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Muru

Fredrikinkatu 41, Helsinki 00120, Finland
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Ranked #3 of 808 restaurants in Helsinki
Cuisines: European, French
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

What a wonderful dinner did we have! Due to the charity 24hour cooking marathon the restaurant offered a fixed menu. The duck was perfectly cooked not too dry. The fish tasty and the dessert just yummy. The wines recommended to accompany the dishes completed the picture beautifully. The service was friendly and professional. We had a most enjoyable dinner experience... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

I visited this establishment quite near wheniy opened 2-3 weeks or something like that. Wine was well selected to complement the food, no problems there. However overll quality was not as special as one could imagine.

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Porvoo, Finland
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Great food, with the less is more attitude towards everything... Except dessert which was just a mish-mash of too many things on one plate, there was parfait, mariengue, fruit, fudge and pomegranate seeds. Great wine pairings with the food, it was a shame that they weren't offered in a form of a wine-package since some of the wines were quite... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I actually walked into restaurant at 18:00 without reservations and was able to get a last minute table as long as we were out in 2 hours. The meal was excellent. So far the best meal I have had in Helsinki and many other places in Europe. The reindeer was superb and the dessert was wonderful. When in Helsinki try... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

A local man told me "it takes 3 months to get a table at Muru". So I went on line and true I booked a table 8 weeks in advance for a mid week meal. Finally the day arrived and the weather was miserable, we really wanted to give it a miss but the thought of waiting another 3 months... More

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See 9 more reviews by Charlotteeats for Helsinki
San Jose, California
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36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I was privileged to have a business dinner at Muru with colleagues last night. I have to say I was apprehensive as it was clear we wouldn't finish dinner till 11:30 and I had a taxi to the airport the next morning at 4:15! I have absolutely no regrets. The set menu was fantastic, a delightful mix of dishes all... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The restaurant looks quite modest but food and service are outstanding. We had the menu of day and wine recommendations. The pike perch with truffle sause was hedonistic stuff. Great food and wine pairing with attentive service. Excellent.

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See 25 more reviews by Henrik M for Helsinki
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Love the atmosphere which is laid back but still very FINE dining type. The staff all seem to be doing exactly what they love and thus really give you an experience instead of just food. The place is small and intimate; but still it does not get too loud. The food is really excellent; we all went with the daily... More

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See 4 more reviews by Minttuha for Helsinki
Washington, DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Muru looks like a bistro, wooden floors, small bar, wine 'cellar' up in the rafters. It's a cosy, understated environment where you immediately have this feeling that you will eat well. True, but you will in fact eat very well indeed and enjoy cooking, wines and service which all excel. The staff all obviously love what they are doing. The... More

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Helsinki
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

If you are successful, the reservation of the table can be arranged within two months. Ours was reserved in November. It made be wonder whether anything is that good. Well, it was. Cozy atmosphere, knowledgeable service and excellent meals. There were four of us, all well aware what is good food, and came out happy. Lovely!

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