Helsinki - Food & Drink

Summer restaurants on the islands off the coast are typical of Helsinki. The Klippan restaurant is a... tasteful summer villa in which an evening meal eaten at sunset above the cliffs can turn into an unforgettable experience. Access by boat or ferry. more

This restaurant near the old Russian Garrison Theatre is the perfect spot for lovers of fish, muscle... and crab dishes. There is the adjoining award-winning trattoria Rivoletto serving fashionable Italian food. more

It was confectioner Karl Fazer himself who opened a French-Russian confectioners in the heart of Helsinki... in 1891. His name is still synonymous with Finnish confectionery. The café serves the famous Fazer ice cream and exquisite pralines. As well as the irresistible cakes, there is excellent food and wine. more

In the heart of Helsinki, gourmets will find an intimate, modern restaurant with two Michelin stars.... From the exquisite starters to the desserts, this is Scandinavian cuisine at its finest, all washed down with top-notch wines. more

A culinary jewel boosting a Michelin star for many years located right next to the Kauppatori Market... on the southern harbour, this house was once designed in the empire style by C.L.Engen for the captain of the See Sundman. The restaurant offers delicious light meals made from top-quality fresh ingredients. This Finnish cuisine is an indulgence at every course. As it is a known fact that you also eat with your eyes, everything tastes twice as good in this romantic atmosphere. more

In this restaurant, you feel as if you have been transported back to the 18th and 19th century and the... time of the Tsars: the many rooms are exquisitely decorated with antique furniture and purple materials. Traditional Russian dishes are served. Some evenings, there is live music to underline the nostalgic mood. more

The Restaurant George is located in the heart of the city and the menu of the month is particularly to... be recommended. Thanks to its excellent value for money, customers of this restaurant, which boasts a Michelin star and offers a pleasant but unobtrusive service, are happy to return. more

See and be seen in a grand restaurant with the charm of big theatre evenings. Whether you go for pasta... and Prosecco or a select wine and à la carte menu, you are guaranteed a wonderful evening in a pleasant atmosphere. more

A restaurant which offers something different in the way of cuisine. Its profile combines traditional,... Finnish cuisine with value for money. It is not as posh as many other restaurants in the city centre. more

Together with the Stockmann department store, Baker's is typical of the heart of Helsinki. It covers... seven storeys and is everything from a restaurant to a café to a nightclub and pub. It has been owned by the same family for ninety years. more

Intimate with just 26 seats and normally full to bursting, but still one of the most fashionable bars... in modern Helsinki. Here you can meet for delicious tapas and pasta at affordable prices and imagine the Baltic Sea is the Mediterranean. In the summer, the terrace is a must for all locals. more

The restaurant in the legendary Glass Palace offers top-quality classical cuisine with fresh Finnish... ingredients. The restaurant is in the functionalist style, but at the same time has its own, unmistakable charm. more

Life is already difficult enough, hence all the more reason why one should take other things more light-heartedly.... That is the catchphrase of this new, trendy day restaurant in the city. The prices are moderate, the cuisine is Finnish and the atmosphere is as light and carefree as the works of young artists exhibited here. more

What began ten years ago as a small kebab bar has evolved into the best kebab restaurant in the Finnish... capital. Its neighbouring sister bar Pikku Eerikin Pippuri does the "night shift" from midnight to five in the morning. more

Das Zetor is still as much a cult object as its founders, the members of the "Leningrad Cowboys" band,... once were. The internal décor may seem weird, but the Finnish and Lapp cuisine is really good and for this reason the Zetor is always worth a visit. more

Practically all of Italy under one roof: Two restaurants and a bar provide for Italian flair up north.... The menus of the restaurants offer almost every Italian delicacy. In the summer, one can sit comfortably on the terrace, in the evening live music is often played. more

Since opening in 1990, Cantina West is considered one of the best and most popular Tex-Mex restaurants... in the city. Fajitas, Burritos, Steaks or also Nachos as a small snack are skilfully prepared. It's no wonder that it's full on the weekends. more

Centrally located near the old indoor market, Kellarikrouvi offers a cozy atmosphere. Subdued lighting,... rough brick walls and many paintings provide for a pleasant ambience. The kitchen serves Finnish and international dishes. more

The café is located in one of the most beautiful parks in Helsinki, Kaivopuisto, in English "well park".... The park is an oasis in the middle of the city. One sits in nature right at water's edge and views the offshore islands. On warm summer days, it's the ideal spot for a break from walking around the city. At lunchtime, fish and steaks are served, usually a delicious snack. more

There are three Havis restaurants in a single building: one romantically tasteful, one with a relaxed... modern atmosphere and a cosy third restaurant on the terrace. But in each case there is a maritime atmosphere in the old apothecary's vaults and excellent, fresh fish dishes from Northern waters. more

If you have always fancied trying reindeer casserole with mashed potato and cranberries, then head for... "Lappi", which is a good 850 km (500 miles) south of the Arctic Circle. A polar atmosphere and food prepared to traditional recipes and served on wooden plates. more

Not the cheapest, but good and authentic Indian cuisine. From the inexpensive Samosa snacks to the Tandoori... dishes, one can choose the level of spiciness. The restaurant is located near the Esplanade Park and the Swedish Theater. more