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Kampinmalmi
0.4 km from Temppeliaukio Church
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Aito is a small and intimate restaurant with easy­going and kind service in residental area of Töölö just 10 minutes away from downtown Helsinki. We have served our guests fresh, seasonal and local food in warm and caring atmosphere since 2009. We always want to make our guests happy.
PRICE RANGE
US$21 - US$71
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
European, Scandinavian, Contemporary
FEATURES
Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Gift Cards Available, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 7 February 2023 via mobile

Day one in a new city, in a new country, as a tentative tourist amidst my work here. On the way back to my hotel I chanced upon Aino - I’d read the reviews and thought: maybe a bit advanced for day one. I’m so...glad I came. The service was warm and welcoming and the food was out-of-this-world. Seriously good. Especially the braised lamb… best lamb I’ve ever tasted. Good wine accompaniments and excellent knowledge of the glasses with which I was presented. It’s a real event, and a privilege to eat such a good menu. I will be back here for sure - just please keep that lamb in the menu! Thank you so much.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 21 November 2022 via mobile

Excellent service, good food! Great wines and staffs knowledge of the wines suberb. We had the menu of the day and you could change starters from the menu which was great! Overall great experience, thank you for the great service!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 30 October 2022 via mobile

unreasonably high prices, offer of set menus, very little space for a set number of tables, too many words… pay for advertising, not for quality…

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 17 October 2022 via mobile

Everything was delicious. Very short menu, you can tell the resturant has invested in select, seasonal ingredients. Service was speedy and friedly.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 16 September 2022 via mobile

The service was great. We felt welcome immediately once we walked in. We has the 6 course tasting menu, with wine and non-alcoholic drinks suited to the menu. Some dishes could have been better but overall the experience was great due to the service.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 2 September 2022

We had a very pleasant dinner, with quality foor, friendly atmosphere and even friendlier service - but not fantastic value at over €160 (including 12% service) for two, with three small glasses of wine between us and no coffee.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 24 August 2022

What a very nice 6 course menu, very interesting combinations and tastes. Lovely wine pairing and a marvelous Finnish degistive ! O, and a very good service. Really enjoyed the evening.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 3 June 2022

I booked this restaurant after reading other reviews on Tripadvisor and Ravintola Aito did not disappoint. The food was exceptional, prepared to a really high standard and cooked to perfection, with fresh and great tasting ingredients. We had the Swede and Fireweed / Herring to...start, followed by Goat / Beef for main and a Rhubarb Bavarois for dessert, all of which were spectacular. Portion sizes were also reasonable, filling enough without feeling too stuffed and the wine was great too. I guess the menu changes on a regular basis, so you’re in for a treat whatever they happen to be serving when you’re lucky enough to visit. The service was also fantastic, with great explanations for each dish; nothing was too much trouble for the two members of staff that looked after us - they did everything with a smile and greeted everyone like a long lost friend! Considering the quality of the food and the portion sizes, I thought the price was reasonable; it wasn’t cheap, but you get what you pay for so spending a bit more was definitely worth it. Thoroughly recommend a visit if you get the chance…More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 27 May 2022

The food was very good, and the service extremely attentive. But the portions are a particular kind of miniscule. I’m used to fine dining and been to various fancy Michelin star (and Michelin wannabe) restaurants, but this is honestly the first time I’ve walked out...of a restaurant hungry, and this after three courses. I mean, even the bread, you don’t even get a whole bun like in most places, but a fraction of a bun. The main? Two pieces of meat the size of an Ipad charger, and half a dozen string beans as sides. I’ll repeat that what I had was good, but had I known I would either have gone for more courses, or else eaten something beforehand. I don’t mind paying and I’m aware that it’s Finland and a certain kind of restaurant, but come on.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 23 May 2022

Wasn't expecting Helsinki to be such a foodie's paradise, but it is ... and of the several excellent high-end restaurants we went to, this was the best (though not the the most expensive). Basic tasting menu with wine pairings was more than sufficient, though you...can obviously do more courses if you choose. The place is small and cozy which only adds to the ambiance and the service was absolutely impeccable (in fact I wish I had asked our server's name so I could commend him here). Don't miss this place and be sure to book to avoid disappointment.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 22 May 2022

Nice, small and cosy fine dining restaurant. We had three course menu and wine. Food was excellent and service was first class. Weather was nice to walk there from the center and it was worth every penny.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 22 May 2022

I wish there were more than 5 stars to be given to this incredible, cozy, warm, delicious little establishment. I did not get the name of the host/manager on the night but the service he provided was first-rate. Food wise, the menu changes regularly so...no need to go into vast detail on what we had but suffice to say that everything we had was sensational. Price-wise, Helsinki restaurants can be quite expensive but out of the ones we chose that week, this one had the best food AND the best value. It still isn't cheap but is worth every penny. It would be worth travelling to Helsinki just to eat there again.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 19 May 2022

We went here to celebrate my efforts in the Helsinki Marathon that morning and I have to say that Aito really hit the spot. It was a really relaxing evening. Lovely staff who were more than happy to explain the subtleties of every dish and...to help select the wine. We went for the a la carte menu and had the goose and trout followed by the deer and pork and then the liquorice/raspberry and yoghurt/strawberry (if I remember correctly). Every single mouthful of every dish was delicious. Good honest cooking at its best.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 7 May 2022 via mobile

Excellent dinner at small and cosy Aito. We had the three course menu which was perfect. Service attentive and very knowledgable. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 15 April 2022 via mobile

In a nutshell, excellent food and great service. A small and cosy place with an informal atmosphere. We both had the full 6 course menu with wine suggestions and can't think of a thing I'd change. This is one of the places you ought to...have a special 6th star you could give once a year.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5