So where to eat in Helsinki? I am sure that this question is faced by both those who find themselves in Helsinki for the first time, and those who have already been to the Finnish capital several times, but are interested in proven places where you can not only eat deliciously, but also simply have a pleasant time while eating.

In this article I will share with you the places that we liked.

On our previous Finnish trip, we spent a whole week in Helsinki, living in an apartment, but I think you will agree that you don’t always want to go grocery shopping and cook food yourself, especially in another country. It is interesting to learn its culture, as well as get to know the city, including through the kitchen, visiting various interesting cafes, trying new or proven dishes, but in a different version.

First, I’ll tell you about restaurants and cafes in Helsinki, and at the end of the article, see our TOP Finnish dishes that are definitely worth trying, regardless of the cafe or restaurant, this is a kind of culinary “calling card” of Finland :) Well, let's go!

Well, if you are just planning your trip to Helsinki, then read our Finnish articles to find out how to diversify your leisure time in the capital, and also see a selection of Helsinki attractions here:

You can find a hotel here, but it’s more affordable and comfortable to stay in a private apartment, and besides, this is a good way to immerse yourself even more deeply in Finnish culture. You can rent an apartment through the airbnb service (don't forget to get a bonus here).

Well, now – FOOD!

I know that many people prefer an early, very simple breakfast, for example, just a cup of coffee or a plate of fruit. After such a breakfast, you will soon want to eat again, especially if you add to this a morning walk around the city, during which, undoubtedly, it is very easy to work up an appetite. So, even if you are staying at a hotel that offers breakfast, you can later stop by somewhere interesting locally for brunch (something between breakfast and lunch).

Well, if your breakfast is not included, then in Helsinki there are plenty of coffee shops and cafes that specialize in morning visitors :)

EKBERG – it smells not only of baked goods, but also of history!

Ekberg is the oldest cafe-patisserie not only in the city, but also in Scandinavia in general; this historical cafe, proven over the years, attracts tourists like a magnet

The cafe opened in 1852. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 10:30 on weekdays, and brunch is served on weekends from 8:30 to 13:30. This is a buffet with a very good choice, there are blue cheeses, salmon, jamon, various hearty pies with broccoli/vegetables, tea/coffee and cakes.

Unfortunately, cappuccino/latte is not included in the breakfast menu (it can be ordered separately). You can go to the cafe, in principle, at any time; there are always pastries, cakes, muffins, tea/coffee, etc.


We were there on a day off, we had to wait for a table to become available, but getting a seat by the window was, in general, a great success


In the next building there is a boutique confectionery Ekberg, where you can buy various cakes and chocolates to take away, and tea/coffee, mulled wine, jams, etc. as souvenirs.


Breakfast cost:
On weekdays – 11.5 euros
On weekends – 17.9 euros

Chocolate cafe – FAZER

Oh yes, I definitely associate Finka with Fazer chocolate, there is a Fazer boutique cafe in Helsinki, it is also the oldest cafe in the city. There are always a lot of people here, especially in the morning


A buffet is also served for breakfast - salmon, fresh vegetables, blue cheese, eggs, porridge/muesli, several types of bread. Well, the best part is, of course, the cakes! Berry, chocolate, cheesecakes - one ran out, they immediately brought a new one, in the hour and a half spent in the cafe we ​​tried 4 varieties, and there were 6 in total


Just like at Ekberg, cappuccino is not included for breakfast at Fazer, but during breakfast hours you can buy it with a 50% discount for 2 euros. Breakfast cost – 12 euros


Here in the cafe they sell, of course, chocolate and Fazer candies, and the recently released new travel series of chocolate with new fillings


Well, if for breakfast you prefer coffee with croissants or cookies, then you should go to a coffee shop.

Perhaps the most widespread chain of Finnish coffee shops is Robert’s coffee. Their cafes are everywhere - both in the center and in residential areas, at the ferry terminal and at the train station. But there are, of course, many other interesting establishments.

“University” cafe – Think Corner

Not only students, but also ordinary citizens and tourists gather here; various master classes, lectures and seminars are also held here periodically, participation is free


If you don’t know that this cafe belongs to the University of Helsinki, then hardly anyone will guess about it - after all, in appearance it’s just a pleasant coffee shop with excellent coffee :)


and sweets

Lunch/lunch

Conceptual cafe Juuri

One day for lunch we went to the Juuri cafe, the peculiarity of this cafe is that it serves traditional Finnish dishes, but in a new way, with an emphasis on healthy food, there are vegetarian and raw food dishes on the menu


For lunch there is a special menu, we took mushroom cream soup, and topazes with beets and rabbit, for the second fish and venison, and for dessert chocolate with sorbet and a cheese plate. All dishes were fresh and tasty


I was amused by the unusual wall for a restaurant - apparently it’s a decorative element :)

Iconic cafe Kappeli

In the center of the city there is a walking alley - this is the Esplanade Park, and in it the famous Sibelius cafe Kappeli, here it is, with an image of the composer at the entrance :)


Inside there are 2 rooms - a cafe-confectionery with a simpler interior and a restaurant with chandeliers, armchairs, etc.


You can come here for dinner, but we had a late lunch here, if you want to sit by the window, it’s better to book a table in advance


The lunch menu consists of 3 items and dessert, each item has 2 dishes to choose from. As first courses, I took onion soup, and Lesha chose liver pate, and for the main thing, they both ordered risotto with grilled shrimp (oh, apparently they miss Asia)

Naughty BRGR

Local Finns claim that Naughty BRGR has the best burgers and this is confirmed by the fact that it is always full, so if you are a burger fan, be sure to check it out


We decided to check out what makes local burgers so good and one day we stopped by for a sneak peek.


The burgers are really very different, there are even vegetarian ones, I had one with a huge mushroom instead of a traditional cutlet 🙂 and arugula

Fast food lunch in Helsinki

If your budget is limited, you can find simpler places in Helsinki. Here I can recommend the following establishments - Picnic, Vapiano, Pihka and various pizzerias and sushi cafes, where as a rule there is a special price tag for a business lunch or buffet offers, usually 10-15 euros per person, so you can really eat cheaply in these cafes in Helsinki.

At Koti Pizza you can eat excellent pizza, but since you are in Finland, I recommend choosing something special, especially since they have a lot of pizzas on the menu, some with traditional Finnish blue cheese or with dried venison, for example :)

Democratic Latva Bar

Also, before dinner we once went to Latva Bar. There is both beer and wine, including non-alcoholic, and as snacks - topazes with fish, cheese or vegetables


There were a lot of people, those who didn’t have enough table crowded around the bar 🙂 The place itself is very simple, especially in the interior (the role of candlesticks is played by graters), but young people like it, mostly Finnish students hang out here.

Let's get to the fun part - dinner!

Meripaviljonki – floating restaurant

We noticed the Meripaviljonki restaurant back in the summer; its originality and peculiarity lies in the fact that it is floating, located right on the lake.

The first time we tried to get there during the day, but, alas, it turned out to be closed for a private event, so it’s better to check the opening hours by phone, and even better to book a table at the same time


Well, you understand, since the restaurant is floating, then of course it’s better to sit right next to the water, overlooking the lake :)


Lyosha ordered lamb with cranberry sauce, and I ordered grilled salmon,


The subdued atmosphere really puts you in a romantic mood, so I definitely recommend this place for dinner!

Savotta – an evening of Finnish cuisine in the heart of the city!

When we entered this restaurant, for some reason I had an association with Karelia and villages from the Russian outback. There are rugs on the floor, shelves with books and an antique clock in the corner, and wooden benches along some of the walls.


There are kitchen utensils, samovars and teapots on the window, and of course, the main feature is the super view from the window - straight to the Cathedral, because the restaurant is located in the historical center - on Senate Square


Finnish cuisine is a mixture of European and Old Russian, and since there is such an ambience in the interior, you can guess that the menu will definitely have potatoes, fish soup and other delicacies that came from Russia, but flavored with Scandinavian “spices”.

I liked the appetizer - a plate of meat and fish delicacies, creamy celery soup served in a wooden bowl, as well as fish and meat - also in ecological wooden dishes


Desserts not only look appetizing, but are also delicious - homemade ice cream and blueberry pie with fresh berries


In general, dinner here is a great end to a walk around the city!

Ravintola Nokka – an aristocratic atmospheric restaurant

The very entrance with a huge propeller speaks of something unusual about the restaurant.


The atmosphere at Ravintola Nokka is simply gorgeous, it feels like you’ve stepped back in time - muted tones, thick brick walls (impenetrable wifi), ambient paintings, and a wine cellar


Our order is almost traditional, mine is fish, and Lesha’s is meat of different varieties. The main menu consists of Scandinavian cuisine, which is what the waiters recommend, but there is also a simple menu, not tied to the Finnish recipe. But when you find yourself in such a place, you want to try something Finnish, and preferably something that the chef recommends.

And of course, you can’t go without desserts, I have a chocolate fondant with thick hot liquid chocolate inside and sorbet, Lesha has a pana cotta with marshmallows, ice cream and cloudberry jam


An interesting point: you probably know that in Europe almost everyone drinks tap water, even in hotels they don’t supply bottles, but there are cups in the bathroom, and even in cafes/restaurants they bring regular reusable bottles filled with water.

So, here they also bring a similar bottle, but be prepared for the fact that 6.95 euros per person will be added to the bill. And water costs more than a glass of delicious non-alcoholic wine or cappuccino, because already drinking water is further purified here. Alas, I couldn’t distinguish it from regular water by taste.. Oh yes, this water is not on the menu, so it’s a surprise when you receive the bill :)

At the entrance to the restaurant, in the first hall there is a bar-cafe with a simpler atmosphere, but in the same style

And now I’ll tell you what you should definitely try from Finnish cuisine, perhaps my tips will help some of you make a choice when you flip through the menu :)

Finnish dishes worth trying!

Karelian pies

These traditional open-faced crispy pies are made with potatoes or rice and eaten with butter and a soft-boiled egg. They are found many times more often with rice, but for me, the ones with potatoes are tastier :) They are also sold in Finnish supermarkets in St. Petersburg

Buckwheat pancakes

They are served with salmon, sour cream and onions. Buckwheat as a side dish or buckwheat porridge for breakfast is not at all popular among the Finns; in principle, not everyone knows about these dishes.. But buckwheat flour is held in high esteem, they add it to bread and bake pancakes.

Buckwheat pancakes (they are also pronounced blini in Finnish, by the way) are more reminiscent of pancakes in appearance; for fluffiness they are made with brewer's yeast. In winter, especially a couple of weeks after Christmas, this is a very popular snack.

Soups

Salmon soups are popular in Finland; it can be either a cream soup or a regular one. I love cream soups, in the photo there is cream of mushroom soup, but not with salmon, but with pieces of dried venison

Bread!

There is a great variety of it here!! Even in the flouriest Italy, we have not seen so many bread products - from flatbread, crusts and pressed coarse grains with seeds/sesame and various herbs to white and fluffy ones. The photo shows light green bread with cheese and marinade


When you look at the shelves with bread in a store, your eyes widen, it’s impossible to choose.. In cafes and restaurants, the bread plate is also varied.

Mm, salmon!

In Finland, it is divine in any form - smoked, salted, in soup, grilled, etc. In the photo below - salmon is stewed on a fire, the planks with fish are placed directly on the coals in the fire, at a distance of 15-20 cm from the fire, and smoked in this way.. It turns out simply delicious!


And this is salmon steak - the most common dish in the restaurant, and what’s surprising is that it’s simply impossible to spoil it, I always eat it on both cheeks :)

Meat and various game

Everything is fine with this in Finland, you can try pheasant, rabbit, wild boar, venison with bear meat, in general, if you are a meat fan and like to experiment, then ask for recommendations at the restaurant, with a 99% chance the signature dish will be some kind a certain type of meat, not fish

Let's move on to desserts!

Bread cheese

If translated literally, this is bread cheese, but there is no smell of bread here, in fact, it is fried squeaky cheese, served warm with a creamy sauce with cinnamon and most often with cloudberry jam (this is probably the most favorite berry among the Finns), and in summer - sometimes with fresh berries


This is a very satisfying dessert, but even after dinner, sometimes it’s impossible to resist..


Don't like cheese? (Seriously? Really, there are such people?) Then try other desserts!
For example, very photogenic and equally delicious cupcakes :)


Have a delicious weekend!

What have you enjoyed recently while traveling? Or not necessarily while traveling, just in pleasant cafes in your hometown? Share in the comments!

Authentic Finnish cuisine is distinguished by natural ingredients and the use of a wide variety of forest products - berries, mushrooms, lake fish and wild meat. It has absorbed both the culinary traditions of the West and the features of the cuisines of the East. Our material contains information about the best restaurants in Suomi, where you can truly appreciate the true pearls of Finnish national cuisine.

Finnish national cuisine

Restaurant Saaga in Helsinki

The Saaga restaurant is stylized as a hut of real Laplanders and offers its guests authentic dishes from the cuisine of this northern people.

A mysterious twilight reigns in the establishment, the interior is made mostly of wood and is complemented by a variety of shamanic motifs, candles, deer antlers, bear skins and other details that create a very colorful atmosphere. The finishing touch is the fireplace, cozy crackling in the corner. Among the delicacies you will be offered here are venison, various types of fish, bear meat, elk fillet, cranberries and other traditional northern delicacies.

Address: Bulevardi 34.

Restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi in ​​Lemi

Perhaps one of the most unusual establishments in Finland is a restaurant with a name that is difficult to pronounce for Russians, “Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi”. Here you will be offered only one dish - syarya.

This is young lamb, which is stewed for at least nine hours in the oven in a special birch trough, hollowed out from a single tree trunk. No spices other than salt are added - this is the only way to preserve the natural taste of the meat. As a result, the lamb is tender, juicy, soft, with a slight smoky flavor. The syari is served as a side dish with hot potatoes, which were stewed together with lamb in the oven, butter, homemade “rieska” bread in the form of unleavened flatbreads and fruit soup for dessert. This dish is very satisfying and even heavy - it is believed that thousands of years ago the Vikings ate it at their feasts in honor of great victories.

The restaurant is open only a few times a week, and every day at a strictly defined time. You can book a table on the website by filling out a special form, after which you will receive a booking confirmation by email.

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Restaurant Kappeli in Helsinki

Kappeli is a restaurant with a rich past, whose history dates back to 1840. The establishment, which in the future became a meeting place for Finnish bohemia, began as a lemonade stand, shaped like a church and for this reason received the nickname kappeli (chapel).

The transformation into a restaurant took place in 1867, and since then Kappeli has become a favorite meeting place for poets, musicians and artists. Today you can taste venison, Norwegian herring, braised beef cheek, thick mushroom soup, herring tartare, goat cheese, sea salmon and blueberry desserts.

Restaurant Savotta in Helsinki

Restaurant "Savotta" is another establishment with an original interior that will appeal to lovers of rustic romance. It is located right in the historical heart and is distinguished by the use of exclusively natural Finnish products.

Here you will be offered a large selection of lake fish and game dishes, as well as venison, Arctic char, bear meat and a variety of traditional drinks.

Restaurant Hullu Poro in Tampere

The restaurant has the cheeky name Hullu Poro, which translates to “Crazy Deer” in Russian. This is an establishment serving traditional Finnish cuisine, which is definitely worth a visit if you are traveling around Tampere. Here you can try all the signature Finnish delicacies - hot dishes from venison, game and fish, as well as traditional salads, cold appetizers and desserts.

Visitors also rave about the buffet and breakfast at Hullu Poro Restaurant. In the morning you can order an excellent lunch here, and at night you can dance - in the dark the establishment turns into a night club.

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Thousands of Russian travelers visit the homeland of Santa Claus every year. They take shopping trips and visits to Lapland to make sure Santa is alive. Their restless natures plow the decks of cruise ferries in search of a place to celebrate the New Year and comb the streets of Helsinki in search of attractions. Finally, the most athletic and active people go skiing on the Finnish slopes in the hope of getting plenty of adrenaline at the ski resorts that are ideally suited for this. All guests of the country of Suomi, despite different preferences in choosing hotels or destinations for excursions, are united by the need to have lunch and dinner, and therefore restaurants in Finland are a subject of interest for shopaholics, romantics, and athletes.

There is no bad weather...

And restaurants in Finland have no shortage of seasonal menu options. In the summer, establishments pamper visitors with new potatoes with fried mushrooms, in the fall they offer venison with cranberry sauce, and in the winter they insist on pea soup with smoked meats and mulled wine with Christmas gingerbread.
Finnish cuisine is solid and good, as it should be in a northern country. Here it is customary to prepare rich soups and meat dishes with gravy, bake cinnamon rolls and cook fish soup with potatoes.

Don't be late for lunch!

It is customary to have breakfast in cafes and restaurants in Finland from 9 a.m., when the vast majority of establishments open. The lunch menu becomes available around noon, and after 3 p.m. the restaurant may close for dinner preparations. Alcoholic drinks are on display at the counter from 9 a.m., but no one here will be able to order a glass of vodka or a glass of wine later than half an hour before the establishment closes.

Useful piggy bank

• Considering that portions in restaurants in Finland are quite large, you can order half of them. The menu often contains two prices - for a full plate and for part of it.
• The Helsinki Card city tourist card guarantees tourists significant discounts in many establishments in the capital.
• In the country of Suomi they love and know how to make coffee. A breakfast of a cup of freshly brewed drink with a delicious bun will cost “only” a couple of euros.
• Dinner in a good restaurant in Finland will cost a couple about the same amount as buying quality men's shoes. Frugal Finns usually choose boots, while budget-conscious tourists opt for a set menu lunch that is much cheaper.

(five stars) shared his list of the best restaurants in Helsinki, Turku and Tampere especially for Antenna Daily readers.

ASK
Vironkatu 8, 00170 Helsinki
www.restaurantask.com

Ask is a small restaurant with a big heart. This is a heavyweight in gastronomy, having won one Michelin star for three years now. It was also chosen by the authoritative gastronomic guide White Guide as the best restaurant in Finland. Ask offers an extensive menu with subtle northern flavours. Just order the longest set menu, sit back and enjoy.

JUURI
Korkeavuorenkatu 27, 00130 Helsinki
www.juuri.fi

Juuri (which means root in Finnish) are pioneers of modern cuisine and the use of local ingredients. Today there are many restaurants in Finland that have followed in Juuri's footsteps, although this particular place remains the best of its kind. In Spain there are tapas, and in Juuri they came up with sapas - these are small portions of Scandinavian and Finnish dishes. Just order a few sapas and you will be happy. Juuri also did a great job on the alcohol list to match the menu items perfectly. The beer here is from Ohrana's own brewery (located in a nearby building that was occupied by the secret police at the end of the 19th century).

BASBAS
Tehtaankatu 27–29, 00150 Helsinki
www.basbas.fi

How to describe dinner at BasBas? Feeling is more important here than taste. BasBas makes for good memories, which is not surprising since it offers honest and generous food in addition to excellent, sophisticated service.

If the world were perfect, we'd eat at BasBas twice a day. The restaurant occupies the second floor of an industrial building, entrance from the courtyard. The location itself creates a special atmosphere and gives strength and special magic to this establishment. If you love wine, start downstairs with BasBas Wine Bar & Staff, a cozy wine bar with biodynamic and organic wines and affordable, simpler restaurant fare.

SAVOY
Eteläesplanadi 14, 00130 Helsinki
www.ravintolasavoy.fi

Most of the stories associated with the Savoy begin in the 1930s and involve the famous architect Alvar Aalto. But even a colorful past can become a liability—that's why it's important to focus on the restaurant's approach and food in the here and now. The food here is full of details and nuances.

The menu at Savoy pays homage to classic traditions, but at the same time uses modern ingredients of the highest quality from local producers, organic and wild vegetables, seasonal ingredients, ethically responsible production and simple preparation. The Savoy restaurant even has its own rooftop garden.

This may be one of the most expensive restaurants in Finland, but also the most historically significant.

OLO
Pohjoisesplanadi 5, 00170 Helsinki
www.olo-ravintola.fi

Restaurant Olo (= feeling) is one of Helsinki's main gastronomic attractions. The restaurant has one Michelin star and is a combination of Nordic minimalist aesthetics and a great sense of style.

The first milestone in the restaurant's history was associated with experiments in cooking, but the next round of development led to the creation of an atavistic and primitive taste in its essence. Chef Jari Vesivalo has created a simple yet new and innovative example of perfectionism in gastronomy. What you will see on the plates is, perhaps, the best thing that is available in Helsinki today.

Olo is the best example of fine dining in Helsinki without any hint of snobbery and with consistently high quality dishes.

CHEF & SOMMELIER
Huvilakatu 28, 00150 Helsinki
www.chefetsommelier.fi

What makes Chef & Sommelier unique is its combination of ambition and relaxation. Chef Sasu Laukkonen is an international media darling when it comes to Nordic cuisine and flavors. That's why we need to explain that the restaurant only has one Michelin star. The obvious explanation is that the restaurant occupies a small, cramped space. That's why Sasu and his other half, sommelier Johan Borgar, are planning to completely renovate it. The restaurant will close on June 22 to re-open in early August.

The guys also promised to take food to a new level. Most of the ingredients will be organic, and visitors will have to think a little more, since the restaurant’s philosophy involves the most waste-free production and use of products from nose to tail and from root to leaf - nothing should go to waste.

DEMO
Uudenmaankatu 9-11, 00120 Helsinki
www.restaurantdemo.fi

The date 01/24/2003 is very important, because it was on this day that the chefs Teemu Aura and Tommi Tuominen opened Demo. The restaurant provided direction for the modernization of classic French cuisine and an impetus for young chefs to open their own restaurants.

Demo was also revolutionary because it showed that young chefs could pursue serious gastronomy and open Michelin-starred restaurants without huge investments.

Demo is the first modern high-quality restaurant in Helsinki, where they prepare a fusion of French and Finnish cuisine using affordable, seasonal ingredients. And Demo revolutionized the service. It is not formalities that are important, but an informal professional approach.

Demo is constantly changing, it's always fresh, but doesn't forget its roots - it's a modern classic.

Turku

KASKIS
Kaskenkatu 6 A, 20700 Turku
https://www.kaskis.fi/en/

Restaurant Kaskis is not only the best in Turku, but also one of the leaders in the whole country. The food here is innovative, interesting, able to surprise, tasty and at the highest technical level.

Kaskis doesn't take itself too seriously - the prices are bistro-level, and the food is treated the same way. After a set of six courses in a restaurant, you do not feel hungry, as is usually the case in fine dining restaurants.

All ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality, many grown by local small farms or sourced from the wild.

The wine list does not follow the latest trends. She's old fashioned! Which means the establishment has its own style of selecting dishes and it is timeless.

The fame of Kaskis spread far beyond Turku. That's why you need to reserve a table several weeks in advance. Kaskis is located near the city center, but not in the most accessible place, so it gives the impression of a suburb. This is an ordinary residential building, and the interior is an excellent example of a brutalist bistro. In this sense, Kaskis is on trend, why pay dearly for rent on the high street. Better spend your money on food and wine.

Tampere

BERTHA
Rautatienkatu 14, 33100 Tampere
http://www.bertha.fi/

Restaurant Bertha is a small, cozy and stylish gourmet establishment opposite Tampere train station. There is a rivalry between Bertha and Restaurant C to see who is the best in town.

Bertha's Megu is based on their wine cellar, which sets the tone for the menu and determines what fresh ingredients will be used in each season. Bertha believes that it is easier to pair food with wine than vice versa. That's why there is no separate wine list.

The cuisine represents the idea of ​​glocal - which means combining a global, international style with local ingredients from nearby suburbs and small farms.

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Helsinki Restaurants

Finnish cuisine

Finnish cuisine is based on fresh, natural ingredients, which vary depending on the season. Cultural influences from both the East and West have brought their own specific flavors to this cuisine. Finnish dishes are characterized by simplicity and purity of taste. Vegetables, mushrooms, berries, fish and game are widely used. You can get acquainted with Finnish cuisine, for example, in Helsinki Menu restaurants. Restaurants that are part of the Helsinki Menu chain offer special seasonal dishes made from Finnish products. You can try Helsinki Menu dishes in almost 20 different restaurants in the city. Menus vary depending on the restaurant and time of year. The Helsinki Tourist Card entitles you to a discount at all Helsinki Menu restaurants.

RESTAURANTS “Helsinki Menu”

Nokka. Address: Kanavaranta 7 F

Fabian Address: Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 6

Carelia Address: Mannerheimintie 56

Graniittilinna Address: Säästöpankinranta 6

Havis Address: Eteläranta 16

Lasipalatsi Address: Mannerheimintie 22-24

Sundmans Krog Address: Eteläranta 16

Grotesk Address: Ludviginkatu 10

Finnish restaurants

Kosmos A classic restaurant, the hall of which is decorated in the style of the 1920s - 1930s. Address: Kalevankatu 3

Saaga Restaurant serves Lapland cuisine. Address: Bulevardi 34

Anno Traditional Finnish dishes. Primarily seasonal natural Finnish products are used. The menu is not too extensive. In summer there is a cozy terrace in the courtyard. Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 21

Ilmatar Restaurant will immerse you in the atmosphere of Kalevala legends. Here you can try old dishes, including berry fruit drinks and jelly, barley porridge stewed in the oven, smoked whitefish and other dishes. Address: Bulevardi 2/4

Kappeli This stylish glass-walled restaurant has been a symbol of the Esplanadi since 1867. Address: Eteläesplanadi 1

Lappi The oldest Lappish restaurant in Helsinki. Operating since 1995. Address: Annankatu 22

Savotta The restaurant's interior is designed in the spirit of a timber rafting hut. Address: Aleksanterinkatu 22

Lehtovaara One of the oldest restaurants in Helsinki, very popular among locals. Address: Mechelininkatu 39

Gourmet restaurants

In 2008, four Helsinki restaurants were awarded Michelin stars:
Chez Dominique** The only restaurant in Finland awarded two Michelin stars. The idea of ​​the restaurant is to offer innovation and surprise. Founded in 1998. 50 seats. High price category (appetizers - 33 euros, main courses - 55 euros, dessert - 25 euros). Address: Rikhardinkatu 4

Carma* Small restaurant with 24 seats. Preference is given to the use of natural Finnish ingredients. Address: Ludviginkatu 3-5

Demo* The restaurant, opened in 2003, offers high-quality home cooking. Address: Uudenmaankatu 9 -11

Postres* Gastronomic fine dining restaurant. Specialization - desserts. Awarded by the Finnish Gastronomic Society as the best restaurant of 2008. Address: Eteläesplanadi 8

Other fine dining restaurants:

Savoy has been one of Helsinki's elite restaurants since the 1930s. One of the restaurant's regular customers was Marshal Carl Gustav Mannerheim. Address: Eteläesplanadi 14

Gourmetpizza Carlito`s Specialization: pizzas and salads. Address: Kluuvikatu 4

Fishmarket An ideal place in the center of Helsinki for seafood lovers and
fish dishes. All dishes are prepared with feeling and skill using ingredients
which are delivered from different parts of the world. Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 17

La Petit Maison Specialization: French cuisine. Address: Huvilakatu 28

Olo Restaurant specializes in Scandinavian cuisine. Address: Kasarmikatu 44

Palace Gourmet Restaurant, operating since 1952, specializes in Finnish cuisine. The restaurant is a unique mix of the 50s
and modernity, both in the interior and in the food. Wine selection in the restaurant
the widest in Finland. Address: Eteläranta 10

Sipuli Restaurant is located in a picturesque location next to the Orthodox Assumption Cathedral. The restaurant's cuisine combines Scandinavian traditions and innovations of international gastronomy. Address: Kanavaranta 7

International cuisine

Carlito`s Italian cuisine. Delicious pizzas, a variety of pastas and generous salads. Address: Kluuvikatu 4

Farouge The only Lebanese restaurant in Helsinki. First class cuisine. Address: Yrjönkatu 6

Daruma Sushi One of the recently opened Japanese restaurants in Helsinki. Address: Kampinkuja 2 C

Lyon Excellent French and Finnish cuisine. Address: Mannerheimintie 56

Nuevo Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine, cozy atmosphere. Address: Sofiankatu 4

Solna French-European cuisine. In operation since 1966. Address: Solnantie 26

Sasso Cuisine of the northern regions of Italy. In Sasso you will hear, feel,
try Italy and remember it for a long time. Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 17

Satkar Nepalese cuisine. Address: Fredrikinkatu 46

Toscanini Italian cuisine. Address: Bulevardi 2

Virgin Oil Co.American and Italian cuisine. Live music. Address:Mannerheimintie 5

Tamarin Thai cuisine. Address: Iso Roobertinkatu 18

Cantina West The best Mexican restaurant in Finland. Address: Kasarmikatu 23

Hyvä Maailma Chinese cuisine. Address: Eteläesplanadi 4

Cafe

Do you know that the coffee consumption rate in Finland is much higher than in other countries? Every year Finns consume 10 kilograms of coffee per person. Helsinki is a real paradise for coffee lovers, with coffee shops in the city center located on almost every corner. You will find the most attractive cafes near Senate and Trade Squares. In the summer, tables and chairs are moved from indoors to the street, and terraces become a popular place to spend free time. The range of most cafes is not limited to coffee. tea and desserts; you can also have a heavier snack there.

Café Ekberg An old cafe, especially famous for its Napoleon cakes. The cafe also serves buffet breakfasts and lunches. Address: Bulevardi 9

Cafe Strindberg A variety of coffees and teas, own baked goods, salads and snacks. There is a stylish restaurant and bar on the second floor. Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 33

Cafe Carusel Popular cafe on the seashore. Address: Merisatamanranta 10

Cafe Jugend The cafe opened in the unique historical interiors of the Jugend Hall in April 2009. The hall where the bank was once located was designed in the national romantic style in the early 1900s. Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 19

Fazer Café A French-Russian confectionery shop opened on Kluuvikatu Street in September 1891 and is still in operation today. Address: Kluuvikatu 3