Iceland review - 2016, Page 140

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SPECIAL PROMOTION
Kol is a new restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Reykjavík, combining sizzling style
with a refreshingly down-to-earth and welcoming atmosphere. In typical Reykjavík style,
the restaurant, which owners describe as “casual fine dining,” is also a trendy cocktail
bar with, we might add, at least two cocktails on tap! The name Kol is a direct tribute to
the kitchen centerpiece: a charcoal oven which gives food an aromatic smoky flavor. The
oven is used for steaks and luxury burgers, while Kol also specializes in fish dishes and a
wide variety of other innovative cuisine. The owners have previously worked in some of
the top eateries in London, and you can really taste it. At the same time, the place itself—
with its distinctive wooden floor and huge falcon mural—is very much Icelandic in feel.
Kol can be found at Skólavörðustígur 40. 517-7474. kolrestaurant.is
K O L
Step back in time and enjoy modern Icelandic and international cuisine in a setting rich in
history. Rauða Húsið (‘The Red House’) is countryside fine dining at its best. Located in a
historical house in the 19th century trading hub of Eyrarbakki on the south coast, it’s a stop
not to be missed on your tour of the Golden Circle or south coast. We specialize in seafood
delivered directly from the fishermen, including the finest langoustine in Iceland, although
our varied menu also includes Icelandic lamb, other meat and vegetarian dishes, sumptuous
desserts and coffee drinks. Top off your lunch or dinner with a stroll down the seaside path
just across the street from the restaurant. 483-3330. raudahusid.is
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Lobster. That’s what the dining experience at Fjöruborðið (‘The Seashore’) is all about,
where Icelandic lobster, or langoustine, is served delicately grilled and drizzled with melt-
ed herb butter and a spritz of lemon. As a starter, its flavor infuses the delicate creami-
ness of the lobster soup, the self-proclaimed ‘Best in the Republic of Iceland.’ Although
you can also find a tender lamb filet and crispy vegetable tarte on the main course
menu, lobster is what makes this cozy eatery in the seaside village of Stokkseyri, 60 km
(37 miles) from Reykjavík, so popular with locals and visitors alike. 483-1550. fjorubordid.is
F J Ö R U B O R Ð I Ð
In the heart of Akureyri, North Iceland, lies the unique restaurant Rub23, owned and
operated by one of Iceland’s most renowned chefs, Einar Geirsson. Specializing in sea-
food, the menu offers a wide variety of fish and sushi dishes, as well as juicy steaks and
delicious desserts. What makes the restaurant unique is the homemade spice mixtures
customers can choose from, so-called rubs, which are either sprinkled on or rubbed
into the food. The customer first chooses a particular ingredient, fish or meat, and then
a rub. The menu also includes the chef ’s favorite combinations. Funky, fresh and full of
flavor, make sure to dine at Rub23 the next time you’re in Akureyri. 462-2223. rub23.is
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