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!

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

Wow, I found this place and what a cool restaurant. Are there many old Americans who grew up…read moreduring the cold war and aren't curious about all things Russian? I should have had more than one meal at Bellevue. Everything was very ornate inside, but in a way that seemed like nothing had changed for 50 years. Extra points if you can do shots of really cold Vodka. Thanks to my late Estonian ex father in law for teaching me that one back in the day. Do not skip over the Borscht!

Considered the oldest restaurant in Helsinki this place goes beyond good. Typical Russian…read more Borscht....awesome. Bear stake with mushrooms and potatoes .....AWESOME and for dessert pavlova on merengue cake topped with raspberry sorbet. I mean I can't even explain it. All served on beautiful plates and pristine silverware. If you are in Helsinki you must visit this place. It doesn't even have a sign!!! Only for the adventurer and food lover. Not for the person who likes "things on the side" and picky about food. This is authentic, hearty Russian food. With a touch of melancholy. Will come here every single time I'm in town. Pricey but totally worth it!!!!!!!!

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.

Perfect 5 course dinner in this 1 year old fine dining Restaurant in Southern Helsinki near the…read moreRussian Embassy. The owner is former Michelin star chef. Perfect wines and nice staff. I recommend.

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

Munkkiniemi + Pub = Ukko-Munkki. I've patronized this venerable pub many times over the years --…read moreit's my local. For those making a trip here, it's conveniently located near a Tram 4 stop. They have seasonal outside seating, and inside the upstairs is more for dining while the downstairs is a bar setting. (It is not strict, just a guideline.) The on tap selection is fairly limited, the bottle selection slightly broader. I started with a bottled domestic Huvila Pale Ale (Malmgårdin Panimo). They keep a rotating seasonal draft -- this time it was Brooklyn Lager. I had a pint since I don't recall having seen this on tap in Finland. Storied tradition notwithstanding, what differentiates Ukko-Munkki from any other random Helsinki pub is the food. They serve up hearty portions from Finnish classics like meatballs, to steaks, burgers, and pizzas. On this particular Saturday afternoon visit I ordered the escargot with goat cheese -- my personal favorite. Tasty -- hadn't changed at all since the first time I had it years ago. So if you're in Munkkiniemi with a hankering for a traditional pub setting, look no further than Ukko-Munkki!

Last year was my first time ever in Ukko-Munkki - during Vappu…read more It was a festive affair and many drunken Fins congratulating eachother. I thought the place was allright. Different than what I know in Edinburgh, but a nice place to be nonetheless. Onnea!

Ei voi kuin ihmetellä asiakaspalvelun tasoa. Jos haluat huumorintajutonta, asiakasta vähättelevää…read morepalvelua, twistillä, jolla sinut halutaan nolata kaikkien nähden, niin tämä baari on sinun paikkasi. Olimme menossa Ravintola Skördiin 15- vuotishääpäiväillalliselle viikko sitten, kun ajattelimme ensimmäistä ja viimeistä kertaa piipahtaa tässä pubissa. Virhe. Oli niin surkuhupaisaa, että tuli jo mieleen, että ollaanko piilokameraohjelmassa. Mieli ei pahoittunut- näitäkin kokemuksia pitää olla. Onneksi Skörd oli nappivalinta. Ja Mendocinon palvelu jää kyllä, näin asiakaspalvelun ammattilaisena, elämään esimerkeissä, joita tulee heitettyä ihmisille eri tilanteissa. Eerikin kulmassa näytti väki viihtyvän, olisimmepa mekin ajautuneet sinne. Mutta tällä kertaa näin.

The Original Cowboy Peyton Place! This is a Texas Tornadoes…read morethemed bar located right in the middle of the Kamppi Design District in Helsinki. The bar owner is a total fan of the Texas Tornadoes and anything Texan. He's a Finn, but has traveled to the Lone Star State several times to take in the beauty, and is bringing a little Texas to Finland! I felt like this bar would be right at home in the Texas Hill Country. Around the bar, you'll find posters depicting the likes of Doug Sahm, Dale Watson, and Willie Nelson. There are Lone Star flags up over the register! God Bless Texas! The owner is a bigger Texas Tornadoes fan than I am, and I love their stuff- I thought I knew all their songs, but they've worked some Texas Tornado references into the bar that even I had to stop and think on. On Monday nights, they hold a jam session (no cover!), where local musicians get together and jam on a country/rockabilly rhythm, and crank out the jams. The best was hearing Johnny Cash sung with a Finnish accent! They have an extensive beer and liquor list, and the staff is friendly. The place feels safe, and clean. There are plenty of places to sit, along with some slot machines. They offer the national beer of Finland on draft, Karhu, but most of their best beers are micro-brews from a bit further north in Finland- amazing IPAs. The prices are quite reasonable, and it's warm inside. I had an absolute blast hanging out here, and reminiscing of Texas with the owner- he brought out his guitar and jammed out some acoustic Texas Tornado music. I'll certainly be back next time I'm in Helsinki!

Great drinks and people. The vibes here are super cool and the drinks are really good as well. I…read morehad the New York resolution which is the one with the chocolate stripe. It was super good and actually not too sweet. Highly recommend this bar.

Came on a Thursday evening around 8:00 pm, there was plenty of open table. The cocktail bar wasn't…read morehard to find, the server quickly attended to us. We ordered four cocktails today - would recommend: Kate Moist and Petal for more light cocktails. Great experience overall, we tried to get two cocktails to go, however, they stop selling at 9 pm due to Finland law. Would definitely come back! A good place to hang out and chat with friends while enjoying a cocktail or two!