Must-see restaurants in Turku & Finland's South Coast

  • Kamu

    Turku Archipelago

    This is the liveliest eatery in town, with a stylish dining room, a sunny terrace and a full menu of pizza, fish and other favourites. Good selection of…

  • Tulikukko

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Pies, pastries, salads and sandwiches are all excellent at this waterside cafe, but the highlight is the dazzling array of cakes.

  • Konditoria A Huovila

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Fêted for its berry pies, this traditional cafe has been a Hamina favourite since 1966.

  • Hjalmars

    Turku Archipelago

    This local linchpin serves up a few island specialties, such as Houtskär whitefish and Wattkast meatballs from local beef, as well as salmon soup and…

  • Bossa Nova Beach Club

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    A spacious wooden terrace steps down towards the water here, so you can watch the boats and jet-skiers while you’re waiting for cartwheel-sized pizzas,…

  • Delhi Darbar

    Turku

    Turku's best Indian restaurant (and no, not its only Indian restaurant) fills with locals tucking into heaping portions of spicy curries, sizzling tikka…

  • Trappi

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The menu at Trappi spans the globe, from American burgers to Finnish fried pike-perch, with everything in between – including pizza, grilled bratwurst,…

  • Najaden

    Turku Archipelago

    Moored at the guest harbour, the stubby steamboat Najaden is now a 'sail-in' pizzeria (though walk-ins are also welcome). What's better than munching…

  • Sininen Juna Aschan Café

    Turku

    Run by top-quality Turku bakery chain Aschan, the ‘Blue Train’ cafe is right in the middle of the kauppahalli. Its old railway-carriage seats make a good…

  • Café Antique

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Heavenly, hand-baked cardamom buns are among this family-run cafe's treats, along with sweet and savoury pies, soups, sandwiches and cakes. It's located…

  • Knipan

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In an 1867 building at the end of the pier, this venerable summer restaurant has the best views in town. Its brief menu of Finnish favourites is rather…

  • Merisali

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In a restored spa pavilion, Merisali offers buffets with plentiful hot and cold choices. The pier-side terrace often has live music.

  • Kauppatori

    Turku

    The main market square hosts fruit and vegetable stalls during the warmer months.

  • Strand Cafe

    Turku Archipelago

    A convenient go-to for coffee, lunch or bike hire (€7.50/18 per half-day/day).

  • Guest Harbour Café

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    A convenient harbour-side cafe serving cold drinks and inventive pizzas.