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Iceland has 3 Michelin-starred restaurants holding 3 stars — led by Reykjavík, with Creative among the most represented cuisines. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.

3
Starred Restaurants
3
Total Stars
0
Three-Star Tables
1
Green Stars

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Cuisine of Iceland

What The Country Cooks

Icelandic cuisine is a celebration of rugged landscapes and resourceful traditions, blending fresh, locally sourced ingredients with age-old preservation techniques. Rooted in the need to survive harsh winters, it features hearty lamb, pristine seafood, and dairy, all prepared with minimal artifice and maximum flavor.

Local Ingredients
LambCodSkyrRyePotatoes
Popular Dishes
Hákarlfermented sharkPlokkfiskurfish stewPylsaIcelandic hot dog
Local Specialties
SkyrA thick, yogurt-like dairy productRúgbrauðDense, dark rye breadHarðfiskurDried fish jerkyBrennivínIcelandic schnapps, 'Black Death'HangikjötSmoked lamb

Top Cities by Stars

Outside the capital

2
Reykjavík
1
Grindavík

Every Starred Table in Iceland

3 in total