Eldstó Art Café

Eldstó Art Café is a warm, characterful spot in the centre of Hvolsvöllur, run by a husband-and-wife team who also operate an on-site pottery workshop. Every plate, bowl and cup is handmade on the premises, giving the room a genuinely personal, crafted feel.

The kitchen turns out honest Icelandic comfort cooking, with a standout fish stew, lamb stew scented with rosemary, and fish and chips among the favourites. It is the kind of unpretentious, locally rooted place that travellers remember fondly.

Highly rated across review platforms, it makes an easy lunch or dinner stop while exploring the Eyjafjallajökull and Þórsmörk area.