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Chef & Sommelier

Huvilakatu 28, Helsinki 00150 , Finland
+358 400 959440
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Ranked #1 of 796 restaurants in Helsinki
Cuisines: European
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Washington, DC
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I love this place and plan to go back every time I am in Helsinki. It should is by far the best restaurant in Helsinki and one of the better restaurants in the world. I travel all over the world and it is in the top 20 if not the top 10 best places I have ever eaten.

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Helsinki, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I loved every moment. Food was exelent, wine was perfect. In our company was one pregnant so they choose different kind of tea for her on every meal. Tales where they get food and drinks where amazing. Price was moderate and with this quality you want to pay more than they charge. Place is small and that´s why you´ll have... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We were quite late with our booking, but the staff was able to accommodate us with a late seating. The food and service were unbelievable and the wine suggestion fit very well with the menu we chose. The staff was very friendly and the whole experience was very welcoming and positive. I would warmly suggest the restaurant for any couple... More

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Vaasa, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The food. The service. The bread. The wines. All absolutely fantastic. We had the four-course menu and I selected the cheese platter to go with it. The pork was the best I have ever had, likewise the whitefish. The lamb tartar was an excellent surprise, and the dessert was excellent - who knew spelt and liquorice would go so well... More

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Espoo, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

A second visit to a highly acclaimed restuarant and they lived up to the reputation they have acquired. Great food and fantastic service. The food menu is marked by the fresh and uniquely sourced ingredients..As before the wines suggested combined well with the food... BTW they bake one of the breads in town!

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See 15 more reviews by cic92 for Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Food and the service were amazing. The place was a bit tiny, but it didn´t matter, because the atmosphere were cosy. We were celebriting our 5th anniversary with my husband and ate the whole menu, 9 courses. We loved every one of them. The staff was friendly and very professional. It was great to hear all the details from the... More

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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had the 5 course menu and every dish was amazing. The chef was so passionate and talked us through each dish so we really understood where his inspiration came from. This was a highlight of our trip, it was a food tasting experience not just an ordinary meal. Would highly recommend a trip here.

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Helsinki, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Helsinki has seen some excellent gourmet restaurants pop up in recent years, but despite its uninteresting name Chef & Sommelier is probably the brightest star at the moment. Make a reservation well in advance, as the small place is extremely popular. You immidiately understand why, when the first courses are brough to you, as the food is simply sublime. Made... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

We've visited this place yesterday and we were amazed: best place we've been in Helsinki so far! The atmosphere of the place is both refined and cosy: I feel it can be perfect for a couple or a small group of friends, but the lights are not so low to avoid a business dinner. The staff (also the chef himself)... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Arguably the best food experience ever! Their passion for #1 Food, #2 Service, and #3 knowledge about every product used is outstanding!

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