Traditional Finnish foods include Salmon, Herring and Crayfish. These are normally eaten with new potatoes and dill as a summer dish. In Autumn, berries are served fresh with ice – cream and pastries. Another special cuisine of Finland is reindeer which is served in many Helsinki's restaurants. Other than Finnish restaurants there are a wide range of restaurants that includes Italian, Russian and Indian food.

Following are a list of few best restaurants in Helsinki:

Havis Amanda Restaurants

Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 17

It is one of the oldest and most prestigious fish and seafood restaurants in Helsinki. It is located alongside the harbor in the heart of the city. Amanda has attracted lovers of seafood since 1973. The restaurant has an unique variety of whole range of seafood dishes from the unique fresh water fish to more marinary tastes and exotic shellfish. A wonderfully compiled collection of wines from all around the world completes the gastronomic experience.

Lappi Ravintola Restaurant

Address:Annankatu 22

Food, interior design and friendly service are the major things that make the Lappi restaurant a must place to visit. Pure and fresh Finnish ingredient in every dish gives you a true experience in Lappish cuisine. The chief chef Mr. Vesa Ratia has a long experience in Finnish, Lappish and internatioanl cooking. The wines are all carefully chosen to go with the Lappish cuisine. The “Kelonkola” bar in Lappi restaurant is a pleasant little place where you can enjoy your drink in a nice company. For the convenience of the visitors a – la – carte menus are translated into Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Rusian and Japanese.

Ravintola Kellarikrouvi Restaurant

Address: Makasiinikatu 6

Started in 1965 this is an unique underground cellar restaurant and consists of the popular street level restaurant/ bar. Kellarikrouvi restaurant is known for its excellent moderately priced Finnish food and for its a – la – carte special menu.

Restaurant Sipuli

Address: Kanavaranta 7

Restaurant Sipuli is a restaurant for representation or private occasions, unique in its milieu built at the foot of the Uspenski Cathedral. The Sipuli is known for its high standard a – la – carte restaurant and now it also serves its client a high standard lunch. The Navigare bar of the restaurant is a meeting place for cigar connoisseurs. It also offers the facilities for banquets and conferences.

Other restaurants in Helsinki where you can find other than Finnish dish are:

Russian

Bellevue

Address: Rahapajankatu 3 Helsinki

This is the oldest restaurant in Helsinki serving classic Russian food in a peaceful atmosphere

Babushka Ira

Address: Uudenmaakatu 28

This is a place serving authentic Russian cuisine

Aleksander Nevski

Address: Poohjoisesplanadi 17

Situated in the market square the restaurant serves Russian food with live music from Monday – Saturday.

Italian

Papa Giovanni

Address: Keskusatu 7

This is a popular Italian restaurant serving excellent food. It is advisable to book a table.

Rodolfo

Address: Kirkkokatu Helsinki

This is a small Italian restaurant where you will find good food at reasonable price.

International

Torani

Address: Kalevantu 5

The restaurant has recently been renovated and have a great collection of finnish and international cuisine with a wide variety of wine.

Rodolfo

Address: Etalaesplanadi Helsinki

Beautiful restaurant located on Esplananandi park with a cafe, bar and terrace in the summer

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