Dined on October 31, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
I definitely enjoyed the meal but I should note we came in the end of October. We drove from Reykjavík at night - we got lost around the property because the signage at the Blue Lagoon/Retreat hotel were all iced over so we couldn’t read them and there were no lights illuminating the signs. There were not a lot of lights around the property in general and thw GPS was getting confused. During one part of the drive, it wanted us to go off road to get to the entrance (which is something one must never do in Iceland). The restaurant is in the Retreat hotel which is a beautiful facility but there was no valet so it was self park then short walk in the cold to the entrance (surprising for a hotel that charges $1500 a night).
The meal itself was wonderful and hearty but not heavy. The ingredients were wholesome and flavorful but not salty. I finished the meal feeling satisfied which is a good place to be. I’ve had other Michelin starred tasting menus leaving me overly full and borderline sick but not this one. I think it may be because the ingredients they used were so clean and the accompanying sauces were given in measured portions. Honestly, it would have been a stellar experience if not for the logistical issues we experienced trying to get there.