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Smor

Lantinen Rantakatu 3, Turku, Finland
02-5369444
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Ranked #19 of 163 restaurants in Turku
Dining options: Reservations
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Espoo, Finland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I entered the restaurant at 1:45PM as the sign outside stated that the lunch was served until 2PM. More of that later. The Smör restaurant is located by the river, next to the main library, in a cellar of an old building. The general atmosphere of the place is modern, even somewhat cold. The lunch menu was short and sweet,... More

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Turku, Finland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

A couple of years ago I tried fish soup at the new fine dining Smör restaurant, which many of my friends had recommended. The soup was poor, tasteless and expensive. Yesterday I decided to give Smör another try at lunchtime. I ordered the whitefish of the lunch menu. Well, I had to return the fish to the kitchen, because it... More

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Turku
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20 reviews 20 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I eat here couple of time a year, and every time Smor is able to surprise with its original menu. And the surprises don't come at the cost quality, everything tastes always excellent. A very good wine menu and professional and friendly staff. If you want something deviating from the average, Smor is a serious candidate.

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See 3 more reviews by Jurka R for Turku
Turku, Finland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

Nice atmosphere, attentive waitstaff, creative food, and expensive wine. The menu offers a fine selection, with dishes showcasing local ingredients and some, shall we say, creative combinations. The beef cheek and the risotto were good, if a bit salty for some people's tastes. The wine we had was lovely, but the list is somewhat pricey - even for Finland. Would... More

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See 3 more reviews by sueontheroad12 for Turku
Turku, Finland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Smor is a relatively small fine dining restaurant just along the Aura river. Situated in a basement, there aren't much in the way of views to enjoy, but the atmosphere is fairly pleasant if confused. The restaurant follows in the old trend of Finnish fine dining spots of having a crypto-patriotic theme going on, which in this case means the... More

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See 6 more reviews by JD S for Turku
Turku, Finland
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Situated in the nice place by the river. Excelent service and excellent food but quit pricy. The waitress were friendly and really did know about the wines

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Helsinki, Finland
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69 reviews 69 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Seems promising at first, but rather tense - both place&service. Why always pretend to be too "trendy and classy" in Finland . Food too salty!

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Helsinki
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

I have visited this restaurant twice in 2012 and left very happy both times. Didn't consider it too expensive for the quality. They serve a surprise menu of many courses (including wines, and accomodating dietary restrictions if you ask), and it was a very enjoyable and relaxed experience. Just don't be in a hurry. The personnel is very nice and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

This is the place to return everytime when I am inTurku. And everytime you know you'll get the new experience. Menu is small - 4 starters, 4 main cources and 4 deserts but it's completely changes every 3 weeks. Every dish is really special, you 'll never find the similar somewhere else. The quality of food is really high. I... More

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Billericay, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Very expensive for the quantity and quality of food. Poor selection of food - service was mediocre at best. Decoration did not reflect the pretentious intention of the location. There are many other options in the city that provide a better service and value for money....................................

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