Heart warming service, minimalist and stylish decor and - the most important - owners' true passion for food and wine offered us an unforgettable dining experience.

One can eat good food in many places, but there is no such place in Kuopio which has this level of service. We have dined here as a couple and also with a 8 month old. They made a perfect romantic feeling and also were the most accomodating for a baby! They were friendly and just lovely. I will never recommend anything but this in Kuopio.

If you want really good food and some laughter on the side, this is your place! Owners and staff are very friendly and talkative persons, giving their best to create a relaxed atmosphere. Food is tasty and something a bit different compared to another restaurants on the area. Interesting menu which makes you want to visit soon again.

This place is a jewel in Kuopio!

Ok, the title might be too much (about Michelin), but there's logic in it and it's not far from true. Restaurant Kuzina has nothing to envy from Michelin star restaurants in Helsinki, and because of my profession and business trips, I've been to many. If that restaurant would be bigger, it would surely be considered a Michelin star level restaurant.

Where should I start. The sommelier first of all. It is by far the best wine matching we had in our life. He's surely the most knowledgeable person I know, when we talk about wines! I mean, seriously, not only be can match and suggest perfectly with every food or even appetizer, but explain why, from where is every wine and every step of the producing. We really enjoyed with my partners listening him.

The food, not only is great, but I haven't really seen in Kuopio this that level of fine dining. It is even hard to decide describe it.

Service is as mentioned, great. And from Sommelier and the rest of be the staff, that we had the luck to meet, as I wanted to congratulate the chef.

One big bonus? The kitchen has an opened window, so we can see the whole procedure. One other professional thing that we usually see on Michelin star restaurants. All the dishes and appetizers are hand made, pretty appreciated. I think also almost everything there is organic, fun the food to the coffee and wines.

The only negative feedback I would give, is that this restaurant is only by reservation. But on the other hand, is this really something to consider as "negative"? Most of the restaurants of that level (and in Kuopio we have some really good, but none on that level), work on the same way.

All in all, the business meeting on that restaurant, have become repeatable lately with family and friends. Every and each time, as good (or better) as the previous.

Our first visit in this restaurant was magnificent. The food, service and atmosphere were all beyond our expectations. The warmth of the staff was indeed the icing on the cake. The food was great and full of flavours. Also the wines recommended for our dishes were tasty.