Laurel Awards
Based on expectations.
We select an expectation level before visiting a restaurant, and we award laurels in five different areas based on the selected expectation.
The total laurels awarded equal the overall score across the five categories.
One laurel
One laurel is given when a restaurant lives up to expectations.
Two laurels
Two laurels are given when a restaurant delivers beyond expectations.
Three laurels
Three laurels are given when a restaurant delivers exceptionally above expectations.
Best restaurants
near me
Based on expectations.
Restaurant À La Kämp
Elegant, French-inspired cuisine rooted in Nordic tradition, delivering timeless dishes crafted with care and served in a refined, historic setting.
Restaurant Nokka
Nokka is a pioneer of wild and sustainable cuisine, offering innovative dishes made from pure seasonal flavours, wild fish, game and organic local produce.
Restaurant Brasserie Lionne
Brasserie Lionne brings modern French flair to seasonal ingredients, crafting vibrant classics served in a warm, elegant and effortlessly stylish atmosphere.
Restaurant Bardot
Bardot offers French-inspired cuisine, fine wines and a chic, intimate atmosphere that captures the elegance and charm of classic Parisian dining.
Restaurant Rue Madame
Rue Madame serves modern French brasserie classics with vibrant flavors, fine wines and a chic, welcoming atmosphere inspired by the charm of Parisian dining.
Restaurant Vinkkeli
Vinkkeli offers timeless European flavours with a Finnish touch, fine wines and warm hospitality, all in an elegant yet relaxed brasserie setting.
Restaurant Boon Nam
Boon Nam in Helsinki offers authentic Thai cuisine with bold flavours, house-made dishes and elegant cocktails, celebrating balance, craft and shared dining.
Restaurant Carl Wilhelm
Experience seasonal delights at Restaurant Carl Wilhelm, located in the beautiful Vanajanlinna Castle with refined flavours and timeless 1920s charm.
Restaurant Le Coucou Vert
Le Coucou Vert celebrates French cuisine with a playful twist, serving elegant, seasonal dishes in a lively, relaxed atmosphere full of charm and character.
Restaurant Esmes
Esmes delights with Nordic flavors and playful creativity, serving vibrant dishes and warm hospitality in a lively, stylish setting on Iso Roobertinkatu.
Restaurant Pompier
Pompier honors timeless European brasserie traditions with hearty flavors and classic dishes crafted with care, comfort and contemporary charm.
Restaurant Kappeli
Since 1867, Kappeli has been Helsinki’s heart, a timeless meeting place celebrating Finnish flavors, seasons, and culinary tradition.
Restaurant Farang
Farang showcases bold Southeast Asian flavors with modern finesse, blending sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes into vibrant dishes made to share.
Restaurant Bronda
Bronda draws on Spanish, Italian and French flavors, crafting stylish classics with global inspiration, paired with standout wines and rare champagnes.
Restaurant Shelter
Shelter, located in a historic Kanavaranta warehouse, serves heartfelt Nordic cuisine with seasonal flavours, and warm, genuine hospitality by the sea.
Restaurant Flor
Flor is a vibrant culinary hideaway where Nordic ingredients meet global inspiration, creating bold, artful dishes in effortlessly stylish setting.
Restaurant Nolla
Nolla offers innovative zero-waste dining with bold seasonal flavours, local ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere that celebrates sustainability and creativity.
Restaurant Stringberg
Our second-floor restaurant offers a cozy yet urban setting for lunch or dinner. Enjoy simple Nordic cuisine, fine wines, and international-inspired flavors.
Restaurant SOLEN
SOLEN brings Mediterranean warmth and smoky flavors together in a vibrant space where wood fired cooking, great music and lively energy set the tone.
Restaurant Pastis
Pastis brings Parisian charm to Finnish ingredients, serving classic French flavours, fine wines and warm brasserie hospitality in the heart of the city.
Restaurant Lappi
Lappi brings the spirit of the North to the table with authentic Lapland flavors, wild ingredients and warm, rustic hospitality rooted in tradition.
Restaurant Savotta
Savotta celebrates traditional Finnish cuisine with forest- and lake-inspired flavors, serving nostalgic dishes that honor heritage and genuine local craft.
Restaurant Natura
An intimate restaurant showcasing modern Finnish cuisine, highlighting local game, seasonal vegetables and responsibly sourced seafood with creative flair.
Restaurant B.A.R.
B.A.R. invites seafood lovers to hand-pick fresh fish and shellfish grilled to order, served in a lively waterfront bistro with casual charm and great flavor.
Restaurant Sketch, The Gallery
A playful, design led room made for afternoon tea and Champagne, where art, colour, and a party mood turn dining into an experience.
Restaurant Zahter
A modern Turkish kitchen celebrating regional recipes, where fresh herbs, bold spices, and generous sharing plates bring warmth and colour to the table.
Restaurant Nobu London Old Park Lane
A polished flagship blending Japanese precision and Peruvian flair, serving iconic dishes in a sleek Mayfair setting with assured, international glamour.
Restaurant Labombe by Trivet
A wine led dining room with modern European plates, where thoughtful cooking, relaxed polish, and a serious cellar encourage lingering evenings.
Restaurant Tamarind Kitchen
A relaxed offshoot of a Mayfair classic, serving refined Indian dishes in a lighter, more casual setting that suits quick lunches and easy dinners.
Restaurant HIMI
A serene Japanese counter focused on precision and seasonality, where minimalism, flawless technique, and quiet focus shape an intimate experience.
Restaurant Lilibet's
A polished all day café restaurant offering elegant classics, attentive service, and a calm, club like atmosphere suited to lingering conversations.
Restaurant Wild by Tart
A stylish neighbourhood restaurant serving modern Mediterranean food, where open kitchens, warm tones, and seasonal plates create an easy charm.
Restaurant TOWN
A high energy dining room celebrating British produce, where playful snacks, seasonal plates, and sharp value lunches make it a perfect place to start the night
Restaurant Donia
A refined Filipino dining room blending tradition and modern technique, where vibrant flavours and thoughtful presentation give comfort food new depth.
Restaurant Dear Jackie
A playful Italian American supper club where red sauce classics, big flavours, and late night energy create a glamorous, retro inspired buzz.
Restaurant Tamarind
A refined Indian classic offering gently spiced dishes, elegant presentation, and a calm Mayfair atmosphere that suits both business and pleasure.
Restaurant Yauatcha Soho
A stylish Cantonese dining room blending dim sum, fine tea, and sleek design, creating a polished yet lively modern Chinese experience.
Restaurant Sexy Fish
A glitzy Mayfair playground serving Asian inspired dishes, where lavish decor, buzzing crowds, and theatrical flair turn dinner into a spectacle.
Restaurant Pinna
A modern Sardinian kitchen focused on seafood and simplicity, where clean flavours, careful sourcing, and coastal spirit take centre stage.
Restaurant Story Cellar
A relaxed neighbourhood spot serving seasonal British dishes with honest flavour, smart value, and a casual warmth that invites repeat visits.
Restaurant yeni
A modern take on Turkish cooking, pairing charcoal fired flavours and regional recipes with stylish energy and a warm, social spirit.
Restaurant Ambassadors Clubhouse
A stylish modern Indian restaurant blending regional dishes, polished cocktails, and a social atmosphere designed for sharing and long evenings.
Restaurant Il Gattopardo
A glamorous Italian dining room inspired by la dolce vita, serving elegant classics, rich flavours, and late night Mayfair energy.
Restaurant Delaunay
A grand European café serving timeless classics from morning to night, where polished service, buzz, and comfort define the experience.
Restaurant MiMi Mei Fair
A lavish setting for refined Chinese cooking, blending regional dishes, elegant presentation, and a sense of theatrical Mayfair glamour.
Restaurant Nopi
Bright, vegetable led cooking with Middle Eastern warmth, where bold flavours, glossy plates, and a lively room keep things fresh and expressive.
Restaurant Fonda
A modern Mexican dining room celebrating regional flavours, where open kitchens, bold sauces, and warm hospitality create an easy sense of joy.
Restaurant Park Chinois
Decadent and theatrical, this late night Chinese dining room pairs lavish interiors, classic dishes, and live energy for an unapologetically glamorous night.
Restaurant Toklas
A bustling all day café serving thoughtful, seasonal cooking, where simplicity, generosity, and a lively communal spirit shape every meal.
Restaurant Bar des Prés - Mayfair
A sleek Mayfair room blending French polish with Japanese flair, serving elegant small plates, fine cocktails, and late night sophistication.
Restaurant Berenjak
A vibrant Persian inspired spot with open flames and bold spices, serving smoky kebabs and mezze in a buzzing, late night atmosphere.
Restaurant Gymkhana
Rich, spice driven Indian cooking inspired by elite clubs, delivering depth, indulgence, and confident luxury in a moody, elegant setting.
Restaurant Dovetale
Modern Italian cooking with quiet confidence, focused on pristine ingredients, gentle finesse, and a calm elegance that lets simplicity shine.
Restaurant Anchor & Hope
A modern British pub serving seasonal, ingredient led dishes with honesty and skill, where simplicity, warmth, and flavour lead the way.
Restaurant The Devonshire
A revived pub dining room with serious intent, pairing prime cuts, confident cooking, and old school hospitality in a richly atmospheric space.
Restaurant Palomar
A high energy room where Jerusalem inspired flavors burst from open kitchens, blending spice, warmth, and theatrical cooking at close quarters.
Restaurant Lorne
A narrow, lively room filled with loyal fans, serving reliable, classically rooted dishes, confident service, and excellent value at lunch and early evening.
Restaurant Cora Pearl
A decadent hideaway serving indulgent French inspired dishes, where butter, bravado, and playful luxury set the tone for a lively night out.
Restaurant Arlington
Refined British cooking with quiet confidence, set in an elegant space where seasonal ingredients and polished restraint do the talking.
Restaurant Rules
London’s oldest restaurant serving classic British dishes in richly layered rooms, where history, game led cooking, and tradition take centre stage.
Restaurant Fallow
Inventive British cooking with zero waste intent, where clever ideas, bold flavors, and a buzzing room turn sustainability into excitement.
Restaurant Lasdun
Seasonal British cooking shaped by its cultural setting, offering thoughtful plates that feel refined, measured, and quietly confident.
Restaurant Sael
Contemporary cooking with a Nordic edge, pairing sharp technique and seasonal produce in a relaxed space that feels both modern and grounded.
Restaurant Chutney Mary
Elegant Indian cooking that balances tradition and finesse, showcasing layered spices, polished technique, and a calm sense of occasion.
Restaurant Locatelli at the National Gallery
Italian cooking with polish and warmth, pairing timeless recipes and fine ingredients with a cultured setting overlooking one of London’s great rooms.
Restaurant Claro
A bright former bank with Mediterranean spirit, centred on a lively bar and open kitchen, serving dishes that roam from Italy to North Africa and beyond.
Restaurant Bistrot at Wild Honey
Relaxed French leaning cooking with polish, offering comforting classics, gentle indulgence, and an easy rhythm made for lingering meals.
Restaurant Quilon
Coastal Indian cooking with elegance, where fragrant spices and seafood driven dishes feel refined, light, and quietly transportive.
Restaurant Kioku by Endo
A serene expression of Japanese memory and craft, blending precision, subtle luxury, and calm flavors that linger long after the meal.
Restaurant Frank
Frank is a lively neighborhood bistro serving French inspired comfort food, generous wines and a buzzing atmosphere that feels effortlessly social.
Restaurant Aamanns 1921
Aamanns 1921 refines classic smørrebrød with premium ingredients, sharp technique and a polished setting that honors Danish tradition.
Restaurant Palægade
Palægade is a timeless city restaurant serving classic Danish and French dishes with finesse, warm service and an atmosphere of quiet tradition.
Restaurant Atelier 33
Atelier 33 is an intimate chef driven restaurant presenting seasonal tasting menus with artistic flair, precision and a strong sense of personal expression.
Restaurant Marv & Ben
Marv & Ben offers modern Nordic cooking with warmth, serving seasonal dishes in an intimate setting where simplicity and flavor lead.
Restaurant Pondus
Pondus is a laid back bistro serving honest Nordic cooking with French roots, generous plates and a warm neighborhood vibe.
Restaurant Mêlée
Mêlée is a relaxed city restaurant serving seasonal cooking with Mediterranean touches, warm hospitality and a menu that feels generous and unfussy.
Restaurant Møf
Møf is a casual meatball bar serving juicy comfort classics with modern twists, fast energy and a playful approach to everyday dining.
Restaurant The Pescatarian
The Pescatarian is a focused seafood restaurant celebrating the ocean through creative cooking, sustainable choices and clean contemporary flavors.
Restaurant Fasangården
Fasangården offers countryside dining rooted in tradition, serving hearty Danish dishes made with care in a peaceful rural setting.
Restaurant Sanchez
Sanchez brings vibrant Mexican spirit to the city, serving bold flavors, handmade tortillas and mezcal driven energy in a lively setting.
Restaurant Barr
Barr explores Northern European traditions with depth and curiosity, serving hearty yet refined dishes rooted in fermentation, craft and history.
Restaurant Démodé
Démodé is a playful modern restaurant serving inventive dishes with nostalgic flair, relaxed confidence and a love for flavor over formality.
Restaurant no.2
no.2 is a refined dining room focused on purity and balance, offering thoughtful menus built on seasonal ingredients and quiet precision.
Restaurant Kødbyens Fiskebar
Kødbyens Fiskebar is a raw and energetic seafood restaurant serving pristine fish, sharp flavors and urban edge in Copenhagen’s meatpacking district.
Restaurant Radio
Radio is a sleek city restaurant celebrating modern Nordic cuisine through precise cooking, seasonal produce and a focused, no nonsense approach.
Restaurant Høst
Høst delivers Nordic comfort with style, pairing seasonal Danish cooking, warm interiors and a timeless atmosphere rooted in simplicity.
Restaurant Rebel
Rebel is a lively city restaurant driven by bold energy, modern cooking and a playful spirit that turns ingredients into confident crowd pleasing dishes.
Restaurant Silberbauers Bistro
Silberbauers Bistro is a cozy urban kitchen serving honest food with European roots, warm hospitality and a relaxed neighborhood feel.
Restaurant Glassalen
Glassalen delivers refined dining in a grand setting where classic craftsmanship, seasonal ingredients and calm sophistication define every visit.
Restaurant Gabrielle
Gabrielle channels French charm through delicate seasonal dishes served in an intimate room where soft elegance and heartfelt cooking set a graceful tone.
Restaurant Levi
Levi blends Nordic elegance with Italian soul serving stylish plates full of bold flavor and effortless charm in a buzzy setting made for long lively nights.
Restaurant Kanalen
Kanalen offers relaxed waterfront dining with seasonal dishes that balance comfort and finesse creating a slow gentle atmosphere right by the water’s edge.
Restaurant Koefoed
Koefoed brings Bornholm’s character to the city with clean focused dishes shaped by island ingredients served in a calm space that feels honest and grounded.
Restaurant Vækst
Vækst brings the greenhouse indoors with bright fresh dishes that celebrate vegetables and Nordic seasons in a lively room filled with light and green life.
Restaurant Admiralgade 26
Admiralgade 26 cooks with quiet confidence serving thoughtful Nordic French plates in a relaxed space where good wine and good company lead the night.
Restaurant Møntergade
Møntergade honors classic Danish cooking with deep flavor and polished restraint creating comforting dishes that feel timeless yet sharply executed.
Restaurant Bistro Lupa
Bistro Lupa pours heart into rustic Italian cooking full of handmade comfort and generous spirit creating relaxed evenings that feel like a favorite ritual.
Restaurant Bach & Nurup
Bach & Nurup cooks with spontaneity and precision letting local produce shine in a lively room where creativity feels close and every plate tells a new story.
Restaurant Bravo
Bravo offers seasonal comfort dishes and a lively bar vibe where good flavors, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere make nights feel easy and fun.
