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Culinary Experience

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.

Restaurants

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Miðhraun - Lava Resort
Miðhraun - Lava resort is a family-run company owned by the Miðhraun family, established in 1988.  Accommodation for up to 110 persons, cottages, apartments and houses. Suitable for both individuals a…
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. Summer opening hours Bistro: 29th of May - 1…
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 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 as …
Hvammsvík Hot Springs
Hvammsvík Hot Springs offers eight natural hot springs of varying temperatures, situated along the shoreline and merging with the tides for an ever changing experience. You are immersed in a perfect f…
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…
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,…
Sker Restaurant
Sker Restaurant is a restaurant located in the heart of Ólafsvík in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The restaurant is cozy and has amazing views.  Sker has a varied menu and only the best ingredients are p…
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…
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
In two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egill Skal…
Hotel Langaholt
Langaholt is a family run hotel 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 and the …
Stapinn
Stapinn is a family run restaurant in Arnarstapi Snæfellsnes.  Great hikes around, short distance from Snæfellsjökull, beautiful hike between Arnarstapi and Hellnar. 
Sjávarpakkhúsið
With stunning views over Stykkishólmur harbour, the restaurant specialises in expertly made, locally sourced and seasonal food, accompanied by a good selection of beers and wines. We are extremely pro…
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…
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). The hot…
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…
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…
Adventure Hotel Hellissandur
Discover the wonders of Iceland at Adventure Hotel Hellissandur, nestled in the heart of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Our 20 comfortable rooms are perfect for individuals, couples, and families, all hav…
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 Vesturland
Beautiful hotel located in Borgarnes, West of Iceland. The hotel has a great restaurant, bar, spa and a meeting hall. 
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…
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…
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…
EfraNes
Efra Nes is an ideal location for events and gatherings, big or small. 
Snjófell Restaurant
A seasonal Contemporary American menu utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Snjófell Restaurant offers quality local food from the sourroundings of Snæfellsnes peninsula. Snjófell's purpose is for yo…
Hotel Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi offers a variety of accommodation options to travelers visiting the village of Arnarstapi. Whether you prefer a comfortable hotel accommodation with private facilities, a guesthouse with sh…
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 …

Other (11)

Íslenska Stillholt 23 300 Akranes 7781247
Restaurant Gamla Kaupfelagid Kirkjubraut 11 300 Akranes 4314343
La Colina - Pizzeria Hrafnaklettur 1b 310 Borgarnes 4370110
The Grill House Brúartorg 6 311 Borgarnes 534-4302
Hvanneyri Pub Hvanneyrartorfa 311 Borgarnes 821-3538
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
Kaffi 59 Grundargata 59 350 Grundarfjörður 4386959
Reks bistro Grundabraut 2 355 Ólafsvík 436-6625
Fjöruhúsið Hellnar 356 Snæfellsbær 435-6844
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Cafés

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…
Miðhraun - Lava Resort
Miðhraun - Lava resort is a family-run company owned by the Miðhraun family, established in 1988.  Accommodation for up to 110 persons, cottages, apartments and houses. Suitable for both individuals a…
Simply the West
Simply the West is a progressive travel agency that offers a vide range of day tours and is constantly adding more. We can also organize day tours in West Iceland for you and offer you tailor made pri…
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 …
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…
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…
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. Summer opening hours Bistro: 29th of May - 1…
Hraunfossar Restaurant
A 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 as …
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…
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…
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…
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…

Other (7)

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
Fjöruhúsið Hellnar 356 Snæfellsbær 435-6844
Árblik Café Miðskógur 371 Búðardalur 663 9706

Farm food direct

Ljómalind - farmers market
Ljómalind is a local market, offering food and quality crafts. The emphasis is on food directly from the farm and crafts are made by local people. A wide variety of products are available: fresh beef,…
Bjarteyjarsandur Farm
The Bjarteyjarsandur farm is owned and operated by three different families, all specializing in their different fields; i.e. farming, tourism, education, food processing, and machine work. The farm i…
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…
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…

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Grímsstaðir 2 Grímsstaðir 2 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði 858-2133
Ytri-Fagridalur Ytri-Fagridalur 371 Búðardalur 893-3211
Árblik Café Miðskógur 371 Búðardalur 663 9706