I ate at El Greco last night during my first visit to Finland, I was referred to this place by many…read moreco-workers and my expectations were FAR exceeded!! By far the best spot I've eaten at since being in Helsinki. The menu itself is beyond impressive! I was lucky to be with a large group and we ordered a little of everything. I loved every bite! Amazingly fresh food with an impeccable touch of Greece! I truly felt the authenticity with all the special flavors. Coworkers raved the entire night. I will tell anyone coming to Helsinki to PLEASE treat yourself to a special meal at El Greco, the ambiance is great & I'll never return to Helsinki without going there for a meal...or two!

Tradition Greek food in a beautiful setting. The manager was accommodating and friendly…read more The food was delicious, I had the Gyro with grilled pork and potatoes, it was so nice and moist. The tzatziki was very nice and fresh. The starter of spanikoptika was excellent, full of feta and freshly cooked. The olive tapenade was so good with the fresh baked bread. Good place to eat!

I was so impressed by this place that I decided to add the location to yelp. I've had kebab all…read moreover the world, and this is hands down the best I've ever had. I got lamb. And I am in heaven. The meat is so freaking good. I bought a full lunch. You pay one price and get soup, plate, and drink. I would seriously come back to this country just to eat this again.

This place was fantastic! Great and friendly service combined with DELICIOUS lamb Kebap meat. The…read moreportions were generous and the sides were fantastic, too. My wife had the chicken kebap meat on a salad and that was great as well. The spicy haberno apple hot sauce could have had more kick but I liked the flavor. Highly recommended for a tasty and fast lunch.

Coma in Museokatu is a real intimate, small restaurant which offers good food for tummy and soul!…read moreIt's super cute and homie scape-away which serves authentic food without trying too much!

Visiting from North Carolina and found this place, we were looking for vegan food - there was not…read moremany but good enough for us to feel full. Maybe they can bring some more vegan food in menu. Whatever options we had and tried they were delicious

One of the best vegetarian meals I've had in my life. We did the lunch buffet for 11e. Great…read morevariety of different foods. Also the outdoor seating works great with kids, and the general vibe is cool.

Good food. Nice staff. I'm not a big seafood person tho and the options okayed of that is limited.read more

(Overall: C) - I visited Boulevard on a quiet Tuesday lunch, which was quite peaceful so I got to…read moreadmire the beautifully spacious interior of the restaurant. The staff was kind and attentive throughout, offering a salted caramel from the chef at the end of the meal. I was a bit startled by the slow pace of the kitchen though as the dishes I ordered weee not terribly complex nor time intensive. I was content with the food as it gave me a taste of Finland's seafood, although I was a bit disappointed as I felt like there was a wide opportunity to impress, but that missed the mark a bit. (Vendace Roe: F) - I was quite disappointed by this offering as it upsells roe to a price similar to caviar when I personally find that the roe present in Japanese cuisine is not too disimilar except at a fraction of the price. (Lobster Pasta: C) - The pasta shape was a smart choice as it picks up that beautiful tomato cream sauce. I would've liked the lobster to be more at the forefront of this dish as the pieces that were included were relatively hidden in the dish, a missed opportunity to highlight the beautiful seafood. Food: E Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: E Overall: +0 C Insta/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

I'm visiting Helsinki and every vegan restaurant that I was attempting to visit was either closed…read moreor far from public transportation. I'm glad that I made my way out to this place! The burger that I ordered was probably one of the best veg burgers that I've ever had, I'm not even kidding!!! Definitely beats a lot of the veg burgers that I've eaten in the U.S. I'm craving one again as I'm writing this, lol. Will be back!

Very small vegan/vegetarian restaurant that serves mostly organic food and proudly make their own…read morefalafel and hummus. The proprietor is really friendly - he just HAD TO take pictures when he saw my bobbaloos enjoying the meal too, sadly I don't think the photos ended up on Just Veges' Instagram - and I thoroughly enjoyed the vegan meze plate he recommended. It consisted of warm from the oven pitabread (possibly the best pita I've ever had), hummus, falafel, salads, salsa, bulgur, chickpeas, spring rolls and ratatouille. Just lovely. And very filling. My partner had seitan kebab plate and was very happy with that too. Free wifi, hooray!.

So fresh and so clean. Love this place. We tried the location in Töölö this time. The has some good…read morespaces for smallish groups. There is a back corner with cushions and a table for about 5 people. This time I tried the meze plate. Oh my yummy. The kafta, falafel, yogurt, salad and pita are all excellent. The hummus is good, not great, a little dry. The plate was huge, you could even share it with a friend, which, at only 11.50€ was a steal. I believe in the basics and the pita bread is fresh, fluffy, and perfect for holding the delicious ingredients together. Fafa's is officially my favorite.

Really enjoyed my lunch at this multi location Helsinki chain serving basic Mediterranean/ Middle…read moreEastern kebob, falafel and hummus plates. Went to the Töölö location and was promptly served by the friendly and helpful staff. Ordered the Fafa's Kebob pita sandwich and it was very tasty. Tried the falafels and they were very good as well. Great place to come for an inexpensive lunch. Recommended.

I dined at Macu this week on Tuesday night with work colleagues. It was my first visit to the…read morerestaurant. The décor is modern, and all around fabulous with fireplaces, full wine racks, and a very open layout. It's been around over a decade at least. We had a three course set menu. The veal pastrami starter was good, but uninspiring -- looked like they could've taken a few slices from a package, then just added some toppings. Paired with a light red wine. The main dish was rainbow trout. It was tasty, but very traditional Finnish cuisine that might be prepared similarly at home. Paired with a white wine. The mousse dessert was a good end to the meal. In the end, my expectations exceeded what Macu delivered. For that menu price, I was hoping for more elegant, refined dishes. The meal was certainly tasty and I enjoyed the evening, but Macu misses the mark when it comes to value.

What a waste of their decor. Great ambience, but overshadowed by the service and food. They…read morepromoted their food all over the hotel and since we were hotel guests, we decided to give them a try. Boy, was that a mistake. Took them forever to seat us. Took another lifetime for them to take our order. The food is below average. The waitress basically shrugged her shoulders when we sort of complained. Would definitely not recommend this place to anyone.

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

Cozy and delicious spot in Helsinki with a lovely warm atmosphere. There is a fairly limited menu…read moreand you can do a 3-course tasting, but it may be worth checking ahead if you're picky (but note it is veg-friendly). They have a nice variety of wines as well to go with your meal. Everyone seemed to enjoy everything immensely.

Wonderful cozy spot perfect for dinner with friends or a date night. You can choose from a set…read morecourse menu of two or three courses. We weren't hungry so we choose the two courses. The menu changes every two weeks depending on what is fresh and available. While the food was excellent, what puts this restaurant at a five star level is the personalized service. It is a one man show in here - he is probably the owner, manager, and wait staff all in one. He came over to our table, had a small talk about our tastes, and suggested an excellent red wine to go with our meal. So far this is normal for most restaurants of this caliber. As we were finishing our meal, he came over and asked if we want dessert. I was hesitant and my husband was too full for dessert. However, Mr. All-in-one (I cannot remember his name) encouraged us to try the dessert and then brought us some dessert wine to try (on the house!). He explained to us how this particular wine pairs well with the dessert. The best part is that he genuinely wanted us to enjoy our meal and experience his wonderful hospitality. That alone puts this restaurant on the five star level. Service beyond excellence and the food is delicious! One of the highlights of our culinary tour of Helsinki.