The restaurant focuses on locally sourced foods such as herbs, seafood, vegetables, and preserved ingredients, presented through a rotating tasting menu that changes with the seasons. This approach highlights traditional Icelandic flavors with a contemporary twist. Dill gained international recognition in 2017 when it became the first restaurant in Iceland to receive a Michelin star, helping put Icelandic cuisine on the global fine-dining map.
DILL RESTAURANT
Icelandic Culinary Evolution / Tasting Series
Ending Bites
Fermented Caramel / Rye Cookie / Wild Herbal InfusionFULL MENU PRICE
SEASONAL DILL
Iceland's climate dictates the plate. A cycle of forage, harvest, and preservation.
Emerging from isolation. Focus on clean flavors, delicate seafood, and the first bright herbs of the year.
- Roasted Spring Lamb
- Fresh Arctic Char
- Fermented Vegetables
- Foraged Young Greens
- Skyr with Herb Oil
24-hour daylight. The most vibrant menu featuring peak produce, aromatic flowers, and cold-water shellfish.
- Langoustine / Scallops
- Wild Bilberries
- Edible Flowers
- Coastal Seaweed
- Light Whey Broths
The harvest window. Earthy root vegetables and game meats meet the first rounds of preservation.
- Heirloom Beets & Beets
- Foraged Mushrooms
- Highland Duck
- Fermented Reductions
- Roasted Bone Broths
The art of the smokehouse. Deeply traditional techniques using pickled, smoked, and fermented stores.
- Slow-Cooked Beef
- Pickled Grains
- Smoked Atlantic Cod
- Root Vegetable Velouté
- Whey-Based Parfait
COURSE STRUCTURE
A technical guide to the stages of the Dill tasting experience.
Amuse Bouche
Opening salvos designed to activate the palate. These small-format dishes introduce core Icelandic profiles: brine, fermentation, and foraged earth.
Seafood Synthesis
The transition to the North Atlantic. Cold-water proteins are treated with modern Nordic techniques to emphasize clean, ocean-forward profiles.
Highland Meat
The centerpiece of the menu. Focusing on grass-fed proteins and game, these dishes offer deeper, roasted textures and rich bone-based reductions.
Nordic Sweets
The experience concludes with low-sugar, dairy-focused desserts. Expect utilization of birch syrup, burnt hay, and wild berry acidity.
PRICE BREAKDOWN
| Dish / Course | What it Includes | Price (ISK) | USD / INR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fermented Barley Crisp | Arctic herbs, whey, fermented grains | Included | Included |
| Cured Arctic Char | Light cured fish, dill oil, sea herbs | Included | Included |
| Langoustine from Höfn | Seafood broth, wild herbs | Included | Included |
| Seasonal Root Veg | Foraged greens, fermented elements | Included | Included |
| Icelandic Cod / Skate | Brown butter, preserved citrus | Included | Included |
| Highland Lamb | Highland lamb, berries, bone sauce | Included | Included |
| Skyr Parfait | Skyr, berries, oat crumble | Included | Included |
| Petit Fours | Rye, caramel, herbal tea bites | Included | Included |
*Price varies by season. Wine or non-alcoholic pairings are available as additional supplements.
WINE & BEVERAGE PAIRING
Wine Pairing
- Organic and Natural Focus
- European Vineyard Selection
- Balanced for Acidity and Smoke
- Sommelier-Curated Seasonals
Mixed Beverage Pairing
- Wine and Craft Beer Fusion
- Microbrewery Collaborations
- Experimental Flavor Profiles
- Adventurous Palate Approach
Alcohol-Free Pairing
- Fermented Kombucha Bases
- Wild Herbal Infusions
- Fruit and Vegetable Tonics
- Acidity-Balanced Extractions
ATMOSPHERE & DURATION
The Experience Verdict
Dill is frequently characterized as a “slow culinary journey” rather than a standard meal. The pacing is highly intentional, designed to allow the storytelling and the lineage of Icelandic ingredients to remain central to the evening.
MICHELIN STAR STATUS
RESERVATION STRATEGY
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REYKJAVÍK ELITE DINING
| Restaurant | Menu Style | Experience Type | Price | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dill MICHELIN | Seasonal Tasting (7-15+ Courses) | Relaxed Fine Dining | $$$$$ | New Nordic; heavy focus on fermentation and foraged flora. |
| ÓX | Ultra-Exclusive Tasting | Immersive Chef's Table | $$$$$ | Theatrical, multi-room dining with extremely limited seating. |
| Moss | Luxury Tasting | High-End Resort Dining | $$$$$ | Polished luxury aesthetic with broad international influence. |
| Brut | Modern Seafood | Casual Fine Dining | $$$$ | Vibrant and seafood-forward; significantly less formal. |
| Fish Market | À La Carte / Tasting | Trendy Modern Dining | $$ – $$$$ | Asian-inspired Icelandic fusion and eclectic plating. |
| Apotek | Classic Tasting | Accessible Elegance | $$ – $$$$ | Traditional European-style plating and familiar flavors. |
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