Reykjavik · Est. 1979
Pizza, pasta, seafood, and good coffee. Family-owned for over 45 years.
The restaurant
Guest reviews
“The best pizza I had in Iceland — and I had it three nights in a row. The open oven, the atmosphere, the family feel of the place. It’s everything you want after a long day of sightseeing.”
TripAdvisor · 2024
“Warm, unpretentious, and the food is exactly what you want after exploring Reykjavík all day. The Carbonara was perfect. We came back the following evening.”
Google Reviews · 2024
“A Reykjavík institution. Been coming here for twenty years and it never disappoints. This is what a family restaurant should be — consistent, honest, and genuinely welcoming.”
Google Reviews · 2023
Book your evening
We’re open every day from 11:00. Walk-ins welcome — though we fill up most evenings, especially on weekends. Reserve your table to be sure.
For groups of 10 or more, please call us directly on +354 551 3340.
Hours
Monday – Sunday · 11:00–22:00
Location
Hafnarstræti 15, Old Harbour, Reykjavík
Email us
[email protected]Tell us your preferred date, time and number of guests — we’ll confirm by return.
Our story
From the first Italian restaurant in Iceland to a Reykjavík institution spanning three generations.
When Hornið opened in 1979, there was no Italian restaurant in Iceland. The owners built something entirely new: a place that brought the warmth and simplicity of Italian cooking to a cold northern city, using the best local ingredients they could find, and treating every guest like they were coming home.
That founding idea has never changed. The menu has grown. The city around us has transformed. But the kitchen still runs on the same principles it did on the first day.
The family who opened Hornið in 1979 still owns it today. Their children work here. So do their grandchildren. In an industry where restaurants change hands every few years, that continuity is rare — and it shows in everything from the consistency of the food to the way the staff remember your name on your third visit.
This is not a chain. It is a family business, run with the kind of care that only comes from people who built something themselves and intend to keep it.
Italian cooking at its best is not complicated. It is about the quality of what goes into the dish and the skill of not over-thinking it. The pizzas are made to order. The pasta is made with care. The fish of the day changes with whatever is best at the market that morning.
We make good coffee. That matters.
“An old house near the harbour. Thick walls, original beams, windows that look out onto the street. The kind of place where a business dinner and a birthday celebration can happen at adjacent tables without either feeling out of place.”
Find us
Hafnarstræti 15
101 Reykjavík, Iceland
7 min walk from Harpa Concert Hall
5 min walk from the Old Harbour
12 min walk from Hallgrímskirkja
Monday – Sunday
11:00 – 22:00
Kitchen closes at 21:00
Last drinks at 22:00
We answer calls during opening hours.
Online reservations confirmed within the hour.
Questions
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes — always. We fill up on Friday and Saturday evenings, so a reservation is the safe option then. During the week and at lunch, walk-ins are usually fine.
Is there parking nearby?
Paid street parking is available on Hafnarstræti and surrounding streets. The nearest car park is Kolaportið, a 3-minute walk. Most guests arrive on foot.
Vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes. Our menu includes a vegan pasta (Penne con verdure) and vegetarian options across starters, pizza, and pasta. Ask your server for guidance.
Can you accommodate large groups?
For groups of 10 or more, please call us on +354 551 3340 so we can plan your booking. We’re happy to discuss set menus for larger parties.
Do you cater for dietary allergies?
Please note any requirements in your reservation or call us in advance. We cannot guarantee a fully allergen-free kitchen, but we will do everything we can to accommodate you safely.
How far from the city centre hotels?
Most central Reykjavík hotels are within a 10–15 minute walk. Ask your hotel reception for directions — they’ll know us.
