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Öskjuhlíð
105 Reykjavík
Iceland -
+354 5 62 0200
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Delivery Available?
No
Neighborhood : City (East)
http://www.perlan.is/index.php/is/perlan-mainme... -
Average Cost : 4500 ISK
The Pearl is a unique restaurant, utilising Icelandic natural resources to create a remarkable atmosphere. Situated on the Öskjuhlíð hill close to the city centre, this is not only a place with a view, it is also an architectural curiosity. Öskjuhlíð is the location for a storage and distribution centre for the city's heating system, which has provided heating from geothermal sources since 1928. Architect Birgit Abrecht points out that the structure, formed by a cluster of six hot-water storage tanks, may be regarded as symbolic of the country's geothermal sources, and their key role in Icelandic society. The Pearl is the name given to the four-storey glass dome erected over the tanks, and on the top floor is the exclusive rotating restaurant The Pearl, offering international cuisine. The extra energy from the hot water tanks is used to heat the dome, ensuring that the interior temperature is stable and comfortable.
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Trip Advisor Reviews
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“Not great, not bad”
We went to the Pearl for a drink (not to the restaurant, but to the cafeteria downstairs), on a Sunday afternoon. You have a beautiful view of ...
“Splurging in Iceland”
I was at The Pearl by myself, as I chose a nice solo trip to Iceland to enjoy the beautiful country. I've visited many fine dining establishmen...
“Very enjoyable evening”
Loved the Perlan. Ate quite late (9pm) and took us two hours to leisurely wade through the courses which very neatly allowed the restaurant to ...
“Still a bit confused about this place!”
We ate at the perlan on out last night. we booked our table (near the window) a few days before. we also managed to fall lucky, there was an of...
“lovely evening at the perlan”
Great food, lovely view you can see the whole city in 2 hours as the restaurant revolves. We were in Reykjavik on honeymoon and decided to trea...
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