Sümac Grill + Drinks

My experience at Sumac was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the hospitality and food were on another level. I first met Donna, the manager, the day before our reservation. She graciously helped me push our reservation back to the exact time I requested without hesitation. She also shared information about their sister restaurant, ÓX, which has an incredible speakeasy-style bar you absolutely don’t want to miss. Even though Donna wasn’t working on Valentine’s Day, she made sure the manager on duty would take great care of us and she absolutely delivered. Ottny, the manager the evening of our reservation, welcomed us with a warm smile and seated us immediately. The transition was seamless, and you could tell the team truly communicates and cares about the guest experience. Now let’s talk about our server, Elham —phenomenal doesn’t even begin to describe her. She went above and beyond in every way, guiding us through the menu and recommending dishes that truly made Sumac stand out from any other restaurant in Reykjavik. We ordered: Fried Halloumi ( So good ) Braised Goat Hummus Duck Cigars Baba Ganoush Carrots ( Different and must order!) Grill Plate for Two as our main Every single dish was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully executed. The carrots alone are worth coming back for. Sumac is already on the Michelin Guide, but in my opinion, it truly deserves a star .. it feels like it’s only a matter of time. Whenever I come back to Reykjavik, this will be an absolute MUST revisit for me. Shoutout to the entire team .. there was one more person who was so kind however I did forget her name , I hope she gets recognized as well!

Vibey restaurant in Iceland with tasty food!! Loved the service and how the waiters explained what each of the dishes were. Standouts were grilled oyster mushrooms, the baba ghanoush, and the zaatar!! Ambiance is perfect for dinner. My only complaint is it’s a bit pricy but we left feeling full.

We visited Sümac in January during our trip to Iceland to celebrate a special occasion. Every dish was outstanding—especially the flatbread—and the seafood and fish were perfectly executed. I also like the alcohol free Aperitif choices. The atmosphere felt warm yet refined. We truly had a wonderful time.

Very beautiful restaurant in the heart of Reykjavik! Food is delicious and service is great. It is a bit pricey but quality of food and experience is worth it. I would highly recommend the cod, hummus and bread! Very good!

Food-wise I have no complaints whatsoever. Flavor was great overall. We had the 7-course tasting menu which included sharing dishes of zaatar flatbread (mini man’oush), hummus with a parsley pesto-like sauce, baba ghanouj, shrimp cocktails, beetroots with labneh, a main course of thick beef steaks that absolutely melted in the mouth, and a dessert that was tahini crust cakes with strawberries on the side. Portions were good and we definitely felt like we got our money’s worth. On the other hand, Lebanese/Levantine food is made to be eaten with flatbread so the fact that we only got one mid-sized flatbread per person was a little bit underwhelming. We ended up ordering extra. During the dinner the staff forgot to continue with our courses but then when we mentioned it they got back to it quite fast and served us a complimentary round of drinks to compensate. The waitress responsible for our table seemed like it was her first week and the place was packed so we didn’t hold that against them as the rest of the experience was very nice. The atmosphere could have been a bit better: the music was quite loud and the door opening and closing all the time created a consistent cold draft. The kitchen being close to where we were eating was nice to see but also led to everyone smelling like BBQ by the end of it Overall would go again.

Four of us ate here the other night at the end of our Iceland trip, and it was fantastic! Also pricey, but incredible. We were all craving some different fare after eating fish and chips the whole week. Four of us, we got the 7 course chiefs meal, we ended up dropping about 500 for all of us (that’s 500 (US dollars) (NO drinks/alcohol). Their hummus was probably my favorite although the lamb was also top notch, but every course was solid. So if you are up for a splurge, I would definitely recommend Sumac. Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix pointed us here, glad it did. Reservations probably best, but we just lined up as soon as they opened and got in, thankfully.

Hands down, the best food in Reykjavik. It seems like they can't miss. I try to go there at least 3 or 4 times a year and it is always 10/10. While they serve the most delicious kebab filled with lovely spices, they make the top 3 Negroni in town - that competes for the first place. They use such a smooth vermouth that makes it unreal. Top notch service as well. Go there, you're welcome!

The flavors were what we really liked. The flavors were nicely subtle. The cod was excellent . Maybe as good as I have had in Iceland. The lamb shanks and shrimp were also excellent. Service was v good. There are some errors in the billing, but nothing major. Atmosphere was ' happening ' so we really enjoyed the evening. The flat bread was also excellent. So overall, an evening of note. Would recommend.