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All the Michelin star restaurants in Reykjavík and Iceland – 2024 edition

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The full list of Reykjavík’s and Iceland’s 2024 Michelin star restaurants

As we present the 2024 roundup of Iceland’s Michelin-star restaurants, we are delighted to report that the island’s culinary scene, particularly in Reykjavík, remains as stellar as ever. The established Michelin-starred venues across Iceland continue to offer exceptional dining experiences, consistently impressing both locals and visitors. We hope the country continues to push culinary boundaries as it has in recent years, and we look forward to seeing more movement and new entries in the next awards. Here is the updated list of Iceland’s Michelin-starred restaurants for 2024.

Dill

Opened in 2009, Dill is arguably Iceland’s most well-known restaurant as it was the first restaurant in the country to receive a Michelin star. Here, chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason applies a New Nordic philosophy to cooking, with dishes being inspired by the Icelandic landscape and ingredients being foraged or sourced locally. Think dried, smoked, pickled foods paired with natural wines. Dill is housed in a modernist downtown Reykjavík building and the space is designed by Hálfdán Pedersen.

Dill
Laugavegur 59
Reykjavík
Iceland

Photography courtesy of Dill

Moss

Within the geothermal marvel of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, the Moss Restaurant, awarded its first Michelin star in 2023, bridges the gap between traditional and inventive. Helmed by Icelandic-born chef Aggi Sverrisson, Moss crafts a gastronomic exploration of the island’s terroir, featuring dishes like locally farmed langoustines and smoked arctic char tartare, alongside a robust vegan menu. The ethereal beauty of the restaurant’s location is mirrored within, where modern design harmonises with the enveloping landscape, offering guests a culinary journey immersed in the very essence of Iceland.

Moss
Nordurljosavegur 11
Grindavík
Iceland

Photography courtesy of Moss and Blue Lagoon

Óx

At this 11-seat eatery, chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson invites its guests to a communal multi-course dining experience that centres around a set surprise menu of top Icelandic ingredients. Each ingredient and dish comes with its own story, told by the chef behind the v-shaped restaurant bar. A meal at Óx is a highly engaging meal where the journey gives guests unexpected culinary sensations that marry traditional flavours with modern touches.