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 various 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'

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