Mariehamn
This popular spot has received rave reviews for its sophisticated Nordic cuisine, featuring local ingredients and everything made from scratch. The…
Must-see restaurants in Finland
Turku & Finland's South Coast
At the eatery-clad East Harbour, Origo distinguishes itself with geothermal heating, local, organic ingredients and a seasonal gourmet menu. Braised pork…
Tampere
Acclaimed chef Arto Rastas serves cutting-edge contemporary Nordic cuisine in this minimalist space where black high-backed chairs provide a sharp…
Turku
Mami's riverside summer terrace is perfect for people-watching, though its abiding popularity means you’ll have to fight for a table with half of Turku…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Tables here sit amid a shady apple orchard where guests can enjoy fresh juices and home-baked goodness (quiches, pies, cakes and other sweet treats)…
Oulu
On the square, the 1901-built kauppahalli has freshly filleted salmon glistening in the market stalls and plenty of spots to snack on anything from…
Finland's West Coast
On the island of Vaskiluoto, you can dine on Finnish classics (smoked herring, hare, reindeer) on this wooden pavilion's waterside terrace overlooking the…
Helsinki
For gourmet picnic ingredients, this light-filled deli with black-and-white chequerboard tiles is a must. Fresh food changes with the seasons – there's a…
Helsinki
Welcoming service and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere in a herringbone-floored dining room provide a fitting backdrop for carefully prepared Finnish…
Helsinki
With big picture windows, this laid-back space is great for watching the world go by. Furnished with recycled materials, it offers generous tapas portions…
Tampere
This intriguing indoor market is one of Finland’s best, with picturesque wooden stalls serving a dazzling array of wonderful meats, fruit, baked goodies…
Helsinki
Cosy and snug in winter and spilling onto a sunny terrace in summer, the Bastion is housed in a historic Russian military building a five-minute walk from…
Helsinki
The warm and welcoming aromas of hot soup, house-made bread and fresh cinnamon buns greet visitors to Cafe Silo. Open daily in a wooden house in the old…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
A seahorse mural takes up an entire wall of this traditional Finnish restaurant dating from the 1930s. Locals gather in the gloriously unchanged interior…
Åland Archipelago
The food is tasty, the service is friendly…but the view! Soltuna claims to be Åland's highest restaurant, and it makes the most of its superior location,…
Saariselkä
By the entrance to gold-panning museum Kultamuseo at Tankavaara, this atmospheric cafe-restaurant actually predates the museum and serves typical Lapland…
Northern Lapland
A great coffee-and-petrol stop between eastern and western Lapland, 105km from Inari on the road to Kittilä, this curious cafe sits in the hamlet of Pokka…
Tampere
Patties made from 100% Black Angus beef are the centrepiece of many of Bull's towering burgers, including Dirty Harry (with blue cheese and red onion) and…
Ivalo
The cavernous, gleaming dark-wood dining room at the Hotelli Kultahippu opens to a 120-seat sun terrace overlooking the river in summer. Finnish…
Kallio
Virtually everything, aside from the occasional fish dish, is vegetarian or vegan at this red-brick cafe, which has its own Helsinki-roasted coffee blends…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
With toro lanterns and shoji screens, this sleek, dark timber-panelled restaurant combines elegant Japanese fare with other North Asian influences,…
Kallio
B-Smokery pays homage to the Teurastamo former slaughterhouse with meats smoked in its Texan smoker using apple wood, and cooked in its stainless-steel…
The Finnish Lakeland
Having developed a loyal clientele since opening in the 1970s, Pruuvi works hard to keep its standards high and patrons happy. The à la carte menu…
Turku
There's fancier fare on the menu, but the reason to come to Tårget is to try the exceptional pizzas with unusual topping combinations (goat cheese and…
Kallio
The former abattoir area between Sörnäinen and Kalasatama metro stations is an in place these days, with a range of locally sourcing eateries opening up…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Offering majestic views over the Helsinki archipelago, this upmarket cafe has marvellous outside summer seating. In winter you can sit in the modern…
Lapland
Local dishes at the town's main restaurant, inside the Mestarin Kievari inn, include whitefish with cranberry sauce, wild boar with roast mushrooms, and a…
Kallio
An upbeat young team helms this hip little bistro across from the waterfront. Burgers are a highlight, with choices including pulled pork (with noodles…
Karelia
Run by upbeat staff, this hip new bistro does a bargain lunch buffet but really comes into its own from 2pm, when its à la carte menu offers dishes like…
Tampere
In a pristine, off-white dining room near the train station, this top Tampere restaurant creates innovative, beautifully presented modern dishes from a…
Helsinki
Spectacular breads such as sourdough and rye are the hallmark of this fabulous Helsinki bakery chain, with half-a-dozen outlets around town. Alternatively…
Finland's West Coast
This smashing cafe–cultural centre is the best hang-out in town, with a relaxed atmosphere, well-spaced tables, chilled-out music and a grassy courtyard…
Finland's West Coast
Overlooking the dunes, Lokkilinna has a fantastic summer terrace perfect for a beer and some pizza (toppings range from smoked reindeer to snails). The…
Helsinki
Strindberg has a casual ground-floor cafe and late-opening bar, but its finest dining is one flight up. In a light-filled room overlooking leafy…
Rovaniemi
With its exposed-brick walls, communal tables and blackboard-chalked menus, this post-industrial-style bistro is Rovaniemi's hippest eatery. Street food –…
Helsinki
The open kitchen inside this cavernous space sizzles up monumental single-, double- and triple-patty burgers. Alongside meat options such as its signature…
Kuopio
This charming wooden building west of the town centre features little rooms sporting elegant imperial furniture. It serves soup (€8 to €14), has a…
Central Finland
At reindeer farm Hossan Poropuisto, this is the area's best place to eat. Hand-built wooden furniture, reindeer hides and an open fire make a atmospheric…
Helsinki
A delight for families, this comic-adorned cafe is themed around the Moomins, the adorable creations of Helsinki-born author and illustrator Tove Jansson…
