HELSINKI

Helsinki Finland Restaurants

Helsinki Restaurants - Helsinki is one of the best places to try the Scandinavian cuisine. Lately though, it is becoming a favorite place for those who yen for international cuisine. Helsinki’s restaurant industry is starting to impress visitors with their culinary offerings.

Non-smokers would be delighted to know that all restaurants in Finland and therefore in Helsinki, are smoke-free effective June 1, 2007. With the smoking ban, anyone can get a decent meal without the disturbing and polluting smoke of cigarettes all around them.

A Scandinavian smorgasbord is ideal for those who want to try the Scandinavian cuisine so they can taste each dish in small portions. However, if you want to go on a picnic in one of Helsinki’s parks or even to Seurasaari, you might as well visit the Stockmann Department Store. You will find all types of gourmet food at the street level deli like salmon, whitefish, marinated carp, lingonberry preserves and other delicacies.

Michelin star holder Chez Dominique is a hand down choice among those who want only the best food and services not only in Helsinki but in the whole of Finland as well. La Cocina Helsinki’s red and black restaurant also catches not only the eyes but also the taste buds. It is located at the first floor of the Hotel Palace at the Helsinki South Harbor.

Ravintola Torni
Kalevankatu 5
Helsinki, Finland
This restaurant, which follows Finnish functionalism architecture, is located right at the Sokos Torni Hotel. Grab the best delicacies using Finnish ingredients while relaxing in one of their three private rooms.

Chez Dominique
Rikhardinkatu 4,
Helsinki, Finland
Chez Dominique at the city center is a Michelin-starred restaurant under the management of Chef Hans Välimäki. Being chosen as restaurant of the year plus its inclusion in the Best Hotel and Restaurants Michelin Guide is reason enough to try this place which boasts of a French, Scandinavian cuisine.

G. W. Sundmans
Eteläranta 16
Helsinki, Finland
This Scandinavian and French cuisine restaurant is another Michelin star holder.
If gourmet cuisine is your weakness then Sundmans will definitely tickle your palate. Good food, good music. It has a history too, as the mansion used to be Captain G.W. Sundman’s residence, thus the name. Try their apple pie with cardamom ice cream.

Kappeli
Eteläesplanadi 1
Helsinki Finland
People who have seen this restaurant in the Amazing Race show got more interested in it. But there’s more reason to visit the restaurant aside from that feature. It is a historic place, a hang-out of Jean Sibelius (yes, the famous composer) which opened its doors to the public since 1867.

Bellevue
Rahapajankatu 3
Helsinki, Finland
This is a good place to dine in after your visit to the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. The restaurant, which is known for its Russian cuisine, serves the best chicken Kiev in town.

Maxill
Korkeavuorenkatu 4
Helsinki, Finland
It has a relaxed atmosphere that is great for anyone looking for a quiet lunch or dinner after a round of sightseeing or shopping. It serves good old home made food with an A la Carte menu that changes depending on the season.

Restaurant Savoy
Eteläesplanadi 14
Helsinki, Finland
If you have the budget for good food and classy ambiance then try the Savoy. It is a restaurant with a history dating as far back as 1937 when it first opened its doors to the public. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto designed the place.

Restaurant Nokka
Kanavaranta 7
Helsinki, Finland
Its location near the canal banks is one of the attractions of this 19th century structure. It is near the Uspenski Cathedral so you might want to schedule your visit to the two attractions at the same day.

Kynsilaukka Restaurant Garlic
Frederikinkatu 22
Helsinki, Finland
This international restaurant is a healthy eating place if only for its propensity to use garlic, over 20 pounds of it actually on a daily basis. The name itself means garlic in Finnish. All meal choices, even the mixed drinks and beer allegedly contain garlic. Good for those who value their health; do bring some mints or mouth freshener though.

Olivo
Mannerheimintie 46
Helsinki Finland
This restaurant is proud of its Mediterranean and exotic cuisine. Their jumbo prawns in bacon are a definite teaser while the carpaccio of reindeer (topped with Parmesan cheese) is a good choice for those who want to try a slightly Finnish food.