Amazing food, I had the pepper steak which was delicious and came with the best sauce i've had in…read moremy life. Service was incredible, I have a broken arm and they offered to cut my steak extra for me which helped so much. The restaurants ambience was also very relaxing.

Cozy and delicious spot in Helsinki with a lovely warm atmosphere. There is a fairly limited menu…read moreand you can do a 3-course tasting, but it may be worth checking ahead if you're picky (but note it is veg-friendly). They have a nice variety of wines as well to go with your meal. Everyone seemed to enjoy everything immensely.

The food is good and the pasta portions are bigger than they appear on the photos because they…read moreserve in deep dishes . I was disappointed by not getting bread with the meal because the sauce was very good. there is not table service , they have beer and wine . I would repeat for lunch , not dinner .

Great service and wonderful food! We found Cafe Bar 9 while out walking and decided to stop in…read more Very glad we did. We will definitely be back.

Perfect 5 course dinner in this 1 year old fine dining Restaurant in Southern Helsinki near the…read moreRussian Embassy. The owner is former Michelin star chef. Perfect wines and nice staff. I recommend.

From the owner: La Maison offers French gourmet food with a modern twist prepared by head chef Pauli Novitsky. As a…read moreperfect companion, enjoy a selection of natural wines hand-picked by Sommelier Toni Aikasalo and restaurateur Mari Kärkkäinen. We want you to feel well and enjoy life together with us. Our dining area fits 40 friends and if you need privacy, we can reserve our intimate 2-person cabinet for you. For larger groups we recommend our 14-person cabinet, which has seen many memorable anniversaries and corporate events. We warmly welcome you to experience our hospitality. -Mari, Pauli and Toni

We were very cold and wet from a nasty weather day and wanted to try something warm. Also wanted…read moresomething local to Helsinki as well and Yelp said this one would satisfy our taste buds. Not a single tourist in site, everyone speaking Finnish so we knew this was the perfect spot. Had only 30 minutes before lunch ended so we ate quick and snapped as many pictures as I could. Very interesting salads with unique dressings, most them couldn't tell what in the world made them taste so good. Helsinki proved to be awesome and to not copy Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Finland borders Russia on the East side which might be why their foods are so different and yet so delectable. Would be better to visit when the weather is warmer with some sunshine. For sure would return to this place as it was superb!

Love the unpretentious lunch hidden in the street corners of Helsinki city centre here. You kind of…read morehave to look for a place as it doesnt have street front...just a sign they put outside to say they are open...and you kind of have to brave yourself to step in a small corner inside the streets to actually get to the restaurant. There are all types of clienteles here and you pay right when you arrive, get your plate, grab your food from the buffet line and seat whereever the table is free. Pretty casual and stress free...and the staff there do run like a well-oiled machine. They clear thr empty plates and clean the tables, and refill the food in tje buffet line as much as they can. The buffet line has a section for vegetarian and regular hot meal food. There's also a separate corner to grab your own tea/coffee as you wish, too. For ~€12 and quality all you can eat lunch...this is a very very good deal! I did try everything from the buffet line and they all tasted fresh! I had 2 full plates and a cup of tea..and didn't feel bloated after eating so much afterwards at all. If I had time to come back to Helsinki again, I would definitely want to have lunch here again. I debated goinf back there again my last day in Helsinki but unfortunately didn't have enough time to go back there...else I would be back there again! Give yourself and your friends a nice casual lunch when you are in Helsinki and you will be happy to stopped by for sure!

Ties for best pizza in Helsinki. I know, I know...the reindeer pizza that is not on the menu is the…read morereal draw but for a vegan who likes to break her own rules every now and then, The choose-your-own €14 pizza with 4 toppings can't be beat! Go with bleu cheese, sweet pepper, onion, and rucola and you will be in heaven. The interior reminds me of my favorite place in my hometown (San Francisco), so warm and modern and cozy all at the same time. Nothing utilitarian or mundane about Central: a nice, sleek bar pairs well with the down to earth dining room. They have a large(ish) terrace for nice days, and the service is good while the food comes quickly. We recently entertained friends from San Francisco who loved Central. I highly recommend. Great value, great prices, delicious food, and good vibes. Definitely in my top 5 faves for Helsinki.

What I like about Central is that they have a child-friendly corner and some toys to distract them…read more And that there's a children's menu, even though there's not a lot of healthy choices with vegetables. I've always found the food a little dissapointing; either too fatty, too much sauce, or just not very tasty. But it definately is what I would call 'comfort food' and the dishes remind me of food that was commonly served a generation ago (my parents). The staff is friendly.

Excellent service and food. The atmosphere is cozy and upscale. I cannot say enough about the…read moredishes. All were very good - not a single misstep. Cannot say that very often.

What an absolutely wonderful dining experience. It is obvious that the staff work together and…read moreenjoy presenting unique and interesting flavors.

Ari was the best bartender we met in Helsinki! His cucumber martini and the punches were the best…read moredrinks I've ever had! Would recommend you visit.

I would not know whether or not to recommend this place for food, but it's awesome for drinks! They…read morehave a large wine selection, housemade punches, and carry Finnish gin and make great cocktails!

Excellent location for a nice quiet dinner with great food in the center of Helsinki although…read moreportions tend to be on the smaller side. They serve a homemade malt bread which I had never had before, a touch of sweetness but savory and definitely delicate at the same time but the butter is absolutely fantastic and a flavor I cannot pinpoint but unique and delicious. The celeriac (vegetarian) dish is a must have, flavorful and delicate at the same time. The dessert portion is really tiny (the cake slice could only accommodate three blueberries on top!) but it is nice and the cream igelayo is soft and delicious. I think prices are a bit steep for the portions but I guess they are in line with similar establishments in Finland. Definitely recommend.

Fine dining in this part of town is the norm, therefore , I expect the very best …read more Nevertheless, there was an atmosphere which cannot be fabricated. laughs and chatter from almost every table...loved it ! I had the Toasted duck and others had the pike perch. they were both extremely tasteful. the combination of vegetables and ingredients was something to look forward to . I with I would've had an appetizer because the portion was a little small for my big appetite. We had the Tarte Tatin for dessert, which is basically vanilla ice cream over heated apple pie. service was good . I would repeat to try other dishes . Reasonable prices, considering the area.