Snaps Bistro

Restaurant · Reykjavik

Snaps Bistro

Restaurant · Reykjavik

Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

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This cozy bistro in Reykjavik blends French flair with local ingredients, serving up standout dishes in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Get directions

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"This French-style bistro is a perennial favorite for locals, who come here for breakfast, brunch, dinner, or just drinks. The menu has a Scandinavian focus with some international offerings—hence regular dishes like catch of the day and a hearty fish soup can be found alongside high-quality steaks, club sandwiches, and moules marinières . Lunch specials keep the place busy during the week, andthe weekend brunches are a big draw too. The bar's offerings are equally balanced, with a range of beers, wines, and cocktails as well as fresh smoothies. Pleasant service, a classic, upmarket interior, and a generally convivial atmosphere conspire to make this bistro a great all-rounder."

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Yeşer Sarıyıldız

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Snaps Bistro is simply exceptional! We had the Beef Bourguignon, and it was absolutely divine—perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The lobster soup was equally phenomenal, rich, and comforting. To top it off, their cocktails were nothing short of legendary. The atmosphere was cozy and vibrant, making it a truly unforgettable experience. If you're in Reykjavik, this place is a must-visit!

Yeşer Sarıyıldız

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Snaps Bistro is a true standout in Reykjavik! The Spicy Margarita was an absolute game-changer—perfectly balanced with just the right kick. The Beef Bourguignon was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the lobster soup was rich and full of flavor. Combine all this with a cozy, vibrant atmosphere, and you’ve got an unforgettable dining experience. This place is a true gem in Reykjavik—don’t miss it.

Burton Fleisher

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What a wonderful brunch!! Amazing hamburger and eggs Benedict, very friendly service and a bustling bistro atmosphere. Definitely one of best meals in town

Tsubame Zhang

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Very good seafood pasta, burgers and beef stew. Nice staff.

Danielle Guy

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I had an incredibly disappointing experience at this restaurant. It over an hour for our food to arrive. Not a single staff member bothered to apologize or even acknowledge the delay. We had to call them down and let them know about the situation. To make matters worse, we watched as four other tables—seated well after us—were served before we were, making it clear that our order was either forgotten or completely mishandled. When our food finally arrived, it was far from worth the wait—bland, unremarkable, and certainly not up to the standard you would expect given the prices and supposed reputation of this place. Poor service and mediocre food make this an experience I won’t be repeating. Spend your time and money elsewhere.

Amy Kugali McWilliams

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We adored this restaurant. They had their Christmas menu out when we were there and it was all so delicious. It felt super local and tucked away in a more residential neighborhood. The food was Icelandic with a French flair. We got lamb, herring, salmon, French onion soup and their delicious bread basket. All so good!

Roman

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French Bistro are one of our go to restaurants when traveling. We love that you will get something both familiar and local as well. This is a particularly good one to visit. The set up is as you would hope, mix of older and newer decor. Love the chalk artwork as well. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and quick with service. We both had dishes that showcased the local seafood and they were delicious. They have a nice wine and drink menu as well. If I lived in Reykjavik I would be a frequent visitor.

Manfred Lemke

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The food is excellent indeed. Some of the portions are ridiculously small though (for instance the paté in the Christmas Brunch menu). We got bread, but only a minimum amount of butter. By far not s serving for each of us. We assign that to the service, rather than the chef. The dessert was a disappointment. It was supposed to be a hot date cake with vanilla cream. The cake was cold and no cream at all. They did give us a set of hot cakes upon our request with a tiny dollop of cream- free of any vanilla taste. The bathroom had definitely seen better times. Mind you, they offer cloth serviettes and cloth hand towels in the bathroom. But the maintenance and cleaning was very deficient. The door handle was missing the handle part, instead, there was only the iron middle spike. Not fitting the price of our meals.

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Burton Fleisher

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What a wonderful brunch!! Amazing hamburger and eggs Benedict, very friendly service and a bustling bistro atmosphere. Definitely one of best meals in town

Tsubame Zhang

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Very good seafood pasta, burgers and beef stew. Nice staff.

Danielle Guy

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Amy Kugali McWilliams

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Roman

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Manfred Lemke

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