The dining experience

As befits cuisine inspired by Icelandic tradition and based on local ingredients, breakfast and dinner are served in our classic Viking Langhús. Stone, reclaimed wood, historical pictures of ancient Torfhúses and artifacts such as leathered salmon skins and the repurposed horse drawn cart that now bears breakfast, create an ambience that is authentically Icelandic. Light and airy during the day with glorious views over grazing Icelandic horses to mountains and the glacier beyond, at night the atmosphere changes to a cosy, candlelit mood; the perfect backdrop to the celebrated cuisine of Torfhús Retreat.

Cuisine at Torfhús Retreat is inspired by Icelandic tradition and the finest, freshest local ingredients. The menu changes every night, It’s informal, creative, dramatic and accomplished. Our chef uses the freshest of Icelandic ingredients mostly sourced from within a 10-mile radius.

Berries and soft fruits, vegetables, herbs and salads are grown year-round in classic greenhouses, heated by Iceland ‘s abundant geothermal energy. Salmon and char are caught on nearby rivers and seafood comes from coastal fishermen. Mountain grazed lamb and beef is fresh and local and is complemented by wines from our carefully selected cellar.