Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland
Matarkjallarinn
100Pearl PointsOld-town dinner
About Matarkjallarinn
Matarkjallarinn is a practical downtown Reykjavík pick when you want a composed sit-down meal without turning dinner into a high-ceremony booking. Cross-shop it with Fish Company or Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market for a more seafood-led plan, with The Laundromat Cafe if the group needs something easier and more casual.
For a Reykjavík meal plan, the most reliable verified details for Matarkjallarinn are its city, opening windows, dress code. It is in Reykjavík, operates Tuesday through Saturday, lists a smart-casual dress code. Beyond that, treat menu specifics, pricing, booking policies, service format, dietary accommodations as details to confirm directly with the venue before you go.
A practical Reykjavík option when the schedule matters
Matarkjallarinn is easiest to evaluate by its hours. It is closed on Monday and Sunday; open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday; and open for dinner on Saturday. If you are comparing it with another venue for a looser daytime plan, The Laundromat Cafe is worth checking separately. If you are deciding among dinner choices, compare Matarkjallarinn with Fish Company, Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market, Hjá Jóni, or Lóla based on the current details each venue publishes.
Because the verified record here is limited, avoid building the plan around unconfirmed claims about cuisine, signature dishes, awards, pricing, or a particular format. The grounded way to use Matarkjallarinn in an itinerary is to match it to the confirmed service windows and confirm the current menu and reservation details through the restaurant's own channels.
Who should choose it, who should trade sideways
Choose it when the confirmed schedule fits your Reykjavík plans and a smart-casual dress code suits the occasion. Trade sideways if you need a venue with clearly documented details on price, menu structure, dietary handling, or a specific dining style before committing. For a broader scan before committing, use Our full Reykjavík restaurants guide, then compare the verified details for other dining rooms against the exact occasion.
For travelers building a wider Iceland food route, keep Matarkjallarinn in the Reykjavík portion of the plan and compare other destinations separately. If this is part of a longer dining comparison outside Iceland, keep those restaurants in a separate category rather than treating them as direct peers for a Reykjavík meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Matarkjallarinn?
Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here, so check the venue's official channels for the current menu before you go. Use the confirmed hours to decide whether lunch or dinner fits your plan, then ask the restaurant what is available on the date of your visit. If you want to compare another option, The Laundromat Cafe is a separate venue to check.
Does Matarkjallarinn handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodations are not verified here. Contact Matarkjallarinn directly before visiting, flag any restrictions when making plans. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
What should a first-timer know about Matarkjallarinn?
Treat it as a Reykjavík venue with limited service days: closed Sunday and Monday, with lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday and dinner only on Saturday. The verified dress code is smart casual. For another dinner comparison, Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market is one option to check separately.
Is Matarkjallarinn good for a special occasion?
It may work if the confirmed schedule and smart-casual dress code fit your occasion. Specific claims about atmosphere, pricing, menu format, or special-occasion services are not verified here, so confirm those details directly before committing. Fish Company or Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market are other options to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Matarkjallarinn?
That depends on your schedule. Matarkjallarinn serves lunch Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, dinner Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 10 PM, Friday from 5 to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 5 to 10:30 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday. If you want another option to compare, Hjá Jóni is one to check.
What are alternatives to compare with Matarkjallarinn?
Fish Company, Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market, Hjá Jóni, Lóla, The Laundromat Cafe are options to compare with Matarkjallarinn. Check each venue's current hours, menu, booking details before deciding.
Can Matarkjallarinn accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here. Contact Matarkjallarinn directly with your party size and preferred time, note that the venue is closed Sunday and Monday. If your group is comparing options, The Laundromat Cafe is another venue to check.
Location
Aðalstræti 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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Also Consider
- Fish Company, Notable alternative
- Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market, Notable alternative
- Hjá Jóni, Notable alternative
- The Laundromat Cafe, Notable alternative
- Lóla, Notable alternative
How it compares in Reykjavík
Choose Matarkjallarinn when the priority is a central, flexible dinner that can carry a mixed group. Fish Company and Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market are the more obvious cross-shops for diners who want a seafood-forward Reykjavík night; they make more sense when the meal itself is the main event rather than one part of a packed city day.
Hjá Jóni is the alternative to check if the group wants a different room feel and a dinner that reads more intimate. The Laundromat Cafe is not a like-for-like dinner substitute, but it is the better answer for casual daytime plans, families, or travelers who do not want a formal-feeling meal.
Lóla is the sideways option when ambiance matters as much as the plate and the group wants a livelier Reykjavík choice. For value, the decision should come down to occasion: Matarkjallarinn for a proper central dinner, The Laundromat Cafe for low-pressure ease, Fish Company or Fiskmarkaðurinn / Fish Market when seafood is the reason for booking.
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