Old Iceland — Attraction in Reykjavik

Like a warm hug for you soul! Not only is the food is simply divine but the service and the atmosphere make you feel like you're dining in your favorite restaurant at home. The compositions are very pretty, the flavor combinations are interesting enough to make you fall in love with the good old classics all over again. They manage to keep it simple enough though so you do remember why you loved them in the first place. We had the shellfish cream soup and the cured salmon as a starter and I am so glad I got to taste both. The soup is full of flavor and the dill oil adds a great kick to it. The salmon is super refined and I loved the combination with the dill paste and the pickled cucumber, super refreshing! We had the lamb ribeye and the cod as a main and where just so happy with our choice. We read in another post that "the chef must be in love" and felt that person must have misunderstood the dish a little. Yes we had some salty bits too but I believe this stems from high quality flaky sea salt which was sprinkled over the dish so every bite taste a little different. We really enjoyed that, especially in combination with the very well composed sides. My lamb was super tender and flavorful. I haven't had such good lamb since leaving New Zealand in 2018. The desserts where a great finish to an amazing dinner. Again we found little surprises like the pickled (?) spiced apple in my rhubarb cake wich gave it a tangy, spicy zing. And my partner loved the combination of oatmeal and chocolate in his brownie. The produce they used was high quality and even though Iceland can seem a little pricy to tourist from Europe I say I would have payed the same price in Germany without thinking twice.

Btw. Icelanders don't liking tips is a myth!! Go and tip these hard working people if you feel pleased with...

Came here for dinner. A cozy space serving up Icelandic based dishes. I ordered the three course pre-fixe which includes the smoked salmon as appetizer, then herb crusted lamb followed by the brownie for dessert. The smoked salmon was served with trout roe, dill aoli, pickled cucumbers, and garnished with watercress and rye bread crumbs. The smoked salmon was served in an agreeable portion. This dish was outstanding and definitely the star of the show. 5/5 The main dish was the lamb served with roasted potatoes, baked parsnips, parsnip puree and a scattering of diced pickled beets. The lamb was served in two cuts; ribeye and shoulder. The herb crusting and ribeye were perfect though I did not enjoy the texture of the shoulder as much and was a little dry in some places. On top of the parsnip puree there appeared to be what I thought was pulled pork which was a little strange. Good portions. 4/5 The dessert was a brownie bathed in a salted caramel sauce topped with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. It was good but not memorable. The portion was slightly disappointing and should be increased. 3/5 Slightly expensive for what you get. They do however serve you some bread and whipped butter with seasoning to snack on while you wait. Service was friendly and courteous and I was greeted as soon as I had entered. May return for the smoked salmon....

Got a last-minute reservation after a very long day travelling from the UK and then exploring the city on foot. This is a small restaurant which adds to the atmosphere. Staff were pleasant, spoke good English, and were attentive. We started with a viking beer and a fruit gin and sprite (havent found anywhere that serves lemonade round here yet). Husband had the set 3 course menu and I chose from the A la Carte. He had salmon to start which he loved and I chose the mushroom soup which was poured out into the bowl in front of me on top of the ingredients that were already in there. It was absolutely delicious. We both had the lamb for mains. We are sheep farmers and usually eat our own lamb, but this was the best lamb I have ever tasted. Cooked to perfection and tasted so flavoursome it was a taste sensation with each mouthful. A glass of red wine chosen from their menu was an excellent accompaniment. Although full, we couldn't resist a dessert, just to see if perfection ran through the whole menu! From the set menu, husband had the chocolate brownie which he enjoyed, and I chose the rhubard cake which was a cross between a cherry bakewell and flapjack served with icecream and very small pieces of raw, tarte rhubarb. It was a taste sensation and rounded off our evening perfectly. Would definitely return despite the...