Modern and elegant Finnish cooking with organic, local ingredients in a casual setting, grandma’s wallpaper and chefs who present the food themselves in the tightly packed space. The result? An inviting atmosphere of exciting, energetic charm. The (mostly) self-taught Sasu Laukkonen calls himself a ‘chef, forager and farmer’ and his goal is purity of flavour. Lindenberry, pine, wild mushrooms and garlic mustard leaf can all be found in the creative dishes, many of which are vegetarian.
The food and wine matches are a hallmark of the restaurant – with the right wine, many compositions go from delicious to sublime. The references are mainly European but not classic – many fall within the spectrum of ‘natural’. Champagne from Eric Rodez, rosé from Frank Cornelissen in Sicily and sparkling wines from biodynamic Austrian producer Strohmeier are listed next to wines from Mallorca, Slovenia and the Douro. With most bottles priced between €50-€70, guests can allow themselves to explore. And they do.
Chef & Sommelier, Huvilakatu 28, Helsinki
Tel +358 400 959 44
See Chef & Sommelier website for bookings
