The best Scandinavian restaurants Finland

At the end of the Bulevardi, this very good restaurant of typical Finnish dishes, held by a family of karelians refugees, after the annexation by the USSR of part of the region, is an indispensable address. The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The garden evokes traditional interiors of the Karelians fishing boats on the island of Uuras.

As soon as you walk through the front door, Gunnar Finne's former studio gives you a touch of elegance and refinement, just like the dishes served in this charming restaurant. On the white walls, wooden sculptures and an old fireplace make you want to lounge by the fire. On the plates, inventive and delicate local cuisine: salmon cake with fresh spinach, Baltic herring and seasonal vegetables. If you're lucky, your taste buds will go wild for the licorice crème brûlée! An excellent address.

This cosy restaurant offers delicious Finnish cuisine. In addition to specialities that remain throughout the year, the chef also offers you, depending on the season, an original and inventive cuisine rooted in tradition. The lunch menu varies every week (the menu is detailed on their website). The cosy and designer setting is very pleasant for a dinner with friends or for a romantic dinner. The good wine list (especially the special champagne evening menu) and the heated terrace are a plus. An excellent address!

A veritable institution, this pavilion with large bay windows has been located on the Esplanade since 1867, near the statue of Havis Amanda. In winter, when the lights shine on the snow-covered promenade, it's a real Christmas tale. The summer terrace always draws crowds. You can simply enjoy coffee and enjoy a pastry and a hot drink, or let yourself be tempted by the restaurant. On the plate side, it's excellent but the price is accordingly... Nice wine list that goes with it all.

With its 1930s functionalist decor, the Maxill is a trendy address where you can spend the day drinking coffee and leafing through stacks of design magazines. Salads, fresh fish and home cooking at lunchtime. Brasserie chic in the evening, with white tablecloths and impeccable service. At dinnertime, the stylish clientele flock to one of Helsinki's most popular café-restaurants.The menu changes 4 times a year - each season, but we recommend the reindeer fillet with red onion compote!

Trendy place, Art Nouveau interior, popular terrace in summer and good Finnish cuisine. Intellos, actors, painters and other artists have been frequenting the place for decades. See the impressive collection of paintings on the walls. If the decor is bewitching, there's no disappointment on the plate. For each dish, there's a wine recommendation to bring out the best of all the flavors. On the menu, an excellent salmon soup, whisky-flavored beef flambé with rösti (potato pancakes) and crème brûlée... A real treat.

Quality local cuisine, a good choice of specialities, such as cabbage stuffed with mushrooms or the Kaarna sandwich (reminiscent of its Danish cousin smørrebrød), and above all, a superb view of Mannerheimintie from the room on the first floor. Nice choice of fish and local beers. Everything is good and very nicely presented, in a decor that is both sober (wooden tables, light lighting) and colourful. The plus: a few choices of vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free cuisine... In short, everyone will find their account here!

One of the most gourmet and renowned restaurants in the Finnish capital, proud of its Michelin star obtained in 2011. On the plates, a refined style highlighting fresh, local products that vary with the seasons, such as hiramasa, the Japanese name for amberjack, and its wasabi, langoustine accompanied by butternut, or duck with raspberries... Before discovering the dessert menu, superb. The menu changes with each season and may be accompanied by the sommelier's recommendations for the wine. Expensive, but divine.

Since 2005, the very friendly staff has been welcoming you warmly to this typical restaurant in the old town. You can come for a rustic and hearty lunch at a very reasonable price. And if the weather permits, do not hesitate to enjoy the large and beautiful terrace. The menu is rather simple, with a choice of meat, soup, pasta... For the little ones, a children's menu is available: the dish of the day, meatballs, spaghetti bolognese or steak and an ice cream. The kitchens close 30 minutes with the end.

For fans of Finnish history and the national hero Mannerheim, this place is a must! Arrival begins with a visit to the log-built hunting lodge, originally built in Eastern Karelia. Eating at Marksin Maja means total immersion in Finnish traditions and military rules. You'll earn your meal after a lengthy introduction to Mannerheim's special table rules, such as not getting up from the table before coffee, or not drinking without the chef's permission.

Three atmospheres at the same address! Here you will find happiness for all tastes. It starts early in the morning for breakfast or brunch: delicious and well stocked! At lunch time, you can try a pizza or one of the many à la carte dishes such as risotto, polenta or grilled entrecote steak before cracking on a delicious apple pie or a cheese platter... And add to this the coffee in a quiet corner, you will have a good gastronomic moment in the heart of the city

A beautiful, bright space with a "railway station" decor. Traditional and local Finnish cuisine offers a varied and balanced lunch. Opened in January 2017, this restaurant has quickly become a favorite among locals. The bread is baked on the spot, the buffet different every day and the dessert comes with coffee or tea. On their website you will find in addition to the menu, the lounas menu for the week.

In an imposing century-old house, you will find a charming and very warm couple who welcome you in a simple and delicious restaurant on the ground floor. It is a historic house that was bombed during the Winter War by the Soviets in 1940. On the kitchen side, all the dishes are homemade, according to grandmother's recipe, with starter and dessert. The food is excellent, the welcome is perfect with a very good quality/price ratio.

If you're looking for a really nice place to eat, right next to the harbor and the château, look no further than the Mr. Gren bar. In a beautifully decorated room (or on the terrace - with blankets if you need them), you'll be able to enjoy simple but beautifully prepared dishes with a strong Nordic flavour. The salmon pasta is delicious, as are the desserts. The menu changes as quickly as the smiles on the staff's faces, and it's a real pleasure to come back and be pampered!

In a beautiful dining room with comfortable banquettes, the Kallas Stadskrog offers refined, delicate cuisine, with an emphasis on Northern European flavors and, of course, seafood. In keeping with the seasons, the chef chooses to cook Baltic salmon, fresh catches of the day and succulent mussels marinière. There are also house specialties which, in summer, revolve around shrimp! An address with attentive, smiling service that makes for a wonderful evening!

Located in the center of the Haltia nature park, the restaurant of the same name is a great place to enjoy healthy, local, Scandinavian cuisine! In a large room lined with wooden tables (and with a terrace from which the view is magnificent), you take your tray before helping yourself, as much as you like, to the buffet. Depending on the day, you'll find salmon, stew with gratins or potatoes. The desserts are not to be outdone, with an excellent homemade crumble. Perfect before hiking in the nearby national park!

With its terrace overlooking the river, this restaurant enjoys an idyllic setting. It is also pleasant after dinner for a coffee or a digestive. We appreciate the calm and quality of the restaurant. The menu changes often, a daily peach, a vegetarian dish and meat - ideal to satisfy all gourmets. And for toddlers, a children's menu is available. The wine list is varied and you can even taste a white and a red wine from the village of Noita Winery. A great opportunity to discover the country's wine world!