Good food. Good atmosphere…read more Nice location. Delicious coconut mango lassi. Relatively Expensive. 3.25 stars

Our fourth visit -- and our second consecutive wedding anniversary dinner here. Some traditions are…read moreworth keeping. Everest in Katajanokka has long become our "must have" whenever we visit Helsinki. Amazing as usual. The atmosphere, the music, the food -- everything was exactly right. But what stood out this time was something we truly appreciate: the portions. Manageable, thoughtful, no wasteful excess -- yet you leave perfectly satisfied. In a world where wasting food is environmentally irresponsible, this matters. Our very attentive waiter checked in mid-meal to ask if we needed more rice. We declined -- because it was just the perfect size. That kind of personal attention is rare. You don't just feel fed here, you feel looked after. Like celebrating with friends who happen to cook exceptionally well. Two anniversaries. Four visits. Many more to come.

When the food arrives, you can hear these chipper screams of joy. After... only silence. Everyone…read moreis focusing on feeling the flavors. Such wonderful experiences! Wellamo

Nice family run place. Seasonal specials. Friendly and warm. I was there in April and it was only…read moreme and the locals. I'd go again if I'm ever in Helsinki again. A bit hard to find. Go down the stairs.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a phenomenal experience. Ravintola Nokka is featured…read morein the Michelin guide and is facing the water. The restaurant also features a green star. Service started off with a complimentary coat and jacket check before being shown my table facing the open kitchen. Opted for the Taste of Nokka tasting menu for 139 Euro and it was phenomenal. Started off with the truffled potatoes with fish roe and the flavors were excellent and world class. Moved on to the bread course and the bread was tasty. The zander fish course was excellent. The fish appeared to be poached to a rare and was presented in a small portion served with some apples and sauce. The potato brioche was excellent and this was served with vendace roe which had some cream on the bottom. Another excellent course. The king crab course was also excellent. Delicate and precise cooking. For the mains, I was very impressed with the elk and reindeer. The elk was cooked to a perfect medium rare and seared on the outside. Meal ended off with the sea buckthorn which was a light and refreshing way to finish dinner. Service throughout the meal was excellent with super attentive service by the waitstaff, clearing plates, and go over each course.

Food is excellent and service is exceptional, especially by Finn standards. This is a great…read morelocation, former warehouse. Food is Michelins quality. Try the tasting menu and get the caribou!!

Great, happy staff. Wonderful fun music and libations. The waiter and bartenders are all pretty…read moreentertaining. Stephen is the owner (I think) and he likes to make everyone happy. Overall a great place to relax and hang out! And the sliders really are good! Nice cold ac too :) family friendly and good prices.

This place feels very old timey! The interior decor and lighting made it feel like I was in the…read more1970s or something. We came in for dinner on a Friday night with no reservation and we sat at the bar. The place got very busy and they even had to turn people away because there was no room. I guess you should try to make a reservation if possible! The menu is a bit limited and seemed to focus on traditional Finnish food. I was probably most interested in the meatball plate but it looked like too much food (also was like 24 euros which seems steep for meatballs), so I opted for a full sized tomato basil soup. I guess it was also a bit pricey at 18 euros for just soup and some bread so maybe not the best value. I did think the soup was okay, a bit on the saltier side so I had trouble finishing all of it. It did pair nicely with the bread but I didn't get that much bread for the amount of soup I got. The soup had a glob of goat cheese and basil which I thought paired nicely. My husband ordered the stew plate and he liked it but thought they didn't really give you that much meat. I agreed. The mashed potatoes were quite good and creamy but the dish kinda felt like it was just a very expensive plate of mashed potatoes and gravy. The blueberry dessert was not bad but I don't really like jam/jelly that much though so I couldn't eat too much of it. It did pair nicely with ice cream. Overall, interesting ambiance but probably not the best restaurant for me.

Date of visit: 8/29/2024…read more Both appetizers were great: - escargot with garlic 5/5 - tomato soup with basil 5/5 Entrees not so much: - Classical Meatballs (beef & pork) 3/5 - sautéed reindeer (traditional food from Lapland) 3/5: I thought I'd give reindeer a try since I'm in Finland. Couldn't stand the smell. It's simply sautéed with hardly any seasonings which makes the scent of the meat more prominent. It's served on a bed of mashed potatoes that's actually very good. - Fish of the day ala Mannerheim 4/5: I had to order this coz I ended up not eating the reindeer :( Today it was white fish served with wild mushroom sauce. The sauce was delicious. The fish I wish had crispier skin but overall it was a better dish compared to the reindeer. Like with all other Finnish restaurants, this comes with a price tag too. Oh well, lol

The food was excellent, the service friendly and informal and the ambiance fun…read more Recommend!

Surprisingly good food in this hidden location in Helsinki. We were visiting Helsinki during…read moreMidsummer, and so many restaurants were closed. I was advised that Bryggeri Brewhouse might be open so got a reservation. When we arrived, I was told that the reservation represented seating inside with table service, but it was a beautiful evening so we opted to merely order from the fast casual counter and have the food delivered to us at a patio table. Our food was really good. I started with a serving of the salmon soup which had been recommended as a Helsinki specialty by our guide that day. I have nothing to compare this soup to, but it was outstanding. Great flavor, perfectly prepared salmon. The starter serving was more than enough for an entire meal, so I shared with the rest of our table. For our main courses, my wife had the sloppy joe sliders and I had the wild elk meatballs with mashed potatoes. The meatballs were wonderful, perfectly done, good flavor and matched well with the potatoes in the gravy provided. My wife found the sloppy joes to also be very tasty with a bit more kick than such an offering in the United States. The buns they were on were perfect and the entire serving very large. One other dish to comment on that was ordered at our table was the Chicken Burger. Do not get thrown off by the name burger and expect a ground chicken patty. This is a full-size chicken breast perfectly fried and with excellent condiments and sauces. So, food, 5 stars. When it came to the beer, there are only a few of the offerings available at the patio stand, so I was not happy with choices given this was a brewhouse. I learned later, after my first bland lager that I could just go to the main bar inside and get the full offering. So my second beer was excellent, the Sofia. This entire experience would have been a 5 except for a couple of faults. One was that food took a long time to arrive and came sporadically, and second is that the full complement of beers should be offered outside or the bartender there should inform patrons that they are limited, but 20 steps away they can order from the full list. If looking for a nice casual night out in Helsinki, I can highly recommend this restaurant.

After walking around in the cold for awhile, my friend and I were so happy to stumble upon this…read morecute eclectic coffee shop. The prices were really reasonable, and the coffee was good. We had a small tasty snack as well (a little cheese sandwich). Definitely worth stopping in!

Charming atmosphere. One of the very few great cafes in Helsinki. Previously having been living…read moreacross Europe, I find it mind boggling how bland and sterile cafes are in Helsinki. Coffee was good, the sweets were good, the prices (for Helsinki) were good. The only problem the place doesn't have a shitter, so my wife who gets the runs every time she drinks coffee, had to run 2 blocks down to a Chinese restaurant to relieve herself. The owner lady seemed annoyed as the probably gets a lot of wandering poopers from Signora Delizia. I rate this place 9/11, because it too requires further investigation..

Shelter is located in the harbor with views of the President's resident. Walking in, there was a…read morewarm reception with a basket of blankets and a coat rack. The interior was nicely decorated, minimalistic and elegant. I'll warn not to arrive hungry because service was slow; very slow hence I removed a star. It was my first dinner in Helsinki after a day of traveling, and I was famished. I ordered the risotto and fish of the day; double entrees due to hunger. The food was tasty. I also ordered the real passion cocktail and didn't like it at all. The bread selection, especially the brown/black bread, was so fresh and soft. I ended the night with the honey dessert that was beautifully plated.

Very good value for multiple course tasting menus. Has a fun looking outdoor bar that I didn't…read moreutilize. They were able to make my menu vegetarian with no problem. Most staff were absolutely excellent. Food is bib gourmand level and affordable for the quality level. Worth a shot

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!!!!!!!!