Rótin – Italian Restaurant & Bar in Hella, Iceland
Welcome to Rótin, where the essence of Italian cuisine meets the heart of Icelandic freshness.
At Rótin – Italian Kitchen, we take pride in serving handmade pizzas and pastas, alongside a curated selection of cocktails and fine wines.
Rótin means ‘root’ in Icelandic – a symbol of fresh ingredients, deep flavors, and culinary traditions.
Opening hours:
We’re open from 12:00 – 17:00 everyday for lunchtime pizzas (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Sunday to Wednesday: 17:00 – 21:00 (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Thursday to Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00 (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Happy Hour at the bar: 16:00 – 18:00 (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
Whipped “skyr” butter, arugula pesto, olive oil
Parmigiano, parsley, honey
Tomato jam, figs, sourdough bread
Chives, Parmigiano, enoki mushrooms
String beans, tomatoes, lemon sauce, Parmigiano
Arugula, Parmigiano, pickled beetroot, crispy artichokes, seasoned balsamic vinegar
Dill & lemon mascarpone cream, chervil, apples, sea‑salted almonds
Tomatoes, arugula, mozzarella, seasoned balsamic vinegar, basil
Herb & lemon vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, croutons
Minced beef, Parmigiano, parsley
Fennel, tomatoes, chili
Risotto, crispy cauliflower, cauliflower couscous, lemon sauce
Mashed potatoes, confit tomatoes, garlic cream
Crispy cauliflower, cauliflower couscous, lemon sauce
Lentils, baked root vegetables, pomegranate, honey‑toasted seeds, lemon dressing
Add chicken for 1.900 kr. extra
Add burrata for 1.900 kr. extra
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Pepperoni, mozzarella, chili honey
Parma ham, rucola, pesto, Parmigiano
Blue cheese, bacon jam, figs, garlic‑honey
Mushroom sauce, fried mushrooms, garlic, Parmigiano, truffle oil
Ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives
Olives, artichokes, vegan cheese, red pepper
Blueberries, chervil, sour cream ice, white chocolate, honey
Cacao, Kahlúa, espresso
Berry sauce, fresh berries, crumble
The restaurant Rótin takes its name from the personal roots behind the hotel itself. In 1974, Jón Óskarsson and Einar Kristinsson opened Hotel Mosfell here in Hella.
Mosfell quickly became an essential part of the community and welcomed guests with warmth for decades. The hotel was later sold, but now, years later, it is back in the hands of Jón’s family.
Rótin – meaning The Root – symbolizes a reconnection with family. We cook from scratch, using fresh ingredients with Italian culinary tradition at the forefront – but the heart is right here, in Hella.
Enjoy – Gjörið svo vel