"Outdoor Dining Area" Restaurants in Finland
Savoy is a true icon of Helsinki. Led by chef Helena Puolakka, it offers refined haute French cuisine with Finnish inspiration, complemented by one of the city’s most impressive wine lists.
Kaskis, the pride of Turku, has been full for 10 years. Chefs Erik Mansikka and Simo Raisio serve game, fish, wild herbs, mushrooms, and berries in playful, refined new Finnish fine dining.
The focus is on local, seasonal ingredients sourced from small producers. Chef Ari Ruoho personally fishes and hunts. The menu also features berries, mushrooms, wild herbs, and in-house made drinks.
Katajanokka’s small, atmospheric restaurant pays tribute to Nordic cuisine with seasonal dishes made from local produce. Inventive plates follow sustainable principles, paired with thoughtful wines.
Smör is now led by young, celebrated chef Aleksi Lukka. The ethos consists of Nordic purity, and local ingredients—from their garden and producers—are paired thoughtfully with fine wines.
Vinkkeli in Helsinki serves classic French-Scandinavian cuisine in a refined white-tablecloth setting, with caring service, a curated wine list, and one of the city’s best three-course lunches.
Next to Porvoo Cathedral, SicaPelle, created by an ambitious couple, offers playful modern Scandi-European cuisine. Its nine-course menu blends fine dining with bistro charm, paired with playful wines.
Alexanderplats is a brasserie-style restaurant located on Eteläesplanadi. The menu features dishes inspired by Europe’s classic kitchens, an approach reflected throughout the curated wine list.
Bardot is both a bistro and brasserie, offering a lively, informal neighborhood atmosphere. The extensive à la carte menu features brasserie staples, complemented by an easy-going wine list.
The rustic bistro in Vallila’s wood house area straightens out the flavors, but with unique combinations using seasonal ingredients. The same ideology fills the glasses with natural wines.
Latitude 25 is Finland’s first omakase restaurant, serving sought-after uni, toro, fresh ebi, hand-grated wasabi, and distinctive aka shari, offering an authentic omakase experience.
At Brasa, open flames and smoke infuse every dish with flavor, while meat and fish are aged in dry cabinets. The wine list combines classic old-world selections with modern natural wines.
Huber is a pioneer of dry-aged meats and open-fire charcoal grilling. Cuts follow classic culinary traditions, often using Finnish dairy beef, complemented by grilled fish and a strong beer list.
Ravintola Kielo offers a nine-course tasting menu that changes six times a year. The kitchen does not follow a set style but creates dishes freely, inspired by diverse ideas and seasonal ingredients.
Osteria dei Mancini is inspired by the vibrant flavors of southern Italy, with seaside charm. The menu features dishes such as truffle pasta, lobster ravioli, saffron risotto, and grilled seafood.
305 in Hakaniemi is divided into a bistro, bar, and Chef's Table, offering bold flavors and playful takes. Alongside individual dishes, it serves an affordable, expertly crafted five-course menu.
Le Coucou Vert, on the Boulevard, brings the heart and flavors of a French bistro. Enjoy classic dishes, drinks, snacks, and a dinner with carefully selected French-focused wines and sparkling wines.
Restaurant Solitary in Kuru offers a fine dining experience with seasonal ingredients, from fish and game to berries and mushrooms, crafted with precision and paired with carefully selected wines.
Spis is a hidden Helsinki gem with just 18 seats. Chef Pauli Hakala crafts inventive Nordic cuisine, highlighting vegetables, while delicate wines contrast with the raw, minimalist, and brutalist interior.
A stylish, high-end seafood restaurant in Helsinki, where the passion and expertise of the two chef-owners shine through. The quality of the ingredients is showcased in the kitchen’s skillful cooking.