Top 50 Gluten-Free Unverified Gems to Discover in Iceland

Kiah Triat

Lovely smiling friendly service. There were three gluten free cakes to choose from - yum. Beautiful cosy atmosphere right next to the kids playground.

Elyssa

Cute little cafe near hotel and main street. Both the mocha and chai latte were delicious. Some gluten free pastries available and the lemon pound cake was my favorite!

Nicole de Bekker

Best cappuccino we’ve had during our trip in Iceland! The homemade almond-lemon-pear-cake (gluten free) and apple pie were lovely. We extended our visit with the soup of the day: coconut-Christmas spices. Very tasty! They have great service for individuals as well as large groups.

Jacob Bodinger

This restaurant was fantastic! Went in on a whim, and we were pleasantly surprised. Great service, very nice staff who served us, and the food was incredible. Great variety of options (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free) and everything was super fresh. This was the most expensive meal we’ve had so far, but it was definitely worth it as it was the best. The local beer was also quite good; got a pale ale that we ended up buying more of for later.

Christine Hedrick

Roderick Kelsey

Abby Hangyas

My husband and I will go on record to say this cafe has the BEST Hot Chocolate we've ever had, in any country, ever! I am gluten free and there were many food options to enjoy as well - the almond pastry and gf bread with butter, ham and cheese were fantastic. My husband really enjoys the waffles. Already have another trip to Iceland planned and this stop is one of the first on the list!

Krista Lambert

Ann Johnson

Sheri Linzell

Amazing mushroom buffet! They use locally owned mushrooms and other vegetables. The buffet comes with mushroom soup, bread with butter, other mushroom side dishes and coffee/tea. I had the vegan mushroom soup and the gluten free bread, and they were excellent. My husband loved the regular buffet, as well.

Ben Bastiaensen

Nice hotel in a lovely town. Great breakfast, with gluten-free options.

Jennifer Mastros

Absolutely delicious flavors and dishes. We have eaten dinner here two days in a row—it’s so good! The best meals we have eaten in Reykjavík. Very attentive and accommodating waiter, Nico. Extremely easy to eat gluten-free here, too. The fish of the day is beyond amazing! Highly recommend!

Allyson Gilbert

Jaspreet

Amazing food - highly recommend - plenty of vegan and gluten free options - perfect

Neil Fishwick

Popped in for lunch on a very chilly day in Akureyri in January. Helpful staff who happily checked if the chicken and avocado sandwich could be made on gluten free bread. It could and led t a very happy customer. Thank you

Adam Spychala

A very chill and calming atmosphere. Very accommodating for gluten and dairy free allergens. The wraps were a delightful joy to eat.

Michelle Sample

Harold Calvillo

Carissa Murray

Deborah Campbell

Christopher Heilman

Kristen Larrick

Angel Calvert

María Trillo

Beautiful, cozy and very well decorated place. Everything very clean. Food with a typical Icelandic price but exquisite. They also have gluten free bread Waiters with exceptional treatment.

Paul Pate

Evelyn Kinder

Tori Nas

Five stars for the cats that came up and made contact 😻🫶🏼even all 100 stars 🙀🫶🏼😼 and three for the staff, for some reason the blonde woman with glasses was tense and not very friendly 🫤 we waited from 10:00 for the opening, and the doors opened after about 20 minutes, but I didn't hear: sorry for the delay, we are glad to welcome you! There was not even a smile, they just strictly told how to enter the cafe. And it's not about the remarks, the rules for treating cats are very important! I picked up the cat and it's wrong! I accept this comment with full understanding 🙌🏻 The avocado toast was not tasty at all 👎🏻 but the cakes here are quite tasty and the coffee is served with a very nice picture 😻👍🏻 unfortunately only one cake is gluten-free, but delicious with peanuts 👍🏻 if your birthday is on this day - as a gift you will receive a napkin in the form of a paw, that's all 😊

Sharon Smith

Monique Graves

Jamie Mc

John Scipio

Megan Renfro

Allen Kluge

Brian Jones

Susan Gonzalez

Jose Gilley

Larse Claessens

Gluten free available!

Amie Foltz

Anne Pontiff

Neelam Ghuliani

Absolutely Delicious & Exceptionally Welcoming – A Must-Visit in Reykjavik! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Visiting from California, tonight I stumbled upon Shalimar Restaurant during my trip to Reykjavik - Center Plaza, and I’m so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel completely at home. What stood out right away was how thoughtful and accommodating they were about my gluten-free needs—something that’s not always easy to find when traveling internationally. The food? Incredible. Rich, authentic flavors that instantly transported me back to the kind of home-cooked meals you dream about. Every dish was perfectly spiced, fresh, and deeply comforting. You can truly taste the love and tradition in their cooking. Whether you have dietary needs or just want to enjoy real South Asian cuisine in Iceland, Shalimar is a gem you shouldn’t miss. Warm hospitality, amazing food, and a cozy atmosphere—it felt like a little piece of home in the heart of Reykjavik. Highly, highly recommend! 🌟

Linda Bates

Jeannette Fisher

Doris Lehmann

James Goodman

Mason Whitfield

Ellen Gonzales

Dawn Guitierrez

Lucille Dean

Randy Archer

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