Tilveran

Winner of “Best Suburban” 2026. Runner up 2026 in “Best Seafood”. When you’ve done nothing but cook and serve fish for over 30 years, you are bound to be good at it. “Hands down the best seafood,” shared a panellist, explaining that the sautéed cod with boiled potatoes and butter tastes “better than most of the dressed-up meals at other more upmarket spots because their fish is insanely fresh.” Nostalgia reigns supreme here. For 20 years, locals in Hafnarfjörður have played their cards close to their chest, rarely tooting their horns about Tilveran. Steadfastly Icelandic, Tilveran is an old-school restaurant with big portions, old-fashioned cooking, sweet service, and guests that all seem to know each other and the staff. Anything with the name Oscar attached to its name is a safe bet here.