Dining

South Greenland is the garden of Greenland and the UNESCO world heritage honoured place for Arctic agriculture, so we know a thing or two about great local ingredients harvested from land and sea. There are cafes to sit and play board games in; there are restaurants with window booths and outdoor seating perfect for people-watching in the town center; and there are farmers' own family homes in which to enjoy the most amazing and soulful home-cooked lamb dish that you might ever taste.

Browse all the restaurants and eateries around South Greenland below, including in the following locations:
Alluitsup Paa, Igaliku, Nanortalik, Narsaq, Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq and Qassiarsuk.

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ALLUITSUP PAA

Seaside Whale Hotel

Quaint family-run hotel and small restaurant with a jaw-dropping gorgeous view directly to the open sea and mountains. Situated in Alluitsup Paa at the mouth of Uunartoq Fjord, it is the perfect place for a hearty bite to eat before or after relaxing in Uunartoq Hot Springs.

Space is limited. It is recommended to make reservations ahead of time to ensure you will get a spot at the desired time.

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IGALIKU

Igaliku Hotel & Lodges

Located a little uphill, giving a great view over the entire small settlement of Igaliku, the Viking/Norse ruins of Gardar and the fjord.

Space is limited; often if the hotel & lodges are fully booked then the restaurant is also fully booked.

It is recommended to call ahead to see if there is space available.

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NANORTALIK

Hotel Kap Farvel

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. The lunch is usually a buffet or a selection of open-faced sandwiches while the dinner is a two-course menu alternating days between an appetizer and main course and then a main course and a dessert.

All are welcome, but reservations early in the day are required, as the meals are made according to order. Please reserve a table by mid-morning the day of, at the latest.

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NARSAQ

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Hotel Narsaq

Come and eat local dishes at this nice restaurant with a humongous terrace perfect for summer sippers.

Be sure to order a lager, stout or wheat beer on tap from Qajaq Beer just down the street. The brewery is actually the sister company to Hotel Narsaq.

Ulu Net Cafe

The menu has grill bar classics like burgers and pitas with fries, and smoothies; the daily menu is hand-written on the chalkboard on the wall. Plus they serve a really great weekend brunch - come hungry!

This wonderful cafe/gift shop combo feels like the place for solo travellers or small groups to hang out and be part of the local scene. Definitely be sure to check out the selection of the owner's own skincare, Ulu Care, as well as jewelry, knitwear and polished stones from Narsaq.

NARSARSUAQ

Hotel Narsarsuaq

This upstairs restaurant is open for all to have a lovely lunch or nice white tablecloth dinner with a view over Tunulliarfik Fjord and the UNESCO world heritage cultural landscape just across the fjord. Travellers on their way in and out of the region often convene here as one of the first (or last) stops in South Greenland.

The local chef team prepares dishes with Greenlandic ingredients like fresh-caught fish, lamb from the surrounding farmlands, muskox and reindeer from the Arctic Circle Region, and all seasoned with hand-picked herbs and edible flowers from the Greenland Arboretum just steps from the front door.

Foodie inspiration from Hotel Narsarsuaq is proudly featured in
"Bites and Tales from Greenland"
by Kennie Ørsted & Sune Rasborg!

Find their three-part series "Smagen af Grønland" on Air Greenland's in-flight entertainment system.

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Blue Ice Cafe

This little cafe is absolutely buzzing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with the direct flights to/from Copenhagen and Reykjavík. It's a great place to sit and have a quick bite or beer and shop for souvenirs like stones and books. There's also an outdoor terrace where you can keep a good eye on what's happening on the nearby runway!

As the headquarters for Blue Ice Explorer tour operator, this is more than just a cafe. You can also speak with travel experts to make tour bookings and to rent or purchase outdoor equipment like tents, satellite phones, sleeping bags, hiking maps, hiking poles, gas stoves and much more.

QAQORTOQ

Brasserie HQ

A lovely recently-updated restaurant located in Hotel Qaqortoq with a large menu including salads, pizzas, burgers, steaks, milkshakes and desserts. May we suggest dining in the restaurant and then taking a drink or dessert in the stylish lounge or out on the terrace on sunny summer days.

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Cafe Inugssuk

This long-standing restaurant location right in the town center is the perfect place to get a meal based on local ingredients. Seafood soup and breaded scallops are nice appetizers or small plates; reindeer steak and lamb chops are delicious for main courses. Qajaq Beer brewed in Narsaq is always available!

Cafe Kûnguak'

If you are looking for quality coffee and quality ice cream and tasty bubble teas - this is the place! Kûnguak' is always focused on delivering high-quality ingredients, including the best Italian flour for their pizzas and the juciest beef for their smash burgers. Order online for pick-up or delivery, or dine in and enjoy the ambiance.

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Inbox Cafe - A Little Thai Corner

Authentic Thai dishes made with local ingredients. Their whole redfish platter and muskox red curries are delicious and filling. Open daily for lunch and dinner, they are a great option for spicy and flavourful twists on Greenlandic meats. Inbox Cafe is always happy to take reservations, especially for groups.

QASSIARSUK

Cafe Thorhildur

This hyper-local cafe and boutique in the heart of South Greenland's UNESCO World Heritage Site is a can't miss. Located right in the harbour upon arrival, it is absolutely the gathering point for the settlement. It is farmer-owned and operated with lamb on the menu and South Greenlandic beers available as well. There is also a kid's menu and sweet treats suitable for anyone.

The cafe also sells a fantastic selection of local, handmade items that make the perfect gifts and souvenirs - like jewelry made from local wood and gemstones, knitwear, hand-spun Greenlandic yarn and skincare.

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