In recent years, not quite usual gastronomic tours have become more and more popular. Among the countries that are ready to surprise travelers with tastes and aromas are Paris, Rome, Berlin. Meanwhile, the best restaurants in Helsinki can compete with established leaders in the culinary arts and crafts.
A large number of venison and fish dishes, fresh vegetables and fruits make Finnish cuisine very healthy, satisfying and tasty. It is especially good to find a small restaurant with quiet music and a cozy atmosphere after a long walk through the sights of the capital of Finland to immerse yourself in the memories of what you saw.
Finnish delicacy
The most interesting national dishes can be tasted in the Juuri restaurant. It is here that the so-called sapas are served - delicious snacks made from organic products. Many tourists who have been here before have discovered amazing recipes, for example:
- cottage cheese baked with oregano herb;
- pike perch with caviar in sour cream sauce;
- extraordinary jam from the gooseberry familiar to everyone;
- homemade sausage with cranberry sauce.
The wine list of this restaurant is also quite impressive. For many visitors, the biodynamic and organic wines served here are a discovery.
In the Far North
Nokka is one of the most popular restaurants among locals. Guests are also very fond of this place because it offers traditional northern cuisine. The menu includes venison, exotic for many, which is certainly served with cranberry sauce, various varieties of salted and smoked herring. A wide selection of wines will delight fans of the sunny drink, but it is worth booking in advance, otherwise you can be left behind.
Finnish cuisine is on top
Olo is one of the chic establishments in the Finnish capital, which managed to receive a Michelin star, which testifies to the recognition among the professionals of the cooking skills. The management of the restaurant does not attach too much importance to the interiors of the restaurant, they are rather modest. Therefore, nothing distracts the visitor from the taste of the dishes served. But here everything is fine, like Chekhov's, both taste and appearance.
Young people looking for gastronomic discoveries will also find several amazing restaurants in Helsinki, where the author's cuisine of young and daring chefs prevails. They are not afraid of experimenting with tastes and products and are ready to surprise even an experienced gourmet.
