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1. Havis
$$$$ | Kauppatori | SeafoodAcross the street from the Market Square and the South Harbor, this restaurant specializes in traditional Scandinavian fish dishes with contemporary...
Across the street from the Market Square and the South Harbor, this restaurant specializes in traditional Scandinavian fish dishes with contemporary twists. Begin with the savory blue-mussel soup, and move on to specialties like the slow-fried lavaret (whitefish). Vegetarians will appreciate the mushroom crepes with glazed vegetables and the daily vegetarian special. The dessert menu includes old-time Finnish standards like strawberry milk and doughnuts with coffee pudding.
Eteläranta 16, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland09-6128–5800Restaurant Details
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2. Kosmos
$$$ | Keskusta | ScandinavianJust a short walk from Stockmann's department store, this cozy restaurant has become a lunchtime favorite among businesspeople working nearby...
Just a short walk from Stockmann's department store, this cozy restaurant has become a lunchtime favorite among businesspeople working nearby. Come evening, it's given over to artists and journalists. Its high ceilings and understated interior give it a Scandinavian air of simplicity and efficiency. Menu highlights include reindeer fillet in a sauce of spruce shoots and rosemary that's served with roasted potatoes, and vorschmack, a ground-meat and anchovy dish, which is served here with duchesse potatoes (a rich version of mashed), pickles, and beets.
Kalevank. 3, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland09-647–255Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and in July. No lunch Sat. -
3. Ravintola Torni
$$$ | Keskusta | ScandinavianA 1930s functional design interior provides the backdrop to the innovative contemporary cooking at this hotel restaurant. Interesting combinations...
A 1930s functional design interior provides the backdrop to the innovative contemporary cooking at this hotel restaurant. Interesting combinations on the menu might include herring with a salad of new potatoes, pepper steak à la Torni, and chocolate cake with berry salad.
Hotel Torni, Kalevank. 5, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland09-4336–6320Restaurant Details
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4. Savoy
$$$$ | Esplanadi | ScandinavianGiven that its airy dining room was designed by Alvar Aalto and overlooks the Esplanade Gardens, it's no surprise that the Savoy is a frequent...
Given that its airy dining room was designed by Alvar Aalto and overlooks the Esplanade Gardens, it's no surprise that the Savoy is a frequent choice for business lunches. This was Finnish statesman Marshal Karl Gustaf Mannerheim's favorite restaurant; he is rumored to have introduced the vorschmack (minced lamb and anchovies) recipe. Savoy's menu usually includes reindeer fillet and a changing menu of inventive fresh fish dishes, such as seared scallops with blue mussel tortellini and fennel sauce.
Eteläespl. 14, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland09-6128–5300Restaurant Details
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5. Bellevue
$$$ | | Eastern EuropeanSince 1917, Bellevue has been serving dishes inspired by Russian and Finnish cuisine. Try the shashlik (cubed lamb kebab served with mushroom...
Since 1917, Bellevue has been serving dishes inspired by Russian and Finnish cuisine. Try the shashlik (cubed lamb kebab served with mushroom rice) or the ox fillet à la Novgorod. The plush interior of this elegant town house has many shining samovars, but only some of them are functional; each table has lighted candles.
Rahapajank. 3, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00160, Finland09-179–560Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch July. No lunch Sat. May–Aug. -
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6. Bridges
$$$ | Hakaniemi | ScandinavianThis atrium hotel restaurant serves steak, burgers and pasta alongside Finnish classics like slightly smoked sea salmon, which comes with caper...
This atrium hotel restaurant serves steak, burgers and pasta alongside Finnish classics like slightly smoked sea salmon, which comes with caper-flavored cauliflower puree and seasonal mushrooms.
Hilton Helsinki Strand, John Stenbergin Ranta 4, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland09-39–351Restaurant Details
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7. Chez Dominique
$$$$ | | FrenchCelebrity chef Hans Välimäki uses locally produced ingredients wherever possible, creating his own Finnish take on high-end French cuisine....
Celebrity chef Hans Välimäki uses locally produced ingredients wherever possible, creating his own Finnish take on high-end French cuisine. While the menu changes several times a year, pigeon from Anju filled with duck foie gras and served with consumme or salsify (oyster plant) has held its own since 1998; a recurring dessert is chocolate cannelloni with liquid chocolate and raspberry mousse. The dining room, design by Finn Vertti Kivi, is a sexy combination of black carpet, white walls, leather chairs, and black tinted glass, with a few small veiled-glass windows into the kitchen. There's a 13-course degustation menu for around €175.
Rikhardink. 4, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland09-612–7393Restaurant Details
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8. China
$ | Keskusta | ChineseOne of the city's oldest Chinese restaurants, this place specializes in Cantonese fare. Apart from beef, pork, and chicken dishes, there's an...
One of the city's oldest Chinese restaurants, this place specializes in Cantonese fare. Apart from beef, pork, and chicken dishes, there's an unusual pike perch with sweet-and-sour sauce. The Peking duck, a specialty, must be ordered two days in advance.
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9. Demo
$$$$ | | FrenchThere are not many places where you can really kick back and enjoy pumpkin soup with a tiger prawn mousse starter, or roasted pigeon served...
There are not many places where you can really kick back and enjoy pumpkin soup with a tiger prawn mousse starter, or roasted pigeon served with black pudding and pistachios—particularly if you'd like sophisticated dishes like these to be accompanied with the friendliness and relaxed attitude of a corner bar. Opened in 2003 by chefs Tommi Tuominen and Teemu Aura, Demo serves food of the very best quality without the stuffiness of some high-end restaurants; this is a place where you can comfortably laugh out loud. The core menu is classical French, and the restaurant offers 4-, 5- and 6-, and 7-course chef's menus, which change daily. The wine cellar here might be the best in Finland—some 450 wines and counting, with Burgundy a specialty.
Uudenmaankatu 9-11, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00120, Finland9-2289–0840Restaurant Details
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10. Elite
$$$ | Töölö | ScandinavianA short distance from the town center, Elite makes a welcome place to recharge after visiting the Temppeliaukio Kirkko and the Sibelius monument...
A short distance from the town center, Elite makes a welcome place to recharge after visiting the Temppeliaukio Kirkko and the Sibelius monument—especially in summer, when there's outdoor seating. Its simple art-deco interior and spacious layout are popular with artists and writers. Traditional Finnish dishes to sample are fried Baltic herring, salmon soup with rye bread, and select game. If you want more international dishes, try the grilled king prawn tails with Parmesan risotto and lime sauce or the grilled liver Anglaise and mashed potatoes with butter and parsley.
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11. GW Sundmans
$$$$ | Kauppatori | ScandinavianThis elegant restaurant by the harbor was formerly the home of Captain G. W. Sundman. The building was designed by C. L. Engel, architect of...
This elegant restaurant by the harbor was formerly the home of Captain G. W. Sundman. The building was designed by C. L. Engel, architect of the historical center of Helsinki under Czar Alexander I. The grand main restaurant, with molded ceilings and chandeliers, serves modern international cuisine. Sundmans Krog on the ground floor has a nautical theme and vaulted ceilings, as well as an excellent herring buffet.
Eteläranta 16, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland09-6128–5400Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. and late June–early Aug., Reservations essential -
12. Kaarna
$$ | Keskusta | ScandinavianSpecializing in traditional Nordic food with a modern twist, this cheerful restaurant has introduced Finnish tapas to a grateful world. Since...
Specializing in traditional Nordic food with a modern twist, this cheerful restaurant has introduced Finnish tapas to a grateful world. Since it's as close to the city's best shops as it's possible to get, this is where the girls go to kick off their designer shoes and enjoy some sparkling wine, delicious food, and even tastier gossip. The tapas are fun to share, but the squeaky cheese and smoked moose is one you may try to keep all to yourself. There's no shortage of main courses, either: the Lapland flatbread and reindeer hamburger is very tasty. The blueberry pie is a specialty from Peltola Cheese House. Try the kuusenkerkkä —a delicious non-alcoholic sparkling drink made from fresh spruce buds. Reservations are a good idea on Friday and Saturday.
Kauppakeskus Forum, Mannerheimintie 20, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland010-76 64550-(€0.083/call + €0.12/min) -
13. Kuu
$$$ | Töölö | ScandinavianIf you like finding the true character of a city and enjoy local color, try looking in simple, friendly restaurants like this one, whose name...
If you like finding the true character of a city and enjoy local color, try looking in simple, friendly restaurants like this one, whose name means "moon." The menu combines Finnish specialties such as Baltic herring, salmon, and reindeer with imaginative international fare. It's especially convenient for nights at the opera, and the delightful terrace is open year-round.
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14. KuuKuu
$$ | Töölö | ScandinavianA five-minute walk from the stunning neoclassical Parliament Building and on the same street as the National Museum stands this restaurant,...
A five-minute walk from the stunning neoclassical Parliament Building and on the same street as the National Museum stands this restaurant, the sort of place that locals have kept secret for too long. The main courses have a pan-European flavor, but the "classics"—the sort of hearty food that grandma used to make— are what this place is about. Seasonal game is popular in the colder months; in summer the menu lightens to include quality salads and fish. But whenever you come, you're in for good-quality, wholesome Finnish food at its best. Honey-roasted parsnip soup is an excellent starter. The pan-fried calf's liver with crispy bacon, mashed potato, and red wine sauce is very good, too. Reservations are a good ideas on weekends, and on Tuesdays and Thursday, when KuuKuu fills with with theatergoers.
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15. Kynsilaukka
$$$ | Keskusta | EuropeanThis cozy and sophisticated restaurant appeals to the senses with fresh, beautifully prepared food. It's also a garlic lover's dream. Stellar...
This cozy and sophisticated restaurant appeals to the senses with fresh, beautifully prepared food. It's also a garlic lover's dream. Stellar dishes include the garlic cream soup and bouillabaisse; for dessert try the classic crepes with cloudberry sauce. A reasonably priced lunch menu and the fact that it's open on holidays help make it a local favorite. Dishes are available in two different sizes.
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16. Lastu
$$ | Töölö | MediterraneanThis trendy restaurant in the Scandic Hotel Continental Helsinki serves creative French-Mediterranean dishes, including fried scallops, linguine...
This trendy restaurant in the Scandic Hotel Continental Helsinki serves creative French-Mediterranean dishes, including fried scallops, linguine pasta, and parsley butter sauce or slowly braised lamb shank with vegetables, potato gratin and broth; for dessert, try the pistachio gelato.
Mannerheim. 46, Scandic Hotel Continental Helsinki, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00260, Finland09-4737–1Restaurant Details
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17. Lyon
$$$$ | Töölö | FrenchAs you might expect from its name, French cuisine is the specialty here. Located across Mannerheimintie from the opera, the place is small and...
As you might expect from its name, French cuisine is the specialty here. Located across Mannerheimintie from the opera, the place is small and unpretentious but consistent in high quality and service. The menu changes yearly and can include Finnish ingredients like lavaret (whitefish), dill potatoes, and arctic char prepared with French-inspired hollandaise, truffle, and oyster sauces.
Mannerheim. 56, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland09-408–131Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and July. No lunch. -
18. Maxill
$$ | Keskusta | ContemporaryHelsinki's café boom and an increasing demand for Continental-style bars helped give birth to this hybrid, on a lively street just south of...
Helsinki's café boom and an increasing demand for Continental-style bars helped give birth to this hybrid, on a lively street just south of the city center. The trendy menu includes salad with goat-cheese croutons.
Korkeavuorenk. 4, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00150, Finland09-638–873Restaurant Details
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19. Nokka
$$$$ | Katajanokka | ScandinavianIn a historical building on the Katanajanokka quay and downstairs from the Helsinki Culinary Institute, this innovative restaurant specializes...
In a historical building on the Katanajanokka quay and downstairs from the Helsinki Culinary Institute, this innovative restaurant specializes in seasonal fare with fresh Finnish ingredients. Try the breast of spring duck with raspberry vinaigrette, or the pan-friend pike and horseradish with leek cream from the Gulf of Finland.
Kanavaranta 7F, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00160, Finland09-6128–5600Restaurant Details
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20. Nuevo restaurante y bar
$$$ | Senaatintori | SpanishTapas are just the start here, since this cozy Spanish restaurant covers regional cuisine well, too. The pimiento del piquillo, stuffed with...
Tapas are just the start here, since this cozy Spanish restaurant covers regional cuisine well, too. The pimiento del piquillo, stuffed with truffle-marinated mozzarella, is delicious and could stand up well to what you'd find in Navarre. The solomillo de buéy (sirloin steak) with dried fruit and brandy sauce is a very tasty and filling main. The super-friendly staff here can pair a wine perfectly with a dish—an increasingly rare skill. Take a little time to explore the restaurant's vibrant surroundings: Sofiankatu and nearby streets are named for the wives of Russian czars, and there is a feel of Doctor Zhivago about it.
Sofiankatu 4, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00170, Finland09-6128-5900Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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