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…
Must-see restaurants in Finland
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…
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…
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…
Finland
There's lots to like about this casual place at the marina. A diverse menu offers dishes for almost every taste (including vegetarians), there's a deck…
Helsinki
Down by the water in the west of town, this 1897-founded establishment has long been a favourite of sailors, and has an appropriately high-seas decor,…
Saariselkä
Off the main road 2.5km south of Saariselkä, this cute wooden hut with a roaring open fire has good-value Sunday brunch buffets. It's well worth booking…
Central Finland
At the Kelo ski-lift area, 500m south of Ruka's main square, this log cabin has a rustic interior and attracts a convivial crowd. It specialises in game…
Central Finland
At the base of the lifts on Ruka’s main square, this cavernous wooden hall has several attractive dining areas, including a large heated terrace, and good…
The Finnish Lakeland
Owned by a fisherman who heads out on the lake each morning to catch the muikku (vendace, or whitefish, a common lake fish) that this place specialises in…
Helsinki
Well off the tourist trail, this unpretentious local in Kruununhaka offers no-frills Finnish dishes such as fried Baltic herring, sautéed reindeer or…
The Finnish Lakeland
Tucked into the corner of an old timber hall that now functions as a community centre, Alegria offers comfortable indoor seating, a few tables on the rear…
Tampere
Set in the brick vaulted cellar of a Jugendstil (art nouveau) building, Tiiliholvi is into its fifth decade. It’s still old-fashioned in feel, but the…
The Finnish Lakeland
Hidden among the trees on a small island just north of the town centre, this ultra-friendly and quite delightful cafe serves a limited menu of coffee, tea…
Rovaniemi
Inside the City Hotel, Monte Rosa goes for the romance vote with a low, candlelit interior and intimate booth seating. Chargrilled steaks are cooked to…
Rovaniemi
A reindeer-pelt collage on the grey-concrete wall is the only concession to place at this artfully modern designer cafe-bar. Black-and-white decor makes…
Tampere
For Tampere's best views, this fine restaurant high in the Näsinneula Observation Tower is worth lingering over. The menu is highly seasonal (crayfish in…
Åland Archipelago
With tables spilling into the courtyard of the historic Post och Tullhuset, Tsarevna is much loved for its spectacular homemade cakes, well-stuffed…
The Finnish Lakeland
A couple of blocks west of the Kirkkopuisto, this vegetarian and vegan lunch spot is great value. Seven euros gets you soup and salad bar, eight buys a…
The Finnish Lakeland
Billing itself as 'the familiar Italian', this branch of a popular Finnish chain serves up decent pizza and pasta in pleasant surroundings (we love the…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Makasiini's decor of rough timber, snow-white napkins and flickering candles is complemented by simple cooking that allows the high-quality regional…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
With its own smokehouse and boat-fresh lobster and shellfish, På Kroken's yacht-shaped buffet teems with choices. If the restaurant's beyond your budget,…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
This rambling 18th-century log building has housed the renowned Wanha Laamanni for more than 30 years. The restaurant offers a classy menu of Finnish…
Turku
Subtlety is run through with a berserker’s broadsword at this over-the-top Viking restaurant, which serves dishes like roast ox on a plank, 'witch of the…
Lapland
Run by a Swiss confectioner, this cafe has great lattes, delectable hot chocolate, and sweet and savoury pastries such as smoked-reindeer pie, blueberry…
The Finnish Lakeland
The name of this popular family bistro means ‘lighthouse’, reflecting its location overlooking the harbour. Steaks, burgers and locally caught fish are…
Turku
With a cosy exposed-brick interior, this riverside wine bar is also a great bet for weekday lunches, gourmet pizzas and classy mains (such as raspberry…
Turku
Founded in 1848, this is one of Finland's oldest restaurants, but its menu is up to the minute: burgers in brioche buns or pulled pork in whisky barbecue…
Åland Archipelago
Seagram is famous for its seafood buffet – a smörgåsbord of grilled and smoked fish, prawns, beef and game. Local produce and wild mushrooms and berries…
Åland Archipelago
In a traditional red country house, this summer cafe is a sweet spot to take a break. Homemade quiche, sandwiches and pastries are on the menu, along with…
The Finnish Lakeland
The ‘cat’s whiskers’ is an enticing choice. The genteel but cosy upstairs dining room is complemented by an atmospheric cellar space when the restaurant…
Turku
Look for the black-tile signage to find this hip venue. Inside it’s all Scandi chic, with regular DJs, but the dining area is separate enough for you to…
Helsinki
Designed by Alvar Aalto, this 1924-opened restaurant is a Helsinki treasure, with a traditionally Finnish atmosphere and classic dishes such as reindeer,…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
There are no surprises at this classic seafood joint – and we mean that in the best possible way. The decor is perhaps staid, but the food is reliably…
Turku
This stylish place bustles with sophisticated people munching, sipping, chatting and laughing in the brick interior. The menu is one of contemporary…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
A delightful setting, delicious food and laid-back service (ahem) characterise this Old Town newcomer. Set in one of the iconic red wooden warehouses…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Just up the road from the marina, this art nouveau building is a classy backdrop for contemporary dishes like gourmet burgers (pulled pork, salmon), sage…
Turku
Hidden at the bottom of a garden and opening to the Aurajoki, this cream-coloured wooden building is an elegant affair, featuring local seafood, steaks…
Helsinki
Dating from 1903 and beautifully restored, this red-brick indoor market at Hietalahti has charming wooden food stalls and eateries, including enticing…
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