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

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What a find! View of courtyard, with outdoor seating, great drinks and superior service. What a menu of fantastic Italian fair. read more

The Cock - Espresso martinis - Bars Near Me - Helsinki, 18

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1st time in Finland and was around the corner from the hotel. Great beef tartar and excellent mussels! Service was friendly and nice atmosphere. read more

The Cock - Bars Near Me - Helsinki, 18

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It came up in Yelp as a bar and so we headed here for another round before calling it a night. Some disco being spun on two tables by a mediocre DJ but the drinks were cold and the service was decent. Not too loud, we sat at a table in the corner and watched some dude trying way too hard to pick up some of the girls here. I don't know how well he did, he was suddenly gone. Maybe he had some luck. It's a nice looking restaurant, quite trendy and upscale. And how can you go wrong with that name? [Review 10080 overall, 1665 of 2018.] read more

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The place was amazing ... the food was outstanding and the service was great! Unfortunately, I can't remember what I ordered ... but there was a Gose/Sour beer from Japan that was the best libation I have ever had in my life! If you ever find yourself in Finland .. this has to be a must-see! read more

The Cock - Menu - Bars Near Me - Helsinki, 18

The Cock wins with food and decor. I've been for dinner and multiple times for lunch and was impressed 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. read more

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The cock at least has a memorable name and perhaps they see themselves more as a fun place to go to rather than a good one. It think they are aiming for a relaxed feel and the type of place that serves good food and wine at reasonable prices and that should be fun to visit. They only make it partly there. First off the service is perhaps friendly but slow and knowledge does not impress. We had to wait 15 minutes for menus despite making it clear to staff we were looking for some attention. The lack of attention and speed was there all night. One person in the group also got their starter 10 minutes later without any explanation or excuse. I have seen one other mention of the wine glasses and I can only agree but also add to it. The champagne is served in tiny (my estimate 7-8 cl glasses) that are thick and clunky. First off not nice glasses to drink from and second I would feel ripped off if ordering a glass (and not a bottle). The red wine was served from tumbler glasses (same as the water), we complained and then actually got proper (still bad ones though) wine glasses and an explanation that it is their concept to have fun and quirky glasses - problem here is that the glasses are not at all fun or quirky they are just not fit for purpose. The staff also seemed to lack all knowledge and/or interest to provide any information on the wines. That said the champagnes are good (Mathieu and Rodez at good prices) and the other wines are at least affordable (think I saw one bottle over €100 and most glasses around €7). Food was a bit of a mixed bag, the starters were large. In some cases more like mid-sized dishes than starters but not very impressive. The tartar lacked all flavor (does not need to be spiced but then meat should have some flavor), the arancini the same while the flat bread was good. The mains we're substantially better, chicken was very nice and fresh spices. The steak frites was well made and prepared as requested. Enough food and decent prices. The dessert set-up is stranger as they only offer a buffet and being a buffet hater I passed on that. So for this does perhaps not sound like a good place but to balance it they have created a nice atmosphere and it is rather casual and at good prices. Many will probably appreciate the uncomplicated cuisine and the large portions so if going there with the right expectations (and patience with the slow service) then it should not disappoint terribly. read more

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Great trendy restaurant in the heart of the city. The wait can be long if you walk-in so reservations is highly recommended. We were lucky enough to get seated without one a busy evening. The basement downstairs where the bathroom is really cute. The restaurant and the food seemed to be like a trendy restaurant in LA like Gracias Madres or a cousin of a slightly more upscale Mendocino Farms. read more

The Cock - Arancini. I've had better but A+ for effort. - Bars Near Me - Helsinki, 18

Face it, just the name will attract a certain clientele! They didn't name it Le Coq, as the French would but had the rooster on it and called it like it is. Friends were in here the day before and had a good time, so a few of us headed there the next day. It was very crowded so we couldn't get a table, although we only wanted drinks and this place is also a full fledged restaurant. The prices for drinks were the same as just about every other Helsinki watering hole, so no problem there. The bar staff were also very friendly. There is a downstairs as well with a bar there but when we went down there as directte3d by the bartender upstairs, and after we found some seats, the waiter downstairs said that if we were just drinking then we couldn't stay down there but had to go upstairs. Sounded pretty stupid. There was a bar there. We found seats. So that meant we couldn't get served. Instead, we could go upstairs and not have a place to sit down and drink. Finnish logic?! But on the way downstairs there are "cocks" painted on the wall and I think the Kelloggs company should have a look because he is the spitting image of the one on my Corn Flakes! read more

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Found 'The Cock' through a food blogger. Was hoping to get their breakfast, but arrived a little too late. Ended up getting the lunch buffet, which was unlimited food including salad, protein, and soup. Food was good, but not blow your socks off. Local place filled with people on their lunch break. read more

The Cock - Lunch Buffet - Bars Near Me - Helsinki, 18

I thought The Cock did a fine job the night we stumbled here on our first night in Helsinki. We wanted a low key, and fun relaxing place to go and they did a fine job. The Cock wings were very tasty and the wine and drink selection was super. We did not have trouble with a table, but we were there a bit early. I also felt like we were looked after by the staff, who were welcoming. Nothing fancy but a good respite from our travels. Americans traveling to Helsinki give them a try. read more

The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful day with friends over food and drinks. The oysters were fresh and tasty and the arctic char was delicious. read more

VIsited over a windy late Fall weekend with a reservation. We were happy with the quality of food (rotisserie chicken and something else) but everything else was from intolerable to bad. The score is slightly weighted for the price. The issues: - Ambient noise in street level is horrible. Couldn't converse with out yelling, making a contest with the table next, which we unfortunately lost. - Cold and windy as in Siberia. - Slow service (but friendly) read more

Overall our experience at this place was nice, but not overwhelming. Atmosphere & style: ok, but not very special. Mix of different styles with some very nice elements, but overall somewhat impersonal. Menu & Food: interesting range of dishes, huge portions, very fresh, tasty - probably 4 stars out of 5 Wines: great list of wines, but too expensive Prices: Well, that's Helsinki I guess. Service: ok, but not impressive read more

A classic French bistro experience. Great food and service in the heart of Helsinki! Beef quality was excellent, tartare was fresh and elegant, wine list extensive and the staff - attentive and accommodating. Highly recommend for a business dinner or a night out with friends. read more

I wait for more than 20 min to get a pair of cocktails The waiter super rude, I guess they spit in our drinks after u said that the service is awful. read more

I do love the ambiance here (except for the LOUD music downstairs), but the food wasn't very good. I had the Caesar starter salad. The menu mentioned it would be made with kale and quinoa, as well as avocado and Parmesan cheese. Instead of kale and quinoa, it was regular romaine lettuce. Overall the salad was okay, but I was disappointed by the change of ingredients. I ordered the "cock wings" as my main, which is listed as a "board" on the menu. I still don't know what a "board" is. The wings were hot and crispy on the outside, with a slight sweet and sour taste! They were served on top of the accompanied yogurt-based sauce, which I didn't like because some wings were drenched and others didn't get any sauce at all. The sauce could be improved upon - perhaps with some blue cheese? Lastly, wine is served in short tumbler-esque glasses, which is totally not appropriate. read more

Food was good, service was not as attentionate as one could hope. We endded up extracting ourselves from the packed table to go get our drinks directly at the bar after failling to get someone to pay attention to us. We were a fairly large group ( with reservation) the table was so small the chairs so close to one another that we could hardly move. Music was very loud. read more

Still sitting here... Unfortunately my first and last time. Had high hopes 'cause I love Richard's (the Guy behind this place and Sandro etc.) food but I was really disappointed. 3/6 of my oysters had broken shell bits in the, so I was still rinsing my mouth when our mains came. I had jerked chicken with chimichurri. Chimichurri was finished with just one frie, and I was left with a dry half of a poulet. I love Sandro. I've eaten there almost too much, so I'm almos crying now 'cause of my expectations came crashing down. At least the young waitress realized what happened and offered the dessert cake table. But I don't like cake. Thank heavens she forgot we had shampagne ;) In conclusion, I really can't recommend this place for anything else than the occasional pasta. I prob won't come again, but you'll find me next door: from Hodari ja Hummeri ("Hot Dog and Lobster"). read more

Had a really nice meal here. It was packed so we ate at the bar. They were happy to accommodate food allergies and it was all delicious. I had the market fish and fries. My boyfriend got the bowl and loved it. Great spot in Helsinki. read more

Okay burger, nothing to write home about. Nice staff, nice atmosphere. Too bad about half the seats don't have a back rest so you might end up with back pain. read more

Excellent dinner and breakfast. A huge plus that they open already at 7.30 on weekdays. I recommend Steak Frites and Kale Caesar salad for dinner and the avocado toast and chia-coconut porridge for breakfast. read more

Got there two weeks ago on a busy Friday night. Party of 8 with no reservation but got seated after 30 minutes. The decor was vibrant, their famous hot wings and jerk chicken were not overwhelmingly spicy but offered down home authenticity, comfort and there's depth with every bite. Portions were big, accompanied by plentiful very fresh veggies. The ping pong table desserts were the best bang for the buck, offering variety but retained individual character and best that they are not sickeningly sweet. Great service completed the best dinner experience in Helsinki and sent us critical New Yorkers home very happy read more

We went here for lunch and must say everyone agreed it was a flop. We were disappointed in the bland taste of the food. Also coffee would've cost extra. I've been here for drinks on another occasion and the service was bad. Won't go again. Points for the cheeky name. read more

A cool place in terms of atmosphere and design. The food was good, unfortunately the otherwise friendly staff wasn't up to par. We had to ask for more drinks twice and sat with finished plates in front of us for half an hour, getting the check also took quite some time. Hope this gets sorted out as the place is otherwise really nice! read more

We had the last meal of our Scandinavia trip here and it's true what they say - save the best for last. We believe that the meal is only as good as the staff and boy was it impeccable! It was unforgettable experience from the food to the quirky decor and even made new friends! Menu highlights were the cock wings, flat bread, rotisserie chicken and leave some room for the dessert ping pong! This is place is a must! read more

We had the wedding party there and it was awesome. Lovely staff, very careful with customers' needs, might be crowded sometimes, which leads to delays in serving. Very cool music, groovy and well chosen. The place gives you that "cool" vibe, when you go out. It's friendly, casual and relaxing. In terms of food - no complaints here... Our guests were not disappointed. Therefore, if you wish to have a fancy dinner, then maybe it's not the best place. But if you wish to go out with friends or just to have a drink or a nice time, it's definitely a good choice! read more

Had lunch upstairs and it was enjoyable. I had the lunch buffet and service was near over so the waitress told me to hurry and make a plate! I didn't know how much it was but I felt 22 E for the lunch was a bit pricey. The soup was great but the other items were just fine, the chicken was tough. The vibe is a weird mix of coffee shop and farmhouse pub. Worth a try. read more

This hipster restaurant downtown Helsinki is very cool. The staff speaks only English with each other and of course with the customers. A little loud with their own cool DJ on a Friday night. We liked the food, we had the salmon platter as an appetizer. The mussels are good but the bread was burned. The "cock" bowl was delicious. read more

Incredibly long wait to first get a table even with a reservation, and the food came super slow. Staff were friendly though, just slow service due to high traffic. Beef tartare was good, very nicely salted with salt flakes and salad on top added crunchyness. Tokyo bowl was a disappointment, mix of Asian and western ideas in a bowl with sauce so hidden I didn't get to it until after finishing half of the bowl. Sauce itself was delicious though! read more

This came as a recommendation from our hotel and we are happy to made the stop. After you get over laughing at the name ...the food was spot on. We started off with the 1/2 oysters(yummy), crab toast ( fresh n flavorful) escargots ( one of my personal favs) the hubby likes to dip the grilled bread into the garlic butter sauce. We also had the truffle risotto and the miso cauliflower. Both dishes were exceptional. Not bad for our first night in Helsinki. read more

The name might not be the most appetizing. But the food was delicious. The portions were larger than expected. And the atmosphere was hipster casual but you still feel like you're in a high dining experiencing. We got two appetizers to share between three people and The cock wings were real fully connected properly fried wings and the tempura broccoli was surprisingly one of the best parts of the meal. The main course took a little too long. But it was worth the wait. The Tokyo Bowl was absolutely to die for. An excellent combination of almost too many flavors that mixed together in such a way that makes me want to come back in the future. And the salmon was fresh and not fishy. The steak was exactly what you're looking for if you're in the mood and reasonably priced. Many different kinds of options on the menu. It's about time there's a place like this in Helsinki. Topping of the dining experience we had a crazy cock of a bartender pulling jokes on every costumer trying to pay that just ended up putting a smile on your face as you leave. I'm definitely coming back! read more