Kol Restaurant

I had an exceptional experience at Kol! While walking to the Reykjavik cathedral, I passed Kol and was intrigued by their menu. As someone celiac, restaurants that actively state what is/ can be modified to be gluten free puts me at ease (note: there are also lactose free and vegan options). As for the food itself, it was tremendous. I ordered the Arctic Char and Miso Reindeer Steak. The Arctic Char was smooth, flavourful, and very fresh. The truffled sauce on top of it was a surprising but pleasant addition! I wanted arctic char in Iceland, and this did not disappoint. The standout dish was the reindeer. Wow. I truly could’ve ordered three portions of that and have been happy. It was cooked to perfection (medium rare), and the meat was so easy to slice. I adored the white sauce it was laying on… safe to say my plate was polished off. The service was as standout as the food. Dágny was kind, pleasant, helpful, and not pushy whatsoever. When I said I didn’t want to drink because I was ice climbing a glacier the next day, she took the menu away and brought over cold water instantly, saying she understood completely. As well, she made a point to double check the gluten cross contamination of my meal BEFORE I ate it.. and realized there was an error! She swapped it for a celiac safe version immediately. She also gave me some great suggestions of things to check out in Reykjavik! Overall, she made the experience so much better than it already was! The interior was lovely, and had an intimate, rather than cold, feel. Tremendous! Recommend 100%

A solid, good and creative restaurant, keep on your restaurant radar when visiting Reykjavik. The staff were professional although young, (more likely I’m getting old). The food was very well created and the presentation was well thought out.

Amazing dinner, I had the lamb filet and it was amazing. Good vibes, soft house music playing in the backround. Definitely one of my favorites in Reykjavík.

Incredible dinner here! We were a party of 7 and walked in without a reservation on Good Friday and were seated right away with a smile. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and just lovely. The service was phenomenal, along with the food. Its pricey but worth it. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Reykjavik