- Sandro — Middle-Eastern inspired cuisine. Make sure to book ahead for the weekend buffet brunch; hot and cold dishes, homemade bread and spreads, pastries, smoothies, juices, desserts and sparkles on arrival. Kolmas linja 17, 00530 Helsinki
- Kombo winebar & kitchen — Spanish tapas made easy. The dishes are set, the only choice is how hungry you are. Dessert is a surprise! Kulmavuorenkatu 2, 00500 Helsinki, Finland
- Cella — Traditional Finnish cuisine in a cosy restaurant that surely has not changed since it opened in 1969. Fleminginkatu 15, 00500 Helsinki
- Ravintola Tori — Great place for lunch. Sit out in the square and watch the buzz of Fredrikinkatu before diving into Helsinki’s Design District. Punavuorenkatu 2, 00120 Helsinki
- Old Market Hall — Just behind the Market Square in the heart of the old town is this fantastic food hall serving plenty of options. There are vendors selling seasonal produce and fresh seafood as well cafes and restaurants for those on the go. Eteläranta, 00130 Helsinki
Bonus tip: The Fins drink more coffee than anyone else, meaning there are plenty of great cafes in Helsinki. Try Kahvila Savy or Good Life Coffee.
