Tapas barinn

For anyone traveling with dietary restrictions - you have to go here! Second trip to Iceland and second trip to Tapas barinn. We took this trip with a different group of friends than our first trip and this was one of our only requirements as to where to eat and it did not disappoint anyone (and we set high expectations for this place). Most important thing for me was how amazing they handled my dietary restriction. I have celiac disease which can make eating out very difficult and I had absolutely no problems and did not feel like I was left out of any part of the dining experience and for those that have dietary restrictions, you know how this is very common. I didn't get sick at all, I was take very seriously, and they explained the protocols they would take. Every time they dropped of a plate they would say "gluten free tapas" so I knew they were handing me the right plate, enough to let me know but not over the top to make me feel uncomfortable. I had the chef's experience (last time I had the Taste of Iceland) along with my husband (who does not have a dietary restriction) and the changes they made to some tapas for me were no big deal at all, we both equally enjoyed our meals. Also, highly recommend the Taste of Iceland experience for first timers but the chef's experience was equally amazing, just think the Taste of Iceland is something everyone should try at least once. The overall atmosphere was amazing, staff could not have been friendly or more knowledgable of the menu. It is slightly pricey but 100% worth it. We did this as our "fancy" date night and we could not have asked for a better experience. Again, must go for anyone with a dietary restriction!

Deserves a Michelin star! A group of 7 of us went here last night as part of my bachelorette week in Iceland. We LOVED it. Every single one of the dishes was spectacular. We especially loved the mushrooms, the Foie gras, the lamb with butterscotch sauce, the arctic char and the Icelandic cocktails, but really, everything was excellent. We ordered almost everything on the whole menu and it’s rare to find a restaurant where EVERYTHING is good, but Tapas barinn is that place! Also, one of the group is gluten-free and another is vegan and allergic to peanuts, and there were many options for both of them. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was a lot of fun. Plus, the cost is very reasonable for the quality. Our entire bill came out to about 800k ISK, or around $800 CAD, for all 7 of us including drinks for everyone, and there was so much food that we had to take some home. Definitely the best food we’ve had in Iceland. Don’t hesitate, just book a reservation if you can get one. You’ll be so glad you did!