Restaurants in Mariehamn
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Café Bönan
Something of an oasis in a desert of meat and fish, this vegetarian place does healthy salad buffets such as fresh beans with couscous, to be washed down with an organic elderflower drink. Plus it’s sourced from ethical producers so it’s total guilt-free dining. The evenings sometimes feature laid-back DJ sets. It also hosts the occasional Indian Night, with good curry options.
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Restaurang Nautical
Upstairs from the maritime museum, this swanky dining room presides over the western harbour and down into the Pommern. There are maritime references in the decor (ship’s wheel, the odd model ship) while much of the menu is local. Try the seabuckthorn-glazed duck or fish soup that includes local scallop and deep-fried cheeses.
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Umbra
Modern Mediterranean has hit Åland. You can expect first-rate house-made tortellini and an expansive antipasto selection in a rustic setting that runs to bronzed fireplaces. Staff are swift and informed but remarkably down-to-earth for fine dining. Lunch is a choice of two great specials that are filling and tasty.
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Nautical
Above the maritime museum, this classy spot has great views over the western harbour and the Pommern. The décor is, unsurprisingly, nautical (ahem); the food is classy, with small, elaborate portions of such fare as medallions of venison, as well as fine seafood.
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ÅSS Paviljong
The positioning could not be better for this yachty favourite. The kitchen serves up a great seafood pappardelle or white fish carpaccio, but the lunch buffet is a good sampler for the budget conscious. Oh, and they’ve heard all the jokes about the name so leave them behind.
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Indigo
This slick spot mixes a warm interior of historic raw brickwork and a hip courtyard for summer. The menu is contemporary with some innovative takes on fish, such as grilled swordfish on roast sweet potato, though there’s a bar menu of burgers and desserts for lighter meals.
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Café La Strada
One of Torggatan’s sweeter spots, this little cafe does quality pizza and pasta, often with a fish of the day special that’s good value. You should save room for dessert – they do great Ålandspannkaka and have a good ice cream selection for strolling.
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ÅSS Paviljong
Don't worry about the acronym: this boat-owners' favourite is the oldest restaurant in town, and also one of the most atmospheric. It's in a lovely old wooden building on the water's edge. The speciality is seafood and the set lunch buffet is good value.
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Eat
Located in the market square, the large terrace is always packed with drinkers and diners, particularly Åland’s parliamentarians. The menu is ideal for light meals – some good salads, sandwiches and a good range of pastries to enjoy with coffee.
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Nikolaj Brasserie
Set in the Galleria shopping arcade on Torggatan, this makes a filling stop for lunch or dinner. There's a tasty daily soup and huge pizzas, vegetarian dishes and more elaborate plates. Eat on the terrace if you can find a table.
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Kaffestugan Svarta Katten
This cosy place is a smart but homely café and stands out as one of the best places to try Ålandspannkaka (though not the cheapest). There are a few classic metal garden chairs if you fancy sitting out.
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Pub Niska
This offshoot of ÅSS Paviljong is a remarkably cosy little boozer decked out to look like the inside of a ship, complete with portholes and sailors’ newspapers. It also does a good plåtbröd, an Åland-style pizza.
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FP von Knorring
This beautiful boat restaurant has classy seafood meals served in intimate surroundings below deck, plus a busy beer terrace on the deck. It tends to use local ingredients prepared in fairly traditional ways.
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Dino’s Bar & Grill
Popular as a meeting spot, this bar serves thick burgers, creative pastas and steaks on a panoramic outdoor deck. It’s a good place to hang around for a few beers, especially when the house band is playing.
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Bagarstugan 7 Hantverkare
Just off Torggatan, this is one of Mariehamn's more charming cafés. Its homemade soups and sandwiches come with a smile and have a strong local following; there are also local crafts for sale.
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Dixie Grillen
While the décor is nothing to put on your postcard home, this is an established spot for cheap snacks; burgers (including a veggie one), pizza and the like.
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Bagarstugan 7 Hantverkare
In the midst of the bustling market, this cafe is the place for bargain hunters to pause for a coffee, homemade soup or cake.
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Café Julius
Early opener with plenty of cheap sandwiches, pastries and snacks.
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