Restaurant Ora

One of the few restaurants in Helsinki with a Michelin star and you can really tell. Dining in Ora is like having dinner at your friend's place except that the food is top notch. A ten-course menu skillful wine pairing st Ora is a fantastic experience you won't forget.

This has been one of the best gastronomical experiences of my life. The food was incredible, a very impressive multi-course menu with carefully selected ingredients solely from local sources. Every dish got explained to the detail, which made everyone participating even much more aware of the structures and flavours of the incoming dish. The flavour profile of each course was very unique and there was not a single thing that wasn’t tasty. This is also the first restaurant (for me) that offered non-alcoholic drink pairing, which ended up being (another) cherry on top. I seriously enjoyed every minute of this 4 hour experience. In addition to that the service was just excellent, you could feel everyone’s love for their work. And for such a dinner, the price was definitely more than reasonable. 100/10 would do it again.

A true culinary gem of Helsinki, Ora offers a feast to all senses. The seasonal menu changes frequently, but you can always expect the impeccable quality paired with creativity and attention to details. The flavours are in front and centre of every course: they are powerful, almost overwhelming initially, but then manage to transform and highlight the taste of the dish, leaving a gentle reminder when you finish the course. The six-course tasting menu is, in fact, a ten-course one if you count amuse bouche, bread serving, pre-desert and post-desert. Yes, the deserts were amazing; the pork was prepared better than in many top notch Copenhagen restaurants, and the white fish tartar served with smoked croquette was enlightening. I highly recommend Ora for a great dining experience and a sampler of modern Finnish cuisine, focusing on local and sustainable ingredients with zero-waste approach.

One of the best fine dining in Finland, if not the best ;) Innovative, cozy, intimate. Ora uses ingredients from local suppliers. Sasu is amazing chef and host. It feels like visiting a friend. Thank you a lot!

A lovely and intimate concept where you feel like a guest at a dinner party rather than a restaurant. Dishes are plated in front of you and they are explained in great detail. Staff is seemingly proud about the dishes and it shows on the plate.

You are in for a surprising treat. The chef is passionate with his creation and he actually went on and explain the technical detail that was involved. I didn’t give it a 5/5 because the main course was slightly disappointing, it was goose confit but it was abit too dry for my taste (bare in mind I am from HK and we have amazing BBQ goose there). Nonetheless, I think is a must go place to visit it if you are a foodie and happen to be in town.

Fantastic place. The courses are presented at the same time to everyone, which I was skeptical about, but it made for an amazing and well paced journey. All the dishes were prepared with local ingredients, which required some very creative choices and preparation. Very impressive.

Amazing experience with chef Sasu! Very creative recipe. Every dishes paired with fantastic wine. Great host!

The chefs were very friendly and I loved hearing their stories about the food and how they play with the flavors to create some amazing dishes. The two service staff were friendly and very accommodating, giving my group an honest and good opinion for what drinks will paired well with the food or the taste we were looking for. The food was flavorful and really showcased Finnish ingredients made/hunted/gathered by local hunters/farmers, perfectly portioned to give a satisfied feeling after the full tasting. The whole experience was amazing and would highly recommend. I will definitely go back!

Restaurant Ora is FANTASTIC and the Michelin rating is well-deserved. The restaurant is very intimate with a small dining area directly attached to the kitchen. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive, and were always willing to offer recommendations on food/drink parings. The chef was amazing- not only did he cook delicious food, he also came to the table for every dish that was served to describe where the food comes from, how the flavors mix together, etc. Almost all (if not all) of the ingredients are locally sourced, and the food is seriously incredible. It is pricey, but in my opinion it's 100% worth it.