Matarlist Restaurant
Matarlist
A small restaurant run by a young chef and his mother, with a short, refined menu praised so highly that it is often compared to starred restaurants.
Located at Grundarbraut 2 in Ólafsvík, it began as a small eatery inside the Hellissandur visitor centre before moving to its current location. Run by a young chef and his mother, it feels warm and homelike. The menu has just a few dishes: fresh fish of the day (such as cod with grilled cabbage and Mexican chili cream), seafood soup, fish and chips, slow-braised lamb shank and vegetarian options. The skyr dessert is also often praised. It has a perfect five-star rating on TripAdvisor and about 4.9 on Google. It costs around ISK 4,000–6,000 per person. Seating is limited, so reserve in advance.
Opening hours
Lunch through dinner; hours vary by season, so check ahead
Nearby sights
- Svöðufoss
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge
- Arnarstapi
- Hellnar
- Lóndrangar
- Vatnshellir Cave
- Malarrif Lighthouse & Visitor Centre