This is a very busy place but the food is amazing. The onion rings to the smoked salmon on dark rye, you can not go wrong!!

I have been here 3 times over two trips in the past 4 years and will be happy to continue going back. The service is consistently friendly, and professional. Everything I've had on the menu is delicious (with the exception of the fermented shark, but...you should be aware of that going in). The drinks list has plenty of local options. And it's a place where Icelandic locals still seem to go. Of all the options you have available to you in downtown Reykjavik, Islenski Barinn should be at, or near, the top of your listMore

We had the lamb shank, smoked salmon and the lamb soup. The soup was excellent, the others were just ok but we'd happily return here again and again for the vibe and friendly staff.

Crowded and cozy place, with really good food and service at good prices. So easy to understand it’s busy, book in advance! Small and a little noisy, but in a nice way, you feel at home. Interesting variety of icelandic food, long list of Icelandic...alcohol (?) and most things you would like on the list. Feels very genuine and local, like most of the guests.More

This is a great pub and restaurant in downtown Reykjavík. We ate here for lunch and enjoyed a quiet and relaxed atmosphere during our meal, however it can get quite busy in the evenings. My partner and I ordered the lamb dog and the lobster...dog and shared a side of waffle fries. Both dogs were very tasty and well filled. The waffle fries were also good and a large portion. We would recommend this place!More

Has the look of a nice English pub when you first go in. The menu has some interesting choices, I tried the smoked lamb on homemade flat bread, really good. And the meat soup, Kjotsopa, very tasty with melt in the mouth lamb. I'll be...back to try further choices. And the service was pleasant.More

Just popped in for some fermented shark, as you have to try it. Full restaurant but they found space for us, such a great atmosphere wish we could have stayed for the whale and reindeer. Hopefully back later in the week!