Baskeri & Basso
Restaurant
Helsinki, Finland
Baskeri & Basso Wine List
About Baskeri & Basso
BasBas was born out of love for hospitality and, over the past decade, has become one of the most popular restaurants in Helsinki. Going to BasBas is like going to the home of a good friend who only wants the best for you, with an open kitchen that sends out dishes that are super wine-friendly – a perfect hub just to enjoy tasty flavours and textures.
The wine list offers adventures, whether you’re after a juicy wine outside of a famous appellation or a sought-after classic from one of the wine world’s established producers. There is also a cellar list for those wanting to drink the big names. Wines by the glass vary constantly and often include many more than just those written on the blackboard.
The place fills up quickly, but calling on the day or just walking in to see if one of the chairs at the bar is free is highly recommended. The newly-opened sister restaurant BasBas Studio is located a few blocks away, and shares the cellar list with this original bistro.
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A very well-crafted shortlist exploring vignerons-driven, terroir-expressive wines. Priced very fairly, the choices are diverse enough to enjoy a broad array of styles, some with a little age too. Also, nice design! says jury member Pascaline Lepeltier when Baskeri & Basso won gold in Best Short Wine List 2022.
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Lovely, well-crafted small list, with a focus on natural, terroir driven wines. There is a clear sense of curation here, everything on the list is there for a reason. And affordable pricing makes the list even more fun to explore! Véronique says when Baskeri & Basso won the Nordic Best Short List 2022.
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Drinkability is the keyword here; BasBas in Helsinki appreciates fresh and easy-drinking natural wines. The food menu is shown on the blackboard and changes often – sometimes daily, or even in the middle of the evening. The portions are on the smaller side, and perfect for sharing if you want to have the whole experience of what the staff in the huge open kitchen can offer. This restaurant is all about feeling good and enjoying yourself while sipping wine and eating well, so remember to bring an open mind when coming here.
The wine bar isn’t big, but there’s space enough for you to sip a glass while waiting for your table to get ready. And, oh, BasBas is open till 2 am, so if you’re not a night club kind of person, this is the place to stay – also because this is the place where sommeliers tend to end up after work to share bottles and stories.
The wine list focuses on natural wine, but you can also find producers from the classic wine regions – maybe not from the list, but from the wine cabinet in the middle of the room. Just ask the staff, and they will open it up so you can make your pick.
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A place where you easily can spend the whole evening, popping bottles and sharing plates of food. A place with a great vibe, where you always can find something exciting to drink.
Star Wine List Of The Year
- Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Finland 2025
- Best Medium-Sized List of the Year Finland, presented by Louis M. Martini 2024
- Best Short List of the Year Finland 2023
- International Best Short List of the Year, presented by DAOU 2023
- Best Short List of the Year Finland 2022
- Best Short List of the Year Nordic 2022
- International Best Short List of the Year 2022
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