The restaurant and bar scene in Helsinki is thriving. There are hundreds of restaurants in the city serving everything from traditional Finnish food to modern international cuisine. Here are listed some of the most interesting restaurants:
 Muru
Muru. Three passionate young owners and a charming, chatty team have created a vibrant, welcoming spot. It's cosy and rustic with a contemporary edge, displaying quirky wine-themed lighting and a bar made from old wine boxes. Cooking is refined yet gutsy; there are two sittings for dinner and booking is a must.
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 Juuri
Juuri. Authentic flavours, passion, wild herbs, crazy ideas, love for artisan produce and the skill to make incredibly tasty food. This is what Juuri is made of. Their recipe is simple: they do things right in the kitchen, respect the raw materials, want to exceed customer expectations. The result is food rooted in enjoyment.
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 Hernesaaren Ranta
Hernesaari Beach. Cargo container restaurants and cafés, a huge terrace and small concerts. Hernesaari Beach is filled with lovely street food eats. The area has potential to become the favourite spot for the locals to spend their summer nights and weekends enjoying beach and sun combined with wining and eating.
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 Ragu
Ragu is a rather new and delicate restaurant with clear ambitions for a Michelin star. The decoration is bright, comfy and gives you a feeling of being a guest at a private party. Experienced a very pleasant and friendly staff - fluent in English. You can choose between an a la carte, a set menu and a surprise set menu - The dishes are delicious with an exciting combination of taste and colors.
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 Gaijin
Gaijin. A real food experience. Gaijin is a mixture of different Northern Asian cuisines. Their chefs are extremely good and the mixture they have going on works really well. Waiters and waitresses are also attentive and really helpful.
Although not a budget restaurant, the price–quality ratio is one of the highest you can get in Helsinki area. Try one of their menus for the whole table! |
 Saslik
Saslik, the most legendary Russian restaurant in Finland, has cherished the food tradition and the atmosphere of the Czarist era since 1972. In 40 years Saslik has grown from a restaurant to a landmark. Among both Finns and foreign guests, the restaurant is one of the best-known restaurants in Finland and a sight in itself. Uniquely decorated milieu together with Czarist hospitality and food culture offer unforgettable experiences for all senses.
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 Pastis
Restaurant Pastis a ”little piece of France in the heart of Helsinki city”. The idea is to offer French classic delicacies, which are simply hand made, fresh and tasty. Most important details are hand-picked, high quality ingredients from Finnish producers as well as from international producers. A great wine list, which offers a wide range of wines from different prices and areas.
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 Sandro
Sandro. For those that want a go at Helsinki’s more alternative scene we would highly recommend a visit to the hipster end of Helsinki – (Kallio) and hit up a Middle Eastern joint – Sandro! One look at the place and you know you want to come back again. The Moroccan style menu fusion is mouth-watering with ingredients sounding super fresh and authentic rich.
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 Maxill
Maxill. The kitchen, runned by Chef Tommi Simpanen, cooks authentic and honest food. The kitchen draws inspiration mainly from France, Italy and Scandinavia. Lunch is served between 11.30 and 16 pm. The à la carte changes four times a year according to the seasons. They also serve a dish of the day. Maxill is also a safe choice for later dinner: kitchen takes orders up to 11 pm on weekdays, and till midnight on weekends.
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 Kosmos
Kosmos. Designed by Alvar Aalto, and with a bohemian history, this place is a Helsinki classic. It combines a very traditionally Finnish atmosphere with tasty not-very-modern dishes, including reindeer, sweetbreads, kidneys and succulent fish options. Service can be no-nonsense but comes from the days when waiting tables was a career.
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