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| Cuisine | French, International | ||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Mon-Sat 6-10pm | ||
| Address | Richardinkatu 4 | ||
| Location | In the City Center | ||
| Transportation | Tram: 10 | ||
| Reservations | Reservations required | ||
| Phone | 09/612-73-93 | ||
| Prices | Main courses 38€-50€ ($49-$65); prix-fixe menus 79€-130€ ($103-$169) | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | ||
| Season | Closed July | ||
Frommer's Review
One of only three Michelin-starred restaurants in Finland, this gourmet citadel is glossy, elegant, famous, and undeniably posh. In 2006, it moved into new headquarters, with 56 seats and a contemporary decor outfitted in earth tones, on Richardinkatu in the heart of town. The restaurant is the culinary showcase for Hans Välimäki, one of Scandinavia's most outstanding chefs. From first-class, market-fresh ingredients to the elegant decor, Chez Dominique represents dining at its finest in Helsinki. The only restaurant that rivals it is the also-recommended G. W. Sundmans .
Appetizers are creative and imaginative, the best examples including a terrine of foie gras with a duck confit and a side of shallot ice cream, and slightly smoked tuna with a gratin of Granny Smith apples. Main dishes include roasted turbot with garlic sauce and a potato risotto, medallions of lamb with sautéed chanterelles, and lobster tortellini with vanilla and anise sauce.
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