Restaurants and Cafés in Egilsstaðir area

Hotel 1001 nott is a family-owned luxury hotel, beautifully situated in a quiet area by Lake Lagarfljót, approximately 5km from Egilsstaðir. Guests can explore the spacious hotel garden during their stay, take a walk on the sandy beach of Lake Lagarfljót, where a glacier river meets a freshwater one, or take a look at the pretty waterfall on the hotel property. The hotel offers a variety of facilities to nurture your soul and spirit. The guests are encouraged to enjoy stunning views and spectacular nature, outdoor hot tubs in a beautiful setting, local delicacies at the restaurant, Cognac lounge, bar, and other treats the hotel offers. The rooms are comfortable and spacious (22m2), each with a private entrance to the hotel garden. They are nicely designed, with large windows, double, or twin beds, private bathrooms with a shower, and they have free wi-fi. The owners, Ástvaldur and Kristín, have taken special care in designing the property, to provide maximum comfort and relaxation in harmony with nature. A perfect way to end a long day is to relax in the outdoor hot tubs, where you could find yourself watching the sunset or possibly the northern lights in wintertime. Our aspiration is that you walk away revitalized after your stay. The nearest airport is in Egilsstaðir, 5 km away from the hotel.   Restaurant   The restaurant, bar, and cognac lounge are impressively designed, with a panorama view over Lake Lagarfljót, Fljótsdalur, and Snæfell.   Our chefs aspire to offer seasonal local delicacies with fresh raw materials, organically grown salad, and a selection of excellent wines. The breakfast buffet consists of a generous selection of freshly baked pastry and homemade products.

A bistro is in its original Parisian incarnation a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Bistros are defined mostly by the foods they serve. French homestyle cooking with robust earthy dishes and slow-cooked foods like cassoulet a bean stew are typical.

Welcome to our new local brewery located in East Iceland, Egilsstaðir. We offer a variety of local pizza but you can also make your own! What a deal! We now offer takeaways and you can eat directly at our place!

Affiliated to Austri Brugghús, we are a local bar located in Egilsstadir in Iceland. We serve Austri Brugghús' beers! We are a cozy and modern bar that offers a great selection of beer, beer flights, and brewery tours.

Hérað | Berjaya Iceland Hotels is located in the town of Egilsstadir - the heart of east Iceland. The hotel atmosphere is warm and inviting and a great on-site Lyng restaurant, serves fresh local produce such as reindeer steaks. The hotel has 60 rooms and excellent facilities for conferences and meetings. The hotel bar is ideal for sitting down, relaxing and enjoy a view of the town and river. Although the hotel is close to all basic services, shops, and a public swimming pool, nature is just a stone’s throw away. The east fjords are a short drive from Egilsstadir as well as the highlands. Nature in the area is magnificent, with many beautiful hiking trails and attractions for the whole family. 60 rooms Great restaurant serving fresh local produce 24-hour room service Well-equipped meeting facilities Free Wi-Fi Bar with a balcony and view Sunday brunch Parking   

Eastern Promise Egilsstaðir, the “capital of the east” boasts its own international airport and a host of local attractions. Among thHallormsstaður, Iceland’s biggest forest, the extinct Mount Snæfell volcano, Atlavík’s sandy cove, and the beautiful Lagarfljót river, which, according to myth, is home to one mighty—but shy—monster, a distant cousin of the one in Scotland’s Loch Ness. 52 rooms, including split-level family rooms (all rooms are en-suite) On-site restaurant with marvelous river views Conference/meeting rooms 25-meter open-air swimming pool Paddling pool Golf (nine holes) Mountain and glacier tours Woodland walks Birdwatching Seal spotting Please contact us for further information or if we can help you arrange any of the above adventures or to arrange car rental. Visit www.hoteledda.is for hotel opening dates. 

Hotel Eyvindará is a peaceful and forested haven in the close vicinity of town Egilsstaðir. The site enjoys a scenic view over the surrounding region; Egilsstaðir and neighboring village Fellabær. The hotel is situated just off highway no. 94, just off the crossroads to Seyðisfjörður. This is the ideal hub for day trips around the East and the neighbouring highlands. Eyvindará offers 28 newly furnished rooms with private facilities. 7 cosy cottages, kitchen facilities NOT available. Breakfast is available but no dinner for individuals. Groups above 15 can order dinner in advance. Drinks are available at the bar that you can enjoy in our lounge or outside on our terrace if the weather is good. Free wireless internet is available everywhere and laundry facilities for an extra charge. In June 2011 Eyvindará got recognition from "Tripadvisor" for having a property with an average rating of 4.0 or higher. The customer reviews show that Eyvindará Guesthouse; has been recognized by locals and travelers welcomes customers business and opinions is associated with a trusted name in restaurant & travel reviews For more information about the recognition and Tripadvisor see www.tripadvisor.com Please contact for prices and booking information.  Pets are not allowed.  

A nice hotel in the heart of Egilsstaðir, opposite to the East Iceland Heritage Museum, the sports ground and the local park. All 39 rooms have private bathrooms, Tv's and free internet access. There is a restaurant at the hotel. The hotel offers good facilities for meetings and gatherings of all kinds in rooms for 30, 50 and up to 300 persons.  

Fjóshornið is located at the Egilsstaðir farm, where the same family has engaged in farming for nearly 130 years. Skyr, yogurt and cheese is produced all year round, made out of cows' milk, but Fjóshornið café is only open in the summertime. You can also buy beef directly from the farm. At the café, you can sit down in a cozy environment, enjoy homemade pastries and drink good coffee.  Unfortunately, Fjóshornið café won't be open during the summer of 2022. If you are interested in one of our products please contact us via Facebook, e-mail or phone.

Nielsen is a newly renovated restaurant in the heart of Egilsstaðir, East Iceland. The house, which is the oldest house in town, was built in 1944 by a danish man named Oswald Nielsen hence the name of the restaurant. The owners of Nielsen restaurant are Sólveig and Kári. Sólveig was born and raised in Egilsstaðir. Kári is a renowned chef in Iceland who before moving to Egilsstaðir worked as a head chef at Dill restaurant in Reykjavík, the only restaurant in Iceland ever to receive a Michelin star (so far). At Nielsen you can either sit inside or when the weather permits on the beautiful tree surrounded patio. The main focus of the constantly evolving hearty menu at Nielsen will be local and seasonal ingredients taken at the peak of their flavours, preserved or used fresh depending on availability. Kári and Sólveig are both very passionate about cooking and cuisine and are most happy when sharing a good meal and drink with family and friends. At Nielsen restaurant they will try and share this passion with all of their guests.

Vök Bistro, located at Vök Baths serves a tasty array of small courses, soups and salads, accompanied by a variety of freshly baked bread. We partner with local suppliers to ensure a consistent and high-quality source of meat, fish, cheeses, bread, local grown fresh wasabi, herbs and many more. We always want to include a taste of Iceland in our menu with an Asian and European twist. At our Tea bar, we make the most of the naturally warm and certified drinkable water of Lake Urriðavatn to offer our visitors a unique selection of organic and locally sourced herbal teas. All of our tisanes are steeped in hot water from Lake Urriðavatn which runs out of the tap at 75 degrees celsius. Our tea is locally sourced and you’re likely to taste something entirely new! Additionally, we offer cool and refreshing tisanes made using the hot spring water from the lake and are then allowed to cool. A tisane is included in the admission fee.

Fallegur veitingastaður á efri hæð Hótels Hallormsstaðar með stórkostlegu útsýni yfir skóginn og Lagarfljót. Matseðillinn er fjölbreyttur með hinum ýmsu réttum, meðal annars pasta, risotto, grilluðu nauti, lambi og hægeldaðri grísasíðu.  Opnunartíminn er frá 18:00 til 22:00

Lauf Restaurant invites you to have a taste of Icelandic cuisine in the form of an exquisite evening buffet. With a great selection of delicious courses, it is guaranteed that nobody goes to sleep hungry. 

Laugarfell is located in the eastern part of the Icelandic Highlands, a bit north from Mount Snæfell. There are only two km.from the road that leads to Kárahnjúkar to Laugarfell and it is the only part of the road that is not paved. In the summer there is good access to Laugarfell in all kinds of vehicles. Laugarfell offers accommodation for 28 people. Two natural pools are located in Laugarfell and according to old folk tales the water is known for its healing powers. There are many interesting tracking paths around Laugarfell and a number of beautiful waterfalls. Additionally, one can expect to see reindeer wandering around the area of Laugarfell. Laugarfell is open from the 1st of June to 30 of September.We open by agreement during the winter time.