LAPPI
Read moreA typical restaurant and ideal to discover the specialities of the North. Very nice setting entirely in wood with the impression of entering directly into the country of the Saami. In winter, ask for a table near the fireplace to be the best placed. The waitresses are in traditional dress. Good typical Lappish cuisine (braised reindeer, elk, fish roe, lavaret, marsh berry...). A vegetarian dish is however proposed. Even in the toilets, you will have the impression of having crossed the Arctic Circle. Reservations are strongly recommended.
KONSTAN MÖLJÄ
Read moreAt 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.
MAYA BAR & GRILL
Read moreDirection Latin America, Latin flavours and an exotic decor in the dining room that will transport you back to the time of the Mayas. A good address for a relaxed meal with family or friends. If there are several of you, why not let yourself be tempted by the dishes to share: paella, beef or fajitas? Or the selection of tortillas, ensaladas and more... Everyone will find what they want in the menu from starter to dessert. At lunchtime, lunas possible, the menu varies every day and is indicated on the website if necessary. Smiling and efficient welcome.
TWISTED
Read moreStreet food inspiration from the streets of Hanoi, Bangkok and New Delhi for this cheap and trendy little restaurant. The interior is sober and modern, but Twisted may well be one of the best Asian restaurants in the capital! The value for money is perfect, excellent lunch for a small fee. Visually, the plates make you salivate, and when you taste them, you are convinced: the flavours are perfect. Among other things, you can enjoy an absolutely divine Massamam chicken curry, accompanied by a bowl of rice. We recommend!
CARELIA
Read moreWhy come to Carelia? Wine, wine and more wine. One of the best wineries in Helsinki where all the bottles are carefully selected and imported directly from their countries of origin, and surely the best prices. On top of that, very good food and top quality Finnish ingredients. All this in a former pharmacy whose name the restaurant has kept, the counters and the woods that give it a warm atmosphere. Right in front of the Opera House, a restaurant that we would be wrong not to discover.
ATELJÉ FINNE
Read moreAs 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.
ZUCCHINI
Read moreVegetarian friends, here's an address to cherish! In the heart of Helsinki, a stone's throw from the Esplanade, this little restaurant serves up succulent, spicy vegetable dishes every day of the week, for a culinary journey you'll come away delighted with. The menu changes daily, and the friendly owner takes the time to explain what each dish consists of on the hearty plate that awaits you. Everyone then settles into one of the two small, cosy rooms for a lunch on the go that's well worth the detour.
CAFETINO
Read moreCafetino is above all a wonderful little Hellenic shop run by Yorgos, a Cretan. Cafetino is one of those discreet addresses where you always come back, magnetized by the warmth and originality of the place, as well as by the chef's good authentic dishes... Pastitsio, homemade moussaka, freddo (Greek-style coffee shake), it's like being in Athens for lunch or a coffee away from the hipster bistros that abound in the Uudenmaankatu street. A treat with a very good quality/price ratio!
PUTTE'S
Read moreConsidered one of the best pizzerias in Helsinki, Putte's Bar & Pizza offers a trendy, minimalist decor and jazzy music to trendy customers from all walks of life. You can come with friends, parents or children, and even spot a few familiar faces. Orders are taken at the bar, and the choice is limited but of excellent quality. The pastry is soft and fine, and the ingredients are fresh and perfectly prepared. If you're still hesitating, try the funghi - the goddess of Helsinki pizzas according to connoisseurs!
RAVINTOLA KUU
Read moreThis 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!
KAPPELI
Read moreA 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.
MAXILL
Read moreWith 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!
ELITE
Read moreTrendy 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.
AINO
Read moreNext to the port and the tourist office, this large restaurant with two pleasant terraces in the summer and rooms on two more cosy floors the rest of the year offers high quality Finnish cuisine at affordable prices. Keep the menu, which changes according to seasons and MIDI formulas cheaper than the classic winter card.
KAARNA
Read moreQuality 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!
OLO
Read moreOne 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.