Iceland's seafood dressed for the world stage. Historic brick walls, a wine list that means business, and a menu that organises flavours by country while sourcing every ingredient from this one extraordinary island.
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About Fiskfélagið
The Fish Company opened in 2008 inside the Zimsen building — a historic 1884 structure that was physically relocated to its current downtown position 120 years after construction. The building's age is visible in every brick and beam, and the cellar dining room uses this industrial heritage to create an atmosphere that is simultaneously dramatic and intimate. Large exposed brick walls, rough-hewn wooden beams, warm amber lighting: this is the setting that Reykjavik's most important business dinners have used for years.
The menu concept is distinctive and intellectually generous. Each dish is named after a country — Iceland, France, Japan, Argentina, Greece, Italy, Ireland — but every ingredient is sourced from Iceland. The conceit is not a gimmick; it reflects a genuine curiosity about how Iceland's exceptional raw materials respond to different culinary traditions. The "Iceland" preparation places Icelandic lamb or cod in its most natural context. The "Japan" preparation applies Japanese precision and flavour profiles to the same Arctic fish. The exercise reveals something important about both the ingredients and the culinary traditions they encounter.
The most popular experience is the "Around Iceland" tasting menu — a curated progression through the island's finest seafood and land ingredients, treated with increasing creativity as the menu develops. The "Around the World" menu is for those who want to experience the full cultural range the kitchen has mapped. Both are exceptional choices for occasions that demand something memorable and explicable: you will leave with a story to tell.
The wine selection has been built by sommeliers who understand that Icelandic seafood requires careful pairing. The list covers classic European regions alongside natural wines and smaller producers that match the restaurant's intellectual disposition. The non-alcoholic pairing options are thoughtfully constructed.
The Occasion Fit
Perfect for Closing a Deal
Fiskfélagið is Reykjavik's premier business dining destination. The cellar setting creates natural privacy — conversations stay at the table. The service is attentive without being intrusive. The wine list is substantial enough to signal that the evening is important without requiring expertise to navigate. The "Around Iceland" tasting menu provides a structured, impressive dining experience that unfolds over two-plus hours — exactly the time needed to build the rapport that closes deals. Bringing a counterpart here communicates respect, confidence, and an understanding of what exceptional looks like.
The Experience
Tables at Fiskfélagið are well-spaced and acoustically considered — this is not an accidental quality but a deliberate choice by a restaurant that understands its clientele. Those who choose this cellar for important conversations need the room to speak freely and the confidence that they will not be overheard. The service team operates with the precision of a high-end hotel but with genuine warmth; they understand the difference between formality and coldness.
The kitchen, led by chefs who have trained across multiple culinary traditions, produces technically accomplished food that never feels showy. Every element on the plate earns its presence. The signature lobster tail preparation is frequently cited in reviews as one of the best single bites in Reykjavik — the langoustine here is among the finest on Earth, and the kitchen knows it.
Reservations are essential and should be made 2–3 weeks in advance. Weekend evenings fill quickly throughout the year. For business dining, request the lower cellar level for maximum privacy.
