Ravintola Palace - Helsinki

Jan J.

Locaed on the 10th floor, when you exit the lift, it exposes you to a space that has a nice ambience. Staff were welcoming. For the first time, each of the 10 courses was served by a different chef and not wait staff. Very original and a nice highlight. Each dish was delicate, amazing & very tasty. I could feel the subtle infusion of the different ingrediants and how well it all balanced without overpowering each other.

Staff were very professional and attentive without crowding you. Plates got cleared quickly with comfortable intervals between courses. I even got an audience with the executive chef Eero Vottonern and all the BoH staff for a long & engaging chat about his vision, objectives, direction, etc.

I wasn't overly keen on some food being served on a folded napkin and small timber coasters. I think it lowered the presentation slightly. Overall a great 4hr culenary experience. Staff were able to respond so well to all my inquisitive technical questions. This is more like it👍. Worth spending the high cost to be spoilt like this.

Miikka V.

Absolutely the most fine of fine dining in Helsinki.

Service for me was excellent. But I did notice few tiny hickups on other tables which would not matter to me in the slightest.

Food was fantastic where most dishes looked like pieces of art with few exceptions. All dishes tasted amazing.

Views are also quite brilliant.

If you are prepared to pay for the most excellent Helsinki has to offer, then Palace is an easy recommendation. But I would note that you can get fantastic food and service for way cheaper. So I would save Palace for a special occasion rather than a regular date/dinner.

CF W.

Palace是芬蘭唯一一間米芝蓮二星級餐廳，其位置前身是1952年開幕的酒店，所以裝修很有以前高級酒店的感覺，當然作為餐廳的歷史也相當年代久遠，甚至拿取米芝蓮一星的時間，已是接近40年的1987年，雖說有豐富的歷史，但在主廚Chef Eero Vottonen的領導下，風格一點也不落伍。芬蘭豐富的水資源造就不少出色的海鮮食材，而Chef Eero將西式傳統的Fine Dining風格與日本菜結合，完全沒有粗枝大葉的感覺。當中最能感受到的是鰤魚二食，將較為結實的部份，捲起肥美的魚腩蓉，配上加了Wasabi和柚子醋的高湯，將魚肉的甘香強化起來。

食材出色，答案自然就對了一半。另外少有的肉類菜式，就是finger food的和牛薯餅，和牛不是主角，反而來自Lapland區域馬鈴薯製作而成的薯餅，反而有種驚為天人的感覺，沒有大量的牛油也能做到Joel Robuchon的甜香和軟熟，我會說是我吃過第二好吃的馬鈴薯菜式。

鱒魚魚皮的炭香焦脆，魚肉本身的甘甜；還有帶子處理得如八爪魚般的爽彈，也是這裡出色處理海鮮的另一體驗。魚子醬用得慷慨，高湯也是這裏的主軸，除了經典的白湯汁外，前菜的白蝦，用上蕃茄乾及蕃茄水，末端的煙辣椒在將飾品放入喉嚨後，辣勁突然爆出來，外表斯文溫柔內斂，但突如其來的暴烈，同樣令人印象深刻。

Housed in a former 1952 hotel, Palace is Finland’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant. Chef Eero Vottonen masterfully blends Western fine dining with Japanese influences, celebrating Finland‘s superb seafood. Dishes reveal precise techniques, from amberjack served two ways in a yuzu-wasabi dashi to a standout croquette where Lapland potato is the star. The experience is defined by refined broths and surprising flavor contrasts, like a gentle shrimp appetizer that finishes with an unexpected chili kick, showcasing a modern yet historically rich culinary journey.

Heikki A.

Hieno illallinen. Usein myös tähtiravintoloissa on 1-2 ei niin ”välttämätöntä” ruokalajia, mutta tällä illallisella jokainen ruoka oli mielenkiintoinen ja herkullinen. Kokonaisuutena ehdottomasti yksi parhaimmista illallisista!

Dr. F. T.

Very nice restaurant for fine dining. The dishes are carefully prepared and decorated, the flavors are sublime and the service is excellent. I'd love to come back soon!

annika

Vietettiin kihlajaisia ja mieheni 30v. syntymäpäivää. Palvelu ja ruoat kaikki aivan täydellistä. Suosittelen kaikille ketkä arvostavat hyvää tasoa. Meni jopa paremmin kuin kuvittelin. Saatiin myös parhaimman oloinen pöytä. Paras päivä. Suosittelen!! Mukaan tuli myös yllätyksenä pieni kassi makeisia 🙂 aivan mahtavaa!

Harri L.

Vietimme perhepiirissä juhlia Palacen kabinetissa. Varaushetkestä alkaen palvelu oli moitteetonta, ystävällistä ja mutkatonta. Ruoka oli aivan erinomaista ja kaikkiin toiveisiimme oli reagoitu. Suosittelen lämpimästi käymään ainakin kerran elämässä, kokemus on upea!

Pasha

Amazing food experience, best of modern nordic kitchen. Chef Eero is serving dishes at least once to each table to chat with customers. Wine pairing is perfect, beware - it will get you hammered.