What made Roster Helsinki attractive restaurant after opening, if not also otherwise, was the pricing of wines. Wines were priced with fixed margin, which made quality wines more affordable. Enjoyed during first visit Ned & Henry’s Shiraz 2013 from Hewitson. Usually this wine costs 60-80€ in most restaurants, but “only” 46,40€ in Roster. But after success, restaurant had increased the price to 67,50€. And similar price increase was made for all wines.
Main courses were Porky Pork Glazed pork cheek, parsley purée and all spice – red wine sauce and Open Sesame! Deep fried Jerusalem artichoke, oyster mushrooms and sesame mayonnaise
Tender pork was delicious and nicely placed on the plate.
Name of the vegan main course was interesting, sesame was not so dominant taste as one could think. Anyway as mentioned before huge improvement in vegans versions compared to first visit August 2016.
However, without side dishes, Roasted Potatoes and Roster Coleslaw, portions would have been too small.
Roster Helsinki is combination of fine dining in casual athmosphere. Dishes are ambitious and their names entertaining.
If you reserve table enough early, ask for window table. Havis Amanda Square opens up just front of the restaurant.
Although gave food better points than did when visiting first time, new way to price wines decreases overall grade.
REVIEW: FOOD 4,5/5 – SERVICE 4+/5 – OVERALL GRADE 4/5
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