seljaland we offer accommodation for groups of 20-25. The old house takes up to 8 people and the three little cottages can fit 2-4 people per cottage. A little restaurant that seats 25 people is lo…
Galito
Galito Restaurant offers a wide variety of courses from the á la carte menu and group menus.
Open Mondays-Thursdays from 11:30-21:00, Fridays from 11:30-22:00, Saturdays from 12:00-22:00 and Sundays …
Hjá Góðu Fólki
Hjá Góðu fólki is a small café and art house. We work with produce from Snæfellsnes and salad, herbs and flowers from the greenhouses at Ræktunarstöðin Lágafell. The nursery (ræktunarstöðin) cultivate…
Hotel Hamar
Located about an hour's drive north of Reykjavík, near the quaint, beautiful town of Borgarnes, Icelandair Hotel Hamar is surrounded by immense natural beauty and fascinating attractions. A place wher…
Hotel Á
Hótel Á is an old farm refurbished as a restaurant and guesthouse, located between Reykholt and Húsafell. Our guests eat in a cow-shed and sleep in a barn. All 15 rooms have private facilities.
Free i…
The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenlan…
Sker Restaurant
Sker Restaurant is a restaurant located in the heart of Ólafsvik in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the restaurant is cozy and has amazing views. Sker has a varied menu and only the best ingredients are pr…
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Fosshotel Stykkisholmur is in a lovely little fishing village of Stykkishólmur, sometimes called the town of thousand islands. The atmosphere of this beautiful town is set by old houses that make you …
Vogur Country Lodge
Accommodation offered in 16 standard twin and double rooms, 8 junior suites and 4 superior king rooms. Furthermore a cozy restaurant, living room, hot tub and sauna.
Various hiking trails, beautiful n…
Hótel Húsafell
Hotel Húsafell offers 48 rooms in four different categories. All rooms feature modern furnishings, heated floors, organic Icelandic toiletries and orginal work by local artist Páll Guðmundsson. Combin…
Bjargarsteinn House of Food
The old building Bjargarsteinn was built as a home at Vesturgata 64 in Akranes in the year 1908. It served this purpose until 2008, when the church bought the house to use the land for a car park. The…
Gilbakki Kaffihús
Gilbakki is a cute cafe/bistro in one of the most beautiful house in Hellissandur. At Gilbakki we offer quality fish-soup and bread, coffee from the Icelandic coffee roster Kaffitár and homemade cakes…
Dalahyttur
Dalahyttur is a family run company and offers 9 double rooms.
There are three 15m2 tiny houses. Each house consists of sleeping area with double bed 160 cm, a kitchenette, dining area, a bathroom wit…
Hotel Borgarnes
Hotel Borgarnes is a three-star hotel in a town of 2000 inhabitants, 70 kilometres west of Reykjavík. Every effort is made to provide guests with good, personal service. The hotel is located 120 kilom…
Country Hotel Fossatún
Fossatún is located 90 km from Reykjavík by road nr 50. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery in the Mid-Borgarfjörður area. Fossatún is an ideal destination for shorter and longer stays.
C…
Hotel Langaholt
Langaholt is a family run guesthouse located on the south of Snæfellsnes peninsula. We started in 1978 and the host learned from the best teacher, his mother. Keli and Rúna are hosts at Langaholt an…
Húsafell Bistró
Húsafell Bistró is nestled between lava fields and glaciers, just a few km from the unique lava waterfall Hraunfossar. Open daily, serving various courses.
In June, July and August we are open between…
Rock´n´ Troll Café
Rock ´n´ Troll Bistro Café
Rock ´n´ Troll Bistro Café is open all year around. The menu offers a mix of local and international food during, breakfast, dinner and coffee refreshments in between. Lunch…
Hraunfossar Restaurant
A new restaurant, café and giftshop at Hraunfossar Waterfalls. We bid you welcome and offer a buffet with a good choice of courses. Enjoy our coffee, cakes and sandwiches, hot and cold drinks as well …
Hverinn
Hverinn-Sælureitur í sveitinni is a travel service offering accommodation, restaurant, camping and a small travelers store with a farmer’s market corner.
Camping Site
The camping offers 100 places for…
Dalakot
Dalakot is a small guesthouse in an old house that has hosted guests since the mid-20th century. In 2013 the young couple Anna Sigríður Grétarsdóttir and Pálmi Jóhannsson bought the guesthouse and gav…
Miðhraun - Lava Resort
Miðhraun - Lava resort & Hlaðan restaurant is a family-run company owned by the Miðhraun family, established in 1988.
Accommodation for up to 110 persons, cottages, apartments and houses. Suitable fo…
Hraunsnef country hotel
Five rooms on the ground floor and ten on the second floor. The second floor rooms have a view over the valley from every window and the first floor romms have a private patio. The hotel consists of 1…
Fosshotel Hellnar
Fosshotel Hellnar is everything people look for in a charming country hotel. The hotel is located right beneath Snæfellsjokull Glacier, a national park made famous in the novel Journey to the Center o…
Fosshotel Reykholt
Fosshotel Reykholt is a romantic country hotel and restaurant in the legendary setting of Reykholt in Borgarfjörður, once the home of historian and poet Snorri Sturluson. Reykholt area is full of lava…
Englendingavik
In the old part of Borgarnes town (village) lies a beautiful cove, called "Englendingavík". The name interestingly enough means "The Englishman Cove (or Bay)". This place is both scenic and peaceful,…
Dalahotel
Dalahotel is a family owned hotel located in a beautiful, quiet valley, only 1 km from highway 60. The place is famous for its antiquity, Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir lived there, who was one of the main cha…
Lýsuhóll-Snæhestar
Lýsuhóll is a small family business. Accommodation offered in cosy little cottages and a guesthouse with double and single rooms. There is a restaurant and horse back riding tours are offered.
During…
Hotel Varmaland
The hotel has 58 refurbished rooms in Scandinavian style, equipped with all necessary amenities. The rooms are different in size and retain the charm of the old building. Economy room is a good optio…
Other (17)
| Íslenska | Stillholt 23 | 300 Akranes | 7781247 |
| Restaurant Gamla Kaupfelagid | Kirkjubraut 11 | 300 Akranes | 4314343 |
| La Colina - Pizzeria | Hrafnaklettur 1b | 310 Borgarnes | 4370110 |
| Just Beer Republic | Brákarbraut 3 | 310 Borgarnes | 793 2022 |
| Munaðarnes Restaurant | Munaðarnes | 311 Borgarnes | 7768008 |
| Hvanneyri Pub | Hvanneyrartorfa | 311 Borgarnes | 8213538 |
| The Grill House | Brúartorg 6 | 311 Borgarnes | 437-1282 |
| Brúarás - Geo Center | Stóri-Ás | 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði | 435-1270 |
| Skúrinn Restaurant | Þvervegur 2 | 340 Stykkishólmur | 544-4004 |
| Bjarnarhöfn Bistro | Bjarnarhöfn, Helgafellssveit | 340 Stykkishólmur | 438-1581 |
| Stykkid Pizzeria | Borgarbraut 1 | 340 Stykkishólmur | 438-1717 |
| Kaffi 59 | Grundargata 59 | 350 Grundarfjörður | 4386959 |
| Reks bistro | Grundabraut 2 | 355 Ólafsvík | 436-6625 |
| Hraun Restaurant | Grundarbraut 2 | 355 Ólafsvík | 4311030 |
| Fjöruhúsið | Hellnar | 356 Snæfellsbær | 435-6844 |
| The Fishing Spot | Vesturbraut 12a | 370 Búðardalur | 434-1110 |
| Hótel Ljósaland | Saurbær | 371 Búðardalur | 776-4103 |
Cafés
Dalahyttur
Dalahyttur is a family run company and offers 9 double rooms.
There are three 15m2 tiny houses. Each house consists of sleeping area with double bed 160 cm, a kitchenette, dining area, a bathroom wit…
The Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenlan…
Hotel Hamar
Located about an hour's drive north of Reykjavík, near the quaint, beautiful town of Borgarnes, Icelandair Hotel Hamar is surrounded by immense natural beauty and fascinating attractions. A place wher…
Blómalindin Café
Café - flowers - gift shop.
Open Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Blómasetrið Guesthouse
At Blómasetrið Guesthouse you will find various accommodation options. You can stay in our homestay where warmth and quietness are key. As your "home away from home" it offers a fully equipped kitchen…
Country Hotel Fossatún
Fossatún is located 90 km from Reykjavík by road nr 50. It is surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery in the Mid-Borgarfjörður area. Fossatún is an ideal destination for shorter and longer stays.
C…
Gilbakki Kaffihús
Gilbakki is a cute cafe/bistro in one of the most beautiful house in Hellissandur. At Gilbakki we offer quality fish-soup and bread, coffee from the Icelandic coffee roster Kaffitár and homemade cakes…
Árblik Café
Sælureiturinn is a small Café that offers soup and bread for lunch, coffee and homemade pastries during the day. We have products from the farmers market and hand crafts from the region. There is also…
Geirabakarí Café Konditori
Geirabakarí is a bakery located in Borgarnes, only an hour‘s drive from Reykjavík. The bakery offers a variety of cakes and pastries as well as club sandwiches. It also offers good quality coffee and …
Sjávarborg
Sjávarborg is a guesthouse and cafe located next to the beautiful harbor in Stykkishólmur. Offering twin, double, single and family rooms. Breakfast at the cafe or prepare your own meals at the guest …
Hotel Snæfellsnes
Hotel Snæfellsnes offers 14 rooms. Each of them is sound proofed with soft lighting, Internet and Wi-FI , hairdryer, kettle, desk, chairs. All bathrooms feature a shower, WC and sliding doors. Lay bac…
War and Peace Museum
The unique and remarkable history of the occupation period in Iceland 1940-45 unfolds at the War and Peace Museum. Our exhibition tells the story of how a peaceful countryside was transformed, in the …
Hjá Góðu Fólki
Hjá Góðu fólki is a small café and art house. We work with produce from Snæfellsnes and salad, herbs and flowers from the greenhouses at Ræktunarstöðin Lágafell. The nursery (ræktunarstöðin) cultivate…
Hotel Bifröst
Hotel Bifrost is a cosy hotel at a very beautiful and scenic location at the heart of Borgarfjordur. The hotel is located at the Icelandic ring-road - highway no. one - 102 km distance from Reykjavík …
Húsafell Bistró
Húsafell Bistró is nestled between lava fields and glaciers, just a few km from the unique lava waterfall Hraunfossar. Open daily, serving various courses.
In June, July and August we are open between…
Hraunfossar Restaurant
A new restaurant, café and giftshop at Hraunfossar Waterfalls. We bid you welcome and offer a buffet with a good choice of courses. Enjoy our coffee, cakes and sandwiches, hot and cold drinks as well …
Nesbrauð
Great selection of freshly-baked, high quality breads, including sourdough and health bread. There is also a good choice of baked goods, freshly-made sandwiches and salads as well as the delicious sou…
Other (8)
| Café Kaja | Stillholt 23 | 300 Akranes | 840-1665 |
| Kallabakarí | Innnesvegur 1 | 300 Akranes | 431-1644 |
| Baulan / Esjuskálinn | Stafholtstungur | 311 Borgarnes | 435-1440 |
| Brúarás - Geo Center | Stóri-Ás | 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði | 435-1270 |
| Bjarnarhöfn Bistro | Bjarnarhöfn, Helgafellssveit | 340 Stykkishólmur | 438-1581 |
| Kaffi 59 | Grundargata 59 | 350 Grundarfjörður | 4386959 |
| Hraun Restaurant | Grundarbraut 2 | 355 Ólafsvík | 4311030 |
| Fjöruhúsið | Hellnar | 356 Snæfellsbær | 435-6844 |
Farm food direct
Háafell - Goatfarm
The Icelandic Goat Centre at Háafell is working towards protecting and maintaining the goat stock in Iceland. Visitors receive a warm welcome from the goats, which are very people-friendly. You'll get…
Árblik Café
Sælureiturinn is a small Café that offers soup and bread for lunch, coffee and homemade pastries during the day. We have products from the farmers market and hand crafts from the region. There is also…
Hjá Góðu Fólki
Hjá Góðu fólki is a small café and art house. We work with produce from Snæfellsnes and salad, herbs and flowers from the greenhouses at Ræktunarstöðin Lágafell. The nursery (ræktunarstöðin) cultivate…
Erpsstaðir Travel service
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm in Northwest Iceland, run by farmer Thorgrimur Einar Gudbjartsson and his family. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, car…
Hverinn
Hverinn-Sælureitur í sveitinni is a travel service offering accommodation, restaurant, camping and a small travelers store with a farmer’s market corner.
Camping Site
The camping offers 100 places for…
Other (3)
| Hundastapi | Hundastapi | 311 Borgarnes | 437-2352 |
| Grímsstaðir 2 | Grímsstaðir 2 | 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði | 858-2133 |
| Ytri-Fagridalur | Ytri-Fagridalur | 371 Búðardalur | 893-3211 |