Restaurantguide Finland 2024: The Best Wine Lists in Finland
Palace has the only two stars in Finland. Star chef Eero Vottonen mixes French and Nordic techniques with Japonism. The wines sing in unison. The harmony of the salon, the light and the view from the top floor are captivating. The service, in which the chefs participate, is informal but dignified.
Toni Kostian's and Lauri Kähkönen's one-star Grön is a civilized savage of northern tastes. The treasures of local producers, wild herbs and fermentation create stunning flavours and elegant dishes. Grön stands for eco-philosophy with passion, creativity and a playful twist on drinks and recycling.
Awarded its 14th Michelin star, Olo's Tuomas Vierelä combines a sophisticated interpretation of Nordic gastronomy, respect for raw ingredients and an unfailing minimalist sense of style with nuanced wines. The Scandi-style ambience is fresh and calming. All topped off with excellent service.
In a classically elegant and cosy meeting place on the Eteläesplanade, Café Savoy offers dishes inspired by French, Finnish and British cuisine. Breakfast, pastries, lunch and dinner are available. The environment, food, wine and service work seamlessly together.
Muru is a Helsinki bistro classic, whose popularity is based on daily changing offerings, good ingredients, playful dishes, smart wines, storytelling service and a warm atmosphere. The most popular is the four-course Menu of the Day, which lives up to the seasons. The wine selection is staggering.
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.
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.
Located next to the Helsinki Art Hall, Finnjävel is an ode to Finnish food culture. Traditional recipes are deconstructed and rebuilt into delicious fine dining. Consistencies and flavours evoke images of traditional dishes, but new experiences are created, supported by an excellent choice of wines.
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.