Stumbled upon this place and loved it. Everything is with a bit of a twist. Had what i thought…read morewas a hamburger and it had delightful red cabbage salad, a yummy sauce served on a soft oblong shaped bun. My 13 yr old, who is extremely picky wouldnt try it so i adopted it and couldnt have been happier. So delicious. Nice cheerful space in city center.

This restaurant came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The service was absolutely lovely…read more(as is all the service in Finland). I had the escargot and the steak. Both cooked to perfection. Should go back in a heartbeat!

Reliably good cooking and pleasant service at a reasonable price. Cozy but not cramped. I make it…read morea point to visit every time I'm in Jyvaskyla.

I knew Chef Walter from when he was head chef at the Officer's Club in Tikkakoski. Walter could…read moretake the very modest ingredients provided him by the Finnish Air Force and create a superb lunch which was often the high point of an otherwise grueling day of meetings. The day he left for greener pastures was a sad one indeed and lamented by all who came to love his food. So it turns out this restaurant is his greener pasture! I really was happy to find that he had opened his own place in (I believe) the old VR station. All of his former customers from Tikkakoski now patronize this establishment, and not because we are a charitable bunch. It's because we know we will be served top notch food by an Austrian-trained chef. The last time I was there I brought an American coworker of Austrian heritage who had never visited Austria. Walter absolutely doted on him, creating a menu specifically to highlight Austrian cuisine and serving it personally. My coworker was floored and proclaimed it the best meal he had ever eaten. Of course the menu features Austrian classics such as Wiener Schnitzel, but Walter also tailors his menu to the Finnish palate and what is locally available. Yes, we're talking Reindeer Schnitzel! Mushrooms, finfish, and shellfish are well represented on the menu, as are superb Italian specialties. In fact, his Italian dishes are notable. I'm wondering what he could do with a wood fired brick pizza oven. He offers prix fixe menus in Traditional (best described as French continental), Finnish, Austrian, and Vegetarian themes, along with wine pairings. My only problem with the prix fixe is that inevitably I will see something on the a la carte or specials menu that I prefer and mess up the whole fixed menu concept. The price of being a trailblazer. In summary, this is a rare opportunity not to be passed up. I guarantee you will be served superb foods with a hearty smile.

I wish I had eaten here earlier in my trip so I could have gone more than once during my week in…read moreJyvaskyla! It was delicious. I was a little nervous about so many forms of fish in the cold bar but everything was awesome, and beautifully created. The prix fixe menu was very generous but be sure to leave room for desert, it was absolutely worth it. I can't wait to get back, and bring my Dad who would love this restaurant.

Perfection and the best meal we've had in Jyvaskyla! Loved everything about Figaro!food, wine,…read morebeer, decor & ambiance! You won't be disappointed going here!

For me, the best place in town! Very good food, very good wine and lot of choice. Then, two sides…read more One more "brasserie" and the other one for gastronomic menu. No way you will be disappointed. Take the Spanish tapas for 1 or 2! It's the only place where I found the real products from France and Spain! And I think that the prices are really correct for the quality you get. Some places in town are more expensive and not at that level!

If you want a good steak, you can't go wrong here I've been…read morea few time, each time was excellent. You can go for Finnish, Australian or black angus I've had the Finnish and Australian I'd go back for sure.

This review is for the hotel, haven't eaten in the restaurant…read more This is a fabulous boutique hotel with individually designed rooms which each have their own theme. I've stayed here a couple of times and the rooms are beautiful up to a finest detail. The service is fantastic, always friendly and knowledgeable staff. The breakfast is so good you can easily skip lunch. The breakfast buffet includes many salty and sweet items, fresh veggies and fruit, hand crafted omelet, salmon, yogurt, Karelian pies and so much more. Don't miss the tyrni shots on the side shelf, they are fabulous! The hotel also provides a welcome drink, ask for a non alcoholic one if you're interested, they are delicious! Really great hotel, one of my best stays. If I had more time, would spend some of it at the hotel itself. I'd only miss a gym attached to the hotel but they provide an access to a nearby hotel downtown. The word is that this is the best hotel in town and cannot but agree!

This place was excellent! Many of us in the party tried the "land" menu which included the lamb…read moreneck. It sounded a little risky, but we were assured by our waiter that it was excellent and after describing how it was prepared via slow cooking many of us decided to take a chance on it, as it is always nice to try something new that you normally don't eat. None of us were disappointed. The dish was excellent as well as the service. There is a reason this place is #1 on other review sites! Price: The evening got pretty expensive in our party of 7, but you can probably scrape by okay with the a la carte menu if you want to limit the spending but still enjoy a fine dining experience.