SicaPelle
Old Porvoo, Porvoo
Restaurant in Porvoo, Finland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
SicaPelle is the practical Porvoo pick when you want an easy central meal rather than a high-ceremony reservation. It is harder to judge as a destination restaurant because cuisine, price, format details are not clearly signposted, so food-focused diners should also compare VÅR and RUNO Kitchen & Bar.
About SicaPelle
In Porvoo, SicaPelle is a direct option to consider when its opening hours fit your plans. SicaPelle is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday to Friday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Saturday from 2 PM to 12 AM, Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
SicaPelle does not specify its cuisine, menu format, price, awards, or service style, so it's a practical Porvoo venue to check directly before you go. If you are comparing options for a more food-led itinerary, VÅR is one of the natural names to cross-shop, alongside other dining rooms.
Book it for a simple Porvoo plan
SicaPelle works as a practical decision when the schedule suits your plans. Wednesday through Friday are evening openings, Saturday starts earlier in the afternoon, Sunday is a shorter afternoon window. SicaPelle does not specify its cuisine, tasting format, chef counter, price point, or award record, so it is better not to treat it as a clearly defined destination restaurant without checking current details first.
The main question is fit. If your priority is a relaxed Porvoo plan within SicaPelle's listed hours, it may be a sensible choice. If your priority is a once-per-trip restaurant with a clearly stated format, compare SicaPelle with RUNO Kitchen & Bar, VÅR, or other options before committing.
Who should choose it
Choose SicaPelle if your group wants a Porvoo option that fits the listed opening times and you are comfortable confirming the current menu, pricing, service details directly. The smart-casual dress code gives a useful signal for planning, but it does not define the food or format.
Quick reference: pick SicaPelle for a Porvoo plan that fits its Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule; cross-shop VÅR and RUNO Kitchen & Bar if you want to compare the decision with other named options before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Kirkkotori 3, 06100 Porvoo, Finland
- Website
- sicapelle.fi
- Phone
- +358401479933
The take
The Take
The Vibe
SicaPelle is resolutely of its place: sited on Porvoo’s Church Square, the restaurant inherits the cathedral, market buildings and a town-centre rhythm that favors precision over performance. The dining room reads as quietly assured rather than showy, shaped by a provincial register that prizes seasonal accuracy and local provenance. Weekend visitors and long-standing locals share the room, and the result is an atmosphere that feels both composed and intimate — quietly scenic and charming rather than flashy. The kitchen’s restrained approach mirrors the square’s measured pace, so the overall mood is reflective, refined and distinctly rooted in local history.
Best For
SicaPelle suits diners who arrive with an appetite for place-driven cooking and a taste for an unhurried evening. It is well matched to date nights and special-occasion dinners for visitors exploring Old Porvoo, and to locals who value a consistent, regionally focused table. Because the restaurant engages the Uusimaa larder — archipelago fish, forest mushrooms and coastal lamb — it rewards guests seeking a meal that reads like a precise snapshot of the season and the coastline, rather than broad, international comfort fare.
Ordering Tips
Let the region be your guide: the profile describes pike-perch and perch from the archipelago, wild mushrooms from inland forests, root vegetables and coastal lamb, so prioritize dishes that highlight those ingredients. Ask the staff what’s in season and which preparations showcase the day’s local catch or mushrooms. If you want a sense of the kitchen’s take on place, choose plates that explicitly reference Uusimaa produce; those selections are most likely to reflect the restaurant’s measured, ingredient-led approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and stylish interior in a historic building with tasteful decoration, offering a relaxed yet elegant fine dining atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if SicaPelle is not the right fit
Choose VÅR if the meal is the main event and the group wants a more clearly defined modern-cuisine experience at a higher price tier. Choose RUNO Kitchen & Bar if the priority is an easier hotel-adjacent evening with dinner and drinks in one plan.
Restaurant context
How SicaPelle compares in Porvoo
SicaPelle is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the goal is a central Porvoo dinner without locking into a clearly premium format. VÅR is the stronger pick for diners who want a defined modern-cuisine experience and are comfortable with a €€€€ price tier; it is the clearer splurge because the positioning tells you more upfront.
RUNO Kitchen & Bar is the better cross-shop for travelers who want a full evening around a hotel, drinks, dinner rather than a standalone restaurant decision. SicaPelle is more useful when flexibility matters and the group wants to stay close to Porvoo's central sights.
Vintero, Way Herttoniemi, BisouBisou are less direct substitutes because they sit outside the immediate Porvoo choice set. Use them as broader Finland cross-shops, not as like-for-like alternatives for a Porvoo evening.
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Compare SicaPelle
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SicaPelle | Porvoo | ; | ; | 2026 White Guide Nordic Restaurants - Fine Level |
| VÅR | Porvoo | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| RUNO Kitchen & Bar | Porvoo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Vintero | Vantaa | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Way Herttoniemi | Helsinki | ; | ; | No published awards |
| BisouBisou | Helsinki | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at SicaPelle?
SicaPelle does not specify bar seating. If a bar spot matters, ask the venue directly before heading over. The opening hours are Wednesday to Friday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Saturday from 2 PM to 12 AM, Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM.
What should a first-timer know about SicaPelle?
SicaPelle is a Porvoo option that is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday to Friday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Saturday from 2 PM to 12 AM, Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is SicaPelle good for a special occasion?
It may work if SicaPelle's hours and smart-casual dress code fit the kind of plan you want. However, SicaPelle does not specify its cuisine, price, menu format, or private dining, so confirm the current experience directly if the occasion matters. VÅR and RUNO Kitchen & Bar are useful names to compare while planning.
Is lunch or dinner better at SicaPelle?
Dinner is the clearer fit for Wednesday through Friday, when SicaPelle opens from 5 PM to 12 AM. Saturday runs from 2 PM to 12 AM, Sunday is a shorter 2 PM to 6 PM service. The hours do not establish a separate lunch offering.
What are alternatives to SicaPelle in Porvoo?
VÅR and RUNO Kitchen & Bar are useful named comparisons when deciding whether SicaPelle is the right fit. You can also compare it with other dining rooms based on current hours, menu, price, availability.
