Matur og Drykkur

Matur og Drykkur, meaning Food and Drink, is a restaurant at Grandagarður 2 in the Grandi Harbour district of Reykjavik, Iceland, set inside a former fish-processing building. It carries a Michelin recommendation and is known for reinterpreting old Icelandic recipes, drawing on historic cookbooks and household traditions rather than the international tasting-menu template. The result is a menu that treats Icelandic food heritage as the starting point for modern plating and technique.

Signature dishes include cod's head, a traditional preparation given a refined presentation, slow-cooked lamb, and skyr desserts that bring the country's best-known dairy product into the final course. The cuisine is classed as traditional Icelandic, and mains typically cost around ISK 5,500-9,500, with a tasting menu available at extra cost. Ingredients lean on local fish, lamb and dairy, and the kitchen is open about the historical sources of its dishes.

The dining room keeps the industrial bones of the old fish factory, with high ceilings and a harbour-district feel softened by warm lighting and Icelandic design touches. The atmosphere is relaxed but polished, with a noise level that stays comfortable for conversation. There is no strict dress code, and smart-casual clothing is common. Drinks lean on Icelandic spirits, craft beer and a considered wine list, making it a good place to try local flavours alongside the food.

Service is usually dinner only, typically Wednesday to Sunday between 18:00 and 22:00, though visitors should confirm current hours on the website. Reservations are recommended and become essential on weekends, when the room fills with both locals and visitors. Booking a week or more ahead is sensible in summer. Grandi sits a short walk west of the Old Harbour, so the restaurant combines easily with an evening stroll along the waterfront or a visit to the neighbouring food and design businesses in the area.