Finnjävel Salonki

Finnish restaurant · Etu-Töölö

Finnjävel Salonki

Finnish restaurant · Etu-Töölö

Ainonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

Highlights

Finnjävel is a trendy hotspot in Helsinki known for its innovative local dishes, impeccable service, and a standout wine selection that elevates every meal.

Ainonkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland Get directions

finnjavel.fi

@finnjavelhelsinki

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@michelinguide

"An intimate, elegant and professionally run restaurant with just ten tables – everything from the cutlery to the decanters is made by Finnish craftspeople. Set menus feature modern interpretations of traditional Finnish dishes, with first class ingredients used in detailed, technically skilled combinations." - Michelin Inspector

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@michelinguide

"Finnjävel Salonki in Helsinki, Finland, stands out for its relaxed, charming service and impressive modern Finnish cooking. The restaurant, awarded One MICHELIN Star in the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2021, has just ten tables and is located within the Kunsthalle art gallery. The service is smooth, organized, and delivered by true professionals. The set menu features modern interpretations of traditional Finnish dishes, and many dishes are delivered by the chefs themselves. The restaurant is elegant yet relaxing, highlighting the best in Finnish design with hand-forged cutlery and hand-blown decanters." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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

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@michelinguide

"This intimate restaurant has just ten tables and is sited within the Kunsthalle art gallery, next to its sister restaurant, the larger Sali brasserie. The set menu features modern interpretations of traditional Finnish dishes, with first class local ingredients used in detailed, technically skilled combinations. Service is chatty yet relaxed and everything – from the hand-forged cutlery to the impressive hand-blown decanters – has been made by local craftspeople." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

A Closer Look at the New One Michelin Star Restaurants in The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2021

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@michelinguide

"In Finland, there is a Star for Finnjävel Salonki in Helsinki (New to the Guide)." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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Derek Urbaniak

Google

In early December, I had a business dinner here in the front room of the restaurant. The more “refined” as they call it part of the restaurant. Overall the food and wine pairings were stellar - quite honestly, I think this is the best restaurant I’ve been to thus far in my travels to Helsinki (and I’ve made my way at least through more than half of the Michelin Guide named restaurants). Service was lovely and the plates were not only beautiful they were all very tasty from the initial finger foods to the last of the deserts. Hoping to make it back prior to the summer for another round at the restaurant. I went with a pescatarian option and didn’t have any issues with the selection of the 8 course tasting. Thank you for having us.

Felix Krings

Google

Amazing and truly authentic Finnish experience, with high-quality ingredients and impeccable service. I visited Finnjävel on my own and was pleasantly surprised by how attentive and warm the staff were, ensuring I never felt alone for a moment. I highly recommend opting for their eight-course tasting menu paired with their excellent wine selection. For an additional charge, you can also enjoy optional caviar and cheese courses. I tried the cheese course and was blown away by the pairing of blue cheese from Helsinki with a 1990 port wine—it was a perfect match. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore local cuisine in an innovative and refined style. Thank you to the staff for making it such a memorable visit!

Brett Simons

Google

Our dinning experience was nothing short of amazing, the food, the service, the ambience were all extraordinary. Both our sommelier and waitress made us feel right at home and went above and beyond in the making our experience memorable. I would highly recommend if your in the Helsinki region.

Anna Palmer

Google

Bang! Bang! Bang! I’ll be honest with you, guys—maybe it was the company, maybe the stars aligned just right, but I absolutely loved it all! :) As foodies, my husband and I enjoy visiting Michelin-starred restaurants from time to time. To keep it short: this place beat a 3-Michelin-star restaurant in Spain for me! No doubt! We chose the 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing, and it was excellent. Every dish was a favorite, but the absolute winner was the reindeer aspic. Mind you, I’ve never had reindeer before and I hated aspic as a child—yet somehow, this dish won me over! All five courses were delicious, and the wine pairing was perfect. The sommelier was attentive, and the staff provided impeccable service. One detail I’d like to highlight: I can be a bit snobbish when it comes to wine portions in Michelin-starred restaurants, but here, they were just right—no need to ask for more! Tip for You 🚫 Don’t bring kids. This is not a place for children—there’s no kids’ menu. However, since we had to bring our daughter, they were incredibly accommodating and prepared a beautiful white fish dish just for her. They even made her a cute dessert—a pancake with white ice cream (which I ended up eating because it was awesome!). Important note: If you bring a child, you’ll still need to pay for the same tasting menu price. Not a complaint—just something to be aware of before booking. Final Verdict I highly recommend visiting this special restaurant! If I ever come back to Helsinki, I’m booking a table again!

Beatrix Muc

Google

Very much enjoyed our dinner at Finnjavel Salonki. Great service, great food, nice atmosphere and location. We had the 5 course menu but added the fish on top, one extra point to the service and kitchen for the flexibility! Every single dish was full of flavors and taste. If we had to pick one, our favorite was the main: grilled beef with mushrooms and a delicious brioche which made it an unforgettable, rich in taste experience. Especially the wine comes with a price tag, but it all is worth the experience!

Giovanni Brusetti

Google

Food is very good, the lamb roll was to die for. We were around 15 people though and service was very slow for "only" 3 courses + soup. Took well over 2 hours and almost 1 hour to even get bread. Be mindful and ask the staff to speed up (we did)

Oliver Humphries

Google

Absolutely lovely! We planned to have the 5 course but ended up getting the 8 and didn’t regret it. Food was BEAUTIFUL. Really good Finnish food for a special occasion. Service was really good as well. Only criticism is that the atmosphere could have been a little more indulging to match the food.

Google

Elegant venue and amazing food. The lunch set is great value! The bread is a must have.