Dining in the Faroe Islands

Dried fish, fermented lamb, sheep head, salmon, burgers, and pizza – Faroese cuisine has it all!

One of the great joys of travelling to new places is experiencing the country’s food culture. Faroese dining certainly doesn’t disappoint, offering a vast array of dishes, ranging from the very traditional to food influenced by foreign cultures.

Traditional Faroese dishes often include meat, fish, and potatoes. These main ingredients are prepared and served in a variety of ways.

RESTAURANT OPENING/CLOSING TIMES

Most restaurants open around 10am and close at around 11pm, with the kitchen closing at 10pm.
If in doubt, check with the respective restaurant in advance.

TIPPING & SERVICE CHARGES

Service charges are always included in all stated prices, so you are not obliged to tip in the Faroe Islands. Tipping for outstanding service is a matter of choice but is not expected.

Taste the Faroe Islands

If you are looking for traditional Faroese food (fermented lamb and fish, rye bread, blood sausage, and stewed rhubarb), see our wide variety of Faroese restaurants on the right.

Cafés line the streets of Tórshavn and are found in most of the larger villages. Good cafés include Ástaklokkan, Panamé, Brell, Kaffihúsið, GómagottKafé Umami and Kafé Kaspar in Tórshavn, Café Fríða in Klaksvík, Kafé Mormor in Tvøroyri and Café Cibo in Saltangará.

Globalization has, inevitably, brought fast food to the Faroe Islands. Try Haps in Tórshavn or Smiðjan in Miðvágur to satisfy those salty taste buds.

FAROESE FOOD: 

Ræst (the Faroese word for “fermentation”)
Barbara Fish House
Katrina Christiansen
Skeiva Pakkhús (Italian fusion)
Áarstova
ROKS

LUNCH & EVENING DINING
Angus Steakhouse
The Tarv (Steak and Faroese fusion)
Toscana (Italian-inspired) 
Restaurant Hafnia
Etika, sushi & poké bowls
Suppugarðurin, for traditional Japanese ramen
OY, a brewery serving light delicacies 

VEGAN / VEGETARIAN: 
Bitin for tasty salads and new Nordic sandwiches
Restaurant Ruts
Systrar for organic meals at the Nordic House
Ástaklokkan

Dine like a Faroese with 
'Heimablídni'

A popular local takeaway in the heart of Tórshavn is Fisk & Kips, which always serves freshly caught fish. If you’re looking for more of a personal touch, we recommend trying Gjóbiti in the picturesque village of Gjógv. Also, Heimablídni, or “home hospitality”, where you can dine in the homes of Faroese families. In most cases, this is only available for groups. However, at Anna and Óli’s or Durita and Fróði’s, you can now book a spot at supper club tables in their beautiful homes – you might be alone or joined by others who want to try a delicious and traditional home-cooked Faroese meal.

Cafés & dining in Tórshavn

Skeiva Pakkhús

With Italian inspired dishes consisting mainly of local produce

Tórshavn

Etika

Discover Etika, the exclusive sushi haven nestled in the enchanting Faroe Islands. Probably the best sushi outside Japan!

Tórshavn

Brell Café

One of the best places in Tórshavn to grab a coffee, either in Brell's cosy café in downtown or to go

Tórshavn

Bitin

Charming cafe with a cosy atmosphere in the heart of Tórshavn. New style Nordic sandwiches.

Tórshavn

Ástaklokkan

a small and cosy eatery in the old part of town.

Tórshavn

Breyðvirkið

The bakery which specializes in selling handmade organic sourdough bread and pastries

Tórshavn

Katrina Christiansen

Faroese restaurant inspired by the Spanish-tapas style

Tórshavn

Paname Café

Homemade food, sandwiches, tapas plates, coffee, cakes, beer, wine and a cozy atmosphere

Tórshavn

Systrar (The Nordic House)

Enjoy delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes at the lovely café located in the Nordic House

Tórshavn

Kafe Kaspar

Stop by for a nice cup of coffee or a quick meal, we got something for everyone!

Tórshavn

Haps Burger & Steaks

HAPS serves gourmet burgers, steaks, snacks and milkshakes.

Tórshavn

Hvonn

Flavours from the Far East

Tórshavn

Kafe List

Café in the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands

Streymoy

OY Brewery

Join us for a pint, a bite and a laugh!

Tórshavn

Fish & Chips.

Fisk & Kips

Fish & chips in central Tórshavn

Streymoy

Hallartún

Hallartún Bar is the atmospheric and trendy bar located at the Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands. The bar serves high quality drinks, bar meals as well as locally produced beers.

Tórshavn

Omaná

Omaná

Café in SMS

Streymoy

Gómagott

Faroese chocolate made from the very best, hand-picked ingredients and by the highest production standards

Tórshavn

Kaffihúsið

A charming cafe nestled in the picturesque harbor of downtown Tórshavn, serving cakes and coffee

Tórshavn

No 12

Grab a cold juice and a delicious sandwich at our Football Stadium Juice Bar!

Tórshavn

Cafés & dining in the outskirts

Fiskastykkið

Fish café and restaurant situated near the historical fish drying area in the village of Sandavágur

Vágar

Gjóbiti

A nice café/restaurant which is part of Gjáargarður Guesthouse in Gjógv on the island of Eysturoy

Eysturoy

Café MorMor

Nice coffee and cakes on grandma's plates in the old town of Tvøroyri

Suðuroy

Café á Mølini

An atmospheric break in the charming café in an old grocery store and post-office building by the harbour

Sandoy

Café Sólja

A small and homely café in Tjørnuvík

Streymoy

Café Eðge in Mikladalur on Kalsoy

Café Eðge

Café on the edge

Norðoyggjar

Rose's Café Restaurant

Fusion cuisine inspired by Rose´s own Ethiopia upbringing and world cuisine experience

Eysturoy

Restaurant Muntra

Authentic Faroese village restaurant with fish

Eysturoy

Resturant in Porkeri

Only resturant in Porkeri

Suðuroy

Café Fríða

Lovely cosy cafe with delicious coffee and tempting treats in a relaxing environment

Norðoyggjar

Glasstovan

Perfect spot for an enjoyable meal or coffee break

Suðuroy

Fjósið

Barn loft in the village of Bøur transformed into restaurant/venue

Vágar

Hjá Jugga

A smart, trendy café in the village of Vágur on the island of Suðuroy

Suðuroy

Gásadalsgarður

Visit Gásadalsgarður Café, owned and operated by a local farmer and his family, for coffee or a meal after seeing Múlafossur

Vágar

Brimborg

Brimborg is a combined brasserie, fine dining restaurant and event house, located in Gøtugjogv on Eysturoy

Eysturoy

Hans Esbern’s famous Waffles

Hans Esberns has the been selling waffles in Tjørnuvík the past many many years

Streymoy

The Locals Café

Sit and relax after a breathtaking encounter

Vágar