The Finnish Lakeland
Set inside a wooden villa with stained-glass windows, and opening to a wide terrace out the back, this charmingly old-fashioned cafe is adorned with…
Must-see restaurants in Finland
Saariselkä
A wood-and-stone-decorated dining room sets the stage for artfully presented Lappish food such as roast snow grouse with thyme-nettle jus, arctic char…
Turku
Filled with speciality products, this historic covered market also contains the ininen Juna Aschan Café, in a converted-train carriage, run by top-quality…
Tampere
Inhabiting the old weighing room in the central town square, Heinätori has local specialities like wild-mushroom soup, reindeer and fried vendace (a local…
Tampere
Runo (Poem) is an tranquil cafe with armchairs, a large range of teas and excellent home-baked pullat (buns), croissants and biscuits. Slices of pizza and…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
An excellent choice for lunch, this delightful bistro offers modern food in a historic house. If you wish to spend the night, there are a few simple but…
Finland
Popular with visiting conference-goers and businesspeople, this upmarket hotel near the Serlachius Museum Gustaf has a restaurant offering a well-priced…
The Finnish Lakeland
This elegant place effortlessly combines the casual with the sophisticated. The menu includes thin-crust, wood-fired Italian pizzas, grilled meats and…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Set in an old wooden villa, Alan's has house-baked treats to eat in the cosy interior or in the courtyard, shaded by a huge tree. Afterwards, browse the…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Here's something different in the heart of old Porvoo: a spacious, light-filled cafe serving up modern international fare such as burgers, salads and all…
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.
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Fêted for its berry pies, this traditional cafe has been a Hamina favourite since 1966.
Tampere
This quaint and homely place offers a range of sweet delights, but specialises in fresh waffles, which come laden with cream and chocolate. There's also a…
Rovaniemi
The upstairs restaurant of the Hotel Santa Claus, Gaissa, has a menu of Lappish dishes such as roast reindeer with locally grown potatoes and morel sauce…
The Finnish Lakeland
The vibe is upmarket, the surrounds comfortable and the service attentive at this long-established restaurant. Sadly, the food doesn't live up to the…
The Finnish Lakeland
Valamo's restaurant resembles and smells like a hospital cafeteria and when we last visited, the quality of the buffet (11am to 7pm) matched perfectly…
Central Finland
In a charming white-painted wooden building, Neljä Kaesaa is the best central option for lunch, when it serves a buffet of warming and traditional Finnish…
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,…
Saariselkä
With a cosy wooden interior and welcoming service, Pirkon Pirtti serves generous portions of fish (the Lapland fish platter lets you sample several…
Northern Lapland
Cosy and homelike, this is the best eating spot in town, with a good-value lunch buffet, soups, quiches and cakes, along with hearty mains incorporating…
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,…
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…
Rovaniemi
The cafe in the Arktikum does an inexpensive soup-and-salad lunch (€9.50) as well as an extensive lunch buffet (kids pay €7.50), with lactose-free, gluten…
Åland Archipelago
If the creaking wooden observation tower causes you some trepidation, the views from the adjoining cafe alone are gorgeous. There's usually one lunch…
Åland Archipelago
If you're on the island of Lappo, you'll likely to find your way to Restaurang Galeasen, a welcoming spot with a sunny terrace overlooking the guest…
Lapland
The ‘Dead-End Tunnel’ may be a road to nowhere, but it’s an enjoyable one, with a huge terrace and large plates of food, from salads to steaks, ribs and…
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…
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…
Helsinki
Filled with the aromas of freshly ground coffee beans and Italian foodstuffs, this cafe is great for light bites such as a ciabatta, panini or salad, or…
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…
Tampere
Divided into a drinking side and an eating side, this attractive brick space offers well-priced fare from its open kitchen. A selection of huge toasted…
The Finnish Lakeland
The ground-floor eatery at the Cumulus City Hotel lacks atmosphere but serves perfectly acceptable pub grub. It's also open later than most of the town's…
Tampere
Expect to queue before scoring a table at this hugely popular pizzeria. There are an extraordinary 115 pizza types on the menu, including classics such as…
Rovaniemi
On a town-centre backstreet in untouristed territory, this simple lunch place offers a bargain-priced buffet of home-cooked Finnish food, including daily…
The Finnish Lakeland
In the city's observation tower, this restaurant overlooks the centre of town and the lake beyond. It offers a buffet at lunch, à la carte menu at night…
Tampere
Presenting modern Nordic fare featuring avant-garde flavour combinations, this elegant bistro won't be to all tastes. Set menus are mandatory; a wine…
Tampere
This eatery offers a comfortable neighbourhood feel and decent food. The menu is meat dominated, but there are usually a few fish and vegetarian items on…
Helsinki
If you’re after specialised supplies, Ruohonjuuri stocks food that’s ethically sound, organic and often catering to special dietary needs.
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.
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