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Vegan
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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 28 Sep 2025 by aseering
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Added by SueClesh on 01 Jul 2020
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243 Reviews
First Review by paul67
Coeliacsquirrel
Points +699
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 +2383
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 +297
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 +36
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 +608
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 +2861
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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madhuganesh11
Points +17
Lovely boutique vegan restaurant - Edit
Loved our West Africa and Chilli curry bowls...
Read moreService is pleasant, with cozy relaxing atmosphere...
Absolute delight 😍
Pros: Vegan food ..real food, non of the fake meat nonse, Efficient service, super quick, Cozy ambience
Cons: None
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MQL
Points +206
Vegan delight in the heart of Reykjavik - Edit
Hidden upstairs in the heart of Reykjavik is a lovely small restaurant entirely vegan. We enjoyed warm lentil soup, naan bread, orange one juice finished with their phenomenal cheesecake…yum.
Read morePros: Relaxed peaceful setting, Great selection of healthy plant based food, The minister of the floor (dog!)
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AnnetteBruhin
Points +2681
Delicious and healthy - Edit
Grate place for health food!
Read moreThey serve huge portions. The Chili sin Carne we tried was scrumptious!
The Restaurant itself is cozy.
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GwennieH
Points +104
Yum!!! - Edit
This was a great place to eat lunch while in Reykjavik! So nice to have an all vegan place to go to there — the food was incredible & the service was amazing too. Such a cute little second floor space, & decor was such a good, cozy vibe!
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DQparve
Points +36
Loved it! - Edit
Wonderful food, pleasant environment, kind and attentive staff. Highly recommend!
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veganeli
Points +134
An alternative vibe venue with fairly tasty food - Edit
Been to Mama a few times, tried several mains, and they tend to be fairly nicely spiced and flavoured, which is a nice change to vegan options.
Read moreFeels very homemade, lots of love put into it.
Well presented. We were a bit put off by the amount of fat on the naan breas though, and tried to drain it a bit.
As usual though, prices are high, but it's difficult to avoid anywhere in Reykjavik.
Pros: Tasty vegan foods, Fair portion sizes
Cons: A bit too oily at times
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Athina
Points +1099
delicious! - Edit
delicious vegan food, very friendly and fast Service. the portions Are very big.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-07
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kmm_veg
Points +332
Delicious! - Edit
Wonderful food and a really nice atmosphere. I was only in Reykjavik two days and came here twice! Loved it. Don’t skip the garlic naan!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great atmosphere
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DavidDainko
Points +416
Warm hearth in frozen land 🍜🥶🍜 - Edit
Had the absolute pleasure to experience this wonderful little spot in Reykjavik. Unlike most, I love the cold (although it wasn’t particularly chilly when I visited) because it makes the warmth more enduring. The soups here are perfect balance for the fringed weather and the garlic naan is to die for
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karhari
Points +40
Great food in a cozy restaurant - Edit
The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere, the food was very delicious and the staff was friendly. We ate dahl a la mama and garlic naan bread.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-24
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KikiNass
Points +25
Best soup ever - Edit
The mushroom soup was the best soup I have ever had in my life! We enjoyed the calm atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Generous servings
Cons: No gluten free bread
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BobVegan
Points +467
Very delicious! We had to go back - Edit
Mama is amazing. The ambience is great and warm. Even the smell upon entering... delicious! The food was good, big portions as well. We had the bread with hummus, the cauliflower soup, Mama's Curry and the West Afrika stew, all amazing. Mama knows what they're doing, so do visit!
Read more- we went again at the end of our stay, because we had to try the other stews. We had the Dahl and Chili and both were great. The Chili was very spicy, so do keep that in mind. Also the cheese cake was tasty!
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-02
Pros: Great ambience, Delicious food, Friendly staff
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Katze5
Points +110
Cozy and friendly with great food options - Edit
We came there twice because it was so good- and had several main dishes (curry, lentil, African stew) and sides (hummus) and rainbow salad. All was tasty and came very quickly. They were out of the African stew one of the days and the other day they sadly did not have the cheesecake...if there is something specific you want, you may need to go more than once.
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