Fjörukráin – Viking Village (Strandgötu 55, Reykjavik) – this is a Viking-themed restaurant which serves Icelandic and international dishes, such as Grilled minke whale with creamy blueberry sauce; tenderloin of foal served with red vine sauce and caramel glazed figs; Braised lamb shanke with glaced vegetables and mashed potatoes; traditional Icelandic meat soup; as well […]
Einar Ben Restaurant (Veltusund 1, Ingólfstorg square, Reykjavik) – named after one of Iceland’s well-regarded poets (Einar Benediktsson), this restaurant’s menu is inspired from French & British cuisine. Great emphasis is put on the quality of the ingredients and food preparation. The decor in the Icelandic room is characterized by the Icelandic flag’s colors, the […]
Dill Restaurant (Nordic House, Sturlugata Sturlugotu 5, Reykjavik) – this restaurant focuses on “new Nordic” cuisine – using new approaches to traditional Scandinavian dishes (complete with an ever-changing menu and a star chef – Gunnar Karl Gislason). First-time visitors to Iceland tend to try the Skyr (Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt) and rhubarb.
Caruso (Þingholtsstræti 1, Reykjavík) — this Mediterranean restaurant is located in a charming old building right in the centre of town. The restaurant, which is on three floors, is for individuals and groups alike. There is a varied menu with specialties being Mediterranean and Icelandic cuisine (including fresh fish, Icelandic lamb, pasta dishes and pizzas).
Woods Brasserie (Pilotage Building, Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff) — Woods Brasserie is a contemporary restaurant situated within the iconic pilotage building of Cardiff Bay. Historically it was used by river pilots, who helped navigate ships through the shallow straits of the bay. The restaurant has a modern conservatory style dining room, a comfortable bar […]
The Thai House (3-5 Guildford Crescent, Churchill Way, Cardiff) — The Thai House Restaurant was established in Cardiff in 1985 by Noi Ramasut from Bangkok and his Welsh wife Arlene Thomas. They were very much pioneers at a time when were only five Thai restaurants in the whole of London. The Thai House offers a […]
The Potted Pig (27 High Street, Cardiff) – this one-time bank vault, located down a block from Cardiff Castle and near Millennium Stadium) serves various Welsh meals, such as duck hash with fried egg, and Devonshire brown crab with chips and mayonnaise. The Potted Pig’s wine & drinks menu has been carefully selected to match […]
The Clink (Knox Road, in front of Cardiff Prison, Cardiff) – the brainchild of award-winning chef Alberto Crisci, this restaurant is unusual in that it is staffed in part by those who were previously in jail for minor offenses (with the owners giving them a second chance in life by gaining valued experience in the […]
Riverside Cantonese (44 Tudor Street, Riverside, Cardiff) – this is perhaps the most popular Cantonese restaurant in Wales. Its Hong Kong-trained chefs keep up with culinary trends, while remembering the centuries-old tradition that has made Cantonese food the most popular in Wales. From the delicious morsels that are Dim Sum to the sumptuous feast that […]
Red Hot World Buffet & Bar (3-6 Hills Street, St. David’s – Dewi Sant, The Hayes, Cardiff) – this restaurant offers 300 freshly-made dishes from all over the globe, including Indian, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Cajun, Mediterranean, Tex Mex, English and more (all made by over 35 skilled chefs).