Opinions RESTAURANT OTO Reykjavík

Okay, that's going to be a long one. I was asked to write my opinion, so I'll do it honestly. In general, the look of the restaurant was really good—sophisticated design and atmosphere. The waitress was so nice and kind, responding to all of our questions, of which we had plenty, so bravo to her for her patience. But! There were a few that she didn't know, so she even learned about some stuff regarding the food and products. The food, I would say, was really good—very nice level of cooking, but there were some issues that I didn't like. I mean, in general, it was fine, good, but it could be better in my opinion. We ordered regular dishes, not a degustation menu, because it was a bit different from the regular one. But I guess maybe it was because in the kitchen I didn't see a head chef; I saw kind of young people, probably interns or people who are starting their journey in the kitchen, which is probably why the dishes weren't as finished and as good as they could be.

We had Japanese bread, which was okay, tasty, soft, and the butter with miso paste was so interesting, regarding the combination of flavors. Then the burrata—that was so good, light, fresh, and with a bit of sweetness flavor, that was really good. Then the skewers—those were amazing! I loved the consistency, structure, and softness of the meat. Then the scallop with Italian cheese—I think that's not a good dish. I think the cheese covers the flavor of the scallop and it was a bit too salty, but it looked good on the seashells of St. Jack scallop. Then the lobster—that was good. Lobster itself is delicious, and it goes well with Italian sides (sauce and garnish), but I think it could be more Icelandic in style. Then we had anelotti (Italian dumplings), and I think they were very good in general, but the dough was too hard, a bit too thick, it was not al dente, but too short boiled. However, the sauce was so delicious; I loved it. Also, the filling inside was good, with good flavor. And in the end—tiramisu, that was really good. The structure and consistency were really good, maybe a little bit too much of pistachios, but that's probably how the chef wants it. It was so soft, not overloaded with cream; I could feel the mascarpone, and the shape was really good served, because it was like a separated piece. Also, I have to add that the drinks were very well served. They looked very good, sophisticated, and elegant. In general, I would say that it's a very good restaurant with a very big potential, but these little errors, for me, make a difference. I would come there again.

OTO restaurant in downtown Reykjavik is a contemporary culinary gem. It has a casual, modern feel and suits many different occasions. Their menu has a Japanese and Italian influence but OTO prides itself on using high quality local ingredients where Icelandic fish and lamb have the limelight. The owner - Chef, Sigurdur Laufdal, also strives to make the best possible use of every ingredient to minimize food waste. Each dish is a small work of art that surprises the taste buds with it´s special twist. Famous guest chefs occasionally visit and work their own magic but personally I think OTO´s own menu is the best. Their table service is as excellent as the food they serve. My favorite restaurant in Reykjavik, OTO is a true jewel on an international scale.

Dásamlegur matur, þjónustan hlýleg, ekki of mikill hávaði. Frábært.

It was an adventurous food trip experience. Food was tasty touching all kind of taste bugs and creatively presented. I did really enjoy that however I found the portions being small compared to the price of the dishes.

Frábær þjónusta og fengum borðið í tæpar 3 klst. sem var passlegt. Ölla aðstaða til fyrirmyndar og maturinn spennandi og afar góður.

Maturinn algjörlega æðislegur. Finnst þessi hugmynd um smáréttaveitingastað frábær þannig það er fullkomið að koma með vini eða fjölskyldu. Þjónustan var geggjuð og staðurinn sjálfur mjög flottur. Það eina sem ég vil benda á er að tónlistin getur verið frekar hávær en annars var allt annað fullkomið ????

Zdecydowanie najlepsza restauracja, jaką odwiedziłem w Rejkiawiku. Menu degustacyjne pozwala spróbować po trochu wszystkiego i to był strzał w dziesiątkę. Kelnerka bardzo dokładnie opisała każde danie, pomogła dobrać odpowiednie wino, znają się na rzeczy. Utytułowany szef kuchni wraz z obsługą potrafi przygotować naprawdę przepyszne potrawy. Raczej rezerwuj stolik, w ciągu 15. minut po otworzeniu lokal był już pełny.

Wonderful restaurant with great food and service from the waitresses. Portions are small so I’d recommend choosing 2-3 dishes per person from the lighter meals. However the criticism for me comes from waiting 30 minutes in between dishes. The kitchen could not keep up and the restaurant wasn’t full. The food was great but slow to come out from the kitchen. Also we had a few drinks and they were also very good.

I had the chance to dine at OTO on the 14th February during our short business trip in Iceland, I must say we were very lucky to be to get the table there.

My recent dining experience at OTO Restaurant in Iceland was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for a memorable evening.

The customer service at OTO is truly top-notch. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect. They were attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and offered excellent recommendations.

Now, onto the food. Oh my goodness, where do I even begin? Every dish we sampled was a work of art, but there are two standout dishes that I simply cannot stop raving about. First up, the halibut carpaccio. This dish is an absolute masterpiece, with delicate slices of halibut that practically melt in your mouth. The freshness of the fish combined with the subtle seasoning creates a flavour explosion that is truly unforgettable. It's no wonder it's considered a number one dish on the menu.

And for all you truffle lovers out there, you absolutely must try the truffle pasta at OTO. The amount of truffle is simply insane – each bite is like a little slice of truffle heaven. Trust me when I say that this dish is an absolute game-changer.

In addition to the halibut carpaccio and truffle pasta, every other dish we tried was equally divine. The chefs at OTO have a true talent for combining flavours and creating dishes that are both innovative and delicious.

Do yourself a favour and make a reservation at OTO – you won't regret it!

The best restaurant in Reykjavík at the moment ????????

SUBLIME FANTASTIC AMAZING SO DELICIOUS

Crudo - Halibut, plums, daikon, tapioca
so bloody amazing. The halibut is so soft. The entire dish just works.

Butabara - Pork, kabayaki, peanuts, coriander
SO AMAZING Could be the most delicious food ever eaten. Melts in my mouth. The pork belly is so soft a knife is like an insult. The flavours sing on the taste buds. Wow. Everything works so well together. Chill 3 thin rings with each skewer just perfect. Balance is just perfect. It’s one of those dishes that words don’t do it justice.

Hand dived scallop - Spinach, citrus soy, togarashi (Shichi-mi tōgarashi, also known as nana-iro tōgarashi or simply shichimi, is a common Japanese spice mixture containing seven ingredients. Tōgarashi is the Japanese name for Capsicum annuum peppers, and it is this ingredient that makes shichimi spicy. ). Comes in single shell 4 small Scallops with a delicious sauce of citrus & soy: so well balanced. The show though is the amazing spicy mix it is superb. The scallops taste like SCALLOPS yes delicious mouth watering perfect cooking. Loved it

What an excellent restaurant, the Pork should be kept a secret so I can always get a table. Alas I believe the word is out. I will add that the staff are many and very attentive warm friendly. Nice to see.

Come to Iceland for the amazing scenery the wonderful warm friendly people stay for OTO. Pure genius pure joy for anyone especially for a food lover.

I just want to sing the praises of my taste buds. WOW WOW WOW WOW

We had a pleasant meal here but much better value for money else where in Reykjavik.
The lemon dessert was a highlight which id highly recommend.

One of the best restaurants I've been to lately. Tasty food and delicious drinks. Absolutely would recommend to anyone.

Best restaurant in europe 100%
Strongly recommended ????????

Great food, great service, great restaurant.

Nous nous sommes rendus dans ce restaurant hier soir avec ma compagne. Le service était de bonne qualité, le personnel étant agréable et souriant.
Toutefois, plusieurs points négatifs ont gâché notre soirée :
- Menu illisible
- Portions servies très petites
- Plats principaux avec beaucoup d’huile et peu de savoir-faire

Nous sommes partis sans prendre de desserts, frustrés de constater que nous nous sommes manifestement faits arnaqués.

I understand and appreciate the inclusivity but very disappointing vegan experience...
The vegan option for the Japanese bread was some seaweed crackers, tasty nevertheless but the waiter didn't mention it when taking the order.
There was one dish on the menu marked incorrectly as vegan.
As the main dish I ordered the aubergine which was too greasy and the rice that came on the side had a disproportionate amount of sauce.
For dessert, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that the vegan option for the zabaglione simply was strawberry sorbet topped with strawberries...
I see that the menu has been updated so I might give it another chance sometime and hopefully my opinion will change.

Mjög góður staður mæli með ????

The place fantastic with amazing food and service. It was like going too another place than iceland thank you very much.

Could not have asked for better food, staff amazing, will absolutely be back for many more

Interesting concept and so delicious!!!

三颗星给前菜的四片叶子沙拉和Raviloli，这两个菜是整个Tasting Menu里唯二好吃的东西。这家餐厅装修风格非常土，菜品却那么昂贵。打着亚洲风格的旗号实际却一点也不懂亚洲，比如像奶酪一样油腻的豆腐；海带鲣鱼饭上面淋满了美乃滋，高级日本米煮的米饭糊成一团；扇贝上放整颗的香菇还淋了大量的酱油；还有猪腩肉上重复的酱油和蘑菇的口味… 有种糟蹋好食材的感觉… 整体口味偏咸但没有层次感，菜品组合也完全没有设计。希望亚洲同胞不要踩雷～

We ordered tasting menu, but I think the chef didn’t design well for us. Too many cheese stuffs at first three meals and no light diet in between. The good one is ravioli, sage flavor really strong and tasty. And the mozzarella as a starter is tasty. But the others are too salty and too heavy.

Amazing food - a huge surprise for my Reykjavik visit.
Would love to return to try everything on the menu!
Just go there...

OTO is a culinary gem that has quickly become a must-visit spot in Reykjavík. The combination of Italian and Japanese flavors might seem unconventional, but OTO pulls it off with finesse, creating a unique and memorable dining experience.

Upon entering OTO, you are greeted by a modern and inviting ambiance. The restaurant's interior is a blend of contemporary Icelandic design with subtle nods to both Italian and Japanese culture, creating a cozy yet cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Now, onto the food – it's truly exceptional. The menu at OTO is a carefully curated selection of dishes that beautifully marry the two culinary traditions. Start your culinary journey with their signature sushi pizza, a mouthwatering fusion of fresh sashimi and Italian-style thin crust. It's a delightful explosion of flavors and textures.

For main courses, the options are equally impressive. The homemade pasta dishes, infused with Japanese ingredients and techniques, are a revelation. Don't miss the Miso Carbonara or the Sake-infused Pappardelle – they are nothing short of exquisite.

The attention to detail in every dish is evident, and the use of high-quality ingredients is commendable. Whether you're a fan of Italian classics or a sushi aficionado, OTO caters to a wide range of palates.

The dessert menu is equally enticing. Try the Matcha Tiramisu, a brilliant fusion of the classic Italian dessert with Japanese green tea flavors – it's a delightful ending to a memorable meal.

The service at OTO is attentive and knowledgeable, with staff who are passionate about the food they serve. The wine and sake selection complements the menu perfectly, and the staff can recommend pairings that enhance your dining experience.

In summary, OTO in Reykjavík is a culinary adventure that takes your taste buds on a delightful journey through the fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisine. With its stylish ambiance, innovative dishes, and attentive service, OTO is a standout restaurant in the vibrant Reykjavík dining scene. Whether you're a local or a visitor, OTO is a dining experience you won't want to miss.

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