SLIPPURINN is open from may til end of september
(We can accommodate groups outside of normal opening hours - send us an email)
FROM WED-SUN from 17.00-23.00 (kitchen closes at 22.00)
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““Places like Slippurinn show how it is possible to run a sustainable restaurant while also respecting tradition. A restaurant should offer not just a gastronomic experience, but also embrace the values of respect for the land and the sea, as well as for the people who make their living from them.
Eating well and eating local is not an individualistic act, but a positive step towards improving the health of our communities.””
The article was published in La Repubblica & the slow food website - click the picture for the article.
ATTENTION; All groups that contain 12 or more have to order from our group menus and book via email (info@slippurinn.com)
(WE CAN ACCOMMODATE GROUPS EVERY DAY OF THE SUMMER - LUNCH & DINNER)
A LA CARTE MENU
Our menus change quite often so there might be a slighly different menu when you visit us!
The menu is in Icelandic first but the second page is in Icelandic.
SET MENUS
We recommend our set menus for our diners to experience the best we have to offer in each season.
We fill the table with dishes and everything is made to share.
The menu is in Icelandic first but the second page is in Icelandic.
GROUP MENU 2023
We specialize in groups all sizes. Send us inquiry trough the form on the site or an email (info@slippurinn.com) and we'll answer right back!
KIDS MENU
Our restaurant is situated on the volcanic Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands ) in the southern region of Iceland, housed in a refurbished old machinery workshop that previously served the shipyard. After being closed for over three decades, we took great care in respecting the building's old industrial style with creating the restaurant.
We take pride in our community and the surrounding islands, foraging for wild herbs and seaweed and growing the remaining herbs ourselves.
Our close collaboration with small producers, fishermen, and farmers ensures the quality and sustainability of our ingredients.
Our cuisine is primarily seasonal, featuring produce from the island and the sea around us and hand foraged herbs and seaweeds from the island.
By combining old Icelandic method with new tecniques, we love to create unique dining experiences.
Our goal is to convey our passion for the islands and our dedication to the environment through our restaurant. We hope our diners can feel the essence of the islands, and sense the place and time through their dining.
It all started back in 2011 when Kata told the family she always dreamed of opening a restaurant in the old machinery "MAGNI". At the time Gísli Matt was finishing his culinary school, Indíana working as an artist and Auðunn as a fisherman.
At first it was the romantic idea of opening something small and unique in our hometown, for our local community. But we quickly realized it would turn out to be a far bigger project than originally anticipated.
SLIPPURINN is our collaborative project of four family members with help of extended family and friends. We have been incredibly fortunate with our team members that help us drive forward our ideas and ambitions.
We really hope you enjoy visiting us.
WELCOME TO SLIPPURINN.
KATRÍN GÍSLADÓTTIR
Born 1st of march 1960, in Westman Islands, from a family of great fishermen. She has worked on boats, in restaurants, on video and design projects, studied art and is a real aesthete.
She blesses SLIPPURINN with her charm, she makes sure that the restaurant always looks its best with a bountiful of flowers, herbs and plants. She is also the head waiter of SLIPPURINN.
Kata is the mother of SLIPPURINN
Born 30th of september 1956 in Siglufjordur, North Iceland. Left for Westman Islands at a young age to work as a fisherman. Has worked at sea for over 40 years.
It is hard to find a more hardworking, strong person than Auðunn. He is a key member whenever we need maintenance work, he has a long experience of DIY work and does all the odd jobs that seem to fit no one´s responsibility.
Auðunn also helps out preparing our fresh fish, clean, gut, fillet and salt.
Auðunn is the father of SLIPPURINN.
AUÐUNN ARNAR STEFNISSON
INDÍANA AUÐUNSDÓTTIR
Born 5th of february 1980 in Westman Islands, oldest daughter of four siblings. Indíana has a master´s degree in Fine Art from Slade in London and has completed a dual course as a carpenter and a furniture maker.
Indíana was in charge of designing the restaurant and has been involved with every task at SLIPPURINN, everything from buildup and maintenance to making cocktails. She has a great eye for true quality and details and without her the restaurant wouldn´t have been the same.
Indíana is the chief executive of Slippurinn.
Born 25th of March 1989 in Westman Islands, the youngest sibling of four and the only boy. Gísli trained as a chef and has for the last few years become one of the leading names in the in the rise of Icelandic cuisine, despite a young age.
Having great respect for nature, using locally sourced ingredients and mastering a range of cooking and preparation methods is very important to him and clearly reflected in his cuisine.
Gísli is the executive chef of Slippurinn.
GÍSLI MATTHÍAS AUÐUNSSON
- OPENING HOURS:
SLIPPURINN IS OPEN FOR THE NEW SEASON FROM 3rd of May until 23rd of September
WED - SAT 17:00-23:00 (last tables in at 21.45)
(We can accommodate groups outside of those times)
LOCATION:
Slippurinn is on Strandvegur 76, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.
DIRECTIONS:
2min. walk from the ferry. For a google map, click here.
HOW TO RESERVE:
You can reserve a table by using the booking form on this website or by sending us an email to info@slippurinn.com For groups exceeding 12 people, please send us an email at info@slippurinn.com.
You can see our group menus on the website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is Slippurinn open?
We are open every day during summertime and for private parties during the other seasons. Our season starts in May and runs until September.
What kind of food is at Slippurinn? Fresh, sustainable & local. We source all of our produce locally. We cook from the seasons and change the menu depending on them. We follow the philosophy of both the New Nordic cuisine and Slow Food. By buying as much as we can straight from farmers, fishermen, and small producers and harvesting locally we are able to know our ingredients very well. Our menu is varied with a special emphasis on great fish dishes. Our meat dishes are outstanding too! Check out our menus!
Can we come just for drinks? Yes of course. We have a great selection of Icelandic beers and we make fantastic cocktails using seasonal and hand-foraged ingredients. We have a bar lounge with both sofas and high tables that offer a perfect view to follow the action through the kitchen window.
Can you take groups? We can take groups of up to 90 people. Please note, parties of 12 or larger must choose from a group set menu. You can find the group menu in our menus.
Do you have a tasting menu? Yes. We both have a 3-course menu that changes frequently and longer tasting menus celebrating seasonal produce. We highly recommend going for the longer tasting menus to get the full experience.
Do you have a wine corkage fee? Yes we do. ISK 4500 per bottle.
Do you have gift certificates? Yes, we offer gift certificates in any denomination. Give us a call or just turn up and we will make one perfectly suited to your needs.
Are there vegeterian/vegan options? Yes of course!
Allergies and dietary restrictions? We can tailor most of our dishes to accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction. Be advised, if you inform us beforehand, we can be prepared upon your arrival with updates on which dishes are best suited for your needs.
Which cards to you accept? We accept all major international cards, such as VISA and MASTERCARD but not AMERICAN EXPRESS.
Do you have children high chairs? Yes.
Do you have children menu? Yes, we do! You can see it in our menus.
If you want to book a table please reserve trough our booking system up in the right hand corner. But keep in mind that groups containing 12 or more need to reserve trough this form or via email to info@slippurinn.com and select from our group menu that you can see on the website.
But for any other requests use this form and we will reply as soon as possible!
Slippurinn Eatery
Vestmannaeyjar / Westman Islands
900, South region, Iceland.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @SLIPPURINN
