Turku Archipelago
At the southern tip of the island, Pzéns (formerly Peterzéns) is the centre of the action, with guest harbour, hotel, restaurant and shop. In summer the…
Must-see restaurants in Finland
Finland's West Coast
Jungman is beloved for its unbeatable view of the sound and the bridge, visible through the glass walls (and enjoyable any time of year). The eating is…
Helsinki
The maritime interior of this old sailors' eatery – with fishing nets, hooks, brass clocks, lanterns, black-and-white photos and creaking timber floors –…
Finland's West Coast
From Kristinestad centre, it's 3km south to the tiny island of Högholmen, where, beyond a picturesque patch of woodland, you'll find this fairy-tale…
Oulu
Finland's distinctive pannukakku (salty oven-baked pancake) is the house speciality of this cafe in a rust-red former warehouse on the waterfront. Savoury…
Kumlinge Stugor & Restaurang Kastören
Åland Archipelago
The hotel facing the harbour in Kumlinge is a decent place to stay, but the highlight is the on-site Restaurang Kastören – a cosy place offering terrace…
The Finnish Lakeland
Overlooking Olavinlinna Castle, this summer restaurant employs chefs from Helsinki and serves Savonlinna's most sophisticated food. Unsurprisingly it's…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
The Cock combines a free-wheeling bar with ping-pong tables (hosting regular tournaments) and brilliant cocktails such as its house G&T (with pink…
Helsinki
Log-cabin interior cladding, a stone fireplace, hefty timber tables and staff in traditional Sámi dress create an atmospheric backdrop for dining on…
Helsinki
Steeped in the deepest traditions of fine French cuisine, the small team in the kitchen at Lyon uses mostly local ingredients to create sculpture-like…
Helsinki
The 'Money Tree' interior stained-glass window is a showstopper, a reference to the building's history as a bank. Nowadays the elegant pillars and plush…
Finland's West Coast
The mainstays of this buzzing post-industrial-style cafe are the huge, healthy salads, such as the 'protein monster' (capsicum, bacon, egg, chicken, tuna,…
Karelia
The mammoth wood cabin at Bomba Village contains the Sokos Bomba Hotel’s restaurant serving a Karelian buffet to the masses, with karjalanpiirakka (rice…
Helsinki
In a former pharmacy, this striking spot opposite the Oopperatalo is ideal for a pre- or post-show drink or meal. Glamorously decorated in period style,…
Häme
Dishes at this endearingly old-fashioned restaurant aren't as interesting or impressive as its menu would suggest, but it's still one of the city's best…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Sea views stream through the Albatross' huge windows to its cool, calm interior. The terrace is equally inviting, though the wind may blow you down from…
Helsinki
Painted brick walls hung with original art make this bistro an intimate space for refined contemporary Finnish cooking. The short menu has just a handful…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Creative takes on classic Finnish ingredients draw the crowds to this stylish modern restaurant, but the highlight here is sampling the ‘sapas’ – tapas…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
The cafe inside the Merikeskus Vellamo is excellent – worth a lunch stop even if you're not visiting the museum itself. The lunch buffet (available 11am…
Helsinki
Opened in 1917, Bellevue is Helsinki’s oldest Russian restaurant. Along with its signature pot-roasted bear (€55), it offers more standard choices, from…
Häme
Family run, this bustling trattoria takes its Italian heritage seriously. It offers Italian beer and wine, an extensive pizza menu and an impressive range…
Helsinki
Themey but good quality, this representation of a logger’s mess hall fits a lot of specialities from around Finland into its short but authentic menu…
Helsinki
Loop takes waste seriously, collecting surplus, slightly damaged and not-so-perfect food and transforming into delectable dishes for weekday lunches and…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Braised beef tongue with roast pecorino, seared scallops with pike and lemon gnocchi, and whole roast cockerel with nettle risotto and smoked yoghurt are…
Helsinki
Popular with business diners, classy Emo serves dishes such as crab cakes with coriander and fennel, salt-baked trout with herb and juniper berry salad,…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
There's a lot to be said for doing one thing well, and Goodwin achieves it, with tenderised steaks cooked to order on a Josper (super-hot Spanish charcoal…
Lapland
Panorama's great-value lunch buffet includes home-brewed beer. Dishes like arctic char and potato bake, wild-mushroom soup, reindeer meatballs with turnip…
Oulu
It’s worth the short stroll from the town centre to this popular, welcoming neighbourhood restaurant, predictably decked out in blue and white, though the…
Finland's West Coast
This restaurant and guesthouse has an award-winning Slow Food menu of seasonal dishes like beer-braised pork cheek, fried pike-perch with fennel, and…
Central Finland
Located above the rapids, with curved picture windows providing spectacular views, this striking 1940s villa was built as a residence for the local paper…
Kuopio
Generous serves of pasta, decent pizzas and a genuine Southern Italian–style welcome are the hallmarks at this neighbourhood trattoria. At lunch, you can…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
One of the city’s original and most popular vegetarian cafes, Zucchini is a top-notch lunch spot; queues out the door aren't unusual. Steaming soups…
Häme
Every town needs a good cafe, and Kukko certainly fits the bill. Its bright, diner-style interior has a long counter with an espresso machine and displays…
Tampere
In an old brick weaving shed, this popular place offers a wide range of home-brewed and delicious beer, cider and perry, including an excellent strong…
Oulu
This double-sided spot transforms itself throughout the day. Think twice before getting that pastry with your morning coffee; they’re enormous and might…
Kallio
Built in 1897 in the Netherlands, this timber boat makes a great stop for a craft beer or cider up on deck or dockside tables, but it's an even better bet…
Helsinki
This buzzy neighbourhood cafe, decorated with prints from the quiffed Belgian boy reporter's adventures, has a bit of everything. There’s a laundry and a…
Helsinki
Established in 1937 and frequented by the likes of minimalist movie-maker Aki Kaurismäki, this bohemian neighbourhood restaurant retains its old-time…
Kuopio
Set in a brick-vaulted cellar once used by a brewery, the Black Sheep uses local and seasonal produce to create a limited menu of dishes that get…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Bagels handmade by Brooklyn Cafe come in varieties such as sesame, onion, poppy seed and pumpkin seed, with fillings such as salt-cured salmon and chive…
