Elite - Helsinki

We are in front of a restaurant with history. Its origins date back to 1932 and, since then, it has been one of the favourite restaurants of artists and the cultural world in Finland, among other reasons for being very close to an artists' residence. That cultural influence is perceived in its interior, among other aspects, by the plaques with the names of the artists on the tables where they used to sit. Its decoration is very classic, although well maintained, without standing out for excesses or shortcomings. As for the food, it is of very good quality, both the meat and the fish, and the portions are quite generous. It has a wide menu where typical appetizers of the country and different types of meat and fish stand out. The pepper steak, for example, is highly recommended. In addition, they offer what they call Classics, such as fried herrings with mashed potatoes, and various desserts, each more appetizing than the last, such as the hot chocolate cake with Cointreau mascarpone mousse. The prices... Not too expensive for a good restaurant in Finland and somewhat high if compared to Spain, although the quality, truth be told, is very high and the dishes are very well crafted and prepared. In addition, the service is quite good. The restaurant has a very spacious dining room, a fairly spacious bar, and in summer they have an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy an even more pleasant meal. The downside of this place, especially for tourists, is that it is somewhat far from the center and the most touristic area. It is, just to give you an idea, very close to the Sibelius monument and not far from the Kamppi metro station. They occasionally organize exhibitions or small musical performances.

We're at a restaurant with history. So the origins date back to 1932 and, since then, it has been one of the restaurants preferred by the artists and the world of Finnish culture, among other reasons for being very close to a residence of artists. that the cultural influence is perceived in its interior, among other aspects, by the plates with the name of the artists at the tables where they used to sit. its decoration is very classic, although well maintained, without highlighting the excesses or deficiencies in the food, it is of very good quality, both meat and fish and rations quite abundant. it has a large letter that highlights the typical entrances of the country and different types of meat and fish. the only pepper, for example, is highly recommended. Furthermore, they offer what they call classics such as fried herrings with mashed potatoes, and several desserts to which most appetizing, such as hot chocolate cake with mascarpone mousse in cointreau. prices. not too expensive to be a good Finnish restaurant and something elevated if compared to the spider, although the quality, the truth, is very high and the dishes are very worked and prepared. Furthermore, the attention is quite good. the restaurant has a very spacious living room, a fairly spacious bar and in summer have an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a more pleasant meal. the bad thing about this place, especially for tourists, is that it is located something far from the center and the most touristic area. is, so you can get an idea, very close to the monument to sibelius and not far from the metro station kamppi from time to time organizes exhibitions or small musical performances.

That was the first restaurant I had eaten in helsinki and I was not disappointed that the place is beautifully decorated and the staff friendly, there is also a terrace for smoker. I had suppe and sirloin steak and both were delicious. I also tasted the calf liver and was one of the best I've ever eaten. I recommend this place in any case if they like something good

Feels like a cozy 50s American diner, but served fine eating.

A memorable experience. The setting is beautiful, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious. I am pleased and will definitely return.