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So where to eat in Helsinki? I am sure that this question is faced by both those who are in Helsinki for the first time, and those who have already repeatedly visited the Finnish capital, but are interested in proven places where you can not only eat deliciously, but also just have a pleasant time at a meal.

In this article I will share with you the places that we liked.

On the previous Finnish trip, we spent a whole week in Helsinki, living in apartments, but I think you will agree that you don't always want to go grocery shopping and cook food on your own, especially in another country. It is interesting to get to know its culture, as well as to get to know the city, including through the cuisine, visiting various interesting cafes, trying new or proven dishes, but in a different version.

First, I'll tell you about restaurants and cafes in Helsinki, and at the end of the article, see our TOP-Finnish dishes that you should definitely try, regardless of the cafe or restaurant, this is a kind of culinary “visiting card” of Finland 🙂 Well, let's go!

Well, if you are just planning your trip to Helsinki, then read our Finnish articles to find out how to diversify your leisure time in the capital, and also see a selection of Helsinki attractions here:

You can find a hotel here, but it is more budgetary and comfortable to stay in a private apartment, and besides, this is a good way to immerse yourself in Finnish culture even more deeply. You can rent an apartment through airbnb (don't forget to get your bonus here).

Well, now - FOOD!

I know that many people prefer an early, very simple breakfast, like just a cup of coffee or a plate of fruit. After such a breakfast, you will soon be hungry again, especially if you add to this a morning walk around the city, during which it is undoubtedly very easy to whet your appetite. So, even if you are staying at a hotel where there is breakfasts, you can later drop in somewhere interesting locally for brunch (a cross between breakfast and lunch).

Well, if your breakfast is not included, then there are plenty of coffee shops and cafes at your service in Helsinki that specialize in morning visitors 🙂

EKBERG - here it smells not only of pastries, but also of history!

Ekberg is the oldest café-pastry shop not only in the city and, but also in Scandinavia in general, this historical cafe, which has been proven over the years, attracts tourists like a magnet.


The cafe opened in 1852. Breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 10:30 am on weekdays and brunch from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm on weekends. This is a buffet with a pretty good selection, there are blue cheeses, salmon, jamon, a variety of hearty broccoli / vegetable pies, tea / coffee and cakes.

Alas, the cappuccino / latte is not included in the breakfast menu (it can be ordered separately). You can go to the cafe, in principle, at any time, there are always cakes, cakes, muffins, tea / coffee and so on.


We were on a day off, we had to wait for the table to be vacated, but to take a seat by the window is, in general, a great success.


In the neighboring building there is a boutique-confectionery Ekberg, where you can buy various cakes and chocolates to take away, as well as souvenirs - tea / coffee, mulled wine, jams, etc.


Breakfast cost:
On weekdays - 11.5 euros
Weekends - 17.9 euros

Chocolate cafe - FAZER

Oh, yes, I definitely associate Finka with Fazer chocolate, there is a Fazer boutique cafe in Helsinki, which is also the oldest cafe in the city. There are always a lot of people here, but especially in the morning


Breakfast is also served "buffet" - salmon, fresh vegetables, blue cheese, eggs, porridge / muesli, several types of bread. Well, the best part is, of course, the cakes! Berry, chocolate, cheesecakes - one ran out, they immediately bring a new one, for an hour and a half spent in a cafe, we tried 4 varieties, and there were 6 of them in total


As in Ekberg, breakfast cappuccino is not included at Fazer, but during breakfast hours, it can be bought with a 50% discount, for 2 euros. Breakfast cost - 12 euros


Here in the cafe, of course, they sell chocolate and Fazer sweets, and more recently, a new travel series of chocolate with new fillings.


Well, if you prefer coffee with croissants or cookies for breakfast, then you should go to a coffee shop.

Perhaps the most widespread Finnish coffee chain is Robert's coffee. Their cafes are everywhere - in the center and in sleeping areas, at the ferry terminal and at the train station. But there are, of course, many other interesting establishments.

"University" cafe - Think Corner

Not only students gather here, but also ordinary citizens and tourists, also here, periodically, various master classes, lectures and seminars are held, participation is free


If you don't know that this cafe belongs to the University of Helsinki, then hardly anyone will guess about it - after all, it looks like it's just a nice coffee house with excellent coffee 🙂


and sweets

Lunch / lunch

Juuri Concept Cafe

Once for lunch we went to the Juuri cafe, the peculiarity of this cafe is that traditional Finnish dishes are served here, but in a new processing, with a bias towards healthy food, there are vegetarian and raw food dishes on the menu.


For lunch there is a special menu, we took cream mushroom soup, and topaz with beets and rabbit, for the second fish and venison, and for dessert, chocolate with sorbet and a cheese plate. All dishes were fresh and tasty


The unusual wall for the restaurant amused me - apparently this is such an element of decor декора

Iconic Cafe Kappeli

There is a promenade in the city center - this is the Esplanade Park, and there is the famous cafe "Sibelius" Kappeli, here it is, with the image of the composer at the entrance 🙂


Inside there are 2 rooms - a cafe-pastry shop with a simpler interior and a restaurant with chandeliers, armchairs, etc.


You can come here for dinner, but we had a late lunch here, if you want to sit by the window, it is better to book a table in advance


The lunch menu consists of 3 items and a dessert, each item has 2 dishes to choose from. As the first courses, I took onion soup, and Lesha chose liver pate, and most importantly, both ordered risotto with grilled shrimps (oh, apparently missed Asia)

Naughty BRGR

Local Finns claim that Naughty BRGR has the tastiest burgers and is a confirmation that there are always no places there, so if you are a fan of burgers, then be sure to drop by


We decided to check what the local burgers are so good at and one day we dropped by


The burgers are really very different, there are even vegetarian ones, I had a huge mushroom instead of a traditional cutlet 🙂 and arugula

Fast food lunch in Helsinki

If the budget is limited, then you can find simpler places in Helsinki, here I can recommend the following establishments - Picnic, Vapiano, Pihka and various pizzerias and sushi cafes, where, as a rule, there is a special price tag for a business lunch or buffet offers, usually 10-15 euros per person, so these cafes are really cheap to eat in Helsinki.

At Koti Pizza you can eat excellent pizza, but since you are in Finland, I recommend choosing something special, especially since they have a lot of pizzas on the menu, there is a traditional Finnish blue cheese with mold or with dried venison, for example 🙂

Democratic Latva Bar

Also, before dinner, we once went to Latva Bar. There is both beer and wine, including non-alcoholic ones, and as snacks - topaz with fish, cheese or vegetables.


There were a lot of people, those who did not have enough table crowded at the bar 🙂 The place itself is very simple, especially in the interior (graters play the role of candlesticks), but young people like it, mostly Finnish students hang out here.

Let's get down to the fun part - dinners!

Meripaviljonki - floating restaurant

Restaurant Meripaviljonki, we noticed it in the summer, its originality and peculiarity lies in the fact that it is floating, located right on the lake.

The first time we tried to get there during the day, but alas, it turned out to be closed for a private event, so it is better to clarify the working hours by phone, and even better at the same time to book a table


Well, you know, since the restaurant is floating, then of course it is better to sit by the water, overlooking the lake 🙂


Lyosha ordered himself a lamb with cranberry sauce, and I ordered salmon on a grill,


The subdued atmosphere is very romantic, so I definitely recommend this place for dinner!

Savotta - an evening of Finnish cuisine in the heart of the city!

When we entered this restaurant, for some reason, I had an association with Karelia and villages from the Russian hinterland. On the floor - rugs, in the corner - shelves with books and antique clocks, along some walls - wooden benches


On the window there are kitchen utensils, samovars and teapots, and of course, the main feature - the superview from the window - directly to the Cathedral, because the restaurant is located in the historical center - on Senate Square


Finnish cuisine is a mixture of European and Old Russian, and since there is such an entourage in the interior, you can guess that the menu also includes potatoes, fish soup and other goodies that came from Russia, but flavored with Scandinavian "spices".

I liked the appetizer - a plate of meat and fish delicacies, celery cream soup is served in a wooden bowl, as well as fish and meat - also in ecological wood dishes


Desserts not only look delicious, but also delicious - homemade ice cream and blueberry pie with fresh berries


All in all, dinner here is a great end to your city walk!

Ravintola Nokka - aristocratic atmospheric restaurant

Already the entrance itself with a huge screw speaks of some uniqueness of the restaurant


The atmosphere at Ravintola Nokka is simply gorgeous, it feels like it's in the past - muted tones, thick brick walls (impenetrable wifi), entourage paintings, and a wine cellar


Our order is almost traditional, I have fish, and Lyosha has different types of meat, the main menu consists of Scandinavian cuisine, which is what the waiters recommend, but there is also a simple menu, without reference to the Finnish recipe. But when you find yourself in such a place, you want to try something Finnish, and what the chef recommends is also desirable.

And of course, without desserts, nowhere, I have a chocolate fondant with thick hot liquid chocolate inside and a sorbet, Lesha has a pan cat with marshmallows, ice cream and cloudberry jam


An interesting point: you probably know that in Europe almost everyone drinks water from the tap, including hotels do not put bottles, but there are cups in the bathroom, and even in cafes / restaurants they bring ordinary reusable bottles filled with water.

So, here they also bring a similar bottle, just be prepared for the fact that 6.95 euros per person will be added to the bill. And water costs more than a glass of delicious non-alcoholic wine or cappuccino, because drinking water is still additionally purified here. Alas, I did not distinguish it from the usual one by taste .. Oh, yes, this water is not on the menu, so it’s a surprise when receiving the bill 🙂

At the entrance to the restaurant, in the first hall, there is a bar-cafe with a simpler atmosphere, but in the same style

And now I'll tell you about what you should definitely try from Finnish cuisine, perhaps my tips will help some of you make a choice when you scroll through the menu 🙂

Finnish dishes worth trying!

Karelian pies

These traditional open crispy baskets are made with potatoes or rice and eaten with butter and soft-boiled eggs. They are found with rice many times more often, well, but for me, those with potatoes are tastier 🙂 In St. Petersburg, in Finnish supermarkets, they are also sold

Buckwheat pancakes

They are served with salmon, sour cream and onions. The Finns are not at all popular with buckwheat as a side dish or buckwheat porridge for breakfast, in principle, not everyone knows about these dishes .. But buckwheat flour is held in high esteem, it is added to bread and pancakes are baked.

Buckwheat pancakes (in Finnish, by the way, they are also pronounced blini) look more like pancakes in appearance, for splendor they are made with brewer's yeast. In winter, especially a couple of weeks after Christmas, this is a very popular snack.

Soups

Salmon soups are popular in Finland; it can be either cream soup or regular. I love cream soups, in the photo cream mushroom soup, but not with salmon, but with pieces of dried venison

Bread!

There is a great variety of it here !! Even in flour Italy, we have not seen so many bread products - from flat cakes, edges and pressed coarse grains with seeds / sesame seeds and various herbs to white and fluffy ones. In the photo, light green bread with cheese and rammarine


When you look at the shelves with bread in the store, your eyes run up and you can't choose .. In cafes and restaurants, the bread plate is also varied.

Mm, salmon!

In Finland, it is divine in any form - smoked, salted, in soup, grilled, etc. In the photo below - salmon stewed over a fire, planks with fish are placed directly on the coals in the fire, at a distance of 15-20 cm from the fire, and in this way they smoke it .. It turns out just delicious!


And this salmon steak is the most common dish in a restaurant, and surprisingly, it is simply impossible to spoil it, I always gobble it up by both cheeks :)

Meat and various game

Everything is fine with this in Finland, you can try pheasant, rabbit, wild boar, and venison with bear meat, in general, if you are a fan of meat and like to experiment, then ask for recommendations in a restaurant, with a probability of 99% there will be some specialty a certain type of meat, not fish

Let's move on to desserts!

Bread cheese

If translated literally, then this is bread cheese, but there is no smell of bread here, in fact, this is fried squeaky cheese, served warm under a creamy sauce with cinnamon and most often with cloudberry jam (this is probably the most favorite berry among the Finns), and in summer - sometimes with fresh berries


This is a very satisfying dessert, but even after dinner it is sometimes impossible to resist ..


Don't like cheese? (Seriously? Really, there are such people?) Then try other desserts!
For example, very photogenic and no less delicious cupcakes 🙂


Enjoy your weekend!

What have you recently enjoyed while traveling? Or not necessarily when traveling, just in pleasant cafes of your hometown? Share in the comments!

Helsinki restaurants offer their guests dishes of not only national Finnish cuisine, but also cuisines of other countries. Finnish national cuisine is similar in many respects to European and Russian culinary traditions. Therefore, first courses, meat and fish dishes, casseroles, pastries, desserts and coffee are likely to please a tourist from any country.

A large number of Helsinki restaurants start to fill up by noon. It is at this time that for a small fee you can taste various salads, meat or fish dishes, as well as coffee with dessert. Many restaurants in Helsinki have a buffet system.

The Helsinki restaurant chain is constantly expanding. Recently, a dozen and a half restaurants have opened in the capital of Finland, both with a generally accessible price category and elite expensive restaurants with gourmet cuisine.

There are restaurants that fully convey the atmosphere of Finland with a varied selection of national dishes, in the preparation of which only high-class natural Finnish products are used.

Popular restaurants in Helsinki

Kirja Restaurant
Address: Kirjatyontekijankatu, 10
The restaurant has been renovated in a classic style. First-class European-Finnish cuisine and service.

Chez Dominique Restaurant
Address: Ludviginkatu, 3
A refined restaurant of a high standard. French-Scandinavian cuisine in the city center. Has two stars in the Michelin Guide Rouge. The idea of ​​the restaurant is to innovate and surprise. Founded in 1998. 50 seats. High price category (appetizers € 33, main courses € 55, dessert € 25).

Havis Amanda Restaurant
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi, 17
In this restaurant you can taste the best Finnish fish dishes along the entire Scandinavian coast.

Ilmatar Restaurant
Address: Bulevardi, 2/4
The restaurant will immerse you in the atmosphere of the Kalevala legends. Here you can taste ancient dishes, including berry fruit drinks and jelly, barley porridge stewed in the oven, and smoked whitefish.

Kappeli Restaurant
Address: Eteläesplanadi, 1
The stylish glass-walled restaurant has been a symbol of Esplanadi Park since 1867.

Konig Restaurant
Address: Mikonkatu, 4
Founded back in 1892, the restaurant is known for its traditional cuisine.

Lord a la carte restaurant
Address: Hotel, Lonnrotinkatu, 29
The restaurant offers a huge selection of typical Finnish cuisine.

Nokka Restaurant
Address: Kanavaranta, 7f
A dining restaurant with a soft atmosphere and pleasant prices for the client. The best products from small farms. In 2002 he was awarded the Helsinki Menu Prize.

Katajanokan Kasino Restaurant & Casino
Address: Laivastokatu, 1
A casino restaurant with a good reputation. A magnificent view of the sea and icebreakers opens up.

Russian restaurant Alexander Nevski
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi, 17.
Russian-French cuisine of tsarist times. Live music in the evenings.

George Restaurant
Address: Kalevankatu, 17
Tel. 09-647-662
Cozy restaurant in the city center. Was chosen restaurant of the year in 2005 by the Finnish Gastronomy Society.

Postres
The address:Eteläesplanadi, 8
Fine dining gourmet restaurant. Specialization - desserts. Awarded by the Finnish Gastronomy Society as the best restaurant in 2008.

Savoy Restaurant
Address: Etelaesplanadi, 14
Tel. 09-684-4020
Restaurant designed by Alvar Aalto. Exquisite taste since 1937. Finnish cuisine.

Demo Restaurant
Address: Uudenmaankatu, 11
Tel. 09-228-90840
Cozy restaurant opened in 2003. The restaurant's cuisine adapts classic Finnish ingredients (quality, fresh, seasonal) to the principles of traditional French cooking.

Mecca Restaurant
Address: Korkeavuorenkatu, 34
Tel. 09-134-56200
The new restaurant complex consists of 4 different bars and restaurants. The restaurant menu is often updated with new experimental dishes.

Lappi Restaurant
Address: Annankatu, 22
Tel. 09-645-550
Original Lappish cuisine. Tasty, exotic, but not cheap. The restaurant has a menu in Russian. Has been working since 1995.

Saaga Restaurant
Address: Bulevardi, 34b
Tel. 09-7425-5544
Unique Lappish cuisine in an exotic atmosphere of Northern charm. The restaurant has 120 seats and is spread over two floors, including the Shamaani office, which can seat 10 people. The a la carte menu is offered to the restaurant's visitors in many foreign languages. Advance booking is recommended.

Zetor Restaurant
Address: Mannerheimintie, 3-5
Tel. 09-666-966
A restaurant with an unusual rural atmosphere. Discos are held here in the evenings.

Salve Restaurant
Address: Hietalahdenranta, 11
Tel. 603-455
Former sailor's tavern, traditional cuisine. Large portions, there is a children's menu (portions by size, as adults, the cost is lower). The restaurant also has a menu in Russian.

Restaurant "Shashlyk"
Address: Neitsytpolku, 12
Tel. + 358-9-7425-5500
The restaurant offers traditional Russian cuisine in a romantic setting from tsarist times. The menu, offered in Russian, includes game and bear dishes, which are very rare in Finland. In the evenings (Wed-Sat) troubadours perform.

Aino Restaurant
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi, 21
Tel. 09-624-327
The restaurant's cuisine is remembered for its diversity, loyalty to traditions and, at the same time, creative search. Lovers of a thorough approach to the process of eating will appreciate the rich portions. In summer, the Aino restaurant opens its terraces. The sunny terrace in front of the restaurant has 24 seats, a cozy terrace in the courtyard has 70 seats.

Kellarikrouvi Restaurant
Address: Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu, 6
Tel. 09-686-0730
The cozy restaurant, located in a building designed by the most talented Finnish architects Gesellius, Lindgren and Saarinen, offers an exquisite menu of national Finnish and Scandinavian cuisine. And the wines presented in the restaurant's card will make your dinner unforgettable.

Kosmos Restaurant
Address: Kalevankatu, 3
Tel. 09-647-255
Culinary culture in the Finnish capital. A classic restaurant with a hall decorated in the style of the 1920s and 1930s. A refuge for people of art since 1924.

Savotta Restaurant
Address: Aleksanterinkatu, 22
Tel. 09-742-55588
Authentic Finnish food in a Finnish setting.

Sea Horse Restaurant
Address: Kapteeninkatu, 11
Tel. 09-628169
Finnish food and culture since 1934. Hall with pink neon light. The restaurant and bar serve very large portions and rock and roll in the evenings.

Suomi on the Plate Restaurant
Address: Lonnrotinkatu, 13
Tel. 09-680-3780
A fairly new restaurant with traditional cuisine.

Strindberg Restaurant
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi, 33
Tel. 09-681-2030
An exclusive restaurant combining Scandinavian cuisine with modern trends and styles.

Sipuli Restaurant
Address: Kanavaranta, 7
The restaurant is located in a picturesque location next to the Orthodox Assumption Cathedral. The restaurant's cuisine combines Scandinavian traditions and innovations of international gastronomy.

Rivoli Restaurant
Address: Albertinkatu, 38
Tel. 09-643-455
Two rooms, decorated in different styles, but having a common menu. The restaurant specializes in seafood dishes.

Fish Market Restaurant
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi, 17
Tel. 09-1345-6220
Modern seafood restaurant. An ideal place in the center of Helsinki for seafood and fish lovers. All dishes are prepared with feeling and skill from products that are sourced from all over the world.

Meri Makasiini Restaurant
Address: Hietalahdenrata, 4
Tel. 09-607-299
An informal seafront restaurant by the sea. Good selection of seafood dishes.

Havis Restaurant
Address: Etaläranta, 16
Tel. 09-6869-5660
Classic Helsinki restaurant with seafood.

Sundmans Krog Restaurant
Address: Etaläranta, 16
Tel. 09-622-64120
Finnish island specialties. Baltic herring buffet.

Savotta Restaurant
Address: Aleksanterinkatu, 22
Tel. + 358-9-7425-5588
The Savotta restaurant is located on Senate Square. National Finnish cuisine and the authentic atmosphere of a country of forests and thousands of lakes await you at this restaurant. It is recommended to book tables in advance.

Savu Restaurant
Address: Tervasaarenkannas, 3
Tel. +358-9-7425-5574
At the Savu Restaurant you can sample all sorts of smoked appetizers and main courses. The only, but absolutely inimitable, signature dessert of the restaurant is pancakes, prepared according to a special recipe by a pancake master and served with all kinds of side dishes. It is recommended to book tables in advance.

Lyon Restaurant
Address: Mannerheimintie, 56
Tel. 09-408-131
Lyon is a French-Finnish restaurant for lovers of delicious food. Its menu is tailored to the seasons and the dishes are handcrafted with fresh ingredients.

La Petite Maison Restaurant
Address: Huvilakatu, 28a
Tel. 09-260-9680
Classic French cuisine, good wines.

Loiste Restaurant
Address: Kaivokatu, 3а
Tel. 09-4337-6315
Cozy restaurant overlooking the rooftops of Helsinki. European cuisine.

Michelle Restaurant
Address: Mikonkatu, 4
Tel. 09-856-85750
An elegant restaurant. Renowned for its contemporary experimental cuisine.

Sipuli Restaurant
Address: Kanavaranta, 7
Tel. 09-622-9280
Exclusive food and first class service in a unique atmosphere. The restaurant is located in an old brick building near the Assumption Cathedral and is well suited for organizing presentations and private parties. Sipulu is known as a high class restaurant. The restaurant's Navigare bar is a meeting place for cigar lovers.

Solna Restaurant
Address: Solnantie, 26
Tel. 09-477-8400
The restaurant's menu is varied, mainly French-European cuisine, business lunches, as well as a balanced wine list.

Teatteri Restaurant
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi, 2
Tel. 09-681-1130
5 different restaurants and bars, international cuisine. It is both a bar, a restaurant and a nightclub. There is a huge selection of champagne and cocktails. The place is considered to be relatively expensive among establishments of this kind. Despite the fact that the waitresses do not speak foreign languages, they still try to be as polite and attentive as possible.

Töölönranta Restaurant
Address: Helsinginkatu, 56
Tel. 09-454-2100
Modern elegant restaurant overlooking the bay.

Minos Restaurant
Address: Vuorimiehenkatu, 12
Tel. 09-664-074
Greek cuisine restaurant. Cozy environment.

Zinnkeller Restaurant
Address: Mannerheimintie, 25
Tel. 09-1354-148
German cuisine. In the Zinnkeller restaurant you will feel the atmosphere of real Germany. A plentiful menu and frothy beer are guaranteed, and if desired, a happy opportunity to listen to troubadours, as well as enjoy watching videos and table paintings projected on the wall.

Nuevo Restaurant
Address: Sofiankatu, 4
Tel. 09-677-101
Contemporary Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant.

Paprica Restaurant
Address: Solomonkatu, 19
Tel. 09-6949-030
Hungarian cuisine in Helsinki.

Filmitähti Restaurant
Address: Bulevardi, Klaus K Hotel
Tel. 0207704712
A themed restaurant with stars from 40s Finnish films.

Graniittilinna Restaurant
Address: Säästöpankinranta, 6
Tel. 0207424250
Chosen Restaurant of the Year 2005. The Graniittilinna restaurant serves national Finnish cuisine in cozy rooms in the style of an old castle. Fruitful cooperation with small producers provides the restaurant with a menu of the very best fresh products throughout the year.

BAKER`S Restaurant
Address: Mannerheimintie, 12
Tel. 09-605-607
90-year-old restaurant complex. Classic steaks. Beer pub.

Country Club Restaurant
Address: Keskuskatu, 6
Tel. 09-856-85640
Cozy country-style restaurant.

Kitchen Restaurant
Address: Keskuskatu, 2
Fast and modern.

Manhattan Steak House Restaurant
Address: Eteläesplanadi, 24
Tel. 09-611-217
Delicious steaks at low prices.

Piccolo Mondo Restaurant
Address: Aleksanterinkatu, 15
Tel. 09-635-940
Italian cuisine in a cozy courtyard.

Sasso Restaurant
Address: Pohjoisesplanadi, 17
Tel.09-1345-6240
New Italian restaurant overlooking the market square.

Trattoria Rivoletto Restaurant
Address: Albertinkatu, 38
Tel. 09-607-455
Italian food in a stylish atmosphere.

Cantina West Restaurant
Address: Kasarmikatu, 23
Tel. 09-622-0900
An original menu of Italian cuisine and live music will delight you in this restaurant.

Santa Fe Restaurant
Address: Aleksanterinkatu, 15
Tel. 09-4242-6010
Cozy restaurant. Italian Cuisine. The best strawberry margarita in town.

La Bodega Restaurant
Address: Yliopistonkatu, 5
Tel. 09-2781-855
Contemporary Spanish cuisine. Wine. Steaks. Seafood.

Parrilla Espanola Restaurant
Address: Eerikinkatu, 4
Tel. 09-603-305
Spanish gastronomy in Helsinki.

Tapasta Restaurant
Address: Uudenmaankatu, 13
Tel. 09-640-724
Spanish cuisine. Delicious food in a cozy environment.

Bellevue Restaurant
Address: Rahapajankatu, 3
Tel. 09-179-560
The oldest Russian restaurant in the city.

Troikka Restaurant
Address: Caloniuksenkatu, 3
Tel. 09-445-229
Russian dishes for every taste. Discount with a Helsinki Card 15%.

Kasakka Restaurant
Address: Meritullinkatu, 13
Tel. 09-135-6288
30 years with Russian cuisine. The menu includes pancakes, soups, dumplings.

Restaurant Romanov
Address: Yrjönkatu, 15
Tel. 09-642-394
Traditional modern Russian cuisine.

Saslik Restaurant
Address: Neitsytpolku, 12
Tel. 09-7425-5500
Russian delicacies and the romantic atmosphere of old Russia. Live music every evening. 20% discount with the Helsinki Card on dishes on the menu.

Elite Restaurant
Address: Etelainen Hesperiankatu, 22
Tel. 09-434-2200
Frequently visited by artists since 1923. Terrace covered with leaves in summer.

La Famiglia Restaurant
Address: Keskuskatu, 3
Tel. 0 9-856-856-80
Italian homemade cuisine in a cozy family restaurant.

Omenapuu Restaurant
Address: Keskuskatu, 6
Tel. 6844-0331
Family restaurant in the heart of Helsinki.

China Restaurant
Address: Annankatu, 25
Tel. 09-640-258
The first Chinese restaurant in Helsinki after 1973.

Long Wall Restaurant
Address: Annankatu, 26
Tel.09-605-898
One of the best Chinese restaurants in Helsinki. There is a Russian-language menu and even Russian-speaking waiters. The restaurant is non-smoking.

Mandarin Court Restaurant
Address: Lönnrotinkatu, 2
Tel. 09-278-2700
Traditional Chinese cuisine.

Kabuki Restaurant
Address: Lapinlahdenkatu, 12
Tel. 09-694-9446
The first Japanese restaurant in Helsinki.

Kairinmaru Restaurant
Address: Korkeavuorenkatu, 4
Tel. 09-639-180
Japanese kitchen. Sushi.

Maharaja Restaurant
Address: Mannerheimintie, 21-23
Tel. 09-444-436
A specific Indian restaurant.

Samrat Restaurant
Address: Etelsesplanadi, 22
Tel. 09-611-001
Samrat Indian Restaurant serves traditional Indian dishes. Indian beer is also offered. The service is fast and friendly. This is a piece of India far from this country Helsinki.

Sandeep Restaurant
Address: Lönnrotinkatu, 22
Tel. 09-685-6206
The restaurant menu offers vegetarian cuisine.

Himalaya Restaurant
Address: Ratakatu, 1
Tel. 09-647-551
The first original Nepali restaurant in Helsinki. Authentic Tandoori cuisine.

Farouge Restaurant
Address: Yrjonkatu, 6
The two-story Farouge, located opposite the Design Forum gallery, positions itself as a Lebanese gourmet restaurant. The menu includes falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, sorbet, spinach pies and lamb.

La Societe du Cochon Restaurant
Address: Mannerheimintie, 14
The renowned Hans Välimäki, who practices high-flying gastronomy at Chez Dominique, knows how to feed and simply. Delicious and affordable. His Cochon is a bakery with a never-ending line for the freshest crispy rolls and a busy café.

Satkar Restaurant
Address: Lönnrotinkatu, 26
Tel. 09-611-077
Exotic food on the top floor of the building, affordable prices.

Mount Everest Restaurant
Address: Lapinlahdenkatu, 17
Tel. 09-6831-5450
Nepalese restaurant for the whole family. The restaurant looks cheerful: red sofas, carvings, huge panels with views of Everest and Kathmandu, images of Buddha.

Ryan Thai Restaurant
Address: Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu, 7
Tel. 09-629-600
The oldest Thai restaurant in the center of Helsinki.

Villa Thai Restaurant
Address: Bulevardi, 28
Tel. 0408284456
One of the best Thai restaurants in Helsinki. Convenient location in the city center. The restaurant is decorated with traditional Thai ornaments. Enjoy a varied drinks menu, including Thai beer. The main menu has more than 10 pages with varieties of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes.

Nuevo Restaurant
Address: Sofiankatu, 4
Tel. +358-9-6128-5900
Restaurant Nuevo is located in a quiet street between Senate Square and the Old Market on the shore. We invite you to relax in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy Spanish cuisine.

The famous Kämp Hotel has been hosting guests in the heart of Helsinki since the late 19th century. The artist Akseli Gallen-Kalela, who created original illustrations for the folk epic "Kalevala", loved to visit his luxurious cafe. Here you will be served smoked trout, sea bass, crayfish soup, homemade wine, ice strawberry margarita, cloudberry dessert.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 29

Nokka

This gourmet restaurant uses seasonal Finnish produce at fairly reasonable prices. Food is supplied to restaurants from farms and hunting farms, where you can taste wild reindeer fillets, crayfish soup and other truly Finnish delicacies.

Merimakasiini

Nice restaurant with a nautical interior. Located near the center and the western port. There is a menu in Russian. They say that the portions here are impressive: for example, it is advised to take a portion of fish soup for two. Various variations of positions on the menu from fresh fish and seafood. For delicious dishes, you can order a glass of any wine.

    Mon-Fri 11: 00-23: 00; Sat-Sun 13: 00-23: 00

Zetor

Linen tablecloths, a small village between tables, rustic furniture and real tractors in the middle of the hall - this colorful restaurant-bar has been popular since 1991. The menu includes meat dishes with potatoes, lingonberry jam, reindeer roast, fried vendace, trout soup, meatballs, "puttipanna" and a variety of fish dishes that are popular in Finland.

    Mannerheimintie 3-5

Aino

In this cozy restaurant you will be offered dishes not only from traditional Finnish cuisine, but also modern, which is somewhat different from the first.

The institution is located in the very center of Helsinki, near the shopping area. The restaurant has two halls for 100 seats.

The restaurant's menu is distinguished by its variety, as well as being true to tradition. But it cannot do without a creative approach. Here you can taste sea and lake fish, lamb, game, venison, root vegetables, wild mushrooms and berries. By the way, the servings are decent.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 21

Fishmarket

Stylish and cozy restaurant offering a large number of fish dishes and seafood specialties. For example, you can try grilled Inkoo pike perch served with pumpkin and sage sauce. The elegant atmosphere is conducive to a relaxing stay.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 17

Kolme Kruunua

The Kolme Kruunua (Three Crowns) restaurant in Helsinki is located at the same time in the city center, but away from the tourist paths. The interior with 50 years of history and wonderful national cuisine will make your evening in it unforgettable. We recommend walking to this restaurant and trying Finnish cuisine: venison with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, goat cheese salad, salmon medallion, Viennese schnitzel with capers and anchovies, pork gravy and Scandinavian blueberry pie with an incredible taste!

Kellarikrouvi

This restaurant is unique for its special intimate atmosphere. Here you can have a pleasant time both together and in a large company. The restaurant is located on two levels. The food here is delicious. For example, grilled deer fillet, Lapland potato terrine with rosemary and juniper sauce will cost you 33.20 euros.

    Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 6

Kosmos

We are located in the very center of the city on a pedestrian street. People who are somehow involved in art love to come here. Since 1924 they have favored this place. Steaks or fish dishes are worth trying; duck breast with raspberry sauce; and deer fillets served with side dishes. Dishes on the menu - from 15 euros.

Palace Cafe

Here they cook at home and the prices on the menu are quite affordable. But even this will not be a pleasant institution. It is located on the tenth floor. Needless to say, the restaurant's windows offer a stunning view of the rooftops of Helsinki. It also has its own collection of wine. A glass of this wonderful drink will perfectly match the dishes of the national cuisine that are served here. And the interior of the XX century will plunge you into the ancient atmosphere.

Savotta

If you wanted not only to taste Finnish dishes, but also to do it in a national setting, then this is the place for you. You will be surrounded by an interior made of wood and a truly Finnish atmosphere. The menu offers a wide range of fish dishes. There is also bread cheese, which is considered one of the delicacies of the local cuisine.

    Aleksanterinkatu 22

Sea horse

    Kapteeninkatu 11

Lasipalatsi

Located near Helsinki train station. For the attention of visitors: pickled and smoked fish, wild berry desserts, venison with lingonberry sauce and more. Seasonal delicacies are also served: the fish season gives way to game dishes, for example. They say that venison is delivered here directly from distant Lapland. The prices are reasonable.

    Mannerheimintie 22-24

Havis

Among local and visiting gourmets, this place is famous for the best and freshest seafood in Helsinki. The dishes are decorated quite exquisitely and their combinations will also pleasantly surprise you. On the menu you can find smoked pike perch with dark thyme sauce, and you can also try pickled salmon with cucumbers. A pike medallion will be served on a potato - in general, a meal here will certainly bring an aesthetic pleasure. The interior is modern, the restaurant is decorated in a modern style. It is worth noting that the establishment is quite expensive - but one day it is quite possible to allow a visit to such a place.

Sea horse

This is the place where Finnish culture has been concentrated since 1934. Food is also a national delicacy. Salmon soup is especially praised by visitors. In the 30s of the last century, this restaurant was a favorite place for sailors and workers. It has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

    Authentic Finnish cuisine is distinguished by natural ingredients and the use of a wide variety of gifts from the forest - berries, mushrooms, lake fish and wild meat. She absorbed both the culinary traditions of the West and the features of the cuisines of the East. Our material contains information about the best restaurants in Suomi, where you can appreciate the real pearls of Finnish national cuisine.

    Finnish national cuisine

    Saaga restaurant in Helsinki

    Restaurant "Saaga" is stylized as a hut of real Lapps and offers its guests authentic cuisine of this northern people.

    A mysterious twilight reigns in the institution, the interior is made mostly of wood and is complemented by a variety of shamanic motives, candles, antlers, bearskins and other details that create a very colorful atmosphere. The finishing touch is the fireplace, which crackles comfortably in the corner. Among the delicacies here you will be offered venison, various types of fish, bear meat, elk fillets, cranberries and other traditional northern delicacies.

    Address: Bulevardi 34.

    Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi Restaurant in Lemi

    Perhaps one of the most unusual establishments in Finland is the restaurant with the name Säryapirtti Kippurasarvi, which is difficult to pronounce for Russians. Here you will be offered only one dish - sarya.

    This is a young lamb, which is stewed in the oven for at least nine hours in a special birch trough, hollowed out from a solid tree trunk. No spices, except for salt, are added - this is the only way to preserve the natural taste of meat. As a result, the lamb is tender, juicy, soft, with a slight smack of haze. The syari is served with hot potatoes stewed with lamb in the oven, butter, homemade rieska bread in the form of unleavened flatbreads and fruit soup for dessert. This dish is very satisfying and even heavy - it is believed that thousands of years ago the Vikings ate it at their feasts in honor of great victories.

    The restaurant is open only a few times a week, and every day at a strictly defined time. You can book a table on the website by filling out a special form, after which you will receive a booking confirmation by e-mail.

    Pöllöwaari in Jyvaskyla

    Kappeli restaurant in Helsinki

    Kappeli is a restaurant with a rich past, the history of which dates back to 1840. The place, which in the future became a meeting place for Finnish bohemians, began as a lemonade stall, resembling a kirhu in shape, and was nicknamed kappeli (chapel) for this.

    The transformation into a restaurant took place in 1867, and since then Kappeli has become a favorite meeting place for poets, musicians and artists. Today you can taste venison, Norwegian herring, stewed beef cheek, thick mushroom soup, herring tartare, goat cheese, sea salmon and blueberry desserts here.

    Savotta restaurant in Helsinki

    The Savotta restaurant is another restaurant with an original interior that will appeal to lovers of rural romance. It is located right in the historical heart and is distinguished by the use of exclusively natural Finnish products.

    Here you will be offered a wide range of fish and game dishes, as well as venison, arctic char, bear meat and a variety of traditional drinks.

    Hullu Poro Restaurant in Tampere

    A restaurant with a daring name Hullu Poro, which means “Crazy Deer” in Russian. This is a traditional Finnish restaurant that is definitely worth a visit if you are traveling in Tampere. Here you can taste all Finnish specialties - hot venison, game and fish dishes, as well as traditional salads, cold snacks and desserts.

    Diners also rave about the buffet and breakfast at Hullu Poro Restaurant. In the morning you can order a great lunch here, and dance at night - in the dark, the institution turns into a nightclub.

    Svetlana Shirokova

    Options for inexpensive and tasty food in Helsinki: cafes and restaurants, as well as city bars. Addresses, opening hours and prices in establishments.

    The Finnish capital is not a cheap city, but here you can also find good establishments with affordable prices. Usually the densest tourist flow is in the center, where a large number of attractions are concentrated, and prices in restaurants and cafes are traditionally high. A full meal in a good establishment will cost at least 40-50 euros. If you order Finnish delicacies - dishes from Lapland reindeer, fried whitefish and other delights, it will come out even more expensive.

    In this article, we will tell you where to eat in Helsinki inexpensively and tasty - we will list the most budgetary establishments and indicate prices, addresses and opening hours, as well as advise what to eat in the Finnish capital.

    What you must try in Helsinki?

    Finnish cuisine is hearty and quite high in calories, the harsh climate makes its demands. When in Helsinki, be sure to try creamy salmon soup (lohikeitto), fish pie (kalakukko), morel soup, herring snacks. Trout in their own juice, partridge in sour cream, crayfish, venison and elk dishes (Lapland cuisine) are cooked deliciously here. In winter, it is especially good to eat pancakes: in Finland, they are eaten with caviar, goat cheese, even with pickles and pickled onions. Pancakes are different from Russians, here it is a thick yeast cake with different fillings.

    As for alcoholic drinks, it is interesting to try local beer, wonderful liqueurs from wild berries and Finnish Kavel champagne from yellow currants and gooseberries.

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    Where to have an inexpensive breakfast in Helsinki

    The best way to have breakfast with a cup of coffee and a sandwich is to go to a cafe. A cup of coffee and an airy donut with jam in a roadside cafe can cost as little as 1.5 euros, while the average price of a cup of Americano in the country is 2.5-3.5 euros. But if you want to visit an atmospheric place, admire wonderful views, then such a coffee break in the city center will cost at least 6-10 euros.

    Robert "s Coffee

    You can have an inexpensive breakfast in Helsinki at Robert "s Coffee. In this chain, a cup of coffee with a croissant costs 5 euros. Cafe address: Kaisaniemenkatu 3. Open: Sat - Sun 10:00 - 00:00, Mon - Fri 08:00 - 00 : 00.

    Ciao! Caffe

    Considering the location of the cafe - near the Cathedral and Senate Square, prices here are very affordable: an espresso costs only 1.70 euros, an American one - 2.30 euros. In addition to coffee and dessert, there are light snacks: salad bar - 8.5 euros, ciabatta and focaccia for 4.90 euros. Address: Aleksanterinkatu 28. Open: Sun 12:00 - 19:00, Mon - Sat 10:00 - 19:00.

    Café Ekberg

    The oldest café-bakery in the city, operating since 1852. Here you can taste the best Napoleon (€ 3.30) in the city. Breakfast is a standard buffet: eggs, scrambled eggs, cereals, muesli, yoghurt, cold cuts, vegetables, fruits, pastries, coffee and tea. Cafe address: Bulevardi 9. Open: Sat 08:30 - 17:00, Sun 09:00 - 17:00, Mon - Fri 07:30 - 19:00. You can have an inexpensive breakfast on weekdays - for 11.5 euros (until 10:30), on weekends - already for 17.90 euros (until 13:30).

    Ursula

    A very romantic place by the sea with wonderful views of the bay and the archipelago. And although the prices here are somewhat high - a portion of the salad is 12.5 euros, the cafe is popular in the city. Address: Ehrenstromsvagen 3. Open: Sun - Sat 09:00 - 22:00.

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    Where to have an inexpensive lunch in Helsinki

    Unicafe Ylioppilasaukio

    You can eat inexpensively in Helsinki in the UniCafe bistro chain, one of the establishments is located in the center of the capital near the railway station. A set lunch costs 8 euros, for students - huge discounts, for holders of an international student card, lunch will cost only 2.60 euros. Address: Mannerheimintie 3 B. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 17:00.

    Golden Rax Pizzabuffet

    Popular chain of establishments with a buffet, any number of approaches is allowed. Soups, pizza, meatballs, salads, sausages, chicken, lasagna, vegetables - everything is delicious. The cost of the buffet for an adult is 9.95 euros (cheaper on weekdays). Discounts for students. Address: Mikonkatu 8. Opening hours: Mon - Sat - 11:00 - 21:00, Sunday 12:00 - 21:00.

    SFC

    Fast food lovers can eat cheaply in Helsinki at the SFC, one of the establishments is located near the train station. On the 1st floor, a set of hamburger, french fries and cola will cost 8-9 euros, on the basement - a pizzeria and a buffet - for 7.90 euros. Address: Mannerheimintie 18. Open: daily from 11:00 to 21:00.

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    Eerikin pippuri

    Kebab chain in the city. Russian speaking staff, large portions. The average bill is 10 euros. Address: Eerikinkatu 17, in the shopping center "Forum". In general, there are quite a few kebabs in Helsinki, as in other large cities in Europe. Their prices are approximately the same, but the quality of cooking may differ slightly.

    Veggie

    Vegetarians will love the new lunch cafe that opened last year. Cozy eco-style interior, simple menu - vegetable salads, zucchini pies, feta and spinach, rolls, pastries, juice and tea / coffee. The average cost of a salad is 10 euros, a sandwich is 4.50, a latte is 3.50, a cappuccino is 3.30, a juice is 2.50 euros. Address: Munkkiniemen Puistotie 22.

    Gran Delicato

    Mediterranean restaurant. A portion of salad - 9.5-10.5 euros, ciabatta - 7.50 euros, tea-coffee - 3 euros. A cozy place for a light bite, the interior is somewhat reminiscent of a Greek tavern on the seashore. Address: Kalevankatu 34. Open: Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Mon - Fri 08:00 - 20:00.

    Soppakeittio Tapaste oy

    Soup restaurant in the Hakaniemi covered market, specializing in Spanish cuisine, excellent seafood soups (shrimp, salmon, mussels). A good alternative to pizzas and sandwiches. Usually there are 3 soups on the menu, every day they are different. Huge portions cost from 8 to 9.5 euros, bread and water are included in the price of the meal. Address: Hakaniemen kauppahalli. Open: Sat-Sun 11:00 - 15:00, Mon - Fri 11:00 - 16:00.

    Where else can you eat delicious food in Helsinki?

    Walking near the presidential palace and Esplanadi park, it is a good idea to visit the old market square Kauppatori... Here you can buy souvenirs, groceries and a budget snack in small street cafes on the market. A portion of creamy salmon soup - 7 euros. There are also sandwiches, meatballs, fish, venison and elk dishes, kebabs and sweet rolls. The market closes at 5 pm and is closed on Sunday winter. It hosts an annual herring festival in October and a Christmas market in December. Address: Etelasatama.

    And if you want to try fine Finnish cuisine, you should look into Ravintola Lasipalatsi, a very popular place among our compatriots, although not cheap. There is a Russian menu. The interior is somewhat reminiscent of the Soviet style of the 80s: red curtains and armchairs, white tablecloths. You should definitely try the signature baked potato with venison. The average cost of a hot one is 28 euros, a dessert is 9-12 euros, but on weekdays there is a buffet for 12 euros. Address: Mannerheimintie 22. Open: Sat 14:00 - 23:00, weekdays 11:00 - 23:00.

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    Bars in Helsinki

    In the evening, after a busy day, it would be nice to walk around the city, have a couple of beers or a glass of wine, and see the nightlife of the Finnish capital. There are several places in Helsinki where you can have a good rest for little money. In general, the pricing policy of the city's drinking establishments leaves much to be desired. Even Europeans who come from neighboring countries recognize the high cost, but for the sake of a good mood, you can sometimes afford small expenses.

    On the rocks

    A rock bar in the center of the capital near the train station, a good place for heavy music lovers, there is a live performance of bands. Drinks - 6 - 10 euros, are allowed only for those who have reached 23 years of age. Address: Mikonkatu 15. Open: 16:00 - 04:00.

    Molly Malone "s Irish Bar

    Irish bar in the center of the capital, not far from the train station. Good selection of beer, ale and cider, prices are lower than other places. Interesting interior, lots of space and live music. Address: Kaisaniemenkatu 1 C. Open: Sun - Thu 12:00 - 03:30, Fri - Sat 10:00 - 03:30.

    Rymy-Eetu

    An original bar with German, Belgian and Finnish beers, Irish ales and hot snacks. The place has an extremely fun atmosphere with dancing on the tables. Often the program includes live concerts of Finnish and German music. Snacks from 8.5 euros, draft beer (0.5 l) from 7.5 euros. Address: Erottaja 15. Opening hours: Tuesday 15-03, Wed - Sat 15-04.

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