Eating Out in Helsinki
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The city of Helsinki, Finland has many things to offer. Top-notch cuisine is one of these things. Whether you want to sample local fair, or you are looking for other ethnic food, you are sure to find restaurants that will satisfy your desires.
Savoy is an excellent choice for eating out in Helsinki. Not only is the food excellent, but the view of the city is as well. Savoy is a historical restaurant that the locals have been dining at and recommending for years. They offer both traditional Finnish dishes, as well as Finnish dishes with a modern twist. You will get an excellent dining experience while sampling what the locals dine on.
Another restaurant that will allow you to enjoy Finnish delicacies is Kappeli. It is located in the center of the city in Esplanade Park. They offer traditional food in a variety of different settings. You can choose to sit in the cafe, at the bar or if the weather is nice you can sit on the terrace. Try one of their popular seafood dishes, or if you are brave, try the reindeer.
For people that are not into Finnish cuisine, there are many different restaurants available. Postres has upscale and delicious French cuisine. It is a Michelin star restaurant so it can get quite busy. The menu offer traditional dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant also offers a large selection of wines.
Farang is an up-scale Asian restaurant. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the city and ones you visit you will see why. They have a modern decor and atmosphere and most importantly, they prepare the food with fresh ingredients. The owners of Farang have recently opened up a second restaurant in Helsinki. Gaijng is located in the center of the city and offers Northern Asian cuisine.
The city of Helsinki has always been known for their traditional Finnish cuisine, but it has also always been known for serving traditional Russian cuisine. Nowadays, there is less Russian restaurant choices, but the quality is still there. To experience Russian cuisine you should visit Bellevue. The Russian specialties are like no other.
No matter what type of cuisine you desire you will find it in Helsinki. Visiting an upscale restaurant will not only give you a delicious meal, it will give you a unique atmosphere and setting. However, if you prefer a small cafe, you will still be getting the quality of food you expect. No matter what restaurant you find yourself at, you will definitely be getting an positive culinary experience in Helsinki.
Alex is a blogger and travel writer. He writes about everything from exotic destinations to beautiful hotels. He also writes a blog for Coupon Croc .
