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1. Ora Restaurant
$$$$ | Eira |Hidden away in the Eira district on Helsinki's most elegant art nouveau residential street, tiny Ora is the antithesis of pretentious gourmet dining, although its creativity and sense of fun has earned it a Michelin star. All ingredients—apart from salt—are produced or foraged locally, and the menu is exquisitely crafted, with foraged herbs and fresh seasonal vegetables complementing fish and meat creations. Intimacy is not sacrificed in what feels like an expanded home dining room, with tables turned toward the open kitchen. When the owner-chef Sasu Laukkonen is cooking, be ready for an especially cheerful, proud, and enthusiastic greeting. Possibly the best of a confident new wave of Michelin-awarded eateries in the capital, Ora is hard to beat for a cozy, special-occasion splurge in Helsinki.
Huvilakatu 28A, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00150, Finland0400-959–440Known For
- Open kitchen
- Exciting and innovative menu
- Michelin star
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch -
2. Ravintola Palace
$$$$ | Kauppatori |This hotel restaurant has a magnificent view of the South Harbour. Chef Eero Vottonen has steered it to Michelin-star status with a sumptuous seven-part menu that covers almost every conceivable fresh Nordic ingredient, from crispy rye sourdough bread and smoked trout roe to Norwegian king crab and scallops with asparagus. There's a shorter Menu Palace version as well as a delicious lunch.
Eteläranta 10, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland050-505-0718Known For
- Midcentury modern design
- Harbor views
- Michelin star--quality dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed weekends and July, Reservations essential, Credit cards accepted -
3. Demo
$$$$ | Keskusta |Opened in 2003 by chefs Tommi Tuominen and Teemu Aura and the holder of a Michelin star since 2007, Demo serves food of the very best quality without the stuffiness of some high-end restaurants; this is a place where you can comfortably laugh out loud. The core menu combines classical French and local ingredients, and the restaurant offers six- and seven-course seasonal "surprise" chef's menus. The wine cellar is among the best in Finland—some 450 wines and counting, with Burgundy a specialty.
Uudenmaankatu 9–11, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00120, Finland09-2289–0840Known For
- Unpretentious gourmet quality
- Michelin star
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
4. Nokka
$$$$ | Katajanokka |Look for a giant propeller and anchor to find the main door of Nokka in the redbrick buildings near the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral in Katanajanokka, overlooking the marina. This innovative restaurant specializes in seasonal fare with fresh Finnish ingredients provided by smallholdings across the country and the forests of Lapland. The rather limited but excellent a la carte menu might include pan-fried fish, lamb, mushrooms, and local cheeses, while vegetarians are well catered to in the four-course Menu Green.
Kanavaranta 7F, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00160, Finland09-6128–5600Known For
- Waterside dining
- Locally sourced, organic ingredients
- Excellent vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. and July and Aug., Reservations essential, Credit cards accepted -
5. Olo
$$$$ | Esplanadi |Olo is perfectly located close to the historic Senate Square and the harborside Market Square. Its Michelin-star-winning menu, originally inspired by chef Jari Vesivalo's childhood memories, varies from season to season. Diners need to set aside three hours to sample the terrific five-part tasting menu, some of which is so beautifully presented it seems too good to eat. Wine pairings are offered for each stage of this gourmet fusion of Nordic and international ingredients, served in a calm and elegant setting. Reservations are essential.
Pohjoisesplanadi 5, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00170, Finland010-320–6250Known For
- Michelin-starred menu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Great location near South Harbour
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential -
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6. Saari
$$$$ | Eira |There's the flavor of Hyannis Port and the Kennedys in this lovely restaurant—stunning views of yachts and mansions and other islands in the Baltic Sea abound. The boat trip to this island (€6 added to the bill for the ferry trip there and back) from the Ursininlaituri jetty only takes a few minutes, and it's well worth it. Given its location, the maritime theme here is obvious enough, but it's not overwhelming or tacky. A great starter is the assortment of archipelago appetizers, with roast lamb and alder-smoked salmon fillet choices for the main course. A full vegetarian menu is available. Like other island restaurants in Helsinki, Saari is a popular venue for the traditional late-summer, often vodka-fueled crayfish party.
Sirpalesaari, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00150, Finland09-7425–5566Known For
- Island location
- Summer crayfish party
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr. and Sun. in Sept. -
7. Savoy
$$$$ | Esplanadi |Given that its airy dining room was designed by Alvar Aalto and overlooks the Esplanade, it's no surprise that the Savoy is a popular spot for business lunches or occasion dining. This was Finnish statesman Marshal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim's favorite restaurant (in the late 1800s); he is rumored to have introduced the vorschmack (minced lamb and anchovies) recipe here. Savoy's menu usually includes reindeer fillet and a changing menu of inventive fresh fish dishes, such as juniper-smoked lavaret with chanterelles and grilled Mangalitza pork.
Eteläesplanadi 14, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland09-6128–5300Known For
- Rooftop views
- Historic reputation
- Vorschmack (minced lamb and anchovies)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Credit cards accepted
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