Helsinki
At the forefront of New Suomi cuisine, Michelin-starred Olo occupies a handsome, 19th-century harbourside mansion. Its memorable seasonal degustation…
Must-see restaurants in Helsinki
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Helsinki
Seasonal, often foraged ingredients are used in this exceptional bistro's plant, fish or meat starters and mains, and wild, plant or dairy desserts. From…
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Most renowned of Helsinki's island restaurants is the Saaristo, set in a spire-crowned art-nouveau villa on Luoto (Swedish: Klippan), and famous for…
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In a marvellous waterside location, this historic rust-red wooden cottage is scarcely bigger than a sauna, but has great outdoor seating on the bay. You…
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Traditional Finnish fare is given a sharp, contemporary twist at Kuu, which creates seasonal dishes from local ingredients that could include reindeer…
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By the main quay, this microbrewery is the best place to drink or dine on Suomenlinna. It brews three ciders and seven different beers, including a hefty…
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Founded in 1891 and fronted by a striking art deco facade, this cavernous cafe is the flagship for Fazer's chocolate empire. The glass cupola reflects…
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Dating from 1805, a rust-red wooden warehouse that once stored tar on Tervasaari now contains this delightful beam-ceilinged summer restaurant, which…
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The creators of famed restaurant Finnjävel, Henri Alén and Tommi Tuominen, are at it again, reopening the doors as Ultima. This time they've come up with…
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Small organic or biodynamic Finnish farms and foraged game, fish, forest mushrooms, herbs and berries provide the ingredients for Michelin-starred Ask's…
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In a minimalist dining space in the heart of town, Aino is a popular choice for assured Finnish cooking that is faithful to local traditions, but with the…
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For gourmet picnic ingredients, this light-filled deli with black-and-white chequerboard tiles is a must. Fresh food changes with the seasons – there's a…
Helsinki
Welcoming service and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere in a herringbone-floored dining room provide a fitting backdrop for carefully prepared Finnish…
Helsinki
With big picture windows, this laid-back space is great for watching the world go by. Furnished with recycled materials, it offers generous tapas portions…
Helsinki
Cosy and snug in winter and spilling onto a sunny terrace in summer, the Bastion is housed in a historic Russian military building a five-minute walk from…
Helsinki
The warm and welcoming aromas of hot soup, house-made bread and fresh cinnamon buns greet visitors to Cafe Silo. Open daily in a wooden house in the old…
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Spectacular breads such as sourdough and rye are the hallmark of this fabulous Helsinki bakery chain, with half-a-dozen outlets around town. Alternatively…
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Strindberg has a casual ground-floor cafe and late-opening bar, but its finest dining is one flight up. In a light-filled room overlooking leafy…
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The open kitchen inside this cavernous space sizzles up monumental single-, double- and triple-patty burgers. Alongside meat options such as its signature…
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A delight for families, this comic-adorned cafe is themed around the Moomins, the adorable creations of Helsinki-born author and illustrator Tove Jansson…
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The maritime interior of this old sailors' eatery – with fishing nets, hooks, brass clocks, lanterns, black-and-white photos and creaking timber floors –…
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Log-cabin interior cladding, a stone fireplace, hefty timber tables and staff in traditional Sámi dress create an atmospheric backdrop for dining on…
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Steeped in the deepest traditions of fine French cuisine, the small team in the kitchen at Lyon uses mostly local ingredients to create sculpture-like…
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The 'Money Tree' interior stained-glass window is a showstopper, a reference to the building's history as a bank. Nowadays the elegant pillars and plush…
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In a former pharmacy, this striking spot opposite the Oopperatalo is ideal for a pre- or post-show drink or meal. Glamorously decorated in period style,…
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Painted brick walls hung with original art make this bistro an intimate space for refined contemporary Finnish cooking. The short menu has just a handful…
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Opened in 1917, Bellevue is Helsinki’s oldest Russian restaurant. Along with its signature pot-roasted bear (€55), it offers more standard choices, from…
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Themey but good quality, this representation of a logger’s mess hall fits a lot of specialities from around Finland into its short but authentic menu…
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Loop takes waste seriously, collecting surplus, slightly damaged and not-so-perfect food and transforming into delectable dishes for weekday lunches and…
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Popular with business diners, classy Emo serves dishes such as crab cakes with coriander and fennel, salt-baked trout with herb and juniper berry salad,…
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This buzzy neighbourhood cafe, decorated with prints from the quiffed Belgian boy reporter's adventures, has a bit of everything. There’s a laundry and a…
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Established in 1937 and frequented by the likes of minimalist movie-maker Aki Kaurismäki, this bohemian neighbourhood restaurant retains its old-time…
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Down by the water in the west of town, this 1897-founded establishment has long been a favourite of sailors, and has an appropriately high-seas decor,…
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Well off the tourist trail, this unpretentious local in Kruununhaka offers no-frills Finnish dishes such as fried Baltic herring, sautéed reindeer or…
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Designed by Alvar Aalto, this 1924-opened restaurant is a Helsinki treasure, with a traditionally Finnish atmosphere and classic dishes such as reindeer,…
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Dating from 1903 and beautifully restored, this red-brick indoor market at Hietalahti has charming wooden food stalls and eateries, including enticing…
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Filled with the aromas of freshly ground coffee beans and Italian foodstuffs, this cafe is great for light bites such as a ciabatta, panini or salad, or…
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If you’re after specialised supplies, Ruohonjuuri stocks food that’s ethically sound, organic and often catering to special dietary needs.
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Not just for students, these university cafeterias – there are several branches around town – offer a good range of solid daily meals, with special diets…
