Dill Restaurant

It's Thanksgiving Day here in the States, and this review has been haunting me in the best ways for 3 months; nearly 19 weeks my feed says. I've been waiting to find the proper energy and focus to pen this review, to find the words that truly capture this whole experience: their attention to detail, the service and of many courses, THE FOOD. It was one of the most incredible meals of my life and there really hasn't been more than a day or two that has gone by that we haven't mentioned that meal since July. I'm sure the tasting menu has changed a bit, maybe seasonally, but it only inspires me to book a return trip to Reykjavik and Dill. Immediately received with an amuse-bouche of dirt-smoked lamb prosciutto at the first floor entrance, we then transitioned to an elegant staging room with cocktails and more hand-crafted small bites. Being shown our table, we saw an opening at the chef's counter and had to ask. It's borderline Taylor Swift ticket madness online to secure a 'chef's table' reservation, and we were lucky enough to take advantage of this great timing. This was such an interactive experience, each step of the way, describing the composition of each dish. Were we able to chat between courses with most of the chefs throughout the kitchen, and I wrote the following on our FB travel vlog: "Incredible, seamless and nearly silent flow to their teamwork...it was a joy to watch and a masterclass on LEADERSHIP. Encouraging, helpful reminders and constant, positive reinforcement for each dish. We couldn't tell who the head chef was, and that's a testament to their organization and training." No use describing each dish in detail (minus the captions), I'd need many more characters. The concentration of flavors, intricacy in the details and the creativity to catapult lesser-known ingredients to center stage was impressive. It was a very fish-forward tasting menu, as you should expect at a traditional Icelandic eatery, even incorporating elements from the sea into dessert. Fascinating and fantastic all around; this day, I'm grateful for our experience at DILL. It was informative and fun and tasty and romantic. Thank you!

Fill was such a fun experience and had awesome food! About 17 different courses and took around 3-3.5hours. Didn’t give it a five star review only because I didn’t like every single course but I would say I liked about 12 out of the 17. Did a non-alcoholic pairing with it and it was incredible the kombucha that they had did not taste bad like it normally does and went so well with the food. Was very surprised and pleased. Made a reservation A week in advance during the off-season (November).

Overall each dish had similar flavour profiles: it’s all kinda sour kinda salty kinda buttery. It’s not butter in the sense of like a buttery pastry it’s lowk straight butter oil. Everything was bordering way too salty. Nothing really stood out except I guess the ingredients are all from Iceland. I enjoyed the goose breast which was thin and tender. The bread was very crispy which I enjoyed. I think the pre dessert was super unique because it was a wasabi ice cream situation very refreshing. I liked the main dessert too which was a skyr panna cotta with chocolate crumbles and white chocolate crisp. It was a long and filling meal for sure

Dill is the most expensive Michelin one-star restaurant I’ve visited, and honestly, its pricing is on par with what you’d expect from a two-star restaurant in the United States or even a three-star restaurant in parts of Asia. Still, after experiencing the meal, I understand where the effort goes. Iceland doesn’t have easy access to fresh, locally grown ingredients, yet the team at Dill works creatively and tirelessly to deliver something memorable. Overall, the food was excellent. A few dishes were a bit too salty for my taste, and the use of wasabi—whether leaf or root—appeared in several courses, which felt a little repetitive. However, the presentation of each dish was beautiful, and the beverage pairing was absolutely spot-on. The service was another highlight. The staff were extremely friendly, warm, and knowledgeable, which made the entire experience feel welcoming and personal. I initially thought of giving Dill 4 stars, but considering the creativity, dedication, and the unique challenges they face with ingredients, they truly deserve 5. It’s a distinctive and impressive dining experience in Iceland’s culinary scene.

Incredible experience! The ambience is soft and relaxing, the service was excellent and the different courses were so delicious. We sat at the counter and watching the chefs, interacting with them, discussing the dishes is something I'd absolutely recommend. They even gave us an extra apple tart when they heard how much we loved it. Overall the food was very delicious, varied, well thought out and perfectly cooked (or perfectly raw). I think maybe some of the flavors were a little subtle for me but that may be that I'm inexperienced in Icelandic cuisine. It was a wonderful introduction. Would absolutely recommend.