Food & Drink

Austurland is renowned for its diverse food traditions where local ingredients - including reindeer, lamb or fresh fish with organic vegetables, wild mushrooms and berries, as wel las dairy products of the highest qualitiy - are highly regarded. In Austurland there are numerous restaurants that offer diverse and exciting local delicacies that travellers will never forget. There are not many bars or clubs in Austurland, but many restaurants develop the atmosphere of a pub in the evening. Some restaurants even sell beverages that are made in Austurland.

Local ingredients and diverse food traditions are highly regarded in Austurland. In the past few years, more farmers have started selling their own products directly from their farm. At the same time, more restaurants and cafés serve dishes with locally grown produce.

When travelling around Austurland, it is nice to stop at some of the cafés in the area. Most of them serve homemade pastries, and some offer refreshments and made from local ingredients.

Fast-food can be a good choice while travelling and you can find fast-food restaurants in most towns in Austurland. They generally offer classic fast-food, some use local ingredients or mix the classics with something a bit more innovative.