Restaurant Kakolanruusu

Restaurant Kakolanruusu

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Hours
Tue
16:00 - 23:00
Wed
16:00 - 23:00
Thu
16:00 - 23:00
Fri
12:00 - 14:3016:00 - 0:00
Sat
13:00 - 0:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.6 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
€10.00 – €83.00
CUISINES
International, European, Scandinavian
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
features
Does this restaurant allow dogs or considered pet friendly?
About
Kakolanruusu is a restaurant in a one of the most unique environments in Finland - the old Kakola prison. Kakolanruusu serves its guests in cosy lounge bar, restaurant and courtyard terrace. The menu consists of simple but delicious dishes that are served to be shared. Seasonal products and local producers are respected.
PRICE RANGE
€10.00 – €83.00
CUISINES
International, European, Scandinavian
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Family style, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles156 reviews
Excellent
76
Very good
41
Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Nick A
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 couples
Interior is cozy, but the atmosphere is lacking. Music was quite loud and ranged from rock to pop to rnb - just not a clear concept. Staff was nice and accomodating, plus for that. Food was average, despite being relatively expensive. Not bad, but not remarkable either. Everything was in the same sphere of taste: smoky, without refreshing elements to break it. Steak & fish was also drenched in mediocre sauce. Portion size was large, but I would have rather had smaller portions that were better balanced. Wine pairings were OK but again, nothing remarkable, bordering on boring. In sum, average experience that was not worth the 142€ we paid for 2 persons. We had higher hopes.
Written 31 August 2024
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Francavilla Al Mare549 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 solo
Very nice location on the Kakola Hill. Service is kind and professional, quite slow The appetizers are very small and expensive considering the type of dishes. . However, the main dish is good and quite enough. Potatoes is a huge portion, but nothingspecial. The bread also is from a local bakery and quite enough portion, very good. The fish was delicious, well dressed, and presented. Good selection of wines, even if the prices as usual in Finland are really expensive. I had the beer from local brewing company, and I liked it!
Written 22 August 2023
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Littlefishfish
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 friends
Used to be my absolute favorite restaurant in Turku. Small parties disappointing. Price-quality did not meet. Expensive food made from cheap ingredients. Among the starters, the meat portion was successful, but the other two portions were homemade. Ox cheek as a main course is dry and bland as well as a tasteless side dish. Dessert is also unimaginative. The only good and memorable thing about this dinner is the good company and the selected wines. The level of service has also deteriorated. Maybe there's no need to try anymore when you've taken your place.
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Written 6 December 2023
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Bonheiden9 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
The framework is fantastic. The formula promising as well as the story delivered. We are surprised by “the story” of the different courses and the balance between proteins, carbohydrates,... . A fantastic start follows with delicious and refined appetizers with very tasty cocktail. The main course with nice slow cooked (rather high fat) meat with fried potatoes that is presented in storytelling style as very exclusive tastes final to dry cooked and then fried fries with peel. The beautifully presented dessert that is accompanied by a story of balance in sour and sweet makes dreams come true... Disappointed, we leave the burnt pastry and think that a beautifully presented scoop of ice cream (did not taste fresh and artisan) on a bed of cereal tastes like a bite of ice cream with a few cereals. Such a shame! With the appetizer they bring what they tell, they can do it... We leave with a “bought” feeling, paid a lot for slow-cooked talk ...
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Written 20 December 2024
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GrAnni82
Helsinki43 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 business
Don’t come here if you are a vegetarian. We had a group ”feast” and the vegetarian options were really not up to par. I was quite frankly still hungry after a three course meal. Virtually no protein in any of the dishes. The meat eaters in the group were happier and at least not hungry. The taste was good but after a long day I want actual food, not just chargrilled cabbage. It is year 2024, how is it possible that restaurants still think that non meat eaters are dieting and don’t want to feel nourished? It’s not ok just to leave out meat and add a little beetroot. On top of that, service took forever. It was almost an hour after sitting down when we got some wine and about an hour until we got the first course. Ridiculous, especially given that in our group everyone had the same menu and the reservation had been made well in advance. All in all it was almost 4 hours before everyone got their bill, and that is way too long for a ”workday dinner” on a Thursday. The environment was nice and service was friendly but still I will not recommend this place to anyone.
Written 26 January 2024
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Susanne N
Turku62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
In the courtyard of the old Kakola prison in Turku, you get culinary experiences if you know how to order. You can share the dishes, both starters and mains. After a heavenly steak tartare and marinated perch with fennel, as well as flank steak with pea puree, the taste buds were satisfied. The environment is unique and the service fast with knowledgeable staff.
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Written 12 August 2023
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M.J
Turku67 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 couples
The quality and flavours of the food are primary for me, so if you wish to try some freshly prepared tasty Finnish food, go there. Also their set menu is sizeable enough for two people (they are served for sharing), you definitely won't leave hungry, quite the opposite. They also have well-trained, knowledgeable and friendly staff who'll answer any question you may have. What I didn't enjoy as much was how close to each other all the tables are placed in the dining rooms. It would be rather uncomfortable in a normal situation too, but with the Coronavirus pandemic I was really surprised they hadn't removed any tables, some of which were just some 0,5m from each other. As we dined, during the next two hours all the other tables filled in the dining room, there was no extra spacing at all. Sure, apparently the government restrictions were just lifted, but I was expecting a little more personal space around us. Also the beers were a bit overpriced (9€ for 0,4 litre) considering they're brewed next door, but priced as if specialty import bottles. I prefer fresh local beer, but why price it so the threshold to get another one is too high? All in all, I'd go again if they redesigned their dining area a little more spacious and atmospheric. Especially for these times.
Written 29 July 2020
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HeGeKH
Helsinki131 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 none
We went to Kakolan Ruusu with another couple and enjoyed the evening a lot. The food was very inventive, with combinations that you wouldn’t expect, but very tasty. And they accomodated the dishes well for my wife, who is highly allergic. The personnel was very knowledgeable and went in-depth into both the dishes ajd the wine, and the pairings worked very well. The restaurant is located in an interesting environment and is definitely wort visiting if you are a foodie, and especially if you are looking for something a bit more casual!
Written 17 November 2020
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Rolph M
Tampere61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 couples
Very welcoming from the moment we stepped through the door. Waiting staff were all really friendly and helpful. Service and food was truly excellent. The only thing that might have improved the experience, since my wife and I were sharing plates as suggested, would have been a plate warmer.
Written 1 October 2022
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Therese N
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Everything had such high standard. I could write so much about how good everything was, but to keep it short: The food was amazing!!! and also the service! Everyone in the staff was so nice, polite and also had so much knowledge of the food. And even though we came from abroad and the staff had to explain everything in english, they were so professional and it was like they have never done anything else. So great drinks, great food and on top of it all great service.
Written 1 August 2023
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Maria A
51 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 family
Nice to see the old prison in new use. The milieu had been kept very much according to the old prison, but the atmosphere was very nice and cosy. Might be great also in winter time... Staff was really friendly, knew everything about the food and wine and made us feel really welcome. We did not take a set menu, but ordered from the à la Carte. Also chose a good rosé wine that suited the food and the summer weather. We (persons ages 13 to 75) ate several starters, fish, pork etc as main and cake dessert with coffee. Also the home made bread (spelt) and butter were delicious and we just had to order more. We all enjoyed the food a lot. One of the best dinners ever in Turku. Would recommend!
Written 18 July 2020
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Timo L
Turku453 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 couples
The 3-course lunch feast menu did not deliver to our expectations. The appetizers as well as the main course sides were blunt; different ingredients, vegetables, sweet potato, radish, cheese lacked the twist, even the anchovies sauce was soaked powerless. The main course pikeperch was abundant, but the burned charcoal taste overpowered everything, even the wine sabayon sauce. The dessert combo with marengue was fresh and delicious. The service was fluent and brisk. We were served by 5 different waitresses. We served our sentence and will let some time pass till the next effort.
Written 3 December 2021
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andersm156
6 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 friends
The food was good, but service not. The restaurang was very noisy. The portions mentioned on the meny are big and therefore intended for sharing. Unfortunately nobody told us this, so we ended up eating a lot - which meant a lot also when there was time to pay up. We all expected a rather high class restaurang, but found ourselves in a hipster bistro with a dj!
Written 2 November 2024
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Jonathan I
Turku103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 couples
One of the very best restaurants in Turku. We had a superb experience. The atmosphere is classy yet modern and relaxed. The intriguing location inside the former prison is of course a plus. The service was great. The personnel really knew what they were doing and were friendly and helpful all through the dinner. The food was amazing. I strongly recommend one of the tasting menus for sharing and a wine package.
Written 17 July 2020
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dobroszp
Warsaw227 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 none
Made by the same people as Kaskis, a more refined option, this is a fairly casual, but still a kinda fine dining venue, at least when it comes to taste and general quality of the dishes. The staff was cool, too. And while the experience may be fairly pricey, it is worth the money. And the portions are bigger than one may expect (at least in the a la carte menu), so be cautious about that. Definitely worth paying a visit.
Written 11 July 2020
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