Lava Restaurant on Postcard

"The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of Iceland’s most visited attractions, and its Lava restaurant has become a big part of making the experience memorable. Set into a lava rock face, the restaurantoffers stellar views over the lagoon and serves international food created by Ingi Þórarinn Friðriksson and his team of experienced chefs in a modern, refined environment. The menu features traditional Icelandic dishes such as arctic char, lobster, and slow-cooked lamb, all updated with modern techniques and ingredients. There are also vegetarian dishes and an array of tasty desserts, set menus at lunchtime, and special menus for kids.The drinks list is impressively broad, with a good selection of cocktails and fine European wines should you want to make an evening of it."

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"Lava Restaurant at the Blue Lagoon. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Lava, a spacious restaurant built into an 800-year-old lava cliff on the west bank of the Blue Lagoon." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team

48 Hours In Iceland

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John E

Google

This was our opening lunch to begin our Icelandic vacation. We spent about two hours in the springs and then went for a leisurely walk around the property. Once the restaurant opened we were seated at a table next to a window with a nice view of the springs. My wife started with the beet salad and my friend and I had the seafood soup. Outstanding! Next was the Cod and another of our friends had the lamb. Again, just excellent. What a memorable way to start our vacation!

Michelle L

Google

We decided to eat here after our soak in the Blue Lagoon because it was my husband’s birthday. We weren’t expecting much because our experiences with some places in Iceland weren’t pleasant, and given that this is a tourist spot. However, our experience here was exceptional. The portions were big and left me completely satisfied after the meal. (we got the 4-course set menu) The whipped butter with skyr was delicious, the cauliflower soup and salmon dish were amazing, the lamb was just okay but I was already too full at this point. The mango sorbet with coconut was to die for!! So good, I could eat 2 servings. Last but not least, our server, Giacomo, was the best. He was so attentive and even accommodated my last minute request to add a Happy Birthday to my husband’s dessert. We had a great time, thank you!

Saskia S

Google

Sometimes when you go to attractions as a tourist and the food sucks - this was not one of those times! The restaurant itself has great views of the lagoon and it’s very modern in design. The food was SO delicious wow. Even the bread at the beginning was incredible. They had a few vegan options as well as a vegan tasting course (only available for dinner). The mushroom soup was probably one of the best soups I’ve ever eaten! The food was fresh and light, really incredible. It was super expensive but I would say generally worth the price. The wine menu is nice too, would love to see more organic wines but be prepared to fork out $$$

Barbara Bt

Google

The food was excellent, and the restaurant was beautiful. I enjoyed the stunning view of the rocks and water through the tall, floor-to-ceiling windows. They offered vegan options, my cauliflower was yum! The staff was attentive and answered all our questions. It was the perfect way to conclude our visit to the Blue Lagoon.

Estefania Suárez

Google

Good but not amazing. The food was overall well cooked. I really appreciated all dishes but in a place and country this pricey I'd go to another fancy restaurant in Reykjavik.

vinod para

Google

I'd say the atmosphere was the best part of the venue. The reason I say this is that the food, while it was good, was small in portion. Also, My friend who ordered the steak make the waiter aware that he was allergic to shellfish, but mentioned that so long as the dish had not come in contact in with shellfish he'd be fine. My buddy was not okay after that meal, as he was having gut trouble for a lot of the trip. I'd recommend, but I'd also suggest be wary of portion and the dishes you order. I myself, I got the cod, while my friends got another Cod and steak. Bread and salted churned butter come complimentary which was really nice, as they offer both white bread and sourdough. We finally got coffees to go, as we had a long drive towards Vik.

Houstonreview.

Google

Very nice interior decor atmosphere the food started good I did not share the photo of the bloody steak ( might scare some people) it needed to be well done as requested but was unfortunately very rare - perhaps we came late and the cook team might have rushed us before of the end of service - overall if the food was cooked properly I will have given it a 5 stars but the food should be the main star in restaurant - again excellent decor and I appreciate my server a fantastic gentleman Icelandic that made me feel great even though I was disappointed on the steak 🥩

Revée Needham

Google

This was our favorite meal of Iceland! The whipped butter was delicious and served with a flakey salt. I enjoyed my mushroom soup as a starter but the real star of the show was the grilled cauliflower! Definitely vegan / vegetarian friendly. The three course meal was a great deal for ~$86USD.

John E

Google

This was our opening lunch to begin our Icelandic vacation. We spent about two hours in the springs and then went for a leisurely walk around the property. Once the restaurant opened we were seated at a table next to a window with a nice view of the springs. My wife started with the beet salad and my friend and I had the seafood soup. Outstanding! Next was the Cod and another of our friends had the lamb. Again, just excellent. What a memorable way to start our vacation!

Michelle L

Google

We decided to eat here after our soak in the Blue Lagoon because it was my husband’s birthday. We weren’t expecting much because our experiences with some places in Iceland weren’t pleasant, and given that this is a tourist spot. However, our experience here was exceptional. The portions were big and left me completely satisfied after the meal. (we got the 4-course set menu) The whipped butter with skyr was delicious, the cauliflower soup and salmon dish were amazing, the lamb was just okay but I was already too full at this point. The mango sorbet with coconut was to die for!! So good, I could eat 2 servings. Last but not least, our server, Giacomo, was the best. He was so attentive and even accommodated my last minute request to add a Happy Birthday to my husband’s dessert. We had a great time, thank you!

Saskia S

Google

Sometimes when you go to attractions as a tourist and the food sucks - this was not one of those times! The restaurant itself has great views of the lagoon and it’s very modern in design. The food was SO delicious wow. Even the bread at the beginning was incredible. They had a few vegan options as well as a vegan tasting course (only available for dinner). The mushroom soup was probably one of the best soups I’ve ever eaten! The food was fresh and light, really incredible. It was super expensive but I would say generally worth the price. The wine menu is nice too, would love to see more organic wines but be prepared to fork out $$$

Barbara Bt

Google

The food was excellent, and the restaurant was beautiful. I enjoyed the stunning view of the rocks and water through the tall, floor-to-ceiling windows. They offered vegan options, my cauliflower was yum! The staff was attentive and answered all our questions. It was the perfect way to conclude our visit to the Blue Lagoon.

Estefania Suárez

Google

Good but not amazing. The food was overall well cooked. I really appreciated all dishes but in a place and country this pricey I'd go to another fancy restaurant in Reykjavik.

vinod para

Google

I'd say the atmosphere was the best part of the venue. The reason I say this is that the food, while it was good, was small in portion. Also, My friend who ordered the steak make the waiter aware that he was allergic to shellfish, but mentioned that so long as the dish had not come in contact in with shellfish he'd be fine. My buddy was not okay after that meal, as he was having gut trouble for a lot of the trip. I'd recommend, but I'd also suggest be wary of portion and the dishes you order. I myself, I got the cod, while my friends got another Cod and steak. Bread and salted churned butter come complimentary which was really nice, as they offer both white bread and sourdough. We finally got coffees to go, as we had a long drive towards Vik.

Houstonreview.

Google

Very nice interior decor atmosphere the food started good I did not share the photo of the bloody steak ( might scare some people) it needed to be well done as requested but was unfortunately very rare - perhaps we came late and the cook team might have rushed us before of the end of service - overall if the food was cooked properly I will have given it a 5 stars but the food should be the main star in restaurant - again excellent decor and I appreciate my server a fantastic gentleman Icelandic that made me feel great even though I was disappointed on the steak 🥩

Revée Needham

Google

This was our favorite meal of Iceland! The whipped butter was delicious and served with a flakey salt. I enjoyed my mushroom soup as a starter but the real star of the show was the grilled cauliflower! Definitely vegan / vegetarian friendly. The three course meal was a great deal for ~$86USD.

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