Pítan — Restaurant in Reykjavik

Review of Pítan – A Culinary Rollercoaster

Pítan offers an experience that can only be described as a journey through the highs and lows of fast food dining. Let’s start with the positives: the ambience was pleasant, the service reasonably quick, and I didn't have to sell a kidney to pay the bill. So far, so good.

And then came the food.

The fries – oh, the fries. Have you ever bitten into something so dry you wondered if it had spent the past week sunbathing in the Sahara? These fries felt like they had been reheated... several times... possibly from the Jurassic era. If you’re ever in need of a household sponge, just ask for an extra portion.

Then there was the burger. A true enigma. Somehow limp yet also crumbling apart like my will to finish it. It felt like trying to eat a poorly constructed sandcastle. I’m still not sure how they achieved that texture, but I applaud the creativity. Disgusting? Perhaps. Memorable? Absolutely.

In conclusion, Pítan is perfect if you're after a quick meal, a nice atmosphere, and a culinary mystery that will haunt you for days. Bring a sense of humour, an adventurous palate, and maybe your own fries.

An unforgettable experience… for...

This place has really gone down hill with regard to the food. I’ve been here many times over the past 15 years when in country and always look forward to going. Earlier this year I was disappointed that they no longer sell fish pitas. I ordered the chicken pita the other day and there were three pieces of half cooked bacon on it, although it is not advertised with bacon. Not too cool for those of us who don’t eat pig. Pita bread was dry and crumbled into a big mess. The sauce, which I believe was what made this place very popular in the early days, has changed and had little flavor. I hope they work on the food quality and preparation and bring it back to the place it was...

I enjoyed a meal here of the chicken pita. The portion size was good. I personally don't think the soda deal makes a lot of sense, but the fries are great and the refills are unlimited so it makes sense to dine in. Pita is a bit of a messy food but there's a very nice bathroom so that's OK. The service was great. They were kind enough to serve me at the table and I also bought a vegan burger to take back. I shall likely visit again, but I do wish there were slightly...