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
in Helsinki
Based on expectations.
Restaurant À La Kämp
Location: Helsinki
Elegant, French-inspired cuisine rooted in Nordic tradition, delivering timeless dishes crafted with care and served in a refined, historic setting.
Restaurant Nokka
Location: Helsinki
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
Location: Helsinki
Brasserie Lionne brings modern French flair to seasonal ingredients, crafting vibrant classics served in a warm, elegant and effortlessly stylish atmosphere.
Restaurant Bardot
Location: Helsinki
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
Location: Helsinki
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
Location: Helsinki
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
Location: Helsinki
Boon Nam in Helsinki offers authentic Thai cuisine with bold flavours, house-made dishes and elegant cocktails, celebrating balance, craft and shared dining.
Restaurant Le Coucou Vert
Location: Helsinki
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
Location: Helsinki
Esmes delights with Nordic flavors and playful creativity, serving vibrant dishes and warm hospitality in a lively, stylish setting on Iso Roobertinkatu.
Restaurant Pompier
Location: Helsinki
Pompier honors timeless European brasserie traditions with hearty flavors and classic dishes crafted with care, comfort and contemporary charm.
Restaurant Kappeli
Location: Helsinki
Since 1867, Kappeli has been Helsinki’s heart, a timeless meeting place celebrating Finnish flavors, seasons, and culinary tradition.
Restaurant Farang
Location: Helsinki
Farang showcases bold Southeast Asian flavors with modern finesse, blending sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes into vibrant dishes made to share.
Restaurant Bronda
Location: Helsinki
Bronda draws on Spanish, Italian and French flavors, crafting stylish classics with global inspiration, paired with standout wines and rare champagnes.
Restaurant Shelter
Location: Helsinki
Shelter, located in a historic Kanavaranta warehouse, serves heartfelt Nordic cuisine with seasonal flavours, and warm, genuine hospitality by the sea.
Restaurant Flor
Location: Helsinki
Flor is a vibrant culinary hideaway where Nordic ingredients meet global inspiration, creating bold, artful dishes in effortlessly stylish setting.
Restaurant Nolla
Location: Helsinki
Nolla offers innovative zero-waste dining with bold seasonal flavours, local ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere that celebrates sustainability and creativity.
Restaurant Stringberg
Location: Helsinki
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 Pastis
Location: Helsinki
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
Location: Helsinki
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
Location: Helsinki
Savotta celebrates traditional Finnish cuisine with forest- and lake-inspired flavors, serving nostalgic dishes that honor heritage and genuine local craft.
Restaurant Natura
Location: Helsinki
An intimate restaurant showcasing modern Finnish cuisine, highlighting local game, seasonal vegetables and responsibly sourced seafood with creative flair.
Restaurant Teller
Location: Helsinki
Teller blends Nordic seasonality with bold, modern flavors, crafting inventive dishes in a lively, welcoming setting where good food and warm energy meet.
Restaurant Aoi
Location: Helsinki
Aoi serves thoughtful yet carefree contemporary cuisine in Ullanlinna, offering a joyful, ever-changing menu that reflects diverse backgrounds and creativity.
Restaurant 305
Location: Helsinki
305 offers innovative dishes, great wines and handcrafted cocktails in a cozy, relaxed Hakaniemi setting where you can dine, sip or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
Restaurant Le Ankka
Location: Helsinki
Le Ankka offers playful French-inspired cuisine made from seasonal ingredients, blending bold flavours, creativity and a relaxed bistro atmosphere.
Restaurant Young Hearts
Location: Helsinki
A contemporary Töölö restaurant with an Asian twist, serving seasonal dishes full of flavour, texture and balance, with creative tasting menus and wines.
Restaurant Kuurna
Location: Helsinki
Kuurna is a cozy bistro in Kruununhaka serving pure, seasonal dishes and thoughtful wines from sustainable producers, all in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Restaurant Bona Fide
Location: Helsinki
Bona Fide celebrates honest cooking with Nordic flavours, seasonal ingredients and a relaxed atmosphere where authenticity and creativity meet on every plate.
Restaurant Savoy
Location: Helsinki
Savoy overlooks Esplanade Park and blends Finnish-French flavours, honouring tradition with seasonal dishes and an exceptional wine cellar.
Restaurant Muru
Location: Helsinki
Experience seasonal flavours at Muru, where fine ingredients, warm atmosphere and a love for good wine create a relaxed yet elegant dining experience.
Restaurant Boulevard
Location: Helsinki
A modern Nordic fish restaurant celebrating seafood in all its forms. Sustainably sourced, expertly crafted dishes served in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
Restaurant Gaijin
Location: Helsinki
Gaijin blends modern Asian flavours from Japan, Korea and Northern China, offering bold dishes, creative cocktails and a sleek, urban atmosphere.
Restaurant Plein
Location: Helsinki
Plein is a modern neighbourhood gem where Nordic purity meets European elegance, serving artful, seasonal dishes in a calm, effortlessly sophisticated setting.
Restaurant Ego
Location: Helsinki
Ego combines French bistro classics with Japanese flavours, creating bold and surprising taste pairings driven by curiosity, creativity and constant evolution.
Restaurant Lönkka Bull & Bottle
Location: Helsinki
Lönkka Bull & Bottle is a relaxed steakhouse open from lunch to late night, serving dry-aged meats, fine wines, and delicious fish and veggie dishes.
Restaurant Ateljé Finne
Location: Helsinki
Atelje Finne honors Finnish heritage with seasonal ingredients, artistic presentation and warm, soulful flavors served in a charming, historic atelier setting.
