Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Tasting Menu

Dill

Hverfisgata 12

Dill has been doing tasting menus longer than most in Iceland. Built on the New Nordic philosophy, the menu traverses the islands culinary traditions, changing seasonally. Offered as five or seven-course menus, every meal is introduced with a series of ‘snacks’ or assorted amuse-bouche. The progression is a tight narration of seasons, flavours, ingredients and traditions. A cunning ability to tap into the food memories of its diners is what makes a meal at Dill that much more memorable and inspiring. We recommend going all in for the wine pairings.

Runner-Up:

Apotek

Austurstræti 16

Apotek’s tasting menu takes quality Icelandic ingredients and serves them with refreshing and interesting twists from the kitchen. The service is excellent, the plating is aesthetically pleasing, and the whole experience is reliably high quality. A carefree meal at Apotek is the perfect medicine for a tiring week.

Runner-Up:

Nostra

Laugavegur 59

Newcomer: Bursting onto the fine-dining scene, upstart fine-dining eatery Nostra has tasting menu options of four, six and eight courses, consisting of deceptively simple plates with bold flavours in a daring display of the simple and complex. For an adventurous meal in a beautiful setting, Nostra is perfect.

Previous Winners

2015-17: Tapas barinn

2013-14: KEX