One of the best meals I've ever had at this one Michelin star restaurant in Helsinki. So good that I think they should be awarded a second star. The food, the service, and the wines were all on point and we had a great experience. Due to some allergies I needed some substitutions. They graciously made substitutions for me that were vegetarian and not vegan which I really appreciated since I thought they would make substitutions for me by serving me the vegan versions of the dish. All the food was delicious but there were definitely some highlights. The spring vegetable and cheese cup, the pie, the bread, the fried quail, and all four small desserts at the end were the most memorable and impressive. I especially thought that the meringue tart and the fudge were mind blowing and so creative. I thought the claw on the quail was a bit creepy, but I appreciated that they kept the integrity of the bird. I was impressed by how fresh and local all the ingredients were and how the chef harvests from his own garden. I had never had a lot of the ingredients as they are native to Finland and I haven't seen them in the US. We opted for occasional wine parings with the food since I can't drink too much wine. They were all on point and the sommelier was very detailed in the explanations and they were spot on with the food. The herbal tea at the end was cozy and homey. But I was especially impressed with the coffee they served. So much so that we went to the roasters coffee shop in Helsinki. I'm not a coffee drinker usually but thought the coffee they served was insanely good.
The ambiance was really nice and I was comfortable throughout the whole meal. I thought them putting the napkin back on my lap after I got up every time to be excessive though. I thought the music choice was really interesting and a bit weird at times because the songs were very different genres and would create different vibes. All the servers were friendly, brought a young and fresh energy, and were detailed and seemed happy to be there. The head chef seemed very serious, but was professional. I loved the drawer with the utensils inside of it
Would 100% recommend this restaurant and would love to try a different seasons menu. Don't miss this restaurant in Helsinki. read more