Wow, I found this place and what a cool restaurant. Are there many old Americans who grew up…read moreduring the cold war and aren't curious about all things Russian? I should have had more than one meal at Bellevue. Everything was very ornate inside, but in a way that seemed like nothing had changed for 50 years. Extra points if you can do shots of really cold Vodka. Thanks to my late Estonian ex father in law for teaching me that one back in the day. Do not skip over the Borscht!

Considered the oldest restaurant in Helsinki this place goes beyond good. Typical Russian…read more Borscht....awesome. Bear stake with mushrooms and potatoes .....AWESOME and for dessert pavlova on merengue cake topped with raspberry sorbet. I mean I can't even explain it. All served on beautiful plates and pristine silverware. If you are in Helsinki you must visit this place. It doesn't even have a sign!!! Only for the adventurer and food lover. Not for the person who likes "things on the side" and picky about food. This is authentic, hearty Russian food. With a touch of melancholy. Will come here every single time I'm in town. Pricey but totally worth it!!!!!!!!

We had just arrived from Phoenix, AZ. The only time available while we were there was 4:30 but…read moresince we were on US time we thought why not? It was a darling place with industrial silver lamps mixed w/ old world vibe. We both had a different chalk board special of the tasting menus. The food was delicious & the service was great! My most fave dishes were the burrata salad, the lamb heart, & creamy lemon risotto! We both liked the raspberry crunch toffee ice-cream! The food tasted fresh & organic. Yummy! The service was great too. One of the co-owners waited on us, he was very engaging & extremely helpful. The kitchen is opened & separated by a half wall so you can see all the preparations going on. It was charming. All the staff seemed happy & pleasant. We met a very nice gentleman sitting next to us explaining how challenging it was to get a reservation. We felt lucky! Wish they would open a location in Phoenix not sure when we'll return to Helsinki. TIP: If you plan on going try to make your reservation on line as soon as you can. You don't want to miss this place!

What a place ! Hands down the best restaurant in Helsinki I ever been in ! I highly recommend this…read moreplace to everyone ! -romantic -very friendly and warm staff -Food was Divine -music wasn't loud -wine was delicious and fit perfect with the food -staff knew their wines and food ingredients well Always make a reservation if you want a table here and try to make it few days or weeks before to guarantee your seat in this mouthwatering experience :)

Came here on 2 separate occasions. Since it was near my hotel. The food wasn't anything crazy and a…read morelittle pricey. This place is known for their fried herring. First few bites of this were pretty good. Salty and flavorful that comes with mashed potatoes that helps reset your taste buds when it gets too salty. But after halfway, I got tired of the taste. Wasn't enough variety. The salmon wasn't anything crazy. The shrimp tartar sauce that came with it was really tasty.

First meal in Finland, after checking into the hotel checked Yelp for a real Helsinki style…read morecuisine. This came up and we took Uber and arrived 10 minutes later. We tried quite a few things, my buddy wanted to sample their different looking items as well. It was fun trying their seafood, their unique sauces that accompanied them, the lamb, the mystery fish which I couldn't find in google translate, the wild mushroom soup, and to top it off was that excellent cloudberry cheesecake. Had to google was 'cloudberry' was and this was the definition "Cloudberries are very juicy, and they taste a bit like a cross between a raspberry and a red currant". We were sold! So unique and different at the same time had to upload a picture so one could see what they look like before turned into a dessert. For sure would return to this place, great service, excellent tasting food which is so different from other countries.

This is inside the Old Market Hall. They have Finnish staples like open faced sandwiches, salads,…read moreand salmon soup. I keep going back for the salmon soup. It's my favorite salmon soup in Helsinki. The staff is also super friendly which is a bonus.

Amazing food. Inside of a cool little market in a beautiful building. Salmon soup and smoked salmon…read moresalad were equally incredible. Sizable amount of salmon too.

A high-quality restaurant in a former jail makes this place a unique experience. The building…read moreserves now as a hotel. The lunch was of high quality with a salad bar, creamy soup, couple of main course options (beet and halloum cheese steaks, and chicken), and dessert coffee or tea. Such a fascinating environment - many photos and items indicating the original use - combined with friendly service and decent price for the quality make this a recommended destiny.

Wonderful restaurant located on the ground level of Hotel Katajanokka. The service was wonderful…read moreand their dinner recommendations were exactly as described. I tried arctic char for the first time - wild from Norway. The fish itself looks similar to a salmon. It was cooked perfectly and was very delicious and complimented the white wine perfectly. I also had a mushroom pasta the following night which was creamy goodness. The restaurant also serves an all you can eat breakfast that's wonderful. It's a beautiful combination of continental and traditional. Wonderful service and hospitality. I will be back the next time I'm in Finland!

Nice looking cafe on the main esplanade of Helsinki. Came in late winter for the salmon soup -…read moreunlimited with bread and coffee for 16.9 euro. They definitely don't skimp on salmon - large tender chunks. Soup was creamy but not too rich. A variety of bread along with whipped butter and pumpkin spread. Need to get the dark rye bread - Finn's love this. Nice ambience although a tad noisy. Mostly locals the evening I went.

The location of this restaurant was formerly a chapel, and today it is including a café and a…read morerestaurant. Inside, the café has a cozy, lively, and relaxing atmosphere that makes it an inviting place to spend time. The café offers a salmon soup buffet along with a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The restaurant, on the other hand, is well known for its reindeer dishes. I really loved the location, which is perfect to visit during a day of sightseeing or as a stop between exploring Helsinki. Personally, I enjoyed the café more than the restaurant. While it isn't fine dining, the café offers healthy, simple dishes and a great variety of local favorites. The restaurant has a good selection of menu options; however, aside from the reindeer dish, I found the other items to be quite salty. The service throughout our visit was very good.

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.

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.