There was a lot of hype heading into this place. Overall, this restaurant delivered, but not to the…read moreextent I thought it would. We had a three course tapas meal with strawberry ice cream for dessert. Our server suggested a bottle of Cava Pere Ventura white wine for us too. First course: 8/10 We were served three servings of small items on our plate. The first was a fish with goat cheese on top. There was definitely some superior dexterity in the preparation of this, as the fish was very precisely and thinly sliced. The second was duck breast. You could taste the distinct duck flavor here. They preserved the wiry, semi-coarse texture here. Probably my favorite of the three. Finally, there was a cup of (sorry I forget the name honestly), but it was kind of a strong, punchy green .. okay yeah it's very hard to describe without the ingredients in mind but it was so distinctive, I still remember the taste weeks later. A lil too strong for me but unique in concept. Second course: 7/10 I had the mackerel of the night. Crispy layer on the outside, pretty juicy on the inside. Good thing about the plate was that the mackerel wasn't too dry, like an average job would do. The zucchini and squash were actually the better part of the plate for me. Delicate layer of oil on top that gave it an extra hint of bouginess. Dessert: 7.5/10 Strawberry ice cream. The fruit itself was fresh and easy to chew (surprisingly hard to do well with frozen ice cream). Killed this cup in a hurry. Was it worth the price? Debatable if you ask me. This was for sure an expensive meal. But, the service was superb, and the place is a fine, indulgent place to dine. Overall, the food was fine, but it wasn't terribly memorable or life-changing to warrant a five star.

Great, friendly and personal service. Captivating storytelling about the food and wine being…read moreserved, showing knowledge and personal experience. Casual but intimate atmosphere.

Chilled out atmosphere, very helpful waiters. Glasses of wine are cheap but small. Food is good but…read morenot great. Chocolate cake made from tofu was missing the indulgence big time.

A new experience. Cozy "basement" level restaurant. Food concept is interesting. No menus. The…read morewaitress asked if we had any dietary restrictions or dislikes. Then she asked how big of a meal we wanted. We got 6 different small portions for 15€ and they all were good. Very friendly service.

This was honestly one of the best and most memorable meals from my trip to Finland. My friend and I…read moreopted to just order a bunch of Sapas so we could try a bit of everything. Every dish was so delicious. My favorites were the pork tenderloin and the celeriac dish. I had to order another pork tenderloin dish because it was so good! What I liked best is that no ingredient is used in vain. Every part of each dish really shined and blended together perfectly. I had the petit fours for dessert and like the Sapas they were a great way to taste a variety of desserts. The service was also amazing. Our server was very friendly and attentive. She gave us a few suggestions for dishes and also recommended some of of her favorite local libraries to visit when she heard we were in Finland for a library conference. This was simply a wonderful meal and a nice twist on Finnish food.

OMG. So so good!! Their presentation is impeccable and the flavor of each dish is very well thought…read moreout having quite exquisite balance. I had big lunch so was not hungry at all but the dish I order, a lamb dish from the appitizers menu blew me away. The portion here is pretty small. The size is not any smaller than what you would expect at qualifying three dollars sign restaurant. You get complimentary breads and chips with spread. So so good :) If I were to visit Helsinki again, I would definitely be coming here again. It's a place that you want to introduce to your friends!

This small bar serves tapas but not quite like I've had elsewhere. There isn't a menu, the food is…read moreall on display at the counter, you choose either single items, or take 3 for a discounted price. There was about 8-10 choices, the meaty items were immediately put in a microwave under the counter, the salads and veggies were served cold, and some bread was included. The bar / cafe is quite small and informal, the portions of food quite generous, and not expensive. The food choices we had were quite tasty but the random hot / cold serving was unpredictable. One major plus point is that they serve Inedit, a beer designed by Feran Adria of El bulli fame, it's a lovely slightly cloudy beer meant for drinking with food. Hard to come by generally but well worth a try. Eat here for casual dining, and 'you get what you see' food choices.

Very good brunch, merely 15€! The atmosphere is nowadays quite appealing as well, even though some…read morecustomers still swear and shout a bit too much.

Arriving first day at Helsinki after a long flight. Looking for a light dinner with local…read moreflavours and found this place from Yelp. Very central location walking distance from many hotels and the main train station. As a traveler, I was somewhat surprised by how few "local" or old fashioned Finnish restaurants there are in the city center. Glad to have found this place. Although it is safe to assume that the menu items are not the kind of food that a Finnish grandma would cook for you, the menu does offer many dishes that feature local ingredients. I ordered two tapas/appertizer-sized items featuring salmon, wild boar and reindeer. The food was beautifully presented. The salmon was very fresh and flavourful. The wild boar was tender and not dried. Cured reindeer tasted very good (I wish they were a bit more generous on the reindeer. Only a tiny slice was served with my dish). The restaurant has most of the tables on the second level with big bright windows offering a good view of the busy street.

I had the lunch buffet. The selection is fine. Quality instead of quantity. The food itself was…read moreexcellent. And considering what you get for your money, this is really affordable. The place is cozy. Modern. A good vibe. I will be coming back for more.

Outstanding food and wine list. Our waitress was able to make creative and amazing wine pairing…read moresuggestions for each course. Each dish was inventive and fun. Will definitely return next time we're in Helsinki.

I like the atmosphere and the look of the place, but two things are not really working for me: the…read moreservice can be nice, but also can be sometimes a bit off-putting - that's not too bad, but you kind of wish for something nicer. But what I dislike is the overpriced wine menu. You can't find a bottle of wine under 50e, maybe one but that's it - and that, my friends, is very off-putting.