In Helsinki on a business trip and stumbled upon this place. So glad I passed up the offers for…read moreburgers, Mexican, Thai, etc. that I saw on my search for something worthwhile. I ordered the smoked salmon with hops and butter sauce, and it was superb. Perfectly cooked salmon, still rare inside. Not overly smoked, and a sauce that complemented it perfectly. I truly savored every bite. Oh, and their beer is great too. Perhaps not the cheapest place, but certainly not outrageous. And for the quality I think we'll worth it. I would definitely come again.

Best service in town. I've had almost everything from the menu, today Tryon deep fried avocado and…read morelive it. Cozy Töölö restaurant with an owner that understands what service is about. Thx Ari

This place was a short walk from my hotel and I was tired so picked the best pub in the vicinity…read more This was a winner! I tried rhe Flambe....think white pizza. My friend had a wonderful thick patty burger perfectly prepared. There is a goid selection of veer and wine. We both had the local draft beer which was nice.

If you're around Kallio district, a lively, slowly up and coming hipster-ish neighborhood in…read moreHelsinki, you should stop by Tenho Restobar. This charming, warm and artsy bar and restaurant offers live music several nights a week complemented with rather tasty menu. Keen of pizza? Try simply their Margarita or go with a tasty, big-size sallad with tofu, goat cheese or smoked salmon. If you enjoy a good micro brew, Tenho has few bottled alternatives and both the red - and white wine selections are rather adequate of nature. The atmosphere in Tenho is relaxed with a lot of local artists, musicians and hipsters spending their evening hours at the venue sipping drafts or red, chatting and listening to the artists performing on the small stage. If you're in a mood for some chill yet delish grub, good mood and locals, check out Tenho in Kallio.

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Me and my co-worker friend stayed in Viisi Penniä for a couple of drinks after a hard 16-hour day…read moreof work. There were like three (3) bar workers at the booth, two of them were very welcoming and talkative and the third was silent. At first the evening was very nice, and me and my friend were able to relax a bit. Anyhow, after our thirds of cold beers, two of the three bartenders left (probably because their shift was over.) and one (the silent one.) was left to serve the remaining customers and close the bar eventually. We decided to order more beer as the evening was getting nicer and I was getting my happy and relaxed mood right on so I went to ask for the silent bartender if he could pour me another one and put on a favorite song. The answer of that bartender was "Yeeeah I could, but I won't." and he had a little smile on his face. I smiled back and thought "ok, no problem." and went back to our table with my new beer. Then, time moves forward just a little so that we were done with the beers and we decided to get one more beers before we leave and go back to our hotel for a good night o' sleep. So we walked once again to the bartender and ordered the last beers This time we stayed at the counter instead of going back to our table. So I asked one more time if the bartender could take on the song wish. This time he was very tense and seemed to get a little angry about the question. He answered "No means, no!". I was a bit dazzled by the strict response of the bartender and thought about the first thing he said at the first time I asked for the song, "Yeeeah I could, but I won't.". ; If he COULD, why he won't? With a thousand question marks on my mind: -Does he want to be mean to us on purpose? -Who would it hurt if it's really just one song that me and my co-worker both wanted to hear? -etc. Without thinking any longer, I asked him politely: "But why..?" This is where things escalated quicker than I could ever imagine and the silent bartender was not so silent anymore. He started screaming at us "WHAT DON'T YOU GET?? NO MUSIC, NO SONGS, NO WISHES! I said "Alright! Alright! Calm down, I just wanted to know why?" *Jeez!* And all that did, was that he ignited even more. He then continued to scream in rage that he didn't have to explain himself to anyone, better yet, to us. (Which is true, he doesn't have to. It would be polite to tell people why, but not a must/have to.) Then I (The customer) had to explain that I am sorry that I managed to anger him with my questions, and I didn't mean anything bad/harm to him, with them. He still kept screaming that he doesn't care or give a s***. Then he started yelling: "GET OUT!" we weren't even finished with our beers, in fact they were nearly full since this all happened so quickly that we didn't get much chance to drink it from our confusion. Then I gave up on the thought that the bartender would calm down, so I asked him in the midst of his yelling "GET OUT! GET OUT NOW!" That can't we even finish our beers first? Then he screamed that we can finish our beers NOW but we can't stay to enjoy them in peace as we have to get out. We finished our full 0,5l beers with one gulp and marched away from the bar. I know drunken people and customers can be annoying sometimes, (but trust me, this is was not the case. I really can hold my liqueurs.) I should know, I am a former bartender myself. But this is NOT how you behave as a bartender or in any other job that requires customer service skills, not at least where I come from. Imagine how it feels to be a tourist in Helsinki and you get screamed up in a bar by a bartender for just a couple of simple and NORMAL everyday questions? What ever happened to the shine in "Good/Great customer service" or so-to-speak "Customer is always right." -principle? Well I ain't going back to Viisi Penniä ever again when I visit Helsinki. And I feel bad for the owner of the bar (hopefully this raging bartender wasn't the owner, or if he was, in which scenario then I don't feel bad.) for writing this review because it wasn't everybody's, who work there, fault. Just one rotten apple.. I guess the two other bartenders could have been much nicer and more customer service -spirited and we got the wrong one. PS. When I walked out of the Viisi Penniä -Bar, I promised to the bartender that I would write a Yelp -review based on this case, In which he replied laughing and yelling as we walked away: "Ahaha! So they all say, and they never do!" GUESS WHAT?! I just did.. ;)

One my favourite pubs in Helsinki to go enjoy a good beer. Very nice selection of beer on draft…read moreand they bring in new beer frequently. You can also find nearly any sort of beer in a bottle. Most of the staff know what they are doing and will gladly help you find the beer just for your tastebuds. I only wish they would bring in more red ales, but other than that the place is pretty much all im looking for when going for few drinks with friends.

This was a quite good burger. I'm a bit spoiled with great burgers, but this was good. Served on a…read morestone plate with knife and fork, and they asked if I wanted it medium or well, and it was a perfect medium. However, as with so many other nice burger places its too much focus on the meat and less on the dressing and type of cucumber - none. This place is made for hangouts, with board games and couches (or tables), perfect for an evening with friends. To fit into this focus the price of beer has to be lower. 7€ for a normal beer is too much for hangouts. The place is big, and nice. The staff was not as good on recommending stuff, they went strictly on the menu. I'm not interested in the menu, I just said I want THE burger. With cheese, without bacon, please. "But which burger? this one might be good for you?" and the waiter pointed at something in the menu. When I want THE burger, its probably not on the menu.. ;) Still, it is good burgers. I like good burgers. As Arnold would have said, "I'll be back!"

Man what a cool place in the center of Helsinki. After taking in some of the sights, walking the…read morecobblestone and brick streets, I decided to stop here for a bite to eat. The atmosphere has a dark underground feel (literally). Reindeer happens to be a popular delicacy, so I treated myself to the reindeer burger, prepared medium rare. This burger was amazing, lean with a great flavor. If your out wandering around Helsinki, I would recommend trying out this restaurant/Bar.

I am super pleased with this unique and creative place. Hats off to the cook to make a delicious…read moreclub sandwich. A simple but delicious, I don't know how, but perfectly made. We also had the 3 tapas of olives, goat cheese w/berry sauce and a meatball. I enjoyed the olives but I don't like goat cheese. It wasn't strong goat cheese but was paired well with the sauce. My friend had the burger. Thick small patty but was slightly undercooked to our liking. It was a rare vs a medium rare. We ate around it and still enjoyed it. They also had a dark and heavy-bodied iPA called Two Devil? It was yummy and definitely a meal itself. The seating is fun and plenty with a lower and upper level balcony area. Would I return? Yes, with a huge group of friends! Such a fun atmosphere with all the wall art.

The neighborhood of Kallio is has probably the highest density of bars and pubs in whole Helsinki…read more One of the most famous places here is Café Talo. This trendy location is a café and restaurant during the day. Try for example their daily changing lunch offers that include their really nice salad buffet. Talo is also a great place for drinks in the evening. You can find a nice spot for you and your friends on one of their two levels. It gets pretty crowded during the weekends though. So if you plan on going there you better be early. Also check their website for upcoming events. Talo also hosts movie nights, gigs and other cultural events. If you just want to find a cheap pub in Kallio Café Talo is not the place for you. But if you are searching for a lively bar with a great atmosphere you just found it.

I was really happy to find this place in Helsinki. The Falafel Burger was ok & the sweet potato…read morefries were good. I liked the large variety of beer they had on tap. They had numerous collaborations & several of their own beers on tap. The service was excellent & attentive. I had a great experience. If you love craft beer, you should definitely stop in here, even if just for one beer.

Nice variety of microbrews and a lot of variety in the menu. I had the "Texas" brisket and as a…read moreBBQ snob from Texas, it did not quite hit the mark, but was still very tasty, served with a large choice of sauces. Would not hesitate to order it again. Bartenders and waitstaff were extremely friendly and talkative contributed to a fun evening. Sori is definitely in the Helsinki rotation.