La Petite Maison

Frommer's Review

A bit less expensive than the above-recommended Chez Dominique, and in the eyes of its fans a bit cozier and more accessible, this restaurant occupies two intimate dining rooms on a street that's listed in most of the architectural guides to Helsinki as the one that showcases more Art Nouveau buildings than any other street in town. Inside, you'll find an open kitchen, a bar area loaded with the fruits of a Finnish harvest, and elaborate arrays of crystal and silver. The chef, the maître d'hôtel, and most of the staff here derive from France and permeate their menus with dishes steeped in the traditions of that country. Depending on the season and the whim of the chef, meals might include house-style tuna ni*ccedil;oise, hunters-style filet of beef with seasonal mushrooms, and a well-prepared confit of duckling. The wine list is one of the most sophisticated in town, always with several all-organic choices, and desserts are always freshly made and always include at least one selection based on chocolate, such as the dark chocolate flan with peach sorbet.

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