Baskeri & Basso
Finland
A courtyard entrance on Tehtaankatu leads to Baskeri & Basso, the Punavuori bistro better known as BasBas. Its influences range from Parisian neighbourhood restaurants to Italian osterias and the easy atmosphere of San Francisco dining rooms. The chalkboard changes with the ingredients available, favouring small, direct dishes that let diners build their own meal. The suggested progression takes in two starters, pasta or risotto and a small hot dish, with choices left to the table. Natural wines are a particular strength, spanning familiar styles and more adventurous bottles. This is a place for an unhurried evening of successive plates and conversation.