Best restaurants in Finland

Finnish chefs have a habit of letting the ingredients do the talking. The Finnish landscape is one of the great untapped pantries of northern Europe – clean lakes, vast forests, and coastline that together produce some remarkably good things to eat. Finland's cuisine is part of the wider Scandinavian food story, but it has a character entirely its own.

This article focuses on Finland's Michelin-starred restaurants, with a further selection of notable tables from the 50 Best Restaurants in Finland list at the end.

For more on Finnish food culture and what makes it distinctive, read our guide.

Article updated June 2, 2026.

Looking for that crème de la crème dining experience? According to Michelin, this is it. Palace has been a pioneer of Finnish gastronomy since its establishment in 1952. It was the first restaurant in Finland to receive a Michelin star in 1987. Today the two-starred restaurant continues to exceed the expectations of those with the highest standards and an appetite for the extraordinaire. Savor the delicate flavours of modern Nordic cuisine on the 10th floor and let your gaze wander at the stunning views over the city and its seascape.

Grön – which received its second Michelin star in 2026 – is known for its wild twist to modern fine dining. This restaurant run by Chef of the Year award winner Toni Kostian puts vegetables and local ingredients to the fore. The restaurant's commitment to sustainability runs deep: almost all produce comes from the Scandinavian area, with the majority sourced from Finland, alongside sustainably caught fish from Scandinavian waters, cage-free organic eggs, and close partnerships with local hunters and farmers who meet strict animal welfare standards.

Located at a townhouse next to the Presidential Palace in downtown Helsinki, Olo’s take on fine dining is elegant yet laid-back. This minimalistic Nordic gourmet restaurant uses local ingredients in the most innovative and flavoursome ways. Olo has had a Michelin star since 2011. Dining with a group of people? Here you can reserve a room for a private get-together.

Demo is one of the most famous fine dining restaurants in Finland, owned by Tommi Tuominen, who also runs Finnjävel. Since its establishment in 2003, Demo’s been focused on offering memorable experiences and delicious food in a relaxed environment. This has been a winning recipe, as the restaurant has retained its Michelin star since 2007. Indulge in Demo’s state-of-the-art menu and pair it with some carefully curated beverages; the restaurant’s cellar consists of over 400 high-quality wines.

Finnjävel Salonki offers an elegant introduction to authentic Finnish cuisine with a contemporary twist. In this intimate restaurant, you will be served a modern interpretation of traditional dishes often based on meat, fish, vegetables, dairy products, and eggs. Along with the Michelin star, Finnjävel Salonki has also received an award for the best service in Nordic countries.

Boreal earned its first Michelin star in 2026. Tucked into the Helsinki Design District on Uudenmaankatu, this 40-seat restaurant is built around the rhythms of the Finnish boreal forest. Foraging, fermentation, and preservation shape both the philosophy and the menu. Head chef Pasha Demin, who trained at Noma in Copenhagen, leads a seasonal tasting menu that changes and follows the rhythm of Finnish nature.The drinks programme follows the same logic, with botanical infusions, seasonally rotating beers from small Finnish breweries, and a wine list leaning towards natural and low-intervention producers.

VÅR, located in the charming city of Porvoo near Helsinki, is the second restaurant outside of the capital to receive a Michelin star (2023). The restaurant has a unique take on modern Finnish cuisine while respecting its traditional heritage. Known for a strong focus on locality, VÅR builds each course with fresh, seasonal ingredients hand-picked by local producers.

Kaskis, the gem of fine dining in Turku, is one of the two Michelin-starred restaurants outside the capital. Here you can enjoy a tailored 7-course menu made from fresh, local ingredients. The vibrant flavours and colours of the delicately finished dishes will showcase the craftsmanship of Kaskis and create an unforgettable experience for all senses.

Hungry for more restaurants? Don’t worry – there are plenty of other places where you can indulge your gusto for gourmet. Below are some selections from the top of the 50 Best restaurants of Finland list (2026).

Would you like to know more about Finland's food culture? Here's a link to our other article.