Evening progressive dinner visiting three restaurants for starter, main, and dessert, each showcasing a different aspect of New Nordic Icelandic cuisine. Includes wine or craft beer pairings at each venue.
The New Nordic Reykjavik Dinner Crawl is a four-hour evening progressive dinner that moves between three restaurants in central Reykjavik, each contributing one course to a full three-course meal. The format lets participants sample a broader slice of Reykjavik's New Nordic dining scene than a single tasting menu would allow: a starter course at one restaurant, a main course built around Icelandic ingredients such as lamb, Arctic char, or langoustine at a second, and a dessert course, often featuring skyr or local berries, at a third. Each venue is chosen to represent a different interpretation of New Nordic cooking, a style that emphasises foraged, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients over imported staples, and the guide explains how this movement took hold in Reykjavik's restaurant scene over the past decade.
The $140 per-person price includes all three courses and a beverage pairing, either wine or Icelandic craft beer, at each of the three venues, along with a guide who walks the group between restaurants and provides commentary on the neighbourhood and the culinary philosophy behind each stop. Transport between restaurants is on foot within walking distance in central Reykjavik. The pace allows for a relaxed, sit-down experience at each venue rather than a rushed tasting, and the tour runs in English. Dietary substitutions such as vegetarian or gluten-free courses can often be arranged with advance notice, since each restaurant prepares a fixed dish for the group; travellers with specific allergies should mention this when booking so the venues can adjust the set menu.
| Price | $140 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 hours |
What is included
- 3-course progressive dinner across restaurants, beverage pairings, guide
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Highlights
- Three-course progressive dinner across three Reykjavik restaurants
- Wine or craft beer pairing included at each stop
- Focus on New Nordic Icelandic cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients
- Guide commentary on Reykjavik's dining scene between venues
- Relaxed, sit-down pace rather than a rushed tasting crawl
Tips for visiting
- Arrive with a moderate appetite; three sit-down courses across three restaurants add up to a full evening meal
- Mention dietary restrictions when booking, since each restaurant prepares a fixed dish for the group
- Wear comfortable shoes for short walks between restaurants in central Reykjavik
- Book a few days ahead in summer, when restaurant reservations fill quickly
- Pace beverage pairings across the evening, as wine or beer is served at each of the three stops
When to visit
Runs year-round in the evening; booking ahead is recommended during the summer high season when Reykjavik restaurants are busiest.
Accessibility
The route between the three restaurants is on foot along paved central Reykjavik streets; travellers with mobility limitations should confirm step-free access at each specific venue when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Substitutions such as vegetarian or gluten-free courses can often be arranged with advance notice, since each restaurant prepares a fixed dish for the group.
How far apart are the three restaurants?
All three venues are within walking distance of each other in central Reykjavik, with the guide leading the group between stops.
Is alcohol included in the price?
Yes, a wine or Icelandic craft beer pairing is included at each of the three restaurants.
Is this tour suitable as a full dinner?
Yes, the three courses across three restaurants amount to a complete evening meal.