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Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, **OR Restaurant & Bar** at Kalevankatu 5 offers a culinary experience that beautifully marries Finnish tradition with contemporary flair. As you step inside, the eclectic decor envelops you in a warm ambiance, blending modern design with touches of classic elegance. The restaurant is not just a place to eat; it’s a journey through flavors, textures, and aromas that reflect the vibrant culture of Finland.

The menu at OR Restaurant & Bar is a testament to the culinary artistry of its chefs, featuring standout dishes that are both innovative and rooted in tradition. One must-try is the **sugar-glazed salmon**, a dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savory notes, served alongside seasonal vegetables that enhance its freshness. Another highlight is the **duck with red wine sauce**, a rich and flavorful dish that has garnered rave reviews for its tender meat and exquisite sauce.

Behind the scenes, the restaurant prides itself on sourcing local ingredients, ensuring that every dish is not only delicious but also sustainable. The staff is known for their attentive service, making each dining experience feel personalized and special. Guests often rave about the **sourdough bread, called Irma**, served with whipped brown butter and sea salt, which has become a beloved staple.

Situated in the vibrant district of Helsinki, OR Restaurant & Bar is conveniently located near several attractions. Just a short walk away, you can explore the beautiful **Helsinki Cathedral**, the bustling **Market Square**, and the serene **Esplanade Park**. This makes it an ideal spot for a meal after a day of sightseeing.

The restaurant is known for its innovative dishes that blend Finnish ingredients with modern culinary techniques, particularly the sugar-glazed salmon and duck with red wine sauce.

While there is no strict dress code, smart casual attire is recommended to match the elegant atmosphere.

OR Restaurant & Bar is open for lunch and dinner, making it a perfect spot for any meal of the day.

Whether you’re a local or a traveler, OR Restaurant & Bar invites you to indulge in a memorable dining experience. With its exquisite menu, attentive service, and prime location, it’s a destination you won’t want to miss. Reserve your table today and discover the flavors of Helsinki!

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Very good service, and elegant atmosphere. The beef tartar was very good.

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We had a set menu with matching wines and the quality of both was really good. The sugar-glazed salmon was excellent, the duck superb (and the red wine sauce if anything better) and the cherry clafoutis lovely (as was the accompanying beerenauslese wine). Our server was great. She asked about the pace of the meal each time and had helpful commentary about both the food and wines. All in all all a great experience.

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I was eager to see the renovated interior of this restaurant in an iconic location in Helsinki. And hopefully be surprised by the food as well. The interior was surprisingly eclectic and even if I don't get all the design choices, overall the vibe was nice.

Me and my friend (a vegetarian) ordered grilled green asparagus with hollandaise - a classic dish. We were surprised to find fish roe in the dish, even though there was no mention of it in the menu. Obviously not suitable for vegetarians. They changed my friends dish to one without fish, so that was fixed. You expect such a simple dish to be executed perfectly, but that wasn't the case. There was no salt in the aspargus, and no smoky grilled taste either (only few burn marks). The hollandaise had a pleasant tanginess to it, but tasted a bit watery. It needs to be very creamy to balance the juicy asparagus, in my opinion.

For the mains I had a mixed seafood platter in saffron broth, and my friend had one of the vegetarian options, grilled cauliflower with fried king oyster mushrooms. The seafood platter was cooked to perfection - all the fishes were cooked just right and not over at all and the broth was quite tasty, complemented by the fermented aioli. The broth wasn't piping hot though. Would have worked nicely with the fish.

My friend told the mushrooms in her dish was nice, but the red wine sauce had a very weird consistency (more like kiisseli) and was lacking in taste. The whole dish was served only lukewarm.

Even if we were not that impressed so far, we decided to order dessert. Some 20 minutes later our desserts were nowhere to be found, and I asked a waitress about it. There had been some error with the order, so our order got lost. She promptly solved the situation though and offered the desserts for free, which was really nice!

My choice was chocolate mousse and my friend chose another classic, crème brûlée. Except what we really got was a chocolate parfait (frozen) and the crème brûlée was actually crème caramel (no crispy top to crack with spoon). Each were quite good on their own and beautifully presented, but the menu was totally misleading.

Overall impression: slow but very polite service, inconsistent and lacklustre food, interesting decor, reasonable price. I would say the fish main dish was the only real success. Restaurants like this are not bad, but then again, there's nothing to make me want to go there again.

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Service one of the best, the professional and cheerful staff makes the atmosphere feel like a classy Michelin restaurant and a dear relative's dinner table at the same time. Their sourdough bread (called Irma, obviously) and whipped brown butter with sea salt are just one of those things that you could happily live the rest of your life with.
The restaurant leans towards three-course dining with their set menus, but larger menus are also available, as well as separate dishes.
Starters from Raw Bar are simply stunning works of art both aesthetically and technically, and taste absolutely divine as every ingredient seems to have been meticulously thought out, forming incredibly well-balanced dishes bursting with flavours. Each starter has been like an adventure of new flavours and things one never even thought possible.
The mains and desserts vary, on some visits they have been pleasant surprises as well, while on other times perhaps a tad lackluster - especially after such a magnificent starter. The restaurant's signature blackcurrant sorbet, served from a golden bowl and topped with their own champagne is always a nice, slightly luxurious way to end the evening.
Definitely one of my personal favourites in the city, a place where I always return to eagerly. Thanks to the lovely staff making the experience possible!

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Very fancy place with great service. 3 stars from my side because the chicken dish wasn’t really good - chicken was over-fried and dry. Not sure about the other options on the menu but heard from others that the bread they offer with their butter is to die for (didn’t taste myself).

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