4 Best Restaurants in Egilsstaðir, East Iceland and the Eastfjords

White tablecloths, vintage-style crockery, and antiques add to the neoclassic tone of Eldhúsið restaurant, where you can enjoy beautifully plated meals made from local ingredients. You can’t go wrong with the fish of the day, beef reared on the surrounding farm, or the homemade ice creams and sorbets. There's a vegan menu, too.

Helmed by the former head chef at Reykjavík restaurant Dill, Nielsen is the first Icelandic eatery to be awarded a Michelin star. The chef does wondrous things with the fine produce, all grown, caught, farmed, and foraged in the restaurant’s radius. You might spot wild game, pickled rhubarb, local barley, and angelica alongside better-known favorites such as fresh fish and lamb. 

A simple, stylish space, Askur Pizzeria pumps out a menu of 12-inch pizzas with toppings that range from standard (ham and pineapple) to unexpected (wild goose and red-onion jam). It's attached to Askur Taproom, which serves craft beers from the Austri label (brewed on-site) in a relaxed, fun setting. 

This spot has been in business since 1973, first as a bookstore and now as a homey café. Friday and Saturday afternoons feature a fantastic cake buffet, with some old-school Icelandic specialties.