Iceland review - 2016, Qupperneq 117

ICELAND REVIEW 115
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D i n i n g O u t i n R e y k j a v í k
Kol is a 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 restau-
rant, 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 center-
piece: 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, 101 Reykjavík. 517-7474.
kolrestaurant.is
KOL
Centrally located on the ground floor of Fosshotel Reykjavík, Haust
Restaurant offers a culinary experience not to be missed. Chef Jónas
Oddur Björnsson brings years of experience at Michelin-starred
restaurants to the table, and, together with his quality team, he has
created a menu characterized by good taste, art and innovation. A
man who spends 30 days preparing his favorite spice, black garlic, can
be trusted to excel. The focus is on quality local ingredients, original
preparation and elegant presentation, including meat, fish and vege-
tarian options. For the most dedicated gourmets, Haust offers four
and seven course set menus, to be paired with the perfect wines. Open
for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Haust, meaning Autumn, awaits you
with a refreshing approach to concocting a feast from every harvest.
Þórunnartún 1, 105 Reykjavík. 531-9020. haustrestaurant.is
HAUST RESTAURANT
Kitchen & Wine, located at 101 Hotel in downtown
Reykjavík, specializes in simple elegance, bistro-style. Chef
Hákon Örvarsson has earned numerous international
awards, and his dishes are as much of a delight to the eye as
the palate. Here, even burgers and sandwiches are classy—
in addition to the fish, lobster and steak. Enjoy a simple,
elegant meal, made from seasonal ingredients, in a relaxed
atmosphere. The bartenders excel at making cocktails and
offer a wide selection of wines and spirits. Our private ban-
quet room is perfect for private parties. Not surprisingly, this
place is a magnet for the locals.
Hverfisgata 10, 101 Reykjavík. 580-0103. kitchenandwine.is
KITCHEN & WINE