Ravintola Finnjävel SALONKI

MICHELIN Nordic Countries Welcome & Service Award 2021: Finnjävel Salonki, Helsinki

"Winner of the MICHELIN Nordic Countries Welcome and Service Award 2021, this intimate, ten-table spot within the Kunsthalle art gallery in Helsinki stands out for relaxed, charming hospitality rooted in a philosophy of treating people as guests, not customers. From the greeting at the door to your departure, a professional team delivers smooth, organized, chatty yet relaxed service, with slick, knowledgeable explanations of the menu and wines, well-choreographed pacing, and a welcome sense of humor; many dishes are even presented by the chefs themselves. The set menu offers modern interpretations of traditional Finnish dishes, using first-class local ingredients in detailed, technically skilled combinations, and there are two wine pairings that are well worth choosing. With well-spaced, spot-lit tables and blood-orange walls, the room is elegant yet relaxing, and it showcases Finnish design, from hand-forged cutlery to impressive hand-blown decanters. Awarded one MICHELIN Star in 2021 for its impressive modern Finnish cooking, it sits next to its larger sister, Sali brasserie." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team