Holtanesti — Restaurant in Hafnarfjordur

Step Back in Time at Holtanesti – Where the Real Burger Lives On

In a world of drive-thrus and prefab patties, there’s one place on the edge of Reykjavík that still does it right. Holtanesti isn’t just a pit stop – it’s a time machine. One of the last real joints in Iceland where you can still grab an old-school, no-nonsense sjoppa burger, juicy and fresh off the grill.

While the rest fade into memory, Holtanesti stays true to its roots – with golden fries, ice-cold soda in glass bottles, and that unbeatable, smoky burger flavor that tastes like summer in 1965. No truffle oil, no aioli. Just beef, bun, and bite.

Come by before this legend goes the way of the dinosaur. Because once it’s gone, it’s gone – and they just don’t make ’em like...

Ordered Fish, Burger, Chips and Drinks from the drive through. Food was great, but took 10 mins to place order and 30 mins for food to arrive (without warning before we paid) Maybe I've been spoilt by McDonald's at home, but if it's going to take that long warn us and or ask...

Delicious fast food joint that’s open late and perfect stop on the way to Reykjavik from airport/blue lagoon. Double cheeseburger is a bigger, better Big Mac (American comparison). Fries also delicious. Place was clean and staff...