Restaurant Guide Finland 2024: The 5 Best Restaurants nearby Helsinki
Located in the old town of Porvoo, chef Niko Luoto's and Marjo Lindberg's one-star VÅR is a story of local identity and community. A collective of restaurant workers, fishermen, hunters and producers, VÅR is a delicious expression of nature and sustainability, including natural wines and classics.
Tapio, located in the ski resort of Ruka in Lapland, is the world's northernmost Michelin-starred restaurant, run by Johanna Mourujärvi and chef Connor Laybourne. Tapio, the forest elf, is a return to Lapland's hunting & gathering culture. Wines are biodynamic or natural, beers from microbreweries.
The Kaskis phenomena is a great little restaurant - the pride of Turku. Kaskis has been full for 10 years and Erik Mansikka (kitchen) and Simo Raisio (hall) are still on fire. Game, fish, wild herbs, mushrooms and berries; textures, tastes, delicacy and fun create the new Finnish fun & fine dining.
Smör, located in the cellar on the banks of the Turku River, is 15 years old. The evolution is taken care of by chef Mikko Pakola. The drive comes from the Nordic purity of flavours and the local food ethos. Their own garden and producers provide the best ingredients to which the wines are matched.
Kajo means the moment of the last ray of evening sunshine and the togetherness that you wish would last forever. Fire, smoke, fermentation, local food and forest flavours on a plate. The Ode to Nature menu is unique, bold and fun food, paired with wines, sake and cocktails of pure flavours.