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Chez Dominique

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Chez Dominique, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 9 August 2025
Chez Dominique
Company typePrivate
IndustryRestaurant
Founded1998; 28 years ago (1998)
FounderHans Välimäki
DefunctOctober 2013 (2013-10)
Headquarters
Helsinki
,
Finland
ProductsFrench and Finnish cuisine, surprise menus

Chez Dominique was a dining establishment situated in Helsinki, Finland, under the ownership and culinary direction of chef Hans Välimäki. The venue, located at Rikhardinkatu 4, accommodated up to 50 guests and remained operational until its closure in October 2013.

Cuisine

The restaurant offered a fusion of classical cuisine and experimental cuisine, drawing inspiration from both French and Finnish culinary traditions. Guests could choose from surprise menus consisting of four, six, or nine courses, with the nine-course option accompanied by wine pairings costing approximately 300 euros. Additionally, lunch service was available.

Awards and recognitions

Chez Dominique achieved the 21st position in the 2009 Restaurant (magazine) Top 50 list. Chef Välimäki regarded this ranking as an indication of the increasing cultural importance of gastronomy within Finland. The establishment received its initial Michelin star in 2001 and sustained two stars from 2003 onward. It was also honored as Finland’s premier restaurant between 2004 and 2006.

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