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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 11:30am-9:00pm.
Space open until 11:00 pm. Fri & Sat - Bar is open to 1:00 am .
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Last update on 11 Apr 2026 by aseering
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Added by SueClesh on 01 Jul 2020
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256 Reviews
First Review by paul67
MariaLedoux
Points +1945
First vegan pkace we ate at upon arrival - Edit
We just adored this place, great calm vibes and the most amazung vegan food that surpassed my expectations, just divine . Must come to if here in Iceland
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-14
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BallroomVegan
Points +274
Incredible!! - Edit
We shared 6 dishes among 4 of us and it was amazing. Highly recommend!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-14
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Kyfred
Points +1057
A Reykjavik must - Edit
A must-stop in Reykjavík. This restaurant has a lovely, cozy and peaceful aura in addition to being in a great location. The food is filling and delicious. Sharable or large portions and very unique flavor profiles and spices.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-30
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VeganJopa
Points +74
Excellent food! - Edit
The daal and chickpea curry were excellent. The cheesecake as well!
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living-deliciously
Points +179
Cosy hearty food in centre of Reykjavik - Edit
We stopped here for lunch, I had the West African stew, my partner had the daal, and we shared a garlic naan. Everything was delicious, filling and healthy. Service was great.
Read morePros: Quick and attentive service , Delicious food
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ChiaraRodella
Points +117
Fantastico! - Edit
Veramente delizioso! Il posto è carinissimo, il personale gentile e i piatti veramente buoni.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-16
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NinaW7
Points +377
Relaxed experience - Edit
This is a lovely little restaurant where there is a relaxed vibe and friendly staff. The food is tasty (althought not amazing) and there is a good range of options (influences from different countries). I love that this place is 100% vegan 😀
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-14
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Dede
Points +604
Lunch stop - Edit
Beautiful restaurant in central Reykjavík, delicious food and lovely decor and chilled vibe.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-18
Pros: 100% vegan, lovely staff, Great choices especially stews, Food healthy and delicious
Cons: None
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jossi1904
Points +2914
All plantbased 😍🌱 - Edit
We really liked the food a lot. The food is pricy but delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-07
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alinaubn
Points +72
Sehr nett - Edit
Leckeres Essen und auch Spiele vor Ort, alles vegan
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-31
Pros: Netter Service , Leckeres Essen , Große Auswahl
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PP89
Points +120
Lovely restaurant - Edit
Booked a tour and our driver recommended this gem. Can't thank him enough! Delicious, wholesome food. Amazing customer service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-29
Pros: Conveniently located near Harpa Concert Hall, Good portion sizes
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +5013
Mama - Edit
Mama is a cosy, first-floor restaurant with a limited main menu featuring four stews and a few salads. I opted for the Mama Curry with rice. The curry was nicely flavoured, though the rice wasn’t cooked well. I later realised that you can substitute the rice for garlic naan with a discount on the naan, which I would have preferred had I known.
Read moreThey also have smoothies, cakes, and bliss balls, but I was too full after a very filling meal to try them. It would be great if they could offer a smaller serving of the stews. The staff were lovely, and overall, it’s the cosiest spot I found in the city.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-27
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farmervl
Points +203
Delicious curry, gorgeous dog - Edit
The curry was flavorful and filling. Garlic naan was piping hot and delish
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-27
Pros: Yummy curry, Convenient, Dog!
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Coeliacsquirrel
Points +756
Cosy plant based haven - Edit
Came here on our first night in Reykjavik. Loved the warm cosy vibe. Menu isn’t extensive - range of starters & 4 stews, all of which were gluten free. I plumped for the West African stew which was very peanutty but tasty & very filling whilst my partner had the mama curry which he also enjoyed. The garlic naan he had as a side smelled divine but sadly not gluten free!
Read moreSomehow we still found room to have a bliss ball each as dessert. The coco one tasted just like a bounty bar whilst the peanut butter one tasted like snickers. Both delicious
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-08
Pros: Cosy relaxed vibe , Decent portions - you won’t go hungry!
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Ricky123
Points +2479
Garlic naan is a must - Edit
Was torn with where to eat but as soon as we walked past Mama and smelt the food, our choice was made.
Read moreWest African stew was full of flavour, paired with possibly one of the best naan breads I’ve had.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-28
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Czarodziejka420
Points +32
2/5 because of lovely little library - Edit
I visited Mama Reykjavik twice. My first visit was nice, with a cozy vibe, unique decor, and that adorable little library with different tarot cards, which I really liked. I genuinely value all vegan restaurants and love the concept behind them, so I knew I would be back.
Read moreUnfortunately, my second visit was very disappointing. Despite having a reservation, we waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Honestly, if a customer who was leaving had not asked whether we were waiting, I might not have even had the chance to mention my reservation, as the staff showed no interest in guests standing at the entrance.
It took over 30 minutes just to place an order, while tables that arrived after us were served first. During this long wait, no one even offered us water, though other tables received it automatically. The restaurant is small, so it’s genuinely hard to overlook guests, yet we still felt completely ignored. To make matters worse, a new guest who arrived later waited only a few minutes before staff thanked her for her patience and brought her water, while we had been sitting there much longer without attention.
Watching staff repeatedly attend to other guests while we were ignored ruined the experience to the point that I could not even feel grateful. By the time the food arrived, the atmosphere had already put us off, and since the food itself wasn’t spectacular, poor service made the overall impression worse.
I only ordered a starter, a salad, two drinks, and a piece of cake, and the total came to around 10,000 ISK (~300 PLN). While this is a reasonable amount for a meal in Reykjavik, I normally do not mind paying for a good experience, but when the price equals poor service, it makes the situation extremely frustrating.
The reservation confirmation says "We welcome you with an open heart," which felt almost ironic given how we were completely ignored during our visit. Sadly, we left feeling completely let down and I will not be returning.
Pros: Lovley little library
Cons: Ignorance despite reservation, Poor service for the price, Promise vs. Reality
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AmySRiver
Points +303
Fantastic - Edit
Fantastic restaurant. Lovely vibe and food all very fresh and tasty. Good option!
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marilynmenascott
Points +32
First dinner in Reykjavik - Edit
Was a little tricky to find despite the two sandwich boards showing the way. You walk around the building to get to the stairs. Loved the cozy vibe and loved the food. Planning on eating there again during this trip!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-16
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EarthAngel23
Points +58
Must visit! - Edit
Lovely place, cosy setting with plenty of options for seating. I ate here several times and can't fault the food. Good portion sizes and food very tasty. There was nothing I didn't like. Staff were lovely too. I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area
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saril
Points +83
Great food and customer service - Edit
We shared the hummus plate and mamas curry. They were generous serving sizes and the food was delicious. After one monrh of travelling, this was the best food we had eaten. Customer service was excellent.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-12
Pros: Food taste, Generous serving sizes, Excellent customer service
Cons: No cons
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cool5cats
Points +626
A real treat - Edit
We had a wonderful meal here for my partners birthday. The African stew was just gorgeous, beautiful flavours.. Take away cheesecake with a little happy birthday message on the box!!
Read morePros: Wonderful flavours, Great selection of vegan dishes, Friendly staff
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McMallory
Points +2883
Hippie cafe - Edit
Cute little hippie cafe with a small menu of bowls of stew, salads, and a few apps. The food was good and healthy but not amazing. It was a nice place for lunch but I might not suggest it for dinner.
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RLJ
Points +38
The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! - Edit
What a treasure! The most adorable, cozy atmosphere and the BEST vegan food. The majority of the menu is also gluten free (one of us has a wheat allergy)!! We ordered the chili sin carne, dhal à la mama, golden milk & a hazelnut bliss ball. HEAVEN!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Service (excellent ingredient knowledge), Cute gift shop in the back
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babsrowley
Points +16
Nice place - Edit
Mama’s is a small, cozy and friendly place in the shopping district. We had the dahl and a smoothie and the cheesecake. Everything was really good. The prices weren’t bad, relatively speaking.
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Glenford
Points +88
Comfort food at it’s finest - Edit
Warm, filling, and wonderful.
Read moreIf you are coming in from the cold, you should know Mama will warm and fill your stomach and warm your soul.
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uoVani
Points +81
Awesome food! - Edit
The food was 10/10, really delicious! It's also a really cozy place. Totally recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-31
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brianchenault
Points +88
Amazing - Edit
Super friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere, delicious comfort food
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