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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 7:11 pm
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henry999
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Originally Posted by Thalassa
Salve -- a traditional restaurant known for its fish. Rather below mid-range but atmospheric and non-touristy. Perhaps better for weekday lunch than weekends, though. (http://www.ravintolasalve.fi/40.html)
I'll second this recommendation. Mrs999 and I had dinner there recently and were very pleased; it is what it is. The 'non-touristy' element is emphasised by the fact that some menu items -- food and wine -- are discounted for customers who have an S-kortti (which, for those who don't know, is one of the major Finnish 'loyalty' cards.)

The following day we had lunch at CD. I would recommend it for anyone who is (as we were) curious about the 2-star experience -- but we won't be going back any time soon. Maybe my expectations were too high, but (a) service was decidedly casual and (b) we have had better food at 1-star restaurants in Paris.

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Henry
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