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Helsinki
At the forefront of New Suomi cuisine, Michelin-starred Olo occupies a handsome, 19th-century harbourside mansion. Its memorable seasonal degustation…
Helsinki
At the forefront of New Suomi cuisine, Michelin-starred Olo occupies a handsome, 19th-century harbourside mansion. Its memorable seasonal degustation…
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…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Tantalise your sweet tooth or linger over Finland's best brunch at this delightful 'artisan' cafe, brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Samuli Wirgentius…
Lapland
At the fabulous Hotel Mustaparta, this atmospheric restaurant styled after local hero Iisakki Mustaparta has hefty timber beams, ships' wheels, wooden…
Central Finland
Opened in 1913 and run by the fourth generation of the same family, Pekka Heikkinen's loaves are made from Finnish flour and baked in birch pans in its…
Rovaniemi
For a truly memorable meal, head to the 1st floor of the Sky Ounasvaara hotel, where wraparound floor-to-ceiling glass windows looking onto the forest…
Lapland
Inside the Saaga hotel at the base of the ski slopes, this restaurant is Ylläs' best. Lapland specialities include buckwheat blini with white lake-fish…
Helsinki
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…
Åland Archipelago
The brainchild of award-winning chef Michael 'Micke' Björklund, this 'taste village' incorporates a farm shop, cookery courses and a distillery (tours and…
The Finnish Lakeland
We're of the view that Hotel Yöpuu's fine-dining restaurant is the best in the region. Its menu places a laudable emphasis on seasonality, and the kitchen…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Kotka's finest dining is at charcoal-hued Vausti, attached to Kotka’s concert hall. The seasonal menu highlights local produce: sample the catch of the…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Naantali's best restaurant has a sun-drenched terrace overlooking the pier and a superb, seafood-oriented menu. The selection changes seasonally, but you…
Helsinki
Traditional Finnish fare is given a sharp, contemporary twist at Kuu, which creates seasonal dishes from local ingredients that could include reindeer…
Helsinki
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…
Rovaniemi
The home kitchen of UK chef Jonathan Guppy, Rakas is one of Lapland's most exciting places to eat. The seasonal menu could include reindeer served with…
Turku
A vaulted cellar lit by flickering candles makes a romantic backdrop for appetising, organic, locally sourced food, such as roast lamb with organic…
Helsinki
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…
Åland Archipelago
It's worth a special trip to tiny Jurmo to sample the organic steak at wonderful Café Kvarnen, near the pier. The steak is sourced from local long-haired…
The Finnish Lakeland
The three-course lunch menu (€25) at this this welcoming wine bar is an excellent deal, but most regulars head here after work or on weekends to graze on…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
This fabulous restaurant in Hotelli Onni is a beguiling mix of simplicity (few ingredients) and experimentation (combining those ingredients in unusual…
Tampere
With its sleek modern interior and talented French chef, this small place near the train station is garnering lots of local attention. The food is fresh…
The Finnish Lakeland
Artek furniture, a vaulted ceiling and artfully dangling light fittings provide a stylish setting at this on-trend vegan cafe. The friendly staff serve up…
The Finnish Lakeland
Bestowing new life on a previously derelict row of old timber houses, this chic cafe is a popular midweek lunch and coffee stop. Claim an armchair and…
Åland Archipelago
Right on the pier, this delightful spot is perfect for a drink or a meal while watching the seagulls soar above the creaking red boathouses. The classic…
Tampere
The northwestern region of Italy is known for its excellent wine and food, and this laid-back wine bar pays it respect in both name and menu. A limited…
Tampere
Tucked into the rear right-hand corner of the kauppahalli, the Four Seasons brings Gallic flair to the Finnish lunch hour with delicious plates such as…
Helsinki
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…
Helsinki
Dating from 1805, a rust-red wooden warehouse that once stored tar on Tervasaari now contains this delightful beam-ceilinged summer restaurant, which…
Saariselkä
Attached to the Kaunispään Huippu arts-and-crafts shop, this panoramic restaurant on top of Kaunispää fell has views across to Russia. Smoked-reindeer…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Beginning life as a pop-up restaurant at the Hamina Tattoo, Kamu! now occupies atmospheric digs in the Hamina Bastioni. The menu offers Finnish favourites…
Rovaniemi
A timber-lined interior with framed black-and-white photos of Lapland, kerosene lamps, traditional fishing nets, taxidermied bear and reindeer heads, and…
Lapland
The atmospherically candlelit downstairs Kellari restaurant cooks inventive dishes such as gooseberry-stuffed reindeer, wild boar and elk sausages or…
Helsinki
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…
Helsinki
Small organic or biodynamic Finnish farms and foraged game, fish, forest mushrooms, herbs and berries provide the ingredients for Michelin-starred Ask's…
Lapland
Amazing flavour combinations at this rustic-contemporary restaurant with rough-hewn timber tables span roast wild boar with blackcurrant sauce, reindeer…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
You’ll need to take a two-minute ferry journey from the East Harbour pier to this little whitewashed, wicker-furnished cottage, perched on a rugged…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
True to its name, Meat District serves high-quality, organic, grass-fed beef – the house speciality is the dry-aged beef for two; €86. What you might not…
Turku
Foodies are buzzing about Kaskis, where there's no written menu – not only because it changes daily but also because there are no real decisions to make…
Helsinki
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…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
While away a summer evening at this smart cafe-restaurant serving Finnish favourites in an atmospheric old storehouse on Laivasilta Marina. The place is…