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Leifur Kolbeinsson

Guest Chef at Restaurant Sergio's

Leifur Kolbeinsson is the head chef and owner of La Primavera, one of Iceland’s oldest restaurants, offering fine Northern Italian cuisine made with high-quality local produce. Leifur began his culinary journey as an intern in 1981 and graduated from the Icelandic Culinary School in 1986. After gaining experience in various kitchens, he opened his own restaurant in 1991, which he has been running ever since. Later, he co-founded a major catering company at Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, further expanding his influence on Iceland’s food scene. Leifur’s ambition is to develop Italian cuisine within his beloved community. Most recently, he successfully launched a second location of La Primavera — continuing his mission to create and celebrate honest, high-quality Italian food for the people of Iceland.

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Menu

The menu is a joyful fusion of traditional Italian cuisine with the fresh flavours and finest ingredients of Iceland and Finland. Each dish reimagines Italian classics, enriching them with northern elegance and natural purity — a culinary experience to be shared and savoured together.

76 €

First Course

Choose 1

Icelandic Baccalà from Ektafiskur

with aioli and caponata

Plate

Or

Charred Gem Salad

with aioli and caponata

Plate

Second Course

Tagliatelle

with parmesan cream, mixed mushrooms, cured egg yolk and grated parmesan

Plate

Third Course

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Slow-Cooked Veal

with Dulsa Verde, soft polenta and roasted hispi cabbage

Plate

Or

Salt-Baked Celeriac

with Dulsa Verde, soft polenta and roasted hispi cabbage

Plate

Fourth Course

Date Cake

with hazelnut sauce, skyr ice cream and rhubarb cake crumble

Plate

The menu may change, and we reserve the right to make updates. We are happy to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, and other special requests whenever possible. Please inform restaurant Sergio's of any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when making your reservation via TableOnline or by contacting the restaurant directly by phone at +358 20 769 8585 or by email at [email protected]. When making a table reservation, a Food & Fun event ticket (€50 per person) will be charged and later deducted from the final bill. Both the reservation and the advance payment for the event ticket are binding.

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Why do you work in the culinary industry?

This has been my dream since I was a child.

What sparks your passion for creating and collaborating on culinary experiences?

Learning new things and making connections with others who are as passionate about the food industry as I am.

What matters most to you when it comes to dining?

Family, friends and good company.

Your food philosophy:

Happy Cooking.

Your favourite drink in the evening or when going out to relax:

A good glass of Italian wine.

Your favourite pizza:

Onion, potato and rosemary pizza bianca, and another favourite: ’nduja with mozzarella.

Restaurant

Sergio's

At Sergio’s, you can enjoy authentic Italian culture and flavours in a relaxed setting – without having to travel far. We use high-quality Italian and Finnish ingredients and serve modern interpretations of Italian classics. In addition to traditional pizzas, you’ll find the finest flavours of Italian cuisine: pasta, fish, meat, risottos, vegetarian dishes, and desserts.