Very classy and beautifully decorated restaurant. Pleasant atmosphere and located right in the…read moreheart of Helsinki. Years ago we had mussels in garlic butter and French bread. It was good and worth the trip. This time my visit was rather interesting. My friends and I all had a salad from their lunch bar. It didn't offer as much variety as other lunch buffets around that area, but it was ok. Both of my friends ordered a waffle with deer mousse with pickled onions, Arugula, and salad. I opted for a baked potato with shrimp salad, green stuff, pickled onions, and tomato relish. Actually I liked my meal very much. The food presentation was beautiful on all three plates. I was happy because Belge had nice drink options including non-alcoholic wine. I had to order a small bottle of white vine, could not get only one tiny glass non-alcoholic. No problem, it was good wine but it did cost as much as my lunch. About the service. Both waffles were cold so the nice waitress did bring my friends warm waffles at their request. I had an issue with my salad plate from the buffet. The server apologized but did not offer to replace my salad. The next day I contacted the Restaurant Manager, not to complain, but to let her know what had happened. She was very professional and friendly and she understood my point of view. (Day before she had to leave early.) We had a great conversation about how the situation should have been handled. Maybe the waitress was new. Overall, I give the Manager and my meal five stars. Next time when visiting Helsinki I will go back.

Very much disappointed of their current COVID rules. I've been triple vaccinated in US and showed…read moremy official vaccination card with New York State issued QR code. I also proved a paper copy of my Finnish vaccination certificate given by Finnish authorities, that was not even good enough for this restaurant. They insisted to see Finnish / EU based QR code which is only available when you have an access to Finnish bank account, or Finnish issued electronic ID card reader. Those two I don't have. So, even you're from Finland, and able to provide a written paper copy of your vaccination records, given by Finnish authorities, this restaurant policy discriminates you and doesn't want your business. Sad.

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

Great atmosphere, beer was delicious and plenty to choose from. We also enjoyed dinner downstairs…read moreand had the ribs. They were made to perfection.

I didn't want to leave a review, but the old man behind the bar forced my hand. A sign on the bar…read morestated "kitchen is closed today", which if anyone is a barstool sailor like myself, knows this means you can bring food from elsewhere. However, the old man, BERATED my wife telling her she can not, even after she defended herself saying the kitchen was closed. We were respectful and cleaned up after ourselves, but this was not good enough for this grumpy old fart. Finnish people are very nice, he must not be Finnish. Cool place otherwise, just wish it hadn't been ruined by one jerk. Note: I had already ordered 2 Guinness from him.

Pub + Helsinki airport = this place. If you want decent brews and whiskeys, its basically the only…read moreoption. Perhaps because of the zero competition you don't get much for your money here. On this particular day I had a Suomenlinna IPA pint from the tap. Ouch, 10 EUR but I guess that's to be expected at any airport bar. Unusually, I didn't have any problem finding a stool. The barkeep was at the end of his shift and his demeanor showed it. Overhearing his exchanges with customers, I empathized with him -- lots of broken English conversations with (possibly drunk) transient passengers. I like the good selection but there isn't much that stands out for this pub except it being in the airport. Which only means I'm guaranteed to be back here.