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1. Ask
Overall Ratings
4 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By Firpow
I booked this restaurant having tried a number of other Michelin level or recommended restaurants in Helsinki. I had high hopes after very good experience in similar restaurants. Unfortunately, this restaurant was a disappointment at best.This restaurant serves approximately 20 courses some of which were outside the list or part of an older menu. My disappointment started when I realized that most of the courses were very simple vegetarian courses. So simple that it reminded me of a very poor restaurant which takes out part of the dish for a person who does not want that part specifically instead of replacing it with something else. From my point of view, a bad fine dining experience is one where you feel that the number of courses is increased by the fact that an otherwise good dish is divided into four courses. One of the courses was a potato. Yes, a boiled potato... To their defense, this potato was served with a little spoonful of fish roe but both the roe and the potato were masked behind the overwhelming saltiness of fish sauce. And those were the three ingredients used in that specific dish. No garnishes or contrast. It was mainly just a potato.There was some good to it, I must admit. Their sea-buckthorn dessert was my favorite and well above the level I was served this evening. Their champagne was also good but came with a whopping price tag of 23 euros per glass. Nonetheless, one of the better champagnes I have tasted.I would recommend the very good Grön for green eating and the excellent Olo for a balanced experience instead of Ask.tldr: Went to a fine dining restaurant and felt that I was served three dishes of underwhelming tastes divided into about 20 plates and a potato.
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2. Kolme Kruunua
Overall Ratings
4 based on 420 reviews
The story of Kolme Kruunua ('three crowns') began in 1952, when restaurateur Irja Ãrn (1910-1992) together with her husband decided to renovate their café and bar Liisan Baari and turn it into a restaurant. Many still feel that the restaurant serves the v
Reviewed By PapiyaC993
I was in Helsinki for one night and wanted to eat reindeer but the restaurant had to cater for my husbandâs palate (ie lamb and chicken only).After browsing through the internet I came across this restaurant that catered for both our requirements.We got into a taxi and headed off without a reservation. Can I say how fortunate we were. We got in time to secure their only free table. Other diners came after us, without reservations, and were turned back. The restaurant was packed by locals, so we knew this was a good sign. As far as I could work out, we were the only tourists.I had the sautéed reindeer and my husband had the lamb stew- Both dishes were delicious. Our main course was followed by the blueberry pie and it was scrumptious.Aside from their food, their service was professional and friendly.I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to try a bit of Finnish cuisine.
3. Restaurant Merimakasiini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By Reloncher
This place is located next to the port, it has a terrace and seating inside. I wouldnât call it too comfortable and outside seating doesnât have a proper view. The service is not bad but nothing special, so is the food. There was in the menu the Seafood platter claimed to be enough for three people. In reality it is OK for 1 person. There were two of us and each needed and additional dish. I tasted seafood much better. The selection of wines isnât good either. Overall it is an average place, I am sure there much better restaurants in town.Hi! We are very sorry that your visit did not meet our quality standards this time around. Your opinion is very valuable and if you wish, you can sen us additional feedback via email.
4. Strindberg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 480 reviews
We are open from early until late, transforming the ambiance during the day to adjust to different atmospheres. Come in and try out our wide range of coffees and teas with sweet and savoury favourites in the impressive continental interior of our street-
Reviewed By AusJavel
Strindberg is a Helsinki institution and has been recently closed for a while for a renovation. We went there for brunch this morning and were pleasantly surprised to find that the place looks amazing - the interior of the cafe has been completely refreshed with a traditional but modern feel of a light airy breakfast room. Lovely interior. The food was also still excellent - I enjoyed a shrimp skagen and my wife had the 'mushroom pie' which was actually a quiche but still very tasty.
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5. Brasserie Kamp
Overall Ratings
4 based on 533 reviews
Brasserie Kämp has served for more than 100 years with the same admiration towards quality service. Wether itâs breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or brunch, Brasserie Kämp will welcome you to enjoy its prestigious and historic atmosphere.
Reviewed By dmittleman
The Brasserie Amp serves delicious if somewhat pricey food. It is well located, has great service, and a hip atmosphere. I had both breakfast and lunch here. The breakfast is superb. The lunch also quite good. Although treated as a gourmet spot in some reviews, it is more of a great brasserie than gourmet location.
