Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2018, Blaðsíða 12

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2018, Blaðsíða 12
The Reykjavík Grapevine Best of Reykjavík 2018 12 Best Goddamn Restaurant Mat Bar Hverfisgata 26 An across the board favourite, Mat Bar is probably the only restaurant in town that takes its seasonal produce first approach to its menu se- riously enough to churn out seven menus since opening. In a stylish dining room with an open kitchen, this devil-may-care attitude trans- lates to unconventional yet delicious food, from Icelandic monkfish livers to grilled, stuffed squid, a stellar hand-stretched mozzarella with pickled tomatoes, rosemary-dusted lamb chops, and a smooth- ie-lookalike cocktail in the basil gobernador. If all that wasn’t enough, they raise the bar for vegetarian dishes too. One panellist summed it up as “a marriage of fire and flavour, plate after plate.” Runners Up Snaps Þórsgata 1 Restaurants may come and go, but Snaps remains beloved by all. The house fries—a mound of perfectly fried spuds—are reason enough alone to make a trip to the cosy, plant-bright- ened bistro. Casual but chic, it’s somewhere to see and be seen. Did we mention they make a stellar crème brulée as well? A true keeper. Hverfisgata 12 Hverfisgata 12 Despite murmurs about blips in quality at peak times, this cosy pizza joint remains a beloved downtown “happy place” for many. Their hearty pizzas are inventively-topped, their brunch menu has interesting options, the decadent sides are meals in themselves, and their cocktails hit the spot without fail. Previous Winners 2017: Snaps / Matur og Drykkur 2014-6: Snaps Best Place For A Fancy Meal Dill Hverfisgata 12 If you’re a gourmand looking for a mem- orable meal when in Reykjavík, Dill has to top the list. Dill showcases the best of Iceland with seasonal menus, paying homage to the island’s bounty, often found no place else, executed with all the tweezer-precision of modern cuisine. Don’t even think twice about splurging for the seven-course menu— it’s the only way to do it. Top-notch service and friendly sommeliers round off an already perfect experience. Runners Up Grillmarket Lækjargata 2a The locally-sourced tasting menus of Grillmarket have been a hit with diners since this place opened its doors. A favourite ‘fancy place’ for locals, the restaurant recently upped its game by offering fresh, locally grown Icelandic wasabi, available nowhere else. Our panel suggested pairing the wasabi with a steak, and something from the exhaustive wine list. Apotek Restaurant Austurstræti 16 This sleek, spacious downtown bar and dining room has that all-important fancy feeling, matched by service that’s attentive without being intrusive, and locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection and presented with a flourish. The cocktails are excellent, and whether it’s a date or a birthday, it’s a safe choice for a special occasion. Previous Winners 2014-7: Dill 2013: Gallery at Hótel Holt (RIP) Best Family Meal Jamie’s Italian Pósthússtræti 11 When Jamie’s first opened its doors, critics were eager to see how the restaurant would fare. Like all the Jamie’s franchises worldwide, the Reyk- javík location has family at its core. The spacious booth seating, fresh, hand- made pasta that would appeal to the very young, old and those in between, at prices that do not break the bank, and the very attractive option to have half portions makes this a clear winner. “They don’t infantilize the children’s menu,” observed one panellist, “and parents can have a good time too.” Runners Up Hamborgarafabrikkan Hofðatorg, Kringlan Kids’ choice: For birthday parties or a regular old outing with the fam, 'Fab- rikkan is ideal for a louder-than-usual outing. There are plenty of distractions for young diners, and orders from the extensive burger menu are taken early and served quickly to keep young temperaments in line, all without com- promising on service. Bryggjan Brugghús Grandagarður 8 Parents’ choice: The food may be hit and miss, but this spacious microbrew- ery is popular with families. There’s end- less space for energetic young ones to expend some energy, and service that makes them feel welcome. Parents can sit back and relax over a house-brewed beer without worrying about their young wards. What’s not to like? Previous Winners 2017: Hamborgarafabrikkan 2016: Laundromat 2015: KEX Hostel 2013-4: Laundromat BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2018 Dining Not everything is shark and sheep head @FLATEYPIZZA FLATEY.PIZZA GRANDAGARÐUR 11 101 REYKJAVÍK +354 5882666 PIZZA NAPOLETANA MARGHERITA
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