Restaurant Shelter locates in an old warehouse at Katajanokka, next to restaurant Holiday. The owners and designers of restaurant are Teemu Laurell, Antti Asujamaa and Lennu Sukapää. Teemu Laurell was the winner of Finnish Top Chef competition in season 2012. There is also terrace front of the building where you can enjoy aperitives in the summer time. As it is on two sides of the building you can have different views depending on your preference.
Shelter serves 3, 4 or 5 course surprise Chef’s menu, but a la carte is also available. Food is combination of Finnish and international flavours, which makes it extremely facinating.
Decided to order 4 course Chef’s menu. All menus are also available as vegan.
Of course, started the dinner with aperitives. This time House Champagne, which was refreshing and tasty
First course from the starters list Roasted flatberad with carrot hummus, marinated radishes & goat cheese.
Delicious combination of almost sweet and sour flavors accompanied with just baked warm bread. In vegan version cheese was left out.
Second course was Grilled pulpo with almond romesco, kale & yuzu yoghurt.
Octopus was prepared well, crispy and and at the same time soft from inside. Again brilliant mixture of savors which made the dish appetizing.
Vegan version looked similar but it based on broccoli.
Third course was Grilled sirloin of beef with smoked bone marrow, truffle & vegetables from Långötorp farm.
So called main course was again tasty. Only thing which could be different is the type pf meat. A little bit too greasy for my taste.
Vegan version was Grilled Långötorp´s vegetables & forest mushrooms. On the top of dish was vegan cheese.
Desserts were Strawberries with elderflower, champage parfait & sorrel and White chocolate with lemon verbena, lemon sherbet & milk merinque
Perfect ending for the dinner!
Visited Shelter two times during the same week. Both times restaurant was able to provide similar experience. Service was polite and professional and food excellent.
Because of that and old building where restaurant is located, Shelter earns extra points. There are not so many window tables but we were lucky to get one. At least try to ask for it.
REVIEW: FOOD 4,5/5 – SERVICE 4,5/5 – OVERALL GRADE 5-/5
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