Popular casual restaurant combining wood-fired pizza with an extensive homemade ice cream selection, making it ideal for families and groups. The pizzas feature quality toppings on a crisp thin crust, while the ice cream menu spans dozens of flavors. Located on the main shopping street.
Eldur og Ís, meaning "Fire and Ice," combines wood-fired pizza with an extensive homemade ice cream selection at its location on Laugavegur, making it a popular choice for families and groups with mixed preferences. The pizzas use quality toppings on a crisp, thin crust, covering both classic combinations like margherita and more local options such as a smoked lamb pizza with red onion. The ice cream menu spans dozens of flavors, giving the restaurant a dual identity as both a savory and dessert destination in one stop. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, with a straightforward, no-fuss dining room suited to a relaxed meal on the main shopping street. There is no reservation system, and the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Reservations | Walk-in |
| Address | Laugavegur 6, 101 Reykjavík |
Signature dishes
- Margherita pizza with fresh basil — ISK 2,400 (~$17)
- Smoked lamb pizza with red onion — ISK 2,900 (~$21)
- Three-scoop ice cream cone — ISK 900 (~$7)
Good to know
- Known for
- Wood-fired pizza and homemade Icelandic ice cream
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Location
Laugavegur 6, 101 Reykjavík
64.1473, -21.9361 View on map
Highlights
- Wood-fired pizza paired with dozens of homemade ice cream flavors
- Family-friendly, casual atmosphere
- Smoked lamb pizza offers a distinctly Icelandic option
- Convenient Laugavegur location
Tips for visiting
- Save room for the extensive ice cream selection after the pizza
- A good choice for families or groups wanting variety in one stop
- No reservations needed; it's a casual walk-in restaurant
Accessibility
The restaurant has step-free access from Laugavegur with seating suitable for wheelchair users.
Frequently asked questions
Does Eldur og Ís serve more than pizza?
Yes, it also has an extensive homemade ice cream menu with dozens of flavors.
Is Eldur og Ís good for families?
Yes, its casual, no-fuss atmosphere and dual pizza-and-ice-cream menu suit families well.
Are reservations needed?
No, it operates on a walk-in basis.