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Ikr3800-5000; from 11.30am Mon-Sat, 6pm Sun)
Huge windows with fjord views lend a magical glitz to this 5th-floor restaurant. The menu
covers all options: go for burgers if you must, or order mains showcasing prime Icelandic
produce (superfresh sushi, langoustine soup, beef tenderloin, slow-cooked duck breast).
Strawberry
skyr
mousse makes for a sweet end.
Örkin hans Nóa
SEAFOOD
Part gallery, part furniture store, part restaurant - 'Noah's Ark' is certainly unique, and of-
fers a simple food concept done well. The menu features a selection of fresh fish options,
which are pan-fried and served with vegetables, with the pan brought to the table. Classic,
effective, tasty.
Greifinn
INTERNATIONAL
11.15am-10.30pm; )
Family-friendly and
always
full to bursting, Greifinn is one of the most popular spots in
town. The menu favours comfort food above all: juicy burgers, sizzling Tex-Mex, pizzas,
pastas and devilish ice-cream desserts. Takeaway available.
Símstöðin
CAFE
Cheerful, citrus-toned decor matches the fresh approach of this new, all-day cafe in the
heart of town: smoothies, fresh-pressed juices and salads make it easy to feel virtuous.
Don't fret, there's still plenty of cakey treats too.
Rub23
INTERNATIONAL
mains Ikr4190-6290; 11.30am-2pm Mon-Fri, from 5.30pm daily)
This sleek restaurant revolves around a novel idea: you choose your protein (fish or meat),
then pick one of the 11 'rubs', or marinades to accompany it. Go with the chef's sugges-