ROK
Reykjavik
At a glance
ROK Restaurant, located at Frakkastígur 26a in Reykjavik, offers a fine casual dining experience that captures the essence of Icelandic cuisine. The restaurant invites guests to indulge in a diverse menu that showcases the flavors and ingredients of Iceland. The atmosphere at ROK is relaxed yet refined, making it an ideal spot for both leisurely meals and special occasions.
Open throughout the week, ROK accommodates both midday and evening dining, allowing patrons to enjoy a meal at their convenience. Whether stopping by for a weekday lunch or a weekend dinner, diners are greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance. The restaurant's focus on quality food is complemented by a menu that provides a taste of Iceland's culinary heritage, offering something for both locals and visitors alike.
ROK is an excellent choice for those looking to experience Icelandic cuisine in a setting that balances casual elegance with quality service. The restaurant's location in Reykjavik's bustling 101 district makes it easily accessible for city explorers. With a reputation for serving high-quality dishes, ROK offers a dining experience that reflects both the traditional and contemporary aspects of Icelandic gastronomy.
Reviews
The food was good but more like okay than amazing. We really expected incredible food and it was just fine. - The mushroom risotto was good, average risotto, not creamy and weirdly sour - Caesar salad with chicken was dry and flavourless with chicken thigh meat - Salmon and meat were good - But the brownie dessert!! Omg this was next level, so decadent and rich with choc pieces in brownie and the portion was huge. Atmosphere was cozy and cute, you need a reservation as the place is really small. There is two floors, toilet is tiny and no baby changing table. Service was excellent! We parked on the neighbouring street.
Best food we had in Iceland! We tried the lamb and the duck, they were both amazing. Highly recommend it! The prices are also very decent.
The food was yummy with really fresh ingredients. The beef taco and mushrooms were a real highlight. We tried the reindeer for the novelty, it was tasty but probably our least favourite dish. The staff were all friendly.
I come here every time I visit Reykjavík. Wonderful place and atmosphere. The food is amazing and staff is amazing! Located across the street from Hallgrimskirkja and the statue of Leif Eiriksson which is the city’s main landmark. Highly recommended you get reservations during the high season or can sit at the bar and have wonderful conversation with the incredible bartenders while they make your favorite cocktail!
If there's ever a place to settle in with a group of friends, maybe even feel a little bit shire-ish (or resembling those nested hillside troll homes), it's the earthen-roofed cottage named ROK. For the tasting menu, you have to opt in for the whole table, but you can basically create your own tasting menu by linking together some irresistible tapas-style appetizers, or going big for the larger, entree portion items. They have a really great variety of types and styles of food, broken down by category (green, fish, meat, dessert, sides, cheeses & snacks) but further explored by the contrast in ingredients, texture, cultural context and preparation method. We opted for a more protein-focused feast, but don’t sleep on their veggies, they’re much more than a garnish and oftentimes the star of the show. It's impossible to not be lured in by the ceviche, carpaccio, crudo and tartares around town, dotting the pages of many of the most thoughtful menus, and ROK was no different. We are also constantly victims of a good chimichurri, so the tenderloin was an easy grab. Throw in some really tasty shrimp tacos, a neatly arranged salad with avocado dressing and some incredible cocktails, and you may not have room for dessert.
