Icelandair 2007/2008 Travel Planner - (Page 35) (877) I-FLY-ICE I 35 DINING You may wish to book one of these restaurants prior to departure to ensure that you will enjoy the dinner you’ve been dreaming about. Iceland’s emerging gourmet scene is a tempting fusion of homegrown organic ingredients prepared with influences from Asia, North America and Europe. Combine this with innovative chefs and the result is purely Icelandic! SEAFOOD CELLAr -COURSE DINNER $109 Located in the oldest cellar in Reykjavik, this restaurant is making waves with its fusion cuisine and exotic menu options. From sashimi to kangaroo to cod, the ingredients will keep you guessing and wanting more. Just be sure to save room for dessert. GOurMET rESTAurANTS vOx rESTAurANT 5-COURSE DINNER $159 Some of the most acclaimed chefs in Iceland preside over this classy, trendy restaurant in Icelandair’s Nordica Hotel. Sleek and modern in design, Vox offers a superb Scandinavian breakfast buffet and outstanding lunch and dinner menus. A five-star restaurant, Vox shines in the preparation and presentation of Icelandic seafood, lamb and game. 3-COURSE DINNER $89 Historic elegance best describes Einar Ben, a superb restaurant featuring exquisite lamb and seafood selections. Delectable desserts round off a meal designed to be remembered. EINAr BEN kAFFI rEYkjAvIk FjÖruBOrðIð 3-COURSE DINNER $99 A local favorite, this restaurant’s name means “at the seashore.” You’ll need a car to get to this restaurant, located about a 5minute drive from Reykjavik in the small seaside town of Stokkseyri. You’ll be rewarded with scrumptious Icelandic lobster with a variety of mouth-watering sides. And whatever you do, don’t forget to try the lobster soup! 3-COURSE DINNER $79 Conveniently located near the popular nightclubs of the bustling downtown area of the city, kaffi Reykjavik is a traditional favorite with Icelanders. You won’t want to miss the amazingly inventive ice bar, serving drinks in glasses carved from ice! CASuAL DINING CAFé vICTOr 3-COURSE DINNER $79 Centrally located downtown, Café Victor offers an Icelandic version of Mexican fare – good food at reasonable prices. Evenings find the restaurant transformed into a café/bar and transitions after midnight on weekends into an admission-free dance club. SIGGI HALL AT ODINSvE 3--COURSE DINNER $115 Master chef and Icelandic TV personality Siggi Hall is renowned for his unique and innovative handling of Icelandic ingredients. An informal atmosphere in a stylish setting belies the complexity of its menu, emphasizing Icelandic seafood (try the bacalao), game and organic lamb. APOTEk SALT rESTAurANT -COURSE DINNER $125 An ideal spot to spend a happy hour, an evening of fine dining and a night cap in the middle of the Reykjavik’s buzzing city center. Located on the ground floor of the Radisson SAS 99 Hotel, SALT is never out of the way and usually just the spot. While you are there, enjoy the urban mix of music and prime people-watching from the floor to ceiling-high windows. -COURSE DINNER $125 Once a pharmacy and now a fashionable restaurant offering exquisite and inventive fusion cuisine, Apotek is situated in the heart of Reykjavik. Popular with tourists and locals alike, this restaurant is the place to see and be seen. Its original menu also makes it ideal for vegetarian gourmands. TAPAS BArINN LAEkjArBrEkkA 3-COURSE DINNER $89 Lace curtains, candlelight and intimate decor make this an ideal choice for romantic dining. Situated in one of the city’s oldest houses, this charming restaurant presents an array of Icelandic specialties that are hard to resist and reasonably priced. 3-COURSE DINNER $89 Located in a bohemian section of downtown Reykjavik, this local favorite puts an Icelandic twist on traditional Spanish cuisine. Enjoy tapas made from lobster, scallops, mountain lamb, bacalao and more. For more dining options including restaurants outside of Reykjavik, visit www.icelandair.com/dining. http://www.icelandair.com/dining
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