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Dill RestaurantvsApotek Restaurant
Both Dill Restaurant and Apotek Restaurant are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Apotek Restaurant ranks slightly better than Dill Restaurant. Apotek Restaurant comes in at #5 in Reykjavik with endorsements from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Dill Restaurant
Insight Guides
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Sturlugotu 5, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $50/night
Insight Guides "A gourmet’s delight, this elegant Scandinavian restaurant specialises in local, organic ingredients cooked in contemporary “Nordic Kitchen” style."
Condé Nast Traveler "Locally-sourced ingredients form the backbone of this groundbreaking restaurant in the heart of town. Book early for exquisite creations from owners Gunnar Karl and Jody Eddy." Full review
Afar Magazine "Reykjavik’s Dill restaurant, run by chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason and sommelier Ólafur Örn Ólafsson, is the first to win a coveted Michelin star in Iceland." Full review
Frommer's "The tasting menus change often...natural wine pairing is far and above anything else in town. Despite being one of the top restaurants in all of Scandinavia, prices are still quite accessible." Full review
Fodor's "There's only one option at Dill: a tasting menu with a modern spin on traditional Icelandic dishes" Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"A strong sustainability ethos drives the kitchen at this moodily lit and atmospheric first floor restaurant" Full review
Apotek Restaurant Frommer's Condé Nast Traveler Fodor's
Austurstraeti 16, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $0/night
Frommer's "Named "the pharmacy" after the business that previously inhabited the space, Apótek is one of Reykjavík's trendiest dining spots." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Pitch-perfect Icelandic cuisine, such as whale (with Jerusalem artichokes and a shallot vinaigrette) and plaice fish (with samphire, asparagus, and a tart lime beurre blanc). " Full review
Fodor's "The menu at Apotek is much the same as those at other upscale spots in Reykjavík—tons of fish, some sort of take on a tasting menu of traditional dishes (often with whale and puffin), and a few turf additions here and there—but the care and attention to detail is obvious here" Full review
