Best Michelin-star restaurants in Helsinki

The Chef: Eero Vottonen is one of the most award-winning chefs in Finland. Among his awards are Chef of the Year (2012), Global Chef Challenge winner (2016), Nordic Chef Challenge winner (2017), and Chef of the Chefs (2017, 2019).

Price: Tasting menu — EUR 210,00

The only fine-dining establishment awarded with two Michelin stars in the whole Finland, this historic venue was also the first Finnish restaurant to get a Michelin star in 1987. What makes Palace outstanding is high-level gastronomic experience, highly professional service, and astonishing views of Helsinki’s harbour. Chef Eero Vottonen together with his professional team creates a fabulous tasting menu produced with the authentic ingredients and exquisitely presented.

The Chef: Chef Tommi Tuominen is the owner of two Michelin-star restaurants: Finnjävel Salon and Demo.

Price: A five-course menu — EUR 98,00

In addition to a Michelin star, Finnjävel Salonki received Service Awards for the best service in the Nordic countries in 2021, which is considered the most prestigious prize in the region. The fine-dining restaurant serves traditional Finnish cuisine strongly based on meat, fish, vegetables, and dairy products while offering a modern twist. The dishes are prepared from seasonal local ingredients. Dim lighting, an enchanting atmosphere and exquisite design will let you entirely indulge into the flavour of mouth-watering meals.

The Chef: The kitchen of Olo has been managed for two years by Tuomas Vierelä, who was previously Chef de Cuisine in the restaurant.

Price: Tasting menu starting from EUR 129,00

Located at the heart of Helsinki, Olo fascinates with its elegant and laconic design and marvellous Nordic cuisine. The ingredients used in preparing the dishes come from Scandinavian countries and are harvested at their peak, offering the best flavour and quality. Besides the Classic menu available at the price of €179 and the Seasonal menu with a shorter list of dishes, there’s also an excellent wine card including carefully selected wines and house-made soft drinks. The restaurant has been Michelin-starred since 2011.

The Chef: The head chef and owner of the restaurant ORA, Sasu Laukkonen is known for his zero-waste philosophy, cutting back on waste while cooking and able to make ice cream out of pine bark.

Price: Tasting menu — EUR 98,00

If you’re looking for a top-quality dinner in a relaxed environment, the small restaurant Ora is a perfect choice. The venue has a small dining area with minimalistic interiors that creates an intimate atmosphere, and the hospitable staff will promptly serve you with close attention. Most ingredients for the menu are seasonal, and some of them are even taken from the chef’s own garden. In addition to one Michelin star, the restaurant has been awarded with a Michelin Green Star for eco-responsibility.

The Chef: The Finnish chef Heikki Kivimäki is the owner and manager of Demo. He has an abundance of culinary experience in Finland and other countries.

Price: 6-course menu — EUR 105,00

Opened in 2003 and holding a Michelin star since 2007, Demo is focused on Nordic cuisine with the influence of French classic culinary art. The exquisite dishes are prepared using only seasonal ingredients from Finland and Europe, and the wine list is made of hundreds of different wines from the old continent. The modern, minimalistic and intimate interior of the restaurant is combined with flawless service.

The Chef: Toni Kostian is one of the two owners of Grön. He is responsible for all menu planning and is always in search for new, unusual techniques. Toni Kostian was named the best chef of Finland in 2016.

Price: 13-course season menu — EUR 128,00

The restaurant's name, Grön which means ‘green’ in Swedish, fully reflects its philosophy of creating a plant-based menu made with top-quality natural products from Nordic countries. The restaurant serves two types of menus: seasonal and vegan seasonal, and offers a well-chosen selection of natural wines. Featuring an open kitchen and shelves packed with dried flowers and herbs, canned berries and roots, the interior creates a cosy and warm atmosphere. The restaurant received a Michelin Star in 2018. Moreover, it was voted Finland's Restaurant of the Year by the Finnish Gastronomy Society and held the No.1 position in “50 Best Restaurants in Finland” in 2018 and 2019.

The food scene has been developing rapidly in Helsinki in recent years. Quite promptly, the city has become a buzzing destination for foodies. No wonder, Helsinki claims a few Michelin-star restaurants. So get ready for a unique dining experience while staying in Helsinki.