Fun and festive tapas bar adapting Spanish small-plate concepts using entirely Icelandic ingredients. The menu features inventive bites of langoustine, cod cheeks, Icelandic lamb, and local cheeses. Ideal for groups wanting to share multiple dishes and explore the full range of Icelandic flavors.
Tapas Barinn on Vesturgata adapts the Spanish small-plates concept using entirely Icelandic ingredients, giving visitors a way to sample a wide range of local flavors in a single meal. Dishes like langoustine with garlic butter, cod cheeks with herb oil, and Icelandic lamb meatballs reflect the kitchen's approach of applying a familiar sharing format to distinctly Icelandic produce. The atmosphere is fun and festive, with a lively dining room suited to groups wanting to order many small dishes and share them across the table rather than each ordering a single main course. Service is paced for a leisurely, multi-course sharing meal rather than a quick dinner. Reservations are recommended given the restaurant's popularity, particularly for larger groups and weekend evenings.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
| Reservations | Recommended |
| Address | Vesturgata 3, 101 Reykjavík |
Signature dishes
- Langoustine with garlic butter — ISK 3,800 (~$28)
- Cod cheeks with herb oil — ISK 2,600 (~$19)
- Icelandic lamb meatballs in red sauce — ISK 2,400 (~$17)
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- Spanish tapas format using entirely Icelandic ingredients
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Location
Vesturgata 3, 101 Reykjavík
64.1477, -21.9423 View on map
Highlights
- Spanish tapas format using entirely Icelandic ingredients
- Langoustine, cod cheeks, and lamb meatballs among the small plates
- Fun, festive atmosphere suited to groups
- Wide range of flavors in a single shared meal
Tips for visiting
- Order several small plates per person to share across the table
- Reserve ahead for groups and weekend evenings
- Pace the meal; it is designed for a leisurely, multi-course sharing experience
Accessibility
The restaurant has step-free access from Vesturgata with seating suitable for wheelchair users.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Tapas Barinn distinctive?
It applies the Spanish tapas sharing format entirely to Icelandic ingredients.
Is Tapas Barinn good for groups?
Yes, its shareable small-plates format and festive atmosphere suit groups well.
Should a reservation be made?
Recommended, especially for larger groups and weekend evenings.