Restaurants in Helsinki

Helsinki's only two-Michelin-star restaurant, Palace holds consecutive two-star ratings through 2025 and earns the top wine list ranking in Finland. Open Wednesday to Saturday only, it is near-impossible to book without significant advance planning. For a formal special occasion where the city's most credentialed table matters, Palace is the answer — just book eight to twelve weeks out and budget for the wine list.

Grön holds a Michelin star and runs one of Helsinki's most ingredient-driven tasting menus, built entirely on seasonal, organic, and wild produce. Chef Toni Kostian operates two menus — one omnivore, one fully vegetable-based — and the kitchen's preservation and fermentation work keeps the experience coherent across every season. Book well ahead: this is a hard reservation, open only Wednesday through Saturday.

Olo holds a Michelin star and an OAD Classical in Europe ranking of #35 (2025), making it one of Helsinki's strongest cases for a €€€€ dinner. Chef Jari Vesivalo's minimalist, produce-driven Scandinavian cooking rewards full attention and a quiet table for two. Book well in advance: seats are limited and the reputation is well-earned.