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 % .

Saslik is the best Russian restaurant in Helsinki. I love eating at the place -- the blini are…read morefabulous and should not be missed! However, on this particular mid-week night we were looking for something a bit on the lighter side. For our party of four, we had the Zakuska starter and shared an Ivan's sword between us. The Zakuska is made for sharing and had a little bit of everything but the kitchen sink. Bear salami, elk fillet, pickles with honey and sour cream, various fish. It was the first time I've tried this starter and it was great with Russian beer. Ivan's sword is also made for sharing and is a lot of skewered meat and a pile of veggies. We split the sword for two between the four of us, along with a bottle of red wine. The wine is a bit on the expensive side. I expected this before I even walked in the door, but I didn't expect the server breaking the cork off in the bottle. I'm not used to drinking overpriced wine from a carafe. So I'll knock a star off there. When it's dark and cold in Finland and you're in the mood for some savory Russian food, look no further -- and bring your appetite!

So you want a Revolution?! This place is better than…read moreBorsht! It's a legit Russian bar. I strutted in there with the few Russian words I remember (I can order a beer like a Stalinist!) They immediately responded in Russian, and brought me a Baltica. Aaahh- reminds me of Moscow. The bartender was really a local, who is in the local Russian Language Club, where they meet up here to periodically discuss Russian cinema, books and so forth. While here, you're sure to hear about many Russian thoughts and ideas- they speak of revolution! It's a great place for an American to get some alternative viewpoints on the "system." By your third Russian Standard you're sure to be joining with the workers of the world to unite! The bar is small, and authentically decorated in drab Soviet accouterments. They have authentic Russian LPs behind the bar, and a sign from a defunct Soviet airline. Even the paintings have that kind of weird Soviet charm. They have 3 kinds of Baltica, as well as the cheaper Carlsberg Beer from the tap. Don't expect a Siberian tour of beers here- they have the basics and that's all. Don't be a greedy capitalist wishing for more beers than you can sample. It's a great place to people watch here- don't mind those burly guys in the corner in slick shark skin suits and their hair all slicked back- the Russian that they're quickly speaking to each other in hushed tones is only friendly. It's a little hard to find this place, as there's no flashy neon sign, or any sign at all, for that matter. It's a place that I found hidden behind an unmarked glass door covered in curtains next to the Mexican cantina, Corona.

Quite possibly one of my favorite stops in Helsinki, and definitely memorable. One can only…read moredescribe it as being very Soviet inside: dim, red lighting, surly bartender, old music. Order a Baltika and shot of vodka and just enjoy the fabulous ambiance. Pro tip: they stock Żubrówka, a delicious Polish bison grass vodka that is a little hard to find. Drink it here.

This restaurant had been our favorite in Helsinki from 2005-2009. In the last two years, something…read moremust have happened because each of our meals were terrible the 2-3 times we returned. Both times, the pepper beef sauce was runny and tasted like straight alcohol. As well, the meat wasn't properly cooked and the service took nearly an hour, despite there only being two people in the restaurant at both times. I was saddened when it went downhill. I just am not going to trust 200e on the chance of a bad meal again. It's a shame, because it used to be our anniversary, birthday, and place to bring friends mainstay. We haven't been back since 2010.

Best Russian food in town and absolutely amazing staff. Just go there, a must for a game meat lover.read more

This restaurant is wonderful! Cozy shop that serves delicious dumplings and blini's, we were so…read morehappy with the food and service. The atmosphere was very nice, a great ambiance with light background music. Very close to public transportation, we suggest reservations as there are not many tables. If we are in Helsinki, we will definitely be coming back!!

Very delicious blinis. The ordering process was also very easy and quick. It is a smaller…read morerestaurant, but the ambience is nice and cozy.