Would give this place zero stars if I could. Waited 12 minutes (timed it) from the time we sat down…read moreto the time someone even acknowledged our presence. Even taking our order the attitude was so poor as if we were a burden to be here. Were they busy? Sure . At least let us know someone will be with us shortly. Worst restaurant in town . Food was subpar if that. Don't waste your time or money.

Kosmos has been in the same place since 1924 if I remember correctly. That's a lot of history for a…read morerestaurant and tells you something about the success lasting for more than 90 years. Worth to check out! I reviewed another restaurant of the same style this week (Elite) and Kosmos goes to the same category as being CLASSIC and tasty. So if you want to get some traditional Finnish food you can't go wrong with Kosmos. Nice variation to your foodie hipster routines and getting back to basics and turning the clock back a few decades. Food: Dishes are CLASSIC Finnish restaurant dishes. Our table ordered a couple of different dishes. Two fish including some Finnish fish with prawns and lobster sauce. Which was excellent by the way! We also had the Chateaubriand with madeira sauce which was really good but not in a way I would have to have it every time. On the other hand the fish with lobster sauce and prawns would be my choice for the next time. Environment: Place looks like an old ballroom with large chandeliers and decorated wooden booths. The interior is so old that the restaurant doesn't look dated at all instead it's more historic. Went in with my parents (70+) and they really liked the old charm of the restaurant. Besides the beautiful decorated booths there are lot's of tables and also bigger tables to seat groups. You still probably want to make a reservation before hand. Service: Service was not the fastest maybe due to being Christmas party season in Finland still the restaurant wasn't packed. But Finns get quite demanding during Christmas party season when they are drunk and the company pays the check :) All in all service was good and CLASSIC. Waiters knew the list, beers and wines and could suggest you different choices to go with your dish. Price: Price wise I would say average. It's not "expensive" but it's not cheap. Taking into account the location it could be on the cheap side a bit. Also when going to any restaurant in Helsinki you'll end up paying around 30€ for a steak even if it would be rubbish. So all in all a historic restaurant in the center of everything and not that expensive. Food: 4/5 Environment: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Price: 4/5

Date of visit: 9/4/2024…read more What a let down! We had high hope for this restaurant as it was our last meal in Helsinki and hubby had had enough of eating salmon and shrimps and reindeers lol. Anyways, almost all orders were a mess! Hubby's orders: - Pastis escargots gratinated with Roquefort: EXTREMELY SALTY! The sauce was inedible! - Foie Gras brioche with apple and thyme chutney: it was a slice of liver, lightly cooked (pan fried) served on a piece of brioche. Def not how we usually had it in France. Not a fan! - Grilled flank steak with roasted carrot and sauce bavaroise: Not good! Meat was neither tender nor juicy. The sauce was also bad. Hubby knows his way around his meat so when he says no good, it's better to stay away from it! - Pastis truffle fries: the fries on its own was fantastic, the sauce it comes with, however, was really REALLY salty to the point it was inedible! I ordered the 4-course Menu du Chef (set menu): - Tartar ala Pastis with egg yolk and dijonnaise: shrimp tartar. it was ok. - Chantarelle soup with pickled chantarelles and pepper oil: delicious! - Poached cod with savoy cabbage and creamy tomato sauce: fish was perfectly cooked (confit). Sauce was ok, again a bit on the salty side. - Dessert was poached pear with some cream on top: not a fan. We ended up just eating the poached pear for not wanting to waste it. Service was great. When asked why some dishes were extremely salty, our server just answered that's how Finnish people like their food: with a lot of salt! We were like REALLYYYYYY?!?!?!?! Oh well!

This French restaurant has a lively ambience perfect for a date night or nice evening out! The…read moreservice is amazing and the food is fabulous!! You simply can't go wrong on any menu item. The cream of asparagus soup is to die for! Be sure to order it. It's creamy and delish! We ate here a couple times on our visit to Helsinki because the food and ambiance was so lovely. This is a must visit!!

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.

Cute little French style bistro. Great wine selection, some snacks. Champagne 10e, cheese plate…read more(quite ok, not big) also 10e.

Rock solid wine bar, wish this place was around the corner from home. Great vibe, lots of regulars…read morewhich, to me, speaks volumes. We were in Helsinki for a week and found ourselves here for late afternoon, pre dinner drinks multiple times. Really casual, fun place. Cosy but not too loud. Good selection of wines by the glass. Didn't eat here but the food looked like it wouldn't disappoint.

When I heard that there's a restaurant with the audacity to call themselves "Grotesk", I had to try…read moreit. It was a metro ride and a walk up the street away. It had just snowed several inches so the sidewalk was slippery. As I was approaching, I slipped on some ice and hit the ground hard like a hockey check. It was a bit embarrassing, so I entered the restaurant feeling a bit humbled. Grotesk is the kind of restaurant that can lift up a humbled man by reminding him where he stands on the food chain. I ordered the Black Angus Sausage with Sauerkraut as an appetizer/snack, and the Black Angus Flank Steak. The sausages and sauerkraut was just a tiny portion. Three bites served in a bowl the size of a teacup. Not filling at all, but full of flavor. The sauerkraut seemed a little creamy with some mustard seeds mixed in there. Very tasty. I like that this steakhouse is not afraid to tell you that your steak will be served medium-rare. It was served with some extra crispy fries, bearnaise sauce, roasted onion and a salad. It was presented as shown in the photo below. At first I was annoyed that everything was presented on separate plates, but it turned out that this way helped me to slow down and enjoy the flavors. The steak was cooked just as they said, and was seasoned with large salt crystals. Delicious. The weakest parts of the meal was the salad and the fries. The salad was meh. The fries were tasty and crispy, but maybe overcooked. I know they were intended to be well done, but some of them were on the verge of burned. Nothing some salt and a dunk in the bearnaise sauce couldn't cure. Overall it was a great meal and I left feeling restored to full carnivore glory.

Modern, stylish and pleasant establishment. Me and my girlfriend want it talk eat well and also…read moredrink something nice. Service was excellent, we had 3 course meal and starter and desert was nice but main course let me down. I had fish and it was blend :( wines that they recommended with the food was nice. I will go again, as it was today's specials I will give another try to see what they have this time to offer. Relaxed, stylish, great service

If you have the time, this is a must-do dining experience in Helsinki. From what I understand, it…read morehas been open since the '70s. It has a bit of a formal feel so we made sure to dress nice - I wore nice pants, a polo shirt, and nice shoes. My wife dressed similarly. The restaurant was a bit empty when we arrived, but it was earlier in evening. We made sure to make reservations. The dining room is beautiful and lined with stained glass windows. Our waiter was very friendly and helped us with the menu. I had the spiced beef Repin style and my wife had the bilinis with toppings. I spiced beef came out on a sizzling hot plate (kind of like fajitas in the U.S.). It was delicious! My wife really enjoyed her bilinis too. For dessert we shared a creme brulee. I also am a big fan of vodka and they had several varieties there. I asked the waiter to bring his favorite and he brought me a wonderful Ukrainian honey pepper vodka. It was honestly some of the best vodka I've ever had! I definitely recommend dining here.

Ambiance is very good. Service is friendly. This is a small and tasteful restaurant. The quantity…read moreof meals is small but absolute enough. We got 4 different meals, and all of them was delicious. Price and performance is correct. Recommendation 100 % .

Muru has become our first choice for any business-related dinner, regardless if it's with clients…read moreor a celebration within the company. The price level is affordable - I'm happy to spend my own money there as well. I think I've been close to 10 times in the restaurant now, and I have never left unhappy. I would recommend that you let yourself be pampered by the staff. The daily menus can't go wrong, and the wine recommendations tend to be spot on. My understanding is that they have a very wide selection of wines, so if you are interested in choosing yourself you can probably find something interesting. So why 4 stars and not 5? As someone else also wrote, although the food is superb it's not really memorable. I can probably only name 3-4 dishes out of all the dishes I have had there. I've also come to notice that some of the dishes are repeated if you go there again within 1-2 months. That's been a bit disappointing. But Muru is a superb place where you really get value for money and I definitely recommend it.

Beautiful little place in an up and coming neighborhood in Helsinki. I was there recently visiting…read morean old friend and taking in the sites and this was the one place he said we had to go to. I was not disappointed. The atmosphere, was classy yet relaxed. It was the type of place I would take an important client but also show up on a Wednesday in flip flops and feel right at home. The service was outstanding. Our server was cool, had a good attitude and presented everything in style. I loved his wine selections as pairings but if you go and love wine, ask to see the handwritten list. It is crazy for being so far in the frozen north. The owner keeps them stacked in his office and only for those willing to ask. A super good spot with lots of character that is certainly worth a stop when you are freezing your balls off in the rugged north.

From start to finish, an excellent experience. Enthusiastic service by the staff, beautifully…read moreprepared delicious dishes. View of the park across the street is charming.

Phenomenal experience! Picked this spot based off the variety and prices were pretty good. We had…read moreoutstanding service from a very sweet server and incredibly delicious food. Got the autumn course meal which was rabbit rillette followed with slow cooked moose then cheese with jam and finished with chocolate ganache dessert. The rabbit was ok but the rest were outstanding. My friends got the reindeer, meatballs, and liver which were all incredibly delicious also (I actually preferred the taste of all 3 of these over the moose but had to try moose since it's rare to find). If I were to go back I'd get the goat cheese salad followed with the reindeer main course. You won't be disappointed!