🇮🇸 Iceland
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.
Cuisine of Iceland
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
Hákarl (fermented shark)Plokkfiskur (fish stew)Pylsa (Icelandic hot dog)
Local Specialties
Skyr
A thick, yogurt-like dairy product
Rúgbrauð
Dense, dark rye bread
Harðfiskur
Dried fish jerky
Brennivín
Icelandic schnapps, 'Black Death'
Hangikjöt
Smoked lamb
3
Starred Restaurants
3
Total Stars
0
Three-Star Tables
1
Green Stars 🌿
Top Cities by Michelin Stars
Reykjavík
2 ⭐
Grindavík
1 ⭐