Restaurants and Cafés in Egilsstaðir

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   

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.

We offer accommodation in the heart of our Móðir Jörð organic farm in Vallanes.  Flat or cottage accommodate 2-4 people with a double bed, kitchenette and private bathrooms with a shower.  The private and calm atmosphere in a beautiful environment. We offer local breakfast from the farm in a newly built café the Aspen House made entirely with wood from the farm.  Shop and restaurant with vegetarian cuisine, lunch and other meals are open from 9-18 daily in the summertime.

At Fjalladýrð Tourist Services, we provide our guests with the chance to experience traditional food, culture, and accommodation in peaceful surroundings. On our premises you will find a variety of nature walks and other forms of outdoor recreation. The Fjalladýrð team is conscious about the environment and we try to meet all the environmental challenges running a tourist service constitutes. We offer personal service, with the goal of allowing our customers to get closer to their origins. We work to achieve this by offering homemade food, traditional Icelandic rural culture and further recreation options tailored to the interests of each group or person. Fjalladýrð offers accommodation for up to 70 people in rooms with dressed beds and private or shared facilities. A well serviced camping ground is also at hand. The restaurant/café Fjallakaffi - "The Mountain Café" awaits you with homemade delicacies like "kleinur" and "Ástarpungar" - Icelandic doughnuts treats, not to mention the renowned Icelandic lamb meat soup, Icelandic moss-soup, local trout, and a local lamb steak. All this and more to be found on our menu. Möðrudalur is the highest settled farm in Iceland, 469 meters ( 1548 feet) above sea-level. It has been inhabited since early settlement in Iceland. Möðrudalur has served as a presbytery for centuries. The builder of the church in Möðrudalur was Jón A. Stefánsson (1880 - 1971). He was a great farmer as well as an artist and the altarpiece is made by himself. His son was Stefán ,,Stórval" Jónsson (1908 - 1994), a one of a kind character and a painter. The panorama view from the farm is interesting in many ways - judge for yourself. Möðrudalur/Fjalladýrð is a home base of the company Volcano Heli that offers different kind of sightseeing tours: www.volcanoheli.is  Our campsite is open from June to mid-September. For campers, and RVs we offer stays throughout the year depending on weather. Last but not least we sell Icelandic woolens and handicrafts made by local people as well as some snacks.