Eldstó Art Café
Mon-Thu: 10-21 (kitchen: 12-20:30)
Friday: 10-21 (kitchen: 12-20:45)
Saturday: 12-21:30 (kitchen: 12-21)
Sunday: 12-21 (kitchen 12-20:30)
Menu
Appetizers
Soup of the Day - Ⓥ
Soup of the Day with homemade bread. Please ask your waiter.
Garlic Bread
Bread with garlic butter, cheese and chives.
Burgers
Served in a buttered bun and with french fries
The Sweaty Farmer
140g Local Beef Patty…
bacon chutney, gouda cheese, mixed salad, tomatoes, chives, cronions, pickle relish and parmesan.
Choose: Honey Mustard Mayo or Chipotle Mayo Ⓥ
May be served as a Burger Platter!
The McCartney
Linda McCartney veggie patty Ⓥ…
red onion chutney, mixed salad, tomatoes, chives, cronions, pickle relish. Served in a buttered bun!
Choose: Maple-Mustard Mayo Ⓥ or Chipotle Mayo Ⓥ
May be served as a Burger Platter!
Fries or Sweet Fries
A portion of french fries or sweet potato fries
Sauces on the side
- “Kokteilsósa”; The National French-Fry Dressing
- Honey-Mustard Mayo
- Chipotle Mayo Ⓥ
- Maple-Mustard Mayo Ⓥ
- Ketchup (complimentary)
Poke Bowls
Tofu Poke Bowl - Ⓥ
Marinated rice, marinated tofu…
pickled red cabbage, cucumber, cronions, chives, edamame beans, carrots and sesame seeds. Topped with maple-mustard mayo.
Salmon Poke Bowl
Marinated rice, smoked salmon…
pickled red cabbage, cucumber, cronions, chives, edamame beans, pickled carrots and sesame seeds. Topped with honey mustard mayo.
Main Courses
Icelandic Lamb Soup
The Traditional Icelandic Lamb soup has kept Icelanders from extinction since the 9th century AD!
This nourishing bowl (more stew than soup, really) is loaded with root veggies, herbs and of course, free range Icelandic lamb. Served with homemade garlic bread on the side.
Icelandic Fish Gratin "Plokkfiskur"
Homemade traditional style fish gratin or casserole.
Consists of mashed potatoes, onion, cod, butter, flour and spices, topped with cheese & chives and baked in the oven! Served with brown ryebread on the side.
Local Lasagna
Our own Lasagna recipe, made from free-range Icelandic foal…
topped with parmiggiano and chives, served with homemade garlic bread. A classic dish that never disappoints.
Mango Chickpea Curry - Ⓥ
Curry made with mango, bell peppers and chickpeas…
served over marinated rice, topped with cilantro, chopped chives and sesame seeds.
Children's Menu
For children under 12
Kid's Burger
Burger, cheese, ketchup, bun. Fries on the side.
Icelandic Lamb Soup
Traditional lamb soup (some might say “stew“), child portion.
Traditional Fish Gratin "Plokkfiskur"
Warning: Served on a hot pan.
Homemade traditional style fish gratin (or casserole), served with brown rye bread
The Local Lasagna
Warning: Served on a hot pan.
Our own Lasagna recipe, made from free-range Icelandic foal and served with garlic bread. A classic dish that never disappoints.
Café Menu
Cakes
Slice of Cake
Our homemade cakes vary in availability, but may include:
Apple cake, chocolate cake, traditional rhubarb cake, gluten free options, marble cake, cookies, muffins and more!
Marble Cake slice or medium size pastry
Muffin or small pastry
Cookie
Hot Drinks
Filter Coffee / Tea
Espresso
Double Espresso
Espresso Macchiato
Americano
Cappuccino
Caffé Latte
Flat White
Hot Chocolate
Swiss Mocha
Irish Coffee
+ Extra Shot Espresso
+ Syrup
+ Oat milk / + Soy milk
Soda and Drinks
“Appelsín” Orange soda
Pepsi / Pepsi Max
7up
“Egils Kristall” Sparkling water
“Egils Kristall” Lime Sparkling
Apple juice
Orange juice
“Kókómjólk” Chocolate milk
Glass of milk
Beer
Egils Gull 50cl. Lager 4.7% – draft
HAPPY HOUR @15-18
Egils Gull 33cl. Lager 4.7% – draft
HAPPY HOUR @ 15-18
Boli 33cl. Premium Lager 5.5%
Úlfur Úlfur 33cl. DIPA 9%
Garún 33cl. Icelandic Stout 11.5%
Bríó Alcohol Free Wheat Ale 33cl. 0%
“Malt Extrakt” 0%
The traditional classic; a sweet alcohol free dark beer!
Wine & Cider by the glass
Somersby Cider 33cl
Somersby Apple Cider 4.5%
Bottega Rose Gold 200ml
Bottega Rose Gold – Sparkling Rose Wine 11%
Montalto Pinot Grigio (White) 200ml
Pinot Grigio – Sicily, Italy
HAPPY HOUR @ 15-18
Piccini Rosso di Toscana (Red) 200ml
Merlot, Sangiovese, Cab. Sauv. – Tuscany, Italy
HAPPY HOUR @ 15-18
Wine by the Bottle
Casa Rojo - La Marimorena (White) 750ml
Grape: Albariño
Region: Galicia, Spain
Aroma: Citrus, pears, mineral
Taste: Light bodied, a bit dry, crisp acidity, apples, pears, grapefruit. Hint of sweet aftertaste. Pairs well with seafood.
Domaine Laroche - Chablis Premier Cru (White) 750ml
Grape: Chardonnay
Region: Chablis, France
Aroma: Citrus, apples, mineral
Taste: Medium bodied, dry, fresh acid, apples, creamy notes. Lingering aftertaste. Pairs well with rich fish, cheese.
Masi - Brolo di Campofiorin Oro (Red) 750ml
Grape: Corvina, Oseleta, Rondinella
Region: Veneto, Italy
Aroma: Ripe cherry, raisins, earthy
Taste: Smooth and Full bodied, semi-dry, mild acid and solid tannins. Cherry, raisins, spices, cacao. Lingering aftertaste of fruit and spice. Pairs well with pasta and lamb.
Chateau Liversan - Haut-Médoc (Red) 750ml
Grape: Merlot, Cab-Sauv, Petit Verdot
Region: Bordeaux, France
Aroma: Oak, plum, red berries
Taste: Medium bodied, dry tannins, acidic, ripe and dried fruits, red berries. Complex aftertaste. Pairs well with Lamb and Poultry.
Group Menu
Meals we can serve to larger groups.
If you contact and select in advance, we will give you a better deal!
Appetizers
Soup of the Day - Ⓥ
Soup of the Day with homemade bread. Please ask your waiter.
Garlic Bread
Bread with garlic butter, cheese and chives.
Fries or Sweet Fries
A portion of french fries or sweet potato fries
Sauces on the side
- “Kokteilsósa”; The National French-Fry Dressing
- Honey-Mustard Mayo
- Chipotle Mayo Ⓥ
- Maple-Mustard Mayo Ⓥ
- Ketchup (complimentary)
Poke Bowls
Tofu Poke Bowl - Ⓥ
Marinated rice, marinated tofu…
pickled red cabbage, cucumber, cronions, chives, edamame beans, carrots and sesame seeds. Topped with maple-mustard mayo.
Salmon Poke Bowl
Marinated rice, smoked salmon…
pickled red cabbage, cucumber, cronions, chives, edamame beans, pickled carrots and sesame seeds. Topped with honey mustard mayo.
Main Courses
Icelandic Lamb Soup
The Traditional Icelandic Lamb soup has kept Icelanders from extinction since the 9th century AD!
This nourishing bowl (more stew than soup, really) is loaded with root veggies, herbs and of course, free range Icelandic lamb. Served with homemade garlic bread on the side.
Icelandic Fish Gratin "Plokkfiskur"
Homemade traditional style fish gratin or casserole.
Consists of mashed potatoes, onion, cod, butter, flour and spices, topped with cheese & chives and baked in the oven! Served with brown ryebread on the side.
Local Lasagna
Our own Lasagna recipe, made from free-range Icelandic foal…
topped with parmiggiano and chives, served with homemade garlic bread. A classic dish that never disappoints.
Mango Chickpea Curry - Ⓥ
Curry made with mango, bell peppers and chickpeas…
served over marinated rice, topped with cilantro, chopped chives and sesame seeds.
Children's Menu
For children under 12
Icelandic Lamb Soup
Traditional lamb soup (some might say “stew“), child portion.
Traditional Fish Gratin "Plokkfiskur"
Homemade traditional style fish gratin (or casserole), served with brown rye bread. Warning: Served on a hot pan.
The Local Lasagna
Our own Lasagna recipe, made from free-range Icelandic foal and served with garlic bread. A classic dish that never disappoints.
Warning: Served on a hot pan.
Our Pottery
The Artists
Thor Sveinsson is a potter and ceramic designer. He studied pottery in ’71 – ’75 under the tutelage of Gerhard Schwarz and Paul Martin…
while also attending The Icelandic College of Art and Crafts. For years he prototyped for Glit and was a tutor of the craft at Reykjavik School of Visual Arts.
G.Helga is a singer, painter and ceramic artist.
She studied at The Reykjavik Academy of Vocal Arts, took visual arts classes at F.B. and had lessons with painter Gunnar Geir Kristjánsson.
[ Thor Sveinsson & G. Helga Ingadóttir, proud owners of Eldstó Art Café ]
The video shows Thor throwing pottery on the wheel, Helga doing the artwork and the process of creating glazes infused with the volcanic materials of Iceland.
The Gallery
Volcanic Glazes and Ceramic Art
Our handmade ceramics are glazed with Icelandic-derived materials, such as volcanic substances from Mount Hekla, as well as clay from Búðardalur. We create all our pottery from raw materials in our own workshop, right here in Hvolsvöllur; Icelandic design and production.
These unique ceramics are only for sale in Eldstó Art Café: why not give one of the most unique gifts in Iceland?
Come on over, sit down and have a coffee while you browse the shelves and enjoy the music. A singularly relaxing gift-shopping experience.
We also sell Giftcards!
About Eldstó
A unique family company; providing home-style & traditional dishes, good service and a comfortable atmosphere is of the utmost importance to us.
Eldstó began as a pottery/ceramic workshop in a garage in 1999 but moved to this location in 2004.
This building was not originally built for a restaurant, but rather for the operations of the state owned “Póstur og Sími” – the telecommunications and postal service provider, which operated from 1935-1998.
From 2004, Eldstó was a only a café. In 2009 it expanded to become a restaurant and has since grown beyond expectations; a family owned and operated restaurant, café and ceramic art gallery.
The air smells of food and coffee. The music hums in the background. Walls are decked with paintings by G Helga and shelves, showcasing Thor and Helga’s handcrafted pottery. The overall theme of ceramic art and cozy atmosphere is all throughout, as was the vision in the beginning.
It’s an uncommon phenomenon in Iceland, to have food, drink, oil paintings and pottery all the same source!
Enjoy a tea brewed in a handmade teapot or latte art in a handmade latte cup. Indulge in the traditional dish of Icelandic lamb soup, locally sourced lamb in a locally handmade bowl!
