# kröns kitchen & bar

> kröns (also written Kröns or Krons) is an Icelandic family-run restaurant and bar at Laugavegur 74, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, on the main shopping street of downtown Reykjavík. It serves contemporary Icelandic cuisine: small plates to share, Icelandic lamb, fresh fish, scallops and langoustine (Icelandic lobster), plus a tasting menu. Dinner only, with happy hour on drinks from 17:00 to 18:00.

## Key facts

- Name: kröns kitchen & bar (Kröns, Krons Reykjavik)
- Type: Restaurant and cocktail bar, family-run
- Cuisine: Modern / contemporary Icelandic, seafood, small plates (tapas style)
- Address: Laugavegur 74, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland (downtown, within walking distance of Hallgrímskirkja)
- Phone: +354 852 6565
- Email: krons@krons.is
- Website: https://krons.is/
- Head chef: Franklín Jóhann Margrétarson
- Opening hours (kitchen): Sunday–Wednesday 17:00–21:30; Thursday–Saturday 17:00–22:00
- Happy hour: drinks, 17:00–18:00
- Dietary: vegetarian and gluten-free options available; most dishes can be adapted for allergies. No dedicated vegan dishes.
- Price level: mid-range. Small plates about 2,700–4,500 ISK, mains about 4,000–10,000 ISK, set menus 8,990–9,900 ISK.
- Reservations: https://www.dineout.is/krons (or "Book a table" on krons.is). Groups of 10+: phone or email.
- Reviews: rated 4.6/5 on Tripadvisor (100+ reviews). Guests often mention the lobster tacos, the lamb, fish of the day, homemade bread and the warm, cosy atmosphere.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kronsreykjavik/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kronsreykjavik
- Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g189970-d23377982-Reviews-Krons-Reykjavik_Capital_Region.html

## Good fit for

- Travellers looking for where to eat in Reykjavík or a restaurant on Laugavegur
- Trying Icelandic food (lamb, lamb soup, skyr, fresh fish, scallops, Icelandic lobster) in a modern way
- Sharing small plates with friends, date nights, after-work drinks during happy hour
- Tasting menus ("Taste of Iceland")
- Private dining, group dinners, corporate events, celebrations and catering

## Menu (prices in ISK)

### Set menus
- Tasting menu (8,990): wild mushroom risotto, lobster taco, croquetas de bacalao, beef tataki, dessert of the day
- Taste of Iceland (9,900): Icelandic scallop, fresh fish of the day, lamb fillet, dessert of the day

### Appetizers / small plates
- Icelandic scallop (3,600): cream, green oil, dates, roe
- Lobster taco (3,800): langoustine, dates, salsa, mayo, chilli
- Croquetas de bacalao (3,600): salted cod, onion, potatoes, herbs
- Bruschetta (2,700): cherry tomatoes, ricotta, balsamic, bread (vegetarian)
- Beef tataki (4,490): beef tenderloin, brown beech mushrooms, truffle oil, sesame oil
- Wild mushroom risotto (3,200): wild mushrooms, white wine, cream (vegetarian)
- Sweet potato taco (2,690): dates, salsa, balsamic (vegetarian)

### Soups
- Vegetarian soup of the day (2,690), served with bread
- Icelandic lamb soup (3,400): lamb, root vegetables

### Mains
- Lamb fillet (6,600): blueberry sauce, celeriac purée, roasted potatoes
- Fish of the day (4,690)
- Cheese burger (3,990) · Bacon burger (4,190)
- Fish and chips (4,690): cod ling in tempura, tartare sauce, fries
- Braised veal cheeks (4,800): red wine demi-glace, potato purée
- UMI Ribeye 300 g (9,990): herb butter, Jerusalem artichoke purée

### Desserts
- Skyr (2,490): berries and crumble
- Brownie (3,200): with Frú Thomsen's handcrafted pistachio ice cream
- Dessert duo to share (4,990)

## Á íslensku (Icelandic summary)

kröns er fjölskyldurekinn veitingastaður og bar á Laugavegi 74, 101 Reykjavík. Við bjóðum upp á nútímalegan íslenskan mat og smárétti sem gott er að deila, íslenskt lambakjöt, ferskan fisk dagsins, hörpuskel og humartakó, ásamt smakkseðli. Eldhúsið er opið sunnudaga–miðvikudaga kl. 17–21:30 og fimmtudaga–laugardaga kl. 17–22. Happy hour á drykkjum kl. 17–18. Grænmetisréttir og glútenlausir valkostir í boði. Tökum að okkur einkasamkvæmi, hópa, fyrirtækjaviðburði og veisluþjónustu. Borðapantanir á dineout.is/krons, hópar 10+ í síma 852 6565 eða á krons@krons.is.

## Pages

- [Home and menu](https://krons.is/): menu, opening hours, location, reviews, booking
- [Private events](https://krons.is/private-events): private dining, corporate events, catering