Pastor is some sort of Peruvian, Asian and Latin crossover restaurant and whatever they wish to…read morecall themselves it does work. The space is welcoming and despite the packed room and fairly barren walls they managed to keep the sound level low enough for people to easily carry-on a conversation. Staff are friendly albeit a bit stressed but not so that it bothered me. They have a fairly interesting wine list, with a lot of variety and fairly many wines by the glass (for example four different sparkling wines by the glass). The beer selection is also good with many interesting options and the cocktails impress as well. What was a disappointment was however the non-alcoholic selection- 2 beers and sodas. No cocktails, ciders or other interesting stuff and the beers were not really that exciting. Food is meant to be shared and that was what we did. Great and plentiful edamame with ginger, soy and lemongrass sauce was very nice. The empanadas were ok and the sauce saved the dish. The zucchini tempura was fresh and the sauce was r a good fit. The highlight was however the short ribs, plenty of food and really tender and juicy with the right flavors. A bit messy to eat but good. The churros for dessert are better skipped, not bad but also not worth it.

We had the unfortunate experience to be food poisoned here, Saturday 3 FEB, by the CEVICHE ESTILO…read moreFILIPINO dish. It must have been that one because it tasted way fishier than the other two ceviches we had. Our last day (Sunday) in Helsinki was ruined, and a hellish flight home awaited. Also, it took three days in total to get well enought to return to normal routine/work. Otherwise the staff was super friendly and the rest of the food was ok. The Pimientos De Padrón could have used some salt, because there was none, and the fried potatoes tasted/looked like standard restaurant fries except the sauce. We emailed Pastor about the food poisoning, but all we got was excuses and zero understanding. We'll probably never return to this restaurant because of that.

The Cock wins with food and decor. I've been for dinner and multiple times for lunch and was…read moreimpressed every time. For dinner, I tried the truffle risotto balls, clam pasta, and duck with risotto. Everything was amazing. They were out of clams the night I went and they substituted with shrimp but it was still amazing and garlicky. The duck was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend both these dishes. The risotto balls were a good starter, but not needed if you're not terribly hungry. Lunch buffet has lots of variety and always features two rotating soups, one of which is vegetarian.

Service was excellent, food came out extremely quick and was delicious. For the table we ordered…read morethe Moules Cider Frites, Beef Tartar, Escargot, and Seasonal Risotto. We also had the Buckthorn Daiquiri, a couple beers, and espresso martinis.

A friend and I stopped in for a drink. The decor is cute and they had a decent amount of beers on…read moretap along with many cocktails. It was a nice place to grab a drink.

A21 by far is my favorite cocktail spot out of the handful that I went to. It's been quite a while…read moresince I've been thoroughly impressed by all aspects of a cocktail bar I've been to. About time it occurs again! I feel like I've seen them in the top 50 world's best bars but I don't really remember. Regardless, they're amazing. The space is gorgeous. It's a modern, sleek, open, & clean setup. A conducive atmosphere towards creating amazing concoctions. I had two cocktails: Tigi Wigi & Sex in the Forest. These cocktails were boozy, yet I was still able to taste all the notes within each cocktail. Even better? The bartenders were friendly and engaged in small talk. Great demeanor and I could see that they love what they do. I'd love to have a bar like this back in the city. Something unique and different from the masses. Until then, I'll keep traveling and finding amazing spots throughout the world like this one.

This is a great place and very welcoming atmosphere. Great food at good prices. Fresh ingredients…read moreand wonderful flavors. Can't get a better spot to be. Either, your watching a game or just grabbing a beer and a burger. I couldn't ask for a more. Great and friendly staff. Recommend the kangaroo burger it's freaking awesome and the chile relish is so awesome. Recommend to everyone in Helsinki.

We heard alot from the place before and it was recommended. So we tried it…read more Customer service at the bar counter was at first finnish level. But afterwards he came to the table asking how everything was and was extremely intrested in the feedback! Table waitress who brought the food UK/Aussie girl was soooo bad. Didnt get where she was because she said only 3words and had the resting bitchface 24/7. Burgers and starters were really good but the sides have still some progress to do. Place looks nice and could work also nicely for starting the evening with few beers and watch a game.

A great place for dinner. The food was awesome. Services was great and everyone seems to speak…read moreEnglish too.

Fabulous stylish restaurant where we enjoyed a great lunch in Helsinki. It's located on the famous…read moreEsplanade boulevard near designer shops such as Louis Vuitton. The interiors were incredible, especially the crystal sprinkled chandeliers. Words cannot really describe the innovative beautiful way they were put together. It must be magical at night!

This is perhaps not the place I would come for food but it is a very nice and relaxed bar. It has a…read moremixed clientele with both some of the local boozers and a lot of younger people. They have a good range of beer and also a very decent wine list where one can find such exciting things like the Portuguese sparkling wines of Filipa Pato (one of the more prominent wine makers of Bairrada in Portugal. In general more of a fun place to head for drinks and i always enjoy going here as the atmosphere invites to fun. The service is always friendly and relaxed so come here when you are just having a regular night out on town

Glutein free bread is made here and it's awesome with the meat! Love the decoration and the relaxed…read morevery good service. The food is tasty and they serve good variety of beers. My favourite is the non alcoholic ginger beer together with the meat bread. Wouldn't visit trying also the delicious salmon soup! Well done guys!!

Really trendy and popular restaurant in Helsinki. The service was not good. The people were…read morefriendly, but they were clearly overloaded with the amount of people dining there that night. The food was decent, not amazing, but still would be considered good. I would be interested in checking out the club upstairs. Overall probably wouldn't go back for dinner, but is still considered an iconic place in Helsinki.

I spent a week in Helsinki and this was one of the better restaurants I ate in. I had the local…read morefavorite fish- salmon. Usually the restaurants I've been to in the U.S. overcook their salmon but this was cooked correctly and was delicious. They had a saxophone player playing jazz and the ambiance was quite nice. We met up with some friends and enjoyed good service and a good meal. I would recommend it. We tried it a few days later because many of the restaurants were closed for one of their holidays but we couldn't get in until 9 pm so we had to pass on it. So you might want to consider making a reservation.

We walked around in the snow in "feels like 8 degree weather" I know it's normal here for a Jan but…read morerestaurants were turning us away. I told my husband to see if the door was open to this restaurant, Pueblo, and it was! They were super close to closing and were gracious enough to let us order take away. Both gentlemen were super friendly and we had a great conversation with them while we waited. They had jarritos (Mexican drink) which are always a win, and we ordered tacos. The shrimp was seasoned to perfection- and the carnitas had a tiny bit of spice that really elevated the flavor. The tortillas are made fresh in house and the guacamole was also super fresh. TLDR: you should come try it out! I highly recommend!

Great Mexican in the middle of Helsinki! Pueblo certainly passes the vibe check for a Mexican…read morerestaurant. Bright colors, good smells, friendly staff. The menu includes enough for a vegetarian to be fed, and the corn tortillas and salsas are made fresh daily. They also have a well stocked bar and a nice cocktail menu to match. My family stopped in for lunch one quiet afternoon. We all ordered tacos, and were so glad to see that an order of at least three tacos included sides of rice and beans. The rice was a-ok, but the beans were delicious and had us all asking for the final few bites. There honestly wasn't a bad bite for any of us. I hadn't expected to find tasty Mexican food in Finland, but Helsinki is filled with an amazing array of cultures and cuisines. Pueblo was just the beginning of a wonderful few days of adventure, and we could not have picked a better place to start if we'd tried. I highly recommend the. Cauliflower tacos along with a Longboard Lager, and don't be slow to order extra tortillas and salsa, because they are truly special.