Ravintola Finnjävel SALONKI
Finnish restaurant · Etu-Töölö ·
Modern Finnish cuisine, local ingredients, intimate setting, wine pairings
Modern Finnish cuisine, local ingredients, intimate setting, wine pairings
"I visited Finnjävel Salonki, chef Henri Alén’s restaurant, and found it to be one of Finland’s Michelin-starred establishments that exemplify the country’s culinary depth beyond foraging culture." - AFAR
"Recommended as a standout dining option (noted with a characteristic Finnish self-deprecating aside about its name), Finnjävel Salonki is presented as one of Helsinki’s Michelin-calibre experiences that the hotel staff can help secure a table for." - Matt Charlton
"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
"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
"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
