How to Buy a Wine

Drink No Wine before Its Time

Budding oenophiles can start a modest cellar for $1,500. Here's how

Wine collecting is not an inexpensive hobby, but it doesn't require a huge upfront investment either. A beginner can start a wine collection simply by placing a case of wine on its side in a cool place. As yours tastes become more refined, you can build a wine cellar and stock it with a wider selection.

Temperature is perhaps the most important element in maintaining wine at home. Experts advise keeping the wine in the coolest, driest part of your house. If that happens to be in your basement, stay clear of furnaces and damp areas along outer walls. High humidity will cause corks to mold and damage the wine. If a basement is not an option, try a cool closet or a dry corner of the garage. The ideal temperature range is between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Every effort should be made to keep the temperature constant, although storing wine at 70 degrees or so for not more than a few weeks shouldn't harm it. The wine will simply mature faster.

To store your wine collection, place wine bottles on their sides in racks or bins. Simple metal or wood wine racks can be found for less than $70 in the International Wine Accessories or the Wine Enthusiast Catalogs. Most wines, even the very best, reach their peak within 15 years.

When it comes to stocking your wine cellar, start with one bottle each of a variety of brands to find your favorites. A good red wine will have a balance of fruit, alcohol, acid, and tannin, which is produced by grape skins during fermentation. Some white wines have a crisp flavor with a touch of acidity. Others are highly aromatic. For descriptions of individual wines, try the Ultimate Guides to Buying Wine, a monthly or bimonthly newsletters, the Wine Advocate's Vintage guides, wine and vintage charts, which should be regarded as a very general, over-all ratings of a particular viticultural region. Such charts and other sources are filled with exceptions to the rule – astonishingly good wines from skillful or lucky vintners in years rated mediocre, and thin, diluted, characterless wines from incompetent or greedy producers in great years.

Experts advise buying three bottles of each and drinking the whites and the first group of reds within a year or two. Photo by Elena.

Traditional Icelandic Food and Beer

Traditional Icelandic Food and Beer

Traditional Icelandic food was born out of necessity dictated by weather and circumstances. The preservation of food was a matter of survival over the winter months when meat and fish were scarce. Housewives used various methods to preserve as much food as possible. Meat was smoked, salted, pickled or put in whey for 3 – 4 months, giving it a very specific sour taste. Fish was dried, hanged, salted, smoked or allowed to cure for some time. Almost everything from the animal was used. A few examples of the “delicacies” made from Icelandic sheep are blood and liver pudding, singed sheep heads, smoked lamb and ram testicles! If you would like to taste some of these special treats, try Café Loki near the Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral. It is also possible to buy some delicacies in a nearby grocery store. Try rye pancakes (flatkaka), sliced smoked lamb (hangikjöt) and some butter to make a tasty snack.

Smoked salmon (lax) on rye bread (rúgbrauð) is also popular. Other bread toppings include marinated herring, rolled sausage and lamb pâtés.

When going on a camping trip or just driving in the countryside, take some dried fish (harðfiskur) with you from the nearest service station. It is the perfect lightweight snack, which most Icelanders pack when going on a picnic or hike. Don‘t let the smell put you off. Most of the above foods can be found in grocery stores and at the airport duty free stores.

Beer and Brennivín from Iceland

Even though beer was banned in Iceland until 1989, the country has several local breweries that brew native beer brands. The main brands are Egils (Gull), from the Egill Skallagrímsson brewery, and Viking (Gylltur, Lager and Lite), brewed by Vífilfell, who also offer the Thule beer. Brewed from the purest water in the world, Icelandic beer is a good choice in today’s varied beer culture. Visitors to the guestroom at the oldest brewery in Iceland have the opportunity to experience a new and innovative way to get to know the Icelanders and their history. The tour, “Taste the Saga” offered by Iceland Excursions (AH150), takes the guests through Icelandic drinking culture and age old beer traditions come to life.

The tour, which is operated on Fri.- Sat. at 6pm, is fairly inexpensive and includes transportation, beverages and snacks.

Sharp Heights. Photo by Olga

Brennivín, the Icelandic signature alcoholic beverage (around 40% abv), translates literally into English as “burning spiritus” but is also known as “Black Death”. When eating Icelandic ”hákarl”, putrified shark meat, Brennivín is often used to mask the meat’s taste.

Bríó was the first beer developed by Borg, the microbrewery of the Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson.

Became so popular that the microbrewery could no longer handle the demand; is now made by the larger Ölgerðin’s brewery. Was originally developed with the landlords of one specific pub. Has a light, fresh but distinctly hoppy flavour. Very aromatic. The flavour is largely due to the exclusive use of Mittelfrüh hops, originating from Hallertau in Bavaria. Mittelfrüh hops are prized for their aromatic qualities and notoriously difficult to grow. Very few beers are exclusively flavoured with Mittelfrüh hops, which has gathered some international attention for Bríó. Bríó has, in its short lifespan, already won several awards. Most impressive is a gold medal for best German style Pilsner at the World Beer Cup 2012. Simply put, that means that Bríó can proclaim itself the best pilsner in the world.

Taste the Saga at Egils Brewery Brewed from the purest water in the world, Icelandic beer is a great choice in today‘s varied beer culture. Visitors to the guestroom at Iceland’s oldest brewery have the opportunity to experience Icelanders and their history in a new and innovative way. The tour offered by Iceland Excursion (AH150) takes the guests through Icelandic drinking culture and age old beer traditions come to life. The tour, which is operated Thursday through Sunday at 6pm (pickup time varies, check with IE) is a great value and includes transportation, beverage and snacks.

Cheap Reykjavík

Cheap Reykjavík

By Joanna Smith

I'm going to come right out and say this: If you are looking for a cheap holiday, you have come to the wrong city. Reykjavík consistently ranks as one of the most expensive cities in the world and, if you're visiting from Britain, you have the joys of the post-Brexit exchange rate, too.

But, all is not lost – you can find places worthy of splashing your cash that won't break the bank. But be warned: really, this should be called the “not too expensive guide to Reykjavík.” Because that's as close as it gets – looking at your receipt and saying, “oh, that's not too expensive... I guess.”

Drinking

Drinking is notoriously expensive in Reykjavík. I once bought a bottled beer that cost 7 pounds and considered it a bargain. However, if you are hankering for something to whet your whistle whilst keeping the costs down, then get wise to the city's happy hours. Every bar has one and if often halves the price of beer. Plus, if you are on holiday, there is no such thing as “unsociable hours” - every hour is beer o'clock.

Consider downloading the Grapevine's Appy Hour app, available for iPhone and Android, lovingly constructed to provide you with a guide to every happy hour in the city. You are welcome.

Eating

Kaffi Vynil is a great place of a “not too expensive meal”: you can get a delectable vegan dish, whilst listening to records and taking in the uber cool vibe. Alternatively, the tiny ramen restaurant Momo Ramen, is the perfect place to slurp up a huge bowl of Japan's favorite dish. With its bar seating against the windows. It's also the perfect place for the cheapest of passtimes: people-watching.

A nice waterfalls. Photo by Olga

If you are craving the warmth of Iceland's everlasting summer sun then take a stroll along the harbor with a hot dog from one of the hot dog stands, and for dessert head to Iceland's finest ice cream parlour, Valdis. Gather up all those krona coins, because both a hot dog and a single scoop come at a rather inexpensive price. Now that's a bargain.

Nobody likes cooking whilst they're on holiday, but it's definitely the most frugal option when it comes to sustenance. Bonus is by far one of the cheapest supermarkets in Reykjavík. Sure, the pig logo may be super creepy, but it's just really excited about saving your dollars. One more point: Whatever you do, don't shop at 10-11. Trust me.

Activities

You don't have to spend a crazy amount on tours to get a taste of Iceland. Hire a car from Sad Cars: They may not be pretty, but who need hubcaps? Split the cost with others and drive the Golden Circle yourselves – it's much cheaper, and you're at liberty to alter your itinerary however you want. Plus you won't end up next to the loud snorer on the way home (you know who you are).

If you are looking for some cheap-ass culture (the best kind of culture), many of Reykjavík's art galleries are free to enter. Listastofan, 18 and the Marshall House, for example, all boast exhibitions that will satisfy the artiest of cravings. Once you're done with the highbrow stuff, head to Freddi Arcade. For a little fee, you can spend an hour appeasing your inner child on Pac-Man or Mortal Combat. You can even bring in your own beer. Flawless victory.

So there you have it, Reykjavík can be affordable if you are smart about it. Take it from me: you don't need to be a millionaire to have a great time, although if you can make friends with a millionaire while you are here, that would really help.

Wining and Dining in Iceland

Wining & Dining in Iceland

It’s always easy to find something great to eat in Reykjavík. Fresh and seasonal Icelandic ingredients are popular and the chefs of Reykjavík are always trying to think of new ways to prepare them, some simple and others more complex. We recommend trying everything from plokkfiskur (a fish and potatoes casserole) to delicate Icelandic langoustine and the finest steaks of lamb, horse or beef.

Have you tried:

New Nordic food, Icelandic style?

The delicious products of Icelandic nature are finally getting the attention and care they deserve and taste better than ever, especially when prepared by the food wizards of Dill restaurant. Iceland’s first Michelin-starred restaurant.

Something adventurous? Reykjavík’s restaurants tend to have at least one dish that’s a bit surprising. If you’ve never tried horse, whale, or puffin, now’s your chance.

Plokkfiskur? 

Decidedly non-glamourous but consistently delicious, this fish and potato stew is usually served with dark and sweet rye bread.

Langoustine? 

If plokkfiskur is not glamorous enough for you, try Icelandic lobster. Delicious in soups, sandwhichs or just served on its own with heaps of garlic butter.

Shark? 

You’ve probably heard of this one; despite its reputation (and the smell), the shark meat is neither rotten nor putrid, but rather fermented.

Icelandic lamb?

Icelandic lamb is in a league of its own, tender and succulent.

The Icelandic hot dog?

It’s a cultural institution so get one with everything – ketchup, mustard, remoulade and two kinds of onion, fresh and fried.

Kjötsupa?

Icelandic meat soup at its most basic is a clear broth with whole pieces of lamb and vegetables, but every Icelander has his own (or his mother’s) recipe.

Icelandic craft beer? 

Stop by Kaldi bar for a taste of Kaldi beer. Microbar focuses on craft beers from microbreweries all over the world, and Bryggjan bar and restaurant has an on-site brewery.

Ice cream?

The classic is soft serve ice cream, served with all the sauces and toppings you can imagine, but gelato-style ice cream is also gaining in popularity.

Fishermen port. Photo by Olga

Eating Out In Reykjavík

The tastes and smells of another country are often what stays with you long after you’ve forgotten everything you’ve learned at the museums. But finding something great to eat in a new place can often be difficult. Here are some helpful tips to remember when dining in Reykjavík, if you want to make every meal count.

Traditional Food

Traditional Icelandic food is usually centred around fish or lamb. There’s a fair share of dishes that owe their existence to a time before refrigeration; smoked, salted, and fermented food. Many of these dishes are an acquired taste, such as the famous fermented shark and pickled ram’s testicles, and are usually only trotted out for special occasions. Others, such as hardfiskur (fish jerky) or hangikjöt (smoked lamb) are delicious all year round.

Then there are the slightly more modern classics, such as plokkfiskur (fish and potato casserole), fish balls (like meatballs, only with fish), and kjötsupa (clear-broth lamb and vegetable soup). These are simple dishes, regularly served in most Icelandic homes, but they taste delicious. For desserts, the most iconic dish is probably Icelandic pankakes (crêpe-like pancakes served plain with sugar or stuffed with jam and cream).

Fine Dining

Since traditional Icelandic cooking is relatively light on technique (it involves a lot of boiling), a popualr way to approach modern Icelandic cuisine is to focus on quality local ingredients but seek inspiration from other parts of the world on how to prepare them. The result is a melting pot of different influences. For instance, one of the most established restaurants in Reykjavík is a Tapas restaurant, but their most popular dish is cured Icelandic lamb in a liquorice sauce.

Icelandic lamb and seafood are some of the best you’ll ever taste so be sure to try them at least once while you’re here. Langoustine, or Icelandic lobster, is another thing most Icelandic restaurants have on their menu and it is some of the most delicate and delicious seafood you’ll ever taste.

Recently, restaurants like Dill and Matur og Drykkur, inspired by the new Nordic cuisine, have been making waves in the Icelandic restaurant scene, experimenting with unconventional Icelandic ingredients and rediscovering forgotten methods of cooking. Dill was even recently honoured with Iceland’s first Michelin star! Don’t be surprised to see unfamiliar ingredients on menus, such as whale, puffin, horse or even reindeer.

Light Meals

For less formal meals, there’s plenty of nice restaurants in Reykjavík that won’t break the bank but still serve delicious food. The city centre has a high concentration of bistors, cafés and gastropubs serving sandwiches, salads, soups and other delights, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Even though Iceland is famous for its lack of McDonald’s, we still have fast food chains, such as Subway, Domino’s and Dunkin’s Donuts, as well as a few of our own. Hamborgarabullan restaurants serve great burgers and Serrano sells delicious Ice-Mex food, to name a few. Lemon, a juice and sandwich place and Local, a chain of salad bars, is perfect if you’re looking for a healthier option.

Finally, Iceland has great sushi places in varying price ranges, perfect as this is one of the few places in the world that rivals Japan for access to fresh fish.

Restaurant Etiquette of Reykjavík

• Reservations are recommended, especially for fine dining and for weekends and the summer season.
• In bistros and cafés, reservations aren’t necessary or even possible in some places, but it never hurts to ask, especially for larger groups.
• Tipping is not the custom in Iceland and there is no service fee. If you want to reward exceptional service financially, that’s fine and no one will be offended, but it’s not required.
• Icelandic tap water is not only safe; it tastes the same or even better than bottled water.
• In Iceland, dinner time is usually around seven or eight pm. Upscale restaurant kitchens are usually open from six to ten or eleven pm and a little later on the weekends, although some are open even longer.

Eating Vegetarian in Reykjavík and in Iceland

Eating Vegetarian in Reykjavík

Due to the climate and the resulting difficulties of growing a bounty of vegetables, Icelandic cuisine through the centuries has been mostly animal-protein based. Nowadays, however, there’s a growing number of vegetarians and vegans, especially among the younger generations, and restaurants are responding to the change in diet.

Since the market is still a relatively small one, there are not many restaurants with a completely meat-free restaurants, there are several others that cater to a mixed crowd, with an abundance of vegetarian food but meat options as well. Bistros, casual restaurants and fast food places.

When it comes to fine dining, you probably won’t find any vegetarian/vegan-onoy kitchens but most restaurants in Reykjavík will have vegetarian options on their menu and they’re usually prepared to accommodate special requests, especially when notified in advance.

Mention your dietary preferences when you book the table and you’ll have a lovely meal waiting for you. Most restaurants also have their menus online so check it out if you want to be prepared.

Cafés usually have a range of dairy free options, such as soy or oat milk lattés and if you have a sweet tooth, there are some vegan ice cream stores and others that always have some vegan options.

If you have access to a kitchen, self-catering is an easy and reliable option. Supermarkets in Iceland usually have some range of vegan products, although in the low budget supermarkets, options might be scarce. The vegetable section might also be a little more limited than what you’re used to, due to our northerly location. If you don’t have access to a kitchen, you can find some prepared vegetarian dishes in the supermarkets as well.

Eat vegetarian. Photo by Olga

Coffee in Iceland

Just ten drops for me, thanks

Iceland is known for the Northern Lights, the midnight sun, glaciers and… coffee? Yes, really! The Nordic nations are some of the biggest coffee drinkers in the world and Icelanders are no exception. The Icelanders’ love of the magic beans is evident by the sheer number of cafés in Reykjavík.

The first written documentation of coffee in Iceland is from the 18th century when the tradtion was brought to Iceland by way of Denmakr, our overlords at the time. For some years, coffee drinkers were limited to the elite who had conections to Denmark but in the 19th century most average Icelanders had had their first taste of coffee (although it was still a luxury item). By the 20th century however, coffee was an integral part of the household and every farm in Iceland was roasting and every farm in Iceland was roasting their own coffee beans and grinding them.

Serving strong coffee and lots of it was a point of pride, especially since coffee beans were relatively expensive, categorised as colonial goods and revered appropriately as such. Any offer of coffee was likely to be met with a polite and humble « sure, just ten drops, please. »

In 1958, Café Mokka opened its doors on Skolavördustigur in Reykjavík, when the city was just beginning to blossom into the cosmopolitan city it is today. It was a turning point in Iceland’s coffee culture, as it was the first café in Reykjavík to serve Italian-style espresso drinks. Today, of course, most cafés have a large gleaming espresso-maker, although some coffeee aficionados swear by the more traditional methods ob brewing.

Speaking of Italian-style coffee drinks, the caffé latté is surprisingly controversial in Iceland, in some ways as a direct result of café Mokka. Mokka has, ever since it opened, allowed artists to display their works on the walls and attracyed an accordingly with the experimental, modern art of the time it opened, which was hugely controversial for the newly independent nation. To this day, the caffé latté is a symbol of the rift between the image of the nardworking, drip-brewed coffee-drinking farmer and the cerebral, latté-slipping artist.

Whichever group you identify more with, coffee in Iceland, whether it’s in the morning, afternoon or after dinner, is highly recommended (and don’t be afraid to get a latté if you want one).

A calm street in the heart of the capital city. Photo by Olga. 

Coffee & Something with It

Coffee is good on its own, but coffee and something sweet to go with it is even better. Getting invited to coffee to someone’s home usually means that you get a spread of pastries to go with your cup.

Traditional Icelandic pastries are usually on the simpler side but that doesn’t make them any less delicious! Try kleinur (a cardamom-flavoured twisted donut), pönnukökur (crèpe-like pancakes served either plain with sugar or stuffed with whipped cream and jam) or waffles (that also get the jam/cream treatment). Most cafés also serve slices of Hnallbora (fancy cakes named for a character from Icelandic Literary history famous for serving a multitude of huge cales at coffee time) that go great with a cup of coffee

Going Out in Iceland: Beer, Bars & Booze

Going Out in Iceland: Beer, Bars & Booze

The Reykjavík nightlife is famous, even infamous, depending on your point of view. While Icelanders have always known how to party, the Reykjavík bar scene has done a lot of growing up in the last few years, with several dedicated beer bars opening their doors, as well as ambitious cocktail bars, serving up delicious concoctions.

Bars

Whether you want to have a beer in the afternoon, head out for a drink in the evening, or dance till the morning comes, the liveliest bar scene in Reykjavík is in the city center, on and around Laugavegur and Austurstraeti. Many bars double as cafés and bistros (and even triple as venues for concerts and other events), simply turning up the music as the night progresses.

Closing times differ depending on the atmosphere of each drinking establishment but the rule of thumb is that bars must close at 1:00 on weekdays and no later than 4:30 on the weekends. Some bars close earlier. The most popular drink is beer and there’s plenty of good beer to be had, but Reykjavík is also having a cocktail renaissance, so ask your bartender about the bar’s specialities before ordering.

Beer

Believe it or not, but beer was prohibited in Iceland for most of the 20th century. It was legalised March 1st, 1989, a date which is now the unofficial holiday of Beer Day! Ever since that day, Icelanders have been making up for lost time and beer is now the most popular alcoholic beverage in Iceland. Perhaps mor importantly, Icelanders also started brewing their own (delicious) beer.

For the first few years, easily drinkable lager beers ruled the roost but in the past few years, Icelanders have gotten a taste for a wider range of beers. Have a Kaldi beer at the Kaldi bar downtown or stop by Microbar and taste some of their extensive selection of microbrews. Einstök beer is good and widely available and the small-batch brews of Borg brewery are always interesting. Danish brewery Mikkeller runs a beer bar with several of their most delectable products for sale and Bryggjan brewery is a restaurant/bar/brewery where the beer is made on site!

A desert parking in the capital. Photo by Olga

Booze

Icelandic liquor, which hasn’t really been known for finesse through the years, is also going through a renaissance. Brennivin, the most famous Icelandic liquor, gets a bad rap (it’s also known as Black Death) but in fact, it’s brewed like an aquavit and much like its Scandinavian cousins, can be quite pleasantly sipped with smorrebrod. It’s distilled from potatoes and flavoured with caraway seed.

Apart from the traditional Brennivin, new creations like liquors, crowberries and rhubarb, even birch, are inspiring bartenders all over Reykjavík. You can also try Icelandic gin, vodka, and even wisky. Finally, Icelanders are liquorice lovers and if you share that love, be sure to check out the vodka-based Opal and Topas shots, available at most bars in Reykjavík

Casual Dining in Iceland

Casual Dining in Iceland

Casual dining is a more informal dining experience that generally offers a lower price than restaurants in the find dining category. These restaurants still offer good service, delicious meals, a good wine selection and comfortable seating. The category includes bistros and family restaurants.

73 Restaurant

Laugavegur 73, tel: 555 7373

A family-owned and operated restaurant with a laid back cozy atmosphere. It has as a good menu full of delicious choices at reasonable prices. Come enjoy the sun in its backyard.

Apotek

Austurstræti 16, tel: 551 0011

The restaurant is casual-smart, offering delicious food in a vibrant atmosphere and stylish surroundings. The menu is a fun mix of Icelandic and European cuisine with a smoking hot Argentinean grill. Dishes are designed to share and enjoy together. The home of icelandic seafood and lamb, Apotek Kitchen+Bar is a casual-smart restaurant located in one of Reykjavíks most historical buildings. It specializes in fresh seafood, lamb and local ingredients prepared with a modern twist. Icelandic Gourmet Menu – 7 course dinner menu starts with a “refreshing“ shot of the national snaps Brennivín PUFFIN – Goats cheese, dill oil, berry gel, rye bread crumble. OCEAN PERCH – Slow cooked ocean perch, beetroot purée, spicy butter, serrano ham, beetroot. MINKE WHALE – Shallot vinaigrette, crispy Jerusalem artichokes. SEA TROUT – Yuzu mayo, tru‘e mayo, crispy quinoa, apple. PLAICE – Samphire, green asparagus, citrus beurre blanc. RACK OF FREE RANGE ICELANDIC LAMB – Grilled lamb fillet, leeks, pickled shallots, carrots, baked celeriac, dill-spinach, mustard sauce. Dessert – SKYR FANTASIA. Skyr fromage, Skyr mousse, strawberry & lime gel, lime sponge cake.

Argentina

Baronstígur 11, tel: 551 9555

The classic steakhouse downtown, Argentina offers a succulent steak menu in a southern, rustic atmosphere. Famous for its grilled beef steaks, seafood and organic lamb as well as the wide variety of desserts.

An Icelandic Cafe. Photo by Olga

Caruso

Austurstræti 22, tel: 562 7335

A well-established family-run Italian restaurant situated in a restored historical building. Delicious Italian cuisine pasta dishes, pizzas and other meat dishes are offered in a cosy, romantic atmosphere. Live music every weekend.

El Santo

Hverfisgata 20, tel: 5197579

A Mexican restaurant and bar located in Reykjavik city centre. El Santo’s inspiration is straight from the heart of the Mexican kitchen, where everything is made in house with the freshest ingredients available. El Santo is “vegan-friendly” and offers gluten-free options.

Geysir Bistro Bar

Aðalstræti 2, tel: 517 4300

An ideal place to sit down in a cozy environment and watch the bustling life rushing by while enjoying quality food at a reasonable price.

Ghandi Restaurant

Pósthússtræti 17, tel: 511 1691

An aromatic Indian restaurant serving delicious dishes with fresh Icelandic ingredients and spices personally imported from India. The results are fabulous. We’ve come a long way!

Grillhúsið

Tryggvagata 20, – Sprengisandur, – Kringlan, tel: 527 5000 – Borgarnes (West Iceland)

One of the city’s favourite Rock‘n’Roll Steakhouses. We offer a diverse menu ofsteaks, burgers, Tex Mex food and more at affordable prices. Try out our different locations.

Hereford Steakhouse

Laugavegur 53b, tel: 5113350

This renowned steakhouse offers a comprehensive grill menu of lamb, beef and chicken as well as delicious seafood. Our ambitious cooks use high quality ingredients to create the perfect meal.

Íslenski barinn

Ingólfsstræti 1a, tel: 551 0100

The menu consists of traditional Icelandic dishes, with a twist, along with unusually good burger meals and other gastro pub food at reasonable prices. Icelandic through and through.

Jómfrúin

Lækjargata 4, tel: 517 4300

In the heart of Reykjavík, this restaurant has been serving their famous Danish sandwiches for over 20 years. During summer, the back patio is a popular venue for jazz lovers.

Restaurant Reykjavík

Vesturgata 2, tel: 552 3030

Seafood buffet every evening and a menu with a perfect range of Icelandic specialities.A great location in the town centre with a great outdoor area.

Sushi Social

Þingholtsstræti 5, tel: 568 6600

Just off the main shopping street, Sushi Social offers a fusion of Icelandic, Japanese and South American cuisine and exotic cocktails. Icelandic Seafood makes world’s best sushi : The best of Icelandic produce with a nod to Japan and South America. Modern Icelandic flavours, share plates and award winning cocktails. Favorite Icelandic dishes: Icelandic Scallop Ceviche; Icelandic brambleberry Leche De Tigre, red onion, chervil, dill; Smoked puffin; Blueberries, croutons, goat cheese, beetroot; Icelandic roll – Gravlax roll with Brennivín (Icelandic traditional Snaps) and dill; Avocado, mango, cucumber, dill mayo, rye bread crumble; Icelandic Bacalao from Eyjafjörður Slow cooked Bacalao with salt-baked celeriac, mussel-yuzu foam, dill and burned soy. Free range icelandic lamb Onion purée, slow cooked leeks, chimichurri, baked carrot.

Sæta Svínið

Hafnarstræti 1-3, tel: 555 2900

A gastropub in the heart of the city specializing in local food and beer. Live events such as Party Karaoke and Party Bingo make this pub a fun place to visit. Drop by for lunch, late lunch, dinner or drinks in a casual and fun atmosphere.

Tapas Barinn

Vesturgata 3b, tel: 551 2344

Ideally-located downtown, Tapas offers the tradition of Spain mixed with Iceland’s finest ingredients. Delicious Icelandic Gourmet Feast and group menus. Popular place among Icelanders.Tapasbarinn a local favorite – Experience tapas the Icelandic way, made with the freshest local ingredients in an energetic and vibrant atmosphere.

The Steak House

Tryggvagötu 4-6, tel: 561 1111

This classic steakhouse in the Old Harbour area serves juicy steaks and delicious starters. Serves locally-brewed beer.

Viking Village

Strandgata 55, 220 Hafnarfjörður,tel: 565 1213

Viking feast with food, drinks and live music, served in a hall resembling those of the middle ages. The Viking Village is not only a restaurant; it plays a role in many cultural events as well. 15-minute drive from Reykjavík. The viking village is a unique place and it is the only viking theme hotel and restaurant in Iceland. It offers hotel accommodation and viking houses that are good for families and groups. Most nights there are viking singers walking around singing and playing guitar in the restaurant while guests enjoy their dinner. Fisherman’s village resort is a newest accommodation and restaurant and it is only few minutes drive from the viking village.there are 19 rooms in the fisherman’s village all with sea view. It is a very good place to see the northern lights. The restaurant is open for groups in the evenings.

Bergsson Mathús

Templarasund 3, tel: 571 1822

Vegan and vegetarian friendly restaurant that offers healthy and tasty food.

Bio-Borgari

Vesturgata 12.

Totally organic. Beef and veggie burgers equally delicious. Homemade potato snacks.

Forréttabarinn

Nýlendugata 14, tel: 517 1800

Offers a new spin on traditional Icelandic cuisine.

Mar

Geirsgata 9, tel: 519 5050

Mar is a seafood restaurant at the Old Harbour. Focus is on fresh Seafood.

Mat Bar

Hverfisgata 26, tel: 788 3900

Restaurant bar and deli. Fresh, creative meals and a trendy atmosphere.

Matwerk

Laugavegi 96, tel: 555 1550

Located on Laugavegur, Matwerk is a trendy New-Nordic restaurant, serving a selection of experimental dishes. They offer meat, fish, and creative vegetarian dishes. The restaurant has a focus on fine dining while still creating a casual, homely atmosphere.

Messinn

Lækjargata 6b, tel: 546 0095

Icelandic seafood restaurant with cozy, warm atmosphere in the heart of Reykjavík. Messinn specializes in fresh fish every day for lunch and dinner.

Public House

Laugavegur 24, tel: 555 7333

A Gastro Pub restaurant that puts emphasis on fun dining along with quality ambience. They use Icelandic ingredients but add some Japanese flair to their dishes.

Smurstöðin

Austurbakki 2, tel: 519 9750

Light meals and open faced sandwiches with Icelandic ingredients.

Snaps Bistro Bar

Þórsgata 1, tel: 511 6677

Snaps is a bistro-style restaurant influenced by Scandinavian cuisine.

Cafés in Reykjavik

Cafés in Reykjavik

Icelanders have always been coffee lovers and this is reflected in the number of cafés that have sprung up in the past few years, such as Kaffitár, the aromatic coffee shop with a social conscience that brightens up Bankastræti downtown. There are 5 more Kaffitár outlets in Reykjavík with the latest opening in the new exhibition centre at Perlan. Most cafés sell light meals & alcoholic beverages as well as being child-friendly. Many cafés have taken advantage of the effects of global warming in Iceland and now provide outdoor seating for warmer days. There’s nothing like sipping a good cappuccino in the sun while watching daily life in Reykjavík. Each café has its own speciality and ambience, making choosing difficult, so why not do a ‘café crawl’ that includes the Icelandic traditional food specialist, Café Loki or newcomer Café Laugalækur until you find your favourite barista.

Kaffitár

Bankastræti 8, tel: 420 2732

Iceland‘s most popular coffee shop, built on the passion of the barista and the aroma of newly-ground coffee. We offer a wide variety of coffees, cakes and pastries in a relaxed atmosphere.

Café Loki

Lokastíg 28, tel: 466 2828

This is where you experience typical Icelandic hospitality while you indulge in traditional Icelandic food. Family-owned, the restaurant makes use of recipes that have been passed on from one generation to the next.

Café Laugalækur

Laugarnesvegur 74a, tel: 537 6556

A speciality café and art gallery in the Laugardalur valley. We offer healthy sourdough flatbreads, salads and sandwiches as well as delicious soups and dish-of-the-day. We also serve brunch on weekends from 10:30 -15:00.

Babalú

Skólavörðustígur 22

A cosy café with a laid back atmosphere. Offers crêpes, paninis and homemade cakes.

Café Flora

Reykjavík Botanical Garden

A lovely café set in the Botanical Gardens. Light meals from local produce.

A coffee house in the capital of Iceland. Photo by Olga

Café Haiti

Geirsgata 7b

A relaxing atmosphere and excellent coffee roasted at the premises.

Café Paris

Austurstræti 14

A cosy café in the heart of town. Serves a selection of light meals.

Café Roma

Rauðarárstígur 8

Café/ bakery which offers tasty light meals at reasonable prices.

Grái kötturinn

Hverfisgata 16a

A tiny little 50´s-style café, located in a quiet place on Hverfisgata.

Hannesarholt – Cultural house

Grundarstígur 10

Located in the historic home of the late Hannes Hafstein, Iceland’s First Minister and a beloved poet.

Hressó

Austurstræti 20

Café, bar and bistro that turns into a nightclub in the evenings and at weekends. They sometimes offer live music and have a good dancing area.

IÐA Zimsen

Vesturgata 2a

A book café in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Serves light courses and good cakes.

Iðnó

Vonarstræti 3

Theatre café. Beautifully decorated and furnished.

Kaffi Sólon

Bankastræti 7a

Café, bistro, bar and a club, depending on the time of day.

Kaffi Vinyl

Hverfisgata 76

Vinyl store that offers light vegan and vegetarian food.

Kaffifélagið

Skólavörðustígur 10

A small coffee house with a sit in or take away option.

Kjarvalsstaðir

Flókagata 24

Located at Kjarvalsstaðir art museum.

Nice selection of art magazines and good crêpes.

Laundromat Café

Austurstræti 9

Nice Café with light meals and children’s play area in the basement. Transforms into a bar at night.

Mokka Kaffi

Skólavörðustígur 3a

One of Reykjavík´s oldest cafés. Offers a selection of coffee, sandwiches and cakes.

Nora Magasín

Pósthússtræti 9

A small café that offers home-made meals at affordable prices.

Reykjavík Roasters

Kárastígur 1

Local coffeehouse that serves speciality coffee from fresh roasted beans.

Sandholt Bakery

Laugavegur 36

Quality bakery and café, offering light meals and snacks.

Svarta Kaffið

Laugavegur 54

A nice café in a cosy old house. Serves excellent soup in a bread bowl.

Te og Kaffi

Austurstræti18 and Laugavegur 27 & 77 (ask for other locations).

Excellent coffee, cakes and light dishes

Local Icelandic Food and Gourmet

Local Icelandic Food and Gourmet

Learn Iceland's Secrets

Traditional Icelandic Food

Traditional Icelandic food was born out of necessity dictated by weather and circumstances. The preservation of food was a matter of survival over the winter months when meat and fish were scarce. Housewives used various methods to preserve as much food as possible. Meat was smoked, salted, pickled or put in whey for 3 – 4 months, giving it a very specific sour taste. Fish was dried, hanged, salted, smoked or allowed to cure for some time. Almost everything from the animal was used. A few examples of the “delicacies” made from Icelandic sheep are blood and liver pudding, singed sheep heads, smoked lamb and ram testicles! If you would like to taste some of these special treats, try Café Loki near the Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral. It is also possible to buy some delicacies in a nearby grocery store. Try rye pancakes (flatkaka), sliced smoked lamb (hangikjöt) and some butter to make a tasty snack.

Smoked salmon (lax) on rye bread (rúgbrauð) is also popular. Other bread toppings include marinated herring, rolled sausage and lamb pâtés.

When going on a camping trip or just driving in the countryside, take some dried fish (harðfiskur) with you from the nearest service station. It is the perfect lightweight snack, which most Icelanders pack when going on a picnic or hike. Don‘t let the smell put you off. Most of the above foods can be found in grocery stores and at the airport duty free stores.

Given that during the summer, the Icelandic sheep roam freely in the mountains and highlands, that most villages are coastal, benefiting from fishing, and that an increasing amount of farm produce includes organic vegetables, it is not surprising that Iceland has become a diner’s delight on an international scale.

“Beint frá Býli” which means ´Straight from the farm´, is a project which enables you to buy products straight from farms so that you know exactly where your food comes from and freshness is guaranteed. If you want to buy organic food, this is a great way to go about it. The delicious Icelandic lamb is simply a must for any meat lover, and the fresh local organic vegetables are a delight for any vegan. Add a “brennivín” schnapps as an appetiser to complete the experience.

Fresh trout, salmon, cod and char are all available for fish lovers and the national dessert, skyr, is a dairy delight. In the shopping streetbSkólavörðustígur, the charming sit-in Ostabúðin Delicatessen sells cheeses, sausages and more.

Budget Dining

Healthy, fresh, international and exotic food at affordable prices. Eat in or take away.

Budget dining is for those who are on the move between places or activities. It involves fast service, limited seating and tasty meals. Upmarket take-aways are also included in this category.

If the exciting activities or nightlife have cut into your budget somewhat and you need to economise, don’t despair, there are many restaurants and bistros that have special offers during lunch hours. The most common one is a free soup offer with the meal of the day. Some places also have a special lunch menu at agreeable prices.

Kringlan and Smáralind, the two largest shopping malls in Iceland, both offer an impressive variety of fast food options from recognizable American chains to an all Icelandic Booztbar, which specializes in healthy fast food.

View of the town. Photo by Elena

The all time favourite is the Icelandic national bite, the “pylsa” (hot dog), with all its delectable trappings. We encourage you to follow in the footsteps of former USA president Bill Clinton and leading singer of the band Metallica, James Hetfield who both sampled the delicious Icelandic hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu during their visit.

A number of food wagons have sprung up around the harbour area, offering fare from fish and chips to lobster sandwiches. These wagons offer tasty, quick meals to enjoy while people watching or to grab one on your way to a whale watching trip with Elding. If you want to eat out in the privacy of your hotel room, there are a number of home delivery options and some companies offer 2 for 1 deals if you fetch the food yourself. If you’re not in the mood for pizza you could just as well get a delivery of Indian or Asian food. Delightful places to visit for a cheap but good bite to eat are the bakeries. Most of them offer a wide range of sandwiches as well as tempting delicious pastries.

If your accommodation has cooking facilities, try out your cooking skills with some of the Icelandic recipes included in the chapter. You‘ll find all the ingredients you need at any supermarket.

Budget Dining List of Restaurants

Austurlanda Hraðlestin

Lækjargata 8, tel: 578 3838 (ask about other locations)

Tasty, authentic Indian food.

Bæjarins Beztu

Tryggvagata 1, tel: 511 1566

The most popular hot dog stand in Reykjavík.

Chuck Norris Grill

Laugavegur 30, tel: 561 3333

A grill and bar in the heart of Reykjavík.

Domino´s Pizza

Skúlagata 17, tel: 581 2345 (ask about other locations).

A popular pizza place. Take away or home delivery.

Gamla Smiðjan

Lækjargata 8, tel: 578 8555

Thin-crust pizza´s from quality ingredients.

Hamborgarabúllan

Geirsgata 1, tel: 511 1888

A popular fast food burger joint. Several locations around Reykjavík.

Hlöllabátar

Ingólfstorg, tel: 511 3500

Popular take away sandwiches. Many give in to temptation at the end of a good night drinking – Open til late.

Mandi

Veltusund 3, tel: 571 1444

Middle eastern take away. Excellent Kebabs and vegetarian options.

Metró

Suðurlandsbraut 5, tel: 581 1414

Simple fast food place with a drive-thru option.

Nings

Suðurlandsbraut 6, tel: 588 9899 (ask about other locations).

Fast food Asian restaurant.

Núðluskálinn & Noddlestation Skólavörðustígur

Laugavegur

Hot noodles and soups at affordable prices.

PHO Vietnamese restaurant

Suðurlandsbraut 8, tel: 588 6868

Vietnamese food with a variety of dishes available.

Osushi - the Train

Pósthússtræti 13, tel: 561 0562

Conveyor belt sushi, made from fresh Icelandic seafood.

Saffran

Álfheimar 74, tel: 578 7874 (Ask about other locations).

Restaurants in Reykjavík

Restaurants in Reykjavík

Reykjavík has an excellent selection of top class restaurants, most of which are located in and around the city center.

Globalization has reached the city and can be seen in the wide range of tastes and flavours here. So if you like Asian, Japanese, Italian, Nordic, French or fusion cuisine, or would like to try something Icelandic, then head downtown and take your pick. Responding to the demand for vegetarian and vegan cuisine, more and more restaurants also offer meatless dishes on their menus.

You will find here a list of different dining experiences, ranging from fine dining at the top restaurants in the city to budget dining for those on the go. The combination of fresh ingredients and raw passion make it easy for chefs to create mouth-watering eating experiences in Iceland. Using only the best raw materials available, such as Icelandic mountain lamb, freshly-caught fish or newly-picked herbs, our chefs can create anything from a simple traditional dish to a masterpiece on a plate.

Good to know:

•     You can ask for a children’s menu, when dining out with little ones.
•     Tipping is not customary in Iceland since service is included in the price.
•     All restaurants, cafés and bars in Iceland are non smoking.

Fine dining is a must when on holiday and Iceland is no exception. Many of the restaurants in this category employ award-winning chefs, who have won praises for their cooking skills and innovative ideas. Fine dining includes top quality service, cosy ambience, unique menus and an excellent selection of wine.

Essensia

Hverfisgata 4-6, 101 R, tel: 517 0030

An authentic Italian – Mediterranean restaurant, also offering a good menu of tapas plates. A great selection of wines and cocktails. Make yourself at home. Great honest food, snazzy Italian design and a relaxed Nordic-meets-Mediterranean atmosphere – your search for the perfect Reykjavik restaurant stops right here. This stylish new kitchen, with a fabulous view, has been wowing discerning diners who are in the know for a few months. Now the secret’s out. Joyful plates for sharing The success of Essensia and its gorgeously Italian menu is all about a love of food, friends and full-on flavours. The dishes combine an Icelandic purity – a simple selection of fresh local ingredients – with the warmth and confidence of Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect by design Essensia is the bambino of head chef and owner Hakon Örvarsson, an award-winning chef (“Bocuse d’Or” no less!) with a vision. He has set out to create a comfort zone, where people come together to talk, eat and relax. Where Icelandic ingredients meet the flavors, simplicity and style of Italian Cuisine.

Fish. Photo by Olga

Kitchen & Wine at 101 Hotel

Hverfisgata 10, 101 R, tel: 580 0101

The restaurant is one of the trendiest places in town and serves great food, combining modern Icelandic and international cuisine. The lounge offers the opportunity to relax with a drink from a wide selection of cocktails, wine and spirits

Lobster House

Amtmannstígur 1, 101 R, tel: 561 3303

Gourmet nouvelle cuisine with exquisite courses, specializing in delicious lobster dishes. The historical premises create an ambience of warmth and elegance.If you want to enjoy gourmet French cuisine with a Nordic touch, then The Lobsterhouse is the right place for you. Our langoustine, is widely known for it’s great taste and is one of our most favored dishes. Dining with us is an experience full of warmth and history. The Lobsterhouse seats over seventy people and has banquet rooms available for smaller groups. Saved by the hippies: The Lobsterhouse was built in 1838 and is located at Bernhöftstorfa in down town Reykjavík. The house was built by Stefán Gunnlaugsson, a State Treasurer. By 1970, the houses in Berntöftstorfa were scheduled to be demolished for government offices. Before this came to be, a battle began for the preservation of the buildings. Customers say “Lovely spot, fine dining, excellent service. Food was amazing! We had the horse, puffin, and pork belly. It was all outstanding! Ambiance is fabulous. I am super happy to review this place.” (Trip Advisor). “Absolutely wonderful place, food was amazing. I had lobster and was cooked perfectly. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.”(Trip Advisor)

Seafood Grill

Skólavörðustígur 14

tel: 571 1100

An upmarket restaurant specializing in delicious fish dishes. Boasts an award- winning chef who serves up delicacies with ease. It was in 2010 that a young lad from Húsavík, a little fishing town in the north, was awarded the title “Chef of the year 2010”. The young chef, Gústav, and Master chef, Lárus Gunnar Jónasson spent months traveling around Iceland looking for the real taste of Icelandic food. Along the way they found a few things that are now key items decorating their new restaurant. An old freezing plant from Ísafjörður in the West Fjords, now serves as a backdrop for the bar at Restaurant Sjávargrillið. All around the restaurant you will find driftwood that the two friends, Lárus and Gústav, found on their travels. On the road Gústav came up with a menu like no other: Gústav’s Interpretation of the collective grill taste of his homeland, Iceland. Take a look at our menu. It will be our pleasure to fire up the old grill when you honor us with a visit. After years of study, strings of awards and having led kitchens of some of Reykjavík’s most esteemed restaurants, Gústav still sees him self as a kid from up north, with a life long passion for fish.

Skólabrú

Pósthússtræti 17, tel: 511 1690

Situated next to the Icelandic parliament in a charming old building. Specializes in Icelandic and international cuisine. Offers a variety of Icelandic lamb and seafood courses among other delicious dishes. Come enjoy the fuscious food based on the Icelandic cultural heritage and local culinary traditions.

Fish Company / Fiskfélagið

Grófartorg, Vesturgata 2a, tel: 552 5300

Variety of meat and fish courses with emphasis on the fish.

Geiri Smart

Hverfisgata 30, tel: 528 7050

Upmarket restaurant with a creative menu in a sophisticated environment.

Grillmarkaðurinn

Lækjargata 2a, tel: 571 7777

Offers a menu based on locally sourced Icelandic ingredients.

Kol Restaurant

Skólavörðustígur 40, tel: 517 7474

Kol offers trendy fresh food, made of quality produce.

Lækjarbrekka

Bankastræti 2

tel: 551 4430

Icelandic cuisine, most popular for their seafood and lamb.

ROK Restaurant

Frakkastigur 26a

tel: 544 4443

ROK offers classic Icelandic food, such as fish pie and cured lamb.

Local Food and Gourmet and the Countryside

Many visitors to the countryside are astounded by the quality of restaurants in the tiny villages and farms. In fact, many have been praised for their world-class meals and personal service.

Fresh rivers, nearby farms and fertile hillsides are the treasure chest from which country chefs get their ingredients.

Freshly-picked berries and herbs just add to the excellence of country catering.

Stríkið in Akureyri has an award-winning chef who serves up local delicacies such as duck and goose from nearby islets. Local food is often marketed under logos such as “Food Chest Skagafjörður” in the north-west of Iceland, guaranteeing that produce comes straight from the farm or a local fishing boat. “Vestfirðir – Local Food“ in the west fjords is the mark for fresh ocean products and in East Iceland where reindeer and goose make its way to the table, there is a movement called “Austfirskar Krásir”, guaranteeing freshness and quality. South Iceland is the most fertile area in the country, famous for its dairy products. Here, geothermal energy has made greenhouse farming possible, producing the majority of Icelandic organic vegetables. Rich fishing grounds have given rise to seafood restaurants such as Fjöruborðið in Stokkseyri, famous for its delicious lobster feast. In Eyrarbakki, Hafið Bláa and Rauða Húsið are also popular seafood restaurants. Salthúsið in Grindavík offers delicious seafood dishes, with salted cod, bacalao, being a firm favourite.

Germ Warfare

Germ Warfare

Cooking by the Book

Use temperature to kill bacteria before they make you sick:

• 240º – Canning temperature for low-acid vegetables, meat, and poultry in pressure canner.
• 212 – Canning temperature for fruits, tomatoes, and pickles in water bath canner. Cooking temperatures destroy most bacteria. Time required to kill bacteria is decreased as temperature is increased.
• 165 – Warning temperatures prevent growth but allow survival of some bacteria.
• 140 – Some bacterial growth may occur. Many bacteria survive.
• Danger zone: Temperatures in this zone allow rapid growth of bacteria and production of toxins by some bacteria.
• 60 – Some growth of food-poisoning bacteria may occur. (Do not store meats, poultry, or seafoods for more than one week in the refrigerator.)
• 40 – Cold temperatures permit slow growth of some bacteria that cause spoilage.
• 32 – Freezing temperatures stop growth of bacteria, but may allow bacteria to survive. (Do not store food above 10 degrees F for more than a few weeks).

Germ Warfare. Photo: Elena

To Cook Shellfish

Simmer in boiling water: Shrimp (5 minutes); Crab (20 minutes); Lobster (30 to 40 minutes).

Cooking shellfish thoroughly or to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F is required to help avoid the threat of food poisoning. Shrimp, scallops, clams, and oysters can be deep-fried at 370 F for about three minutes. Shrimp and scallops can also be sauteed. Other shellfish are best boiled or steamed. 

Boil for three to five minutes after the shells have opened. Steam shellfish four to nine minutes from the start of steaming. Use small pots for boiling or steaming. If too many shells are cooking in the same pot, it’s possible that the ones in the middle won’t be thoroughly cooked. Discard any clams, mussels, or oysters that do not open during cooking. If the shells remain closed, it may mean they have not received adequate heat.

Healthy Food

Healthy Food

When the Roast Is Extra-Lean

The FDA spells out what qualities a food must have to be healthy

“Healthy” no longer is in the eye of the beholder, at least when it comes to the nutritional claims trumpeted across the labels of the nutrition labeling law recently passed by Congress, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has actually defined what different foods must contain if food manufacturers wish to claim that their products are high in fiber, low in fat, or just plain healthy. For food manufactures to simply label a product as “healthy,” they must show that the food:

• Meet FDA standards for being low in fat, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol.
• Contains at least 10 percent of the FDA’s recommended daily value of either vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein or fiber.
• In the case of frozen dinners, meets the FDA’s standards for being low in fat, saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol, and contains at least 10 percent of the recommended daily value of three of the nutrients specified above.

Meets the FDA’s definition of extra-lean in the case of fresh meat, game meat, or seafood (see definitions below).

The FDA gets even more precise when it comes to specific claims such as “no added sugar” and “fat-free.” A food labeled “low-fat food” must not be just low in fat, for instance, but 25 percent lower in fat than the “reference” food to which it is being compared.

Vital Ingredients

How much is too much? How little is too little? The FDA recommends the following for a healthy diet, assuming a daily intake of 2,000 calories – about the amount required by a young woman.

Healthy food. Photo by Elena.

Food component and maximum daily value:

Fat – 65 g

Saturated fatty acids – 20 g

Cholesterol – 300 mg

Total carbohydrate – 300 g

Fiber – 25 g

Sodium – 2,400 mg

Potassium 3,500 mg

Protein 50g.

(the DV for protein does not apply to certain populations; for these groups, FDA nutrition experts recommend the following:

    Children 1 to 4 years – 16 h

    Infants less than 1 year – 14 g

    Pregnant women – 60 g

    Nursing mothers – 65 g.

Nutrient and minimum daily value

Vitamin A 5,000 International Units (IU)

Vitamin C 60 mg

Thiamin 1.5 mg

Riboflavin 1.7 mg

Nlacin 20 mg

Calcium -1.0 g

Iron 18 mg

Vitamin D 400 IU

Vitamin E 30 IU

Vitamin B6 2 mg

Folic acid 0.4 mg

Vitamin B12 6 micrograms (mcg)

Phosphorus 1g

Iodine 150 mcg

Magnesium 400 mg

inc 15 mg

Copper 2 mg

Blotin 0.3 mg

Pantothenic acid 10 mg.