The story
Crafted with passion, served with love
A Restaurant in the Sky
There are few dining rooms anywhere that announce themselves quite like Grillið. Ride the elevator to the eighth floor of Hagatorg, and when the doors open with a gentle ping, the Icelandic capital spreads before you in every direction – city rooftops, open sky, and the cold glitter of the ocean, all at once. Seagulls drift past at eye level, close enough, as the White Guide puts it, to spot the catches in their beaks.
Recognition Worth Noting
That image alone earned Grillið a place in the White Guide's 2026 edition at Very Fine Level – recognition that reflects not just the setting but the full experience the restaurant delivers at this altitude. The award confirms what regulars already know: this is one of Reykjavík's most distinctive addresses.
What to Expect
The 360° panorama is the frame, but Grillið is built around serious dining to match it. Perched above one of Iceland's most recognisable landmarks, the restaurant offers a rare combination of drama and refinement that is difficult to replicate at street level. The views shift with the light – Arctic afternoons, long summer evenings, the deep blue of winter dusk – making each visit its own version of the same remarkable room.
Recognition