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Dinner

Unforgettable dinner moments – try these favourites

Today's dining trends highlight versatility and quality. Dining out is easily accessible everyday luxury, offering a break from the hustle and bustle. It's a way to reward yourself or celebrate even a small victory – every meal can be a little celebration!

Published: 26 May 2025

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Going out for dinner is much more than just a meal – it's a chance to enjoy a unique atmosphere and escape the everyday.
Brighten your evening in a comfortable, effortless setting with top-notch service. Whether you're looking for a relaxed night out or a special culinary experience, Helsinki's dinner restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
Dining out is an excellent way to explore Finland's diverse and constantly evolving food culture. Each of our favourite restaurants has its own unique story and style.

Here are our favourite spots in Helsinki:

1. Monsieur K

Monsieur K offers delightful French cuisine with a modern twist in a relaxed and stylish bistro atmosphere. This is the perfect place to enjoy quality food and a good ambience, whether on a weekday evening or during the weekend! In addition to food, Monsieur K also focuses on a high-quality cocktail and wine list. The restaurant's unique interior and atmosphere make it an unforgettable experience.

2. The Social Bar & Bistro

The Social Bar & Bistro is an excellent choice if you're looking for a relaxed and versatile bistro restaurant in Helsinki and at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. As the name suggests, the restaurant combines the best aspects of bistro culture. It offers classic bistro dishes with a modern touch. The menu has something for every taste: light salads, creamy pastas. The Social Bar & Bistro restaurants in Finland can be found at Clarion Hotel® Helsinki, Clarion Hotel® Mestari, and Clarion Hotel® Aviapolis.

3. Boon Nam

When you're looking for an authentic and high-quality Thai dining experience in the heart of Helsinki city center, Boon Nam is your choice! The restaurant is known for its modern and vibrant take on traditional Thai cuisine. It has garnered a lot of praise, including a mention in the Michelin Guide, and is led by award-winning chef Tommi Tuominen. Head to this restaurant when you're looking for something special and rich in flavour!

4. Restaurant Krog Roba

Krog Roba is a restaurant located in Helsinki's Kaartinkaupunki, in connection with Hotel Lilla Roberts. Krog Roba's kitchen focuses on Scandinavian flavours with an unpretentious and modern approach. The menu often highlights local ingredients and delicacies from small producers. Here, you can expect familiar flavours presented in a new way. The à la carte menu typically includes both fish and meat dishes, as well as vegan options. You might find, for example, sugar-salted whitefish, the traditional Krog meatballs, and Roba burgers on the menu.

Tables set with glassware and plates are positioned in a cozy restaurant interior. White-tiled walls and wooden shelves create a warm, inviting atmosphere, enhanced by soft lighting and decorative frames.

5. Brasserie NÒR

Brasserie NÒR is a modern European brasserie located on the top 12th floor of Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. One major reason to visit the restaurant is its unique views directly onto the runway. Here, you can watch planes take off and land while enjoying your meal. Brasserie NÒR's menu combines familiar Central European brasserie flavours with respect for Nordic ingredients. Dishes are carefully prepared and beautifully presented, drawing inspiration from seasonal ingredients.

6. Restaurant Toscanini

Toscanini offers an inviting and authentic Italian dinner experience in the heart of Helsinki. The restaurant is known for its high-quality and straightforward cuisine, bringing a piece of Italy to Helsinki. The interior is stylish yet relaxed, suitable for romantic dinners, family gatherings, or meeting friends. Toscanini is a place where you can relax and enjoy good food in good company. The restaurant also offers an extensive wine list, and the knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right wine to pair with your dish.

7. Comfort Hotel™ Sello

You'll find the Comfort Hotel™ Sello restaurant in Espoo's Leppävaara, right next to the popular Sello Shopping Centre and within the Comfort Hotel Sello premises. It's known as a relaxed and modern hotel restaurant that aims to offer uncomplicated and tasty food for both hotel guests and locals. Comfort Hotels' food concept often emphasises "tasty, simple and good for your body and the planet" principles. This means the menu features simple yet flavourful and high-quality dishes, with attention to sustainability.

8. Restaurant & Bar Karhunpesä

Restaurant & Bar Karhunpesä in Hyvinkää is located in connection with Quality Hotel™ Sveitsi, offering a unique combination of the hotel's nature-inspired ambience and quality food. If you're looking for a dinner spot in Hyvinkää, this is the place to be! Karhunpesä's kitchen offers classic and international flavours with Nordic influences. The menu includes meat, fish, and vegetarian options, all prepared with quality ingredients.