Muru

Considering how much how much you have to book this venue in advance, I was anticipating this so much as we went for a family reunion here on a wintery afternoon. I was firstly impressed by the friendly yet humble service by this place. The only downfall O saw by my first impression was how small an casual the atmosphere was. The red brick walls and standard paintings with subtle furniture made it cozy. Therefore I was expecting the food to make me jump from my chair. The menu is flexible in terms of allergies. The food however was well prepared with fresh and local ingredients. It has apparently become a trend to embrace ‘nordic roots’ within local restaurant culture here. And this place was truly the epitome of the movement. Roast lean cut pieces with minced vegetables and experimental sauce was my favourite dish. Also the dessert of a petite créme doughnut in berry sauce was impressive but nothing super special. The food with its ingredients and flavours was on point. However it could have been a little bit more experimental for my taste buds. Considering how hyped this venue is for local food enthusiasts and within media and how much in advance you have to make a reservation, I expected a bit more in terms of a dining experience. Worth trying if you want to add a bullet tour belt with local restaurants.

It was very good. I was told since it was the night before a national holiday that it was a fixed menu. Overall the food was good and they had decent wine pairing recommendations. I enjoyed the appetizer more than the main dishes however

Muru has become our first choice for any business-​related dinner, regardless if it’s with clients or a celebration within the company. The price level is affordable — I’m happy to spend my own money there as well. I think I’ve been close to 10 times in the restaurant now, and I have never left unhappy. I would recommend that you let yourself be pampered by the staff. The daily menus can’t go wrong, and the wine recommendations tend to be spot on. My understanding is that they have a very wide selection of wines, so if you are interested in choosing yourself you can probably find something interesting.
So why 4 stars and not 5? As someone else also wrote, although the food is superb it’s not really memorable. I can probably only name 3 – 4 dishes out of all the dishes I have had there. I’ve also come to notice that some of the dishes are repeated if you go there again within 1 – 2 months. That’s been a bit disappointing.
But Muru is a superb place where you really get value for money and I definitely recommend it.

Muru is one of the greatest — if not the greatest — restaurant in Helsinki. The service is wonderfully professional and unpretentious. The food is to die for. The wine list (and the expertise that goes with it) is unprecedented. Muru is also a great place. You can really tell that the owners are young, enthusiastic and ambitious about their restaurant. The décor is charming and the tables are close together like they should. Menu leans towards France but with some interesting local twists. An early reservation is a must, but in the afternoons you can probably get a table at the bar and try some their gorgeous white wines with a cheese plate.

Awesome place to eat, food is delicious and the service excellent.
Only downside is the dark décor, in April it’s ok, but when I went there for the first time in October when the evenings are dark, it’s too dark.
Still, food is so good!

Beautiful little place in an up and coming neighborhood in Helsinki. I was there recently visiting an old friend and taking in the sites and this was the one place he said we had to go to. I was not disappointed.
The atmosphere, was classy yet relaxed. It was the type of place I would take an important client but also show up on a Wednesday in flip flops and feel right at home.
The service was outstanding. Our server was cool, had a good attitude and presented everything in style. I loved his wine selections as pairings but if you go and love wine, ask to see the handwritten list. It is crazy for being so far in the frozen north. The owner keeps them stacked in his office and only for those willing to ask.
A super good spot with lots of character that is certainly worth a stop when you are freezing your balls off in the rugged north.