I chose this restaurant as I was curious about the gastronomic scene in Iceland. In short, the food was mediocre, the wine pairing was sub-standard, and the service was disappointing. I got a table at 9:30 pm and the restaurant wasn't very busy. I wanted to ask about the menu but nobody paid attention to me for at least 10 minutes even though I was waving my hand many times. With this bad start, I didn't feel welcomed and couldn't enjoy the meal. So my review can be a bit biased.

I went for the 'Around Iceland' course menu with wine pairing. When they brought me the first dish (cod), they didn't bring me a spoon and the server's attitude was rather cold. When they served the second dish, they served white wine in a hot glass (I think the glass was just taken from the dishwasher). After I complained, they served the wine in a new glass. When the server took the plates, she also took the bread knife, which should remain on the table with the breads. These things can be easily fixed but shouldn't happen in the first place when they advertise themselves as a fine dining restaurant.

I could see that they paid much attention to the plating but the food itself wasn't exciting. For example, I didn't think the salmon went well with the sweet apple sauce. The lamb was good but you can find a similar quality dish in many other places.

Wine pairing was particularly disappointing. I experienced this in other restaurants in Iceland, so I guess it's not only this restaurant's issue. The wines they use are generally cheap and too young (2020, 2021) and often don't pair well with the dish. I was particularly disappointed by the red (cheap Cotes du Rhone, 2020) paired with lamb. Shiraz can go well with lamb but this wine didn't.

When they asked me if everything was ok, I gave my honest opinion and they gave me 25% off. I appreciate it but still decided to leave this review in the hope that they improve their service and foods.