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Me and my boyfriend had a great experience. Our favourite was the milk bread with tofu dip and the pumpkin ravioli. The cocktails were delicious and we went at 9pm and it was a really fun late evening dinner vibes, which is perfect on the weekend. Staff was amazing!

The ambiance is cozy and stylish, perfect for a relaxed dining experience. The food is a delightful fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors, Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique and memorable dining experience!

Out of the many dozens of places I've dined at in Iceland over the years, this is hands down one of the best (and one of the best of all my travels). Every dish from start to finish was really, really excellent. I was nervous about trying Japanese Italian fusion, but it turned out to be spectacular. I highly recommend going with the staff suggestions as all of those dishes were a win. The milk bread and nori with the miso butter and tofu spread were our favorite. The Bikini crumpets were unreal in how good they were; the flavor and texture were outstanding and my favorite dish. We also had the crudo and carpaccio. The crudo was very bright and fresh, but it does have cilantro (not listed on menu) so if you have an aversion it might not be the dish for you. The carpaccio was the best I've ever had anywhere in the world; the use of hazelnuts was incredibly delicious. The lobster pasta and ravioli were incredible and the past was cooked perfectly al dente with so much flavor. The Amalfi lemon dessert was so unique and the gluten free pastry served with it was incredible! I would eat here over and over again. The food, atmosphere, and staff all make this place a must-not-miss if you're in Reykjavik.

We booked this based on the Michelin guide recommendation, and it did not disappoint. Truly outstanding food and service in a beautiful setting. The salmon sashimi and lemon dessert were highlights.

Skip this restaurant at all costs. We made the big mistake of dining at Oto. We felt like Italian food and noticed Oto had both Italian and Japanese foods. We both ordered the Cacio e pepe (spaghetti, pecorino cheese, egg yolk and pepper). No where on the menu description did it say there was lemon infused into it. What we got was a meal that was severely overpowered with lemon. In my opinion and being 100% Italian, the lemon had no place being in this meal whatsoever. It was just horrible! The Japanese milk bread was the best part of our meal. Not once did our waiter stop by our table to ask how our meal was. Not once did our waited ask us if we wanted another drink. The young girl that took our plates away (who wasn't even our server) asked us how it was and we told her our honest opinion. You would think she would tell the manager. If this was any restaurant in the U.S. the manager would have come over to our table within minutes. Another thing I want to mention, was that before we placed our order with our waiter, he tried telling us people usually order 5 different things off the menu because they are small portions. In my opinion this is a ploy that Oto must instill to get tourists to spend more money in their restaurant. We paid 35.00 U.S for each meal and 15.00 U.S for two orders of the Japanese Milk bread (as I stated before, it was the best part of our meal and we would have starved). This restaurant is overpriced and needs to stay away with trying to fuse Japanese with Italian food. It just didn't work/pair well together. I am baffled as to why this restaurant has a 4.8 google star rating. It was just horrible for us and was over 100.00 U.S dollars thrown away that we will never get back!

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.

I wanted to like it. There's been a some hype around this restaurant. As it usually is, unfortunately this was a bad sign. I did not feel it was good value for money. It's an interesting concept but it's missing the mark for the prices they are charging. It might be novel in Iceland but if you are visiting from a major international city you will probably be underwhelmed. The food is pretty good and it is tasty but it is overpriced for what it is. It's not as interesting as I was expecting from Italian-Japanese fusion. A couple of things were delightful but mostly I was left feeling a bit underwhelmed, mostly by the portion sizes but also by some of the execution of the dishes. It is a challenge to serve pasta at this price bracket and the challenge wasn't quite met. I arrived reasonably hungry and my hunger was only just about sated by the end of the tasting menu, when usually it doesn't take much at all to take the edge off my hunger. For the majority of the second half of the meal we were discussing whether we would need to get a pylsur after the meal! Also the cocktails are not worth the price being charged just because of some jazzy blend with exotic Japanese ingredients that ultimately comes out... just a cocktail. The service was unfortunately the nail in the coffin. Impersonal, casual, lacking in the standard I've come to expect for Iceland at these prices. We did not feel welcomed. It took too long for menus to arrive and for our orders to be taken. Why bring only the wine menu and the food menu later? What if we want to order drinks to compliment our food? Food was way too slow: the table next to us was served 3 courses in the space of time it took for us to get one and this was later in the evening when the restaurant had emptied significantly. The staff realised their error before we could raise it with them, and we were proactively comped our bottle of wine for it, but personally I would have preferred to pay for the wine and feel like I was actually valued as a customer. At the end of it all the staff didn't seem to care. I was left feeling like it was all a bit of a waste of time and money. All the other restaurants I've eaten at in this price bracket in Reykjavík have been a better experience and better value for money. We should have gone to something we knew would be good. I will not be recommending OTO to my colleagues and friends.

Had a wonderful meal here in August 2023. Food was really very tasty and service was nearly flawless. Sommelier was particularly fun to interact with. The chef came to visit our table and chatted for a couple of minutes. Pleasant guy. I hope to visit here again in the future.