Spanish food in Reykjavik: a guide by occasion

Updated 11 Sep 2026 · Based on 1 tracked Spanish venue in Reykjavik · Best-ranked list

Not every Spanish restaurant fits every plan. Using the Google ratings, review counts and the dishes we have confirmed on each menu, here is how we would play Reykjavik depending on the occasion.

For a date

Tapas barinn (Vesturgata 3b, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland) — the strongest all-round rating in the city (★ 4.6 from 1,244 reviews; the menu confirms patatas bravas, Ibérico/serrano ham, garlic prawns (gambas al ajillo) and chorizo). Book ahead at weekends.

Tapas with friends

Tapas barinn (Vesturgata 3b, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland) — the widest confirmed Spanish spread in Reykjavik: patatas bravas, Ibérico/serrano ham, garlic prawns (gambas al ajillo) and chorizo (★ 4.6 from 1,244 reviews; the menu confirms patatas bravas, Ibérico/serrano ham, garlic prawns (gambas al ajillo) and chorizo). Order several plates to share and ask what is on special.

A special occasion

Tapas barinn (Vesturgata 3b, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland) — ★ 4.6 from 1,244 reviews; the menu confirms patatas bravas, Ibérico/serrano ham, garlic prawns (gambas al ajillo) and chorizo. Tell them you are celebrating when you book; Spanish restaurants are usually generous with a celebration table.

All 1 tracked venues, filterable by dish, price and rating: Reykjavik on the map.

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