This charming Italian cafe in the heart of Reykjavik houses two quaint little restrooms tucked just out of reach from it’s main dining area. Following the generously proportioned RESTROOMS signs leads you to the appropriate men or womens counterpart. The small size of the facilities coupled with the fact that they were festooned with stained wood trim and white plastic paneling reminded me more of the accomodations onboard a vintage luxury yacht than a restaurant serving kaffi and pizza. I chalked it up to the city’s affinity for their harbor and perhaps a tribute to their reliance on the fishing industry. Toilet paper was dispensed from a large thin roll mounted near the wood-seat toilet. Most toilets in Iceland prominently feature a centered button on the top of the flush tank. Newer sleeker models require a simple push, but this older Gustavsberg (the predominant brand in Iceland featuring it’s characteristic anchor logo) model required a upward short tug – raising the lever 5-6 inches. While we’re dropping restroom fixture brands, I might as well mention the Franke Airtronic® A200 hand-dryer (which was underpowered) and the Reykstrarvorur™ Leverline soap dispenser.
Restroom Rating: 6