Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Italian

Marshall House Bar + Restaurant

Veltusund 3b

Chef Leifur Kolbeinsson practically introduced Icelanders to fresh pasta at his iconic restaurant La Primavera. Now running the kitchen at the Marshall House eatery, he stays true to the Italian spirit of simplicity. The menu focuses on fresh ingredients cooked beautifully; whole cooked plaice with burnt lemons, capers and anchovies jostle for attention alongside a n’djua spiced tagliatelle with plump langoustine.

Runner-Up:

Kolabrautin

Harpa

For a decadent dinner, in possibly the prettiest building in town, Harpa, Kolabrautin is perfect for pre-show nibbles or a dinner date. The views are beyond spectacular, both inside the restaurant, and looking out towards the harbour. “The lobster pizza is the thing to order here,” sighed one panellist.

Runner-Up:

Coocoo’s Nest

Grandagarður 23

This cosy and popular eatery on Grandi might not be a full-time Italian resturant—on different nights of the week you’ll find them serving tacos, pizza, pasta, and other dishes of the day—but they capture the spirit of the Italian style better than most with their happy hour aperativos. Salute!

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