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Vegan restaurant in the center of Reykjavik. Offers soup, casserole, salad and cake of the week, plus hummus plate, dahl, rainbow salad, nicecream bowl and cheesecake. Also makes juices, teas, cacao and various coffees. Relocated from
Laugavegur 2. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
Space open until 11:00 pm. Fri & Sat - Bar is open to 1:00 am .
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167 Reviews
First Review by paul67
anir117
Points +428
Delicious and fresh - Edit
Very flavourful! Interesting options influenced by spices and flavours around the world. Expensive but fresh and large portions.
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SoCalCal
Points +1677
Cute, Cozy Vegan Eatery in Central Reykjavik - Edit
So our ship was in port for the day, and luckily we found Mama very near our shuttle drop-off. We stopped in for lunch shortly after it opened and ordered the Dhal a la Lama, Chilli Sin Carne, Garlic Naan, and two Bliss Balls.
Read moreThe stews were definitely large and hearty portions, and were good on this dreary, rainy day. I was expecting a little more Naan than what came, but we made do. The Dhal a la Lama had rich, complex flavor, and the Chilli Sin Carne was also enjoyed by my husband. He did mention it had a slight vinegary bite to it, and when I tasted it, it reminded me of some vinegar-based barbecue sauces. I'm not a fan of the vinegar base, so I'm glad I ordered what I did.
We finished with two Bliss Balls, one Tahini & Cacao Bliss, which was good, and one Peanut Butter Bliss, which reminded me of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, unsurprisingly. Both were good, but probably would not order again because of the price.
Staff was friendly and service was good. We found prices to be a bit high for North American standards, but not sure how they compare locally. I would definitely visit again if in Reykjavik, as the food was very good.
On a final note, there appeared to be a restaurant mascot, who was as cute as can be!
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff
Cons: Can be pricey?
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daalai
Points +1122
Delicious - Edit
We got the dhal a la mama, mama curry, and garlic naan. They were all amazing, especially the naan (we got some to go). It’s conveniently located close to a lot of tourist areas as well.
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YNT
Points +32
Tasty and filling - Edit
The restaurant is located in a cozy little attic. I ordered the soup of the day, the chili wrap, and the cup of calm. (Tea) Everything was delicious and filling. I especially enjoyed how many fresh veggies were included in the wrap.
Read moreA great spot for vegans visiting Reykjavík!
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ShaneMcDaniel
Points +1570
Cute atmosphere delicious food - Edit
All the food was great and the atmosphere was simply wonderful.
Read moreSpecial Mexican salad and the regular dal was super tasty. The sourdough bread also great
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VeganBones
Points +173
A good option in Reykjavik - Edit
Given the small size of the menu I was disappointed that two items were not available (including one of the 4 mains) however the curry I did have was excellent. Nice chill vibe and easy to get to.
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Fwiw to others they said it was due to independence day on Monday affecting supply
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Chloe(Artemis)
Points +158
Filing and delicious - Edit
I saw some reviews on here about bland food and that made me nervous. I did not have that experience at all.
Read moreThe restaurant is tucked back in a courtyard and then you have to walk up some stairs to find this place.
The smell when I opened the door to the restaurant made my mouth water. It was this full bold curry smell and it made me really hungry.
I had booked a reservation, but on this day it wasn't needed because there was plenty of seating available for small or large groups.
I was seated right away and given a menu. The service was great. The waitress brought me a cup and pitcher of water along with the menu.
Everything is plant based and there were lots of tasty options. I chose to go with the West Africa stew because it didn't have cilantro/coriander listed as an ingredient. I can't eat cilantro so I try to avoid dishes that have it.
I also tried to order the garlic naan but they were out. So I opted for the lentil chips and a cup of calming tea.
Everything came out at once and very quickly. I ate a little bit of everything and enjoyed every bite. There was a piece of cilantro as garnish, but I took that off.
The flavors were really good and I was so full after eating all of that food. I found it to be very filling and it made me feel good to put that delicious food in my body.
The tea was great and very strongly flavored with lavender.
I highly recommend coming here and trying their delicious food surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere.
Pros: Fully vegan, Lots of tables, Great flavors and smells
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EyþórEðvarðsson
Points +356
Great restaurant - Edit
Friendly and quiet restaurant in the centre of Reykjavík. Great food and tasty.
Read morePros: Great food, Tasty, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Difficult to find, Service could be a little better but was Ok., Drinks came long aftur we were served our food
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BraínneEdge
Points +267
Lovely range - Edit
Some really nice food and a good range of dishes. Seemed to struggle with just one server for the entire cafe, food took a little while.
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BaMuCeta
Points +308
Healthy and comfort food - Edit
Mama restaurant offers a good variety of flavours very well balanced. The environment is peaceful.
Read morePros: Amazing flavours , Big portions, Many tables
Cons: Naan and nachos were not available
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SabrinaJaffe
Points +577
Delicious - Edit
Delicious curry and chilli. It is about 3000isk a bowl, but we were very happy with our meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-10
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dariakara
Points +354
Very underwhelming - Edit
While the staff and ambience was nice, the vegan broth soup wasn’t great. Quite tasteless and it cost £17!!
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marybee3
Points +79
The best food of our honeymoon - Edit
We have been to many restaurants now while in Reykjavik and around the south coast. Mama was the best in both my husband and my opinion. For tasty whole food dishes, with happy calm vibes, it can't be missed.
Read moreFor all the stews they can make a wrap for you out of the stew, rice and salad. They were also very kind about removing coriander for us as Jordan has the soap gene 💔
For the main, I had the Dahl a la Mama, and he had the Chilli wrap. It was so delicious, and the depth of flavour was incredible. He was very happy seeing the size of the wrap and enjoyed it very much.
Afterwards, I had the love potion tea (as it is our honeymoon!!) which was wonderful and so flavourful. My husband had the red smoothie, which he loved (and I stole many sips of!).
Overall, there is a great energy at Mama, with friendly staff and a beautiful space. The food was fantastic and we will definitely return if we get time on our trip!
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-10
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zoeandersoon
Points +195
Warming and tasty - Edit
Lovely environment and staff. Great range of food to try - so hearty and warming for the cold Icelandic weather! Portions were huge too so great value for money. I had the lentil stew and would definitely recommend it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-01
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KadiHarmon
Points +7629
Awesome! - Edit
I was psyched to make it to an all vegan place on my way back from the north to catch a flight in the capital. Super cool neighborhood and a super cool space! I went for soup and salad and both were great!
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LucienSea
Points +273
Great cozy food - Edit
Beautiful space and the best dal I have ever had. Would love to come back and try other specials
Read morePros: Airy space
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Lucifer94
Points +132
Good wholesome vibes - Edit
We had the African stew and the chilli. Both really tasty and good portion sizes. We added a garlic bread to share also.
Read morePros: Good portions , Quick service , Tasty
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barrlynnev
Points +151
Best food in Reykjavík - Edit
Entirely plant-based menu. Had the fantastic West African stew. Sweet, spicy and so moreish! 🤤
Read morePros: All plant based, Great selection, Friendly & helpful staff
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EviiMaria
Points +37
Hummus - Edit
One of the best Hummus I have ever eaten!
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KristinK.
Points +21
So delicious! - Edit
Everything my wife and I tried here was delicious. We came here 3 times while we were in Reykjavik this week. The Mama curry, mushroom umami, tortilla chips and dips, and Dhal a la mama we're so good. The tea and kombucha were good too. The place is really cute. Servings are pretty big if you're hungry.
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Toncjo
Points +84
A peaceful meal - Edit
A cut down menu on offer so I had a humus with veg dips. This place is all about ambience, don't go for a quick bite to eat, it's a time out sort of place.
Read morePros: Atmosphere
Cons: Expensive for a salad
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HeatherPhelps
Points +361
Recommended! - Edit
Really welcoming place with a nice, wholesome menu and good vibe. I enjoyed the potato and chickpea curry very much.
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely staff
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aseering
Points +17
Delicious food, relaxed atmosphere - Edit
The meals were filling! We had the dal and the hummus for brunch, and are thinking of only having a light dinner. Very nice mix of flavors. The tamarind chutney and the vegan yogurt on the dal were particularly fun. The dessert looked delicious as well, but we didn’t have room for more.
Read moreThe ambiance was also quite nice. The back of the restaurant has a bit of a boutique cafe feel, with cushy chairs and small tables and all sorts of nice decorations. We enjoyed sitting and talking as well as eating.
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veggiemumvegandd
Points +121
Great place - Edit
A lovely calm, welcoming environment with delicious food. It's a bit hard to find as they had only been in their new place a few days. It's through the courtyard and up the stairs in the corner.
Read morePros: Nourishing, tasty food, Bright, calm space, A friendly welcome
Cons: Hard to find
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daveprotali
Points +75
One of the best vegan restaurants ever! - Edit
Most delicious food we had in Iceland by far! highly recommended
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AnnaHS
Points +67
Excellent food, lovely atmosphere. - Edit
The food was extremely tasty. I ended up having the Mama Jamaica two days in a row, because I loved it so much. It's easy to see what allergens the food has in the menu card. I loved the alternative and relaxed atmosphere. I love to return someday!
Read moreMama is a rare gem.
Pros: The food , The atmosphere
Cons: No cons
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Veganvanags
Points +652
Cozy & delicious - Edit
Amazing vibes - highly recommend checking the upstairs seating for a cozier more relaxed space. Everything we ate was delicious - the best golden milk latte I’ve ever had! The potato soup was incredible too.
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