Jómfrúin Lækjargata 4. Tel.: 551 0100. Restaurant serving open sandwiches-smørrebrød. Danish traditions are upheld in this restaurant. Open daily 11.00-18.00   more

Fjörukráin Viking Restaurant Strandgata 55. Hafnarfjörður. Tel.: 565 1890. www.fjorukrain.is  more

Einar Ben By Ingólfstorg square. Tel.: 511 5090. Fax: 511 5091. Meat and fish courses including both Icelandic specialities and international cuisine. www.einarben.is   more

Carpe Diem Rauðarárstígur 18. Tel.: 552 4555. Fax 552 4560. International cuisine with the best Icelandic ingredients. Special emphasis on fish and lamb. Opening hours: Mon.–Thur. 11.30–14.00 & 18.00–22.00, Fri.–Sat. 18.00-23.00 and Sun. 18.00–22.00. www.carpediem.is  more

Grillið at Radisson Saga Hotel. A restaurant frequented by local businessmen on weekdays as well as other locals when they go out for festive occasions. Reservations are recommended – especially on weekends. Open for dinner only. Tel.: 525 9900. www.grillid.is   more

Hótel Holt exudes refinement, from its British gentlemen's club-style heavy interiors to the priceless art collection decorating its walls. Intimate, with burgundy-coloured seats and a mahogany-panelled ceiling, its Gallery Restaurant is renowned for its exquisite cuisine. But fear not. Although evenings can be a rather pricey affair, the restaurant actually  more