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Breakfast
Icelandic
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel restaurant serving breakfast, lunch from 11:30am, and dinner from 6:30pm. Provides a vegan 3-course menu option. Has vegan soup and desserts. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm.
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Lake Hotel Egilsstadir, Egilsstöðum 1-2, Egilsstadjir, Iceland, 700
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Added by savetheoinks on 17 Aug 2020
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11 Reviews
First Review by savetheoinks
HeiddisHolm
Points +28
Always amazing, lots of variety - Edit
Been going for years, one of few places that have a full on Christmas menu every year. The menu changes every so often but love the aranchini and the sushi. Mains are usually good too as well as the soup. Cosy vibe and good cocktails and a treat to visit the spa.
Read morePros: Different , Fair price , Fresh
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Mbarker1003
Points +719
Lived up to the hype! - Edit
I was so excited to eat at Gistihúsið because of the raving reviews and it did not disappoint! Unfortunately I was not hungry enough for the full 5 courses so I only ordered the curry coconut soup and the crispy rice balls. Both were absolutely wonderful!
Read moreCoconut Curry Soup: I genuinely could have drank this from a glass. It was so incredibly flavorful that I was sad when I had eaten the full bowl. I wanted more! After every few bites I would say, “This is so good.” “I can’t get over this soup.” “I love this soup.”
Crispy Rice Balls: the rice balls were on the small side but but very rich so I don’t know that I could have eaten them if they were bigger or more of them. They ended up being the right amount and size. The cheese was so creamy and rich that I had to check back and make sure they were actually vegan.
There were plenty of vegan option to choose from and all were very clearly marked on the menu. Our server was wonderful and while the kitchen was a little slow, it was a lovely restaurant so we didn’t mind.
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i1arie
Points +670
Would love go give more stars - Edit
I was so excited for the vegan 5 courses menu. It was disappointing. First of all, services was not very nice, it was rushed and they also forgot our dessert and we had to tell them.
Read moreAs a starter you get some free bread which is nice. The crispy rice balls are amazing but since it‘s a sharing menu, they should bring 4 insteed of 3 balls. The sauce for the balls was already cold.
As second course you get a salat in a glas. Was difficult to eat from that glas. It was just nuts, vegan feta and beetroot. Tastes like nothing and not delicious.
The soup was okay. Very very spicy but you get some bread for it.
The main course was a shame. It tasted like cardboard. There were way too much peep in it.
The dessert was okay, just a cream with strawberries.
From a fine dine I expect more. There was no fresh vegetables in it. No taste explosion. And that for a price like 112€. Never again. I only give two stars because there is a vegan option.
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marissamonday
Points +224
10/10! 5-Course Luxury Vegan Meal - Edit
The ambiance of this fine-dining restaurant paired with an exceptional vegan menu made it an unexpected luxurious experience and meal. Highly recommend for anyone (vegans or not).
Read morePros: Exquisite vegan courses in every category , Savory and exceptional quality ingredients , Very reasonably priced
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jzazj
Points +11
Delicious Vegan 5 Course Menu - Edit
Creative and intentional vegan menu, yum!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-31
Pros: 5 course vegan menu for dinner, Intentional and creative use of ingredients
Cons: Pricey, but worth it.
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SofieNilsson
Points +1964
Really good food - Edit
A bit of a fancy food place, but not like a super fancy feeling in the restaurant! It was nice! The menu depends on when you go there, breakfast, lunch or dinner. I was there for lunch.
Read moreThe nut burger was decent!
The passion cheesecake was out of this world, I was so surprised! Truly amazing!!
So I can imagine the dinner menu is well worth a try too!
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Dani90
Points +64
Fine dining - Edit
Vegan fine dining options (with prices to match!). In addition to the three and five course menues, there is also one vegan main course. It was a nut roast with barley, cauliflower shavings, beetroot and pesto, and very tasty.
Read morePros: Fine vegan dining in rural Iceland
Cons: Expensive , Small servings
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Vegeads
Points +393
5 course vegan meal - Edit
We had the 5 course vegan meal (minimum 2 people) and enjoyed it. Our courses included am avocado hummus, roasted celeriac, a curry coconut soup, a nut steak, and a passionfruit cheesecake. They also brought bread and butter to start, although we asked the server and he said the butter was not vegan, so be aware. I think it was around $50 US per person, which was reasonable as far as Iceland goes. Everything was presented well and had good flavor. My favorite was the soup --it was excellent.
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Jamaba824
Points +379
Great vegan options! - Edit
After a long drive from Hofn, with all vegan options listed on Happy Cow closed, so thrilled to find a vegan option at our hotel, especially as a non-burger/pizza option in Iceland. The black bean steak was quite filling (and delicious). A delicious salad and crispy avocado slices completed the meal.
Read moreThere was a vegan desert too but I was too full (and they didn't have ice cream, including the vegan ones available.
Reservations were required when we visits in June so plan ahead!
Pros: Vegan tasting menu
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Brusswole_Sprouts
Points +557
Five course vegan meal - Edit
They have a five course vegan meal with a black bean steak, avocado fries, and vegan dessert.
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savetheoinks
Points +96
Breakfast with some vegan options - Edit
Breakfast buffet (quite pricey: 4000 ISK for 2 people) with vegan porridge where you can add seeds and coconut sugar to. Also bread and, peanut butter and jam selection as well as viennoisserie for vegetarians. Tomatoes and cucumber as veggies and fruit.
Read morePlant based milk for cereal available.
Also offers a selection of teas, orange juice and coffee.
Pros: Vegan porridge , Vegan milk
Cons: Price
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