Helsinki
Helsinki's Best Cheap Eats
Discover the best Helsinki restaurants on a budget.
In recent years, Helsinki has seen a resurgence in its restaurant scene and great places are popping up all over the city. Even though the food in Helsinki isn't cheap, that doesn't mean that you can't find great Helsinki restaurants on a budget. In this article, we will highlight the best affordable restaurants in Helsinki, to make sure you can enjoy a great culinary experience without breaking the bank. A meal at these budget restaurants in Helsinki will cost you around 15 euros. From the great pasta at Way Bakery to the daily changing seasonal lunches at Canvas Canteen, and the dandan noodles at Noodle Master, we've scoured the streets for the best cheap restaurants in Helsinki. All picks in this guide are based on recommendations from World of Mouth experts, such as Helena Puolakka, Kim Mikkola, and Ina Niiniketo, to make sure that the quality is top-notch. Read on and discover Helsinki's best affordable restaurants.
Way Bakery
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Agricolankatu 9
Agricolankatu 9, 00530 Helsinki, Finland
Way Bakery is a versatile spot that serves as a bakery, cafe, wine bar, and restaurant, known for its cool vibes and natural wines. It's a popular destination for its fantastic sourdough bread, delicious coffee, and a menu that transitions from breakfast and brunch to evenings. The place has a modern, quirky style, offering a great breakfast with their famous sourdough, butter, charcuterie, and cheese, a daily special for lunch, and transforms into a wine bar with snacks and a bistro menu in the evening.
Recommended by
All-day hip café-bakery, great sourdough bread and wines in the evenings. Way is one of my favorite bakeries in Helsinki. The bread itself is fantastic. The coffees are delicious. Their sourdough bread is probably the best in Helsinki.They do breakfast, brunch and evenings. It's a bit hipster, quirky, modern style and you feel like being in New York or London. The energy that they have put into their product and the way they serve it, is always worth a visit.
Canvas Canteen
Pursimiehenkatu 21
Pursimiehenkatu 21, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
Canvas Canteen is a cozy establishment located in a 150-year-old building, offering daily changing dishes inspired by global cuisines. The restaurant is known for its simple, flavorful dishes made from high-quality, seasonal ingredients, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. In addition to its regular lunch service, Canvas Canteen also offers catering services and hosts private events, making it a versatile choice for food lovers.
Recommended by
Canvas is located in Punavuori, Helsinki, in the corner of a 150-year-old building. The restaurant offers daily changing dishes and drinks from lunch to late afternoon, all set in a small and homey setting. On the menu you’ll find simple dishes, built on seasonal and high-quality products, “the whole world as a source of inspiration,” as they say. Expect fresh, vibrant salads, lamb neck and lentils, homemade pies and Nordic fruit/berry-based desserts.
Mei Lin Sichuan Restaurant
Annankatu 29
Annankatu 29, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Mei Lin Sichuan Restaurant offers a selection of authentic Sichuanese dishes, including dumplings and hot pots. The small, clean set-up caters to approximately 20 customers, providing a cozy and intimate dining experience. Recommended dishes to try include the pork intestine noodles with chili peppers, dumplings in chili oil and Sichuan peppers, crispy duck with pancakes, and beef noodle soup.
Recommended by
Great authentic taste. True value for money. Ask for recommendations. Small clean setup for approximately 20 customers.
Hills Dumplings
Kalevankatu 17
Kalevankatu 17, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Hills Dumplings is a casual Asian eatery that specializes in crafting delicious dumplings and cocktails. Patrons highly recommend their made-to-order dumplings and fried chicken, and appreciate the cool vibes and good music. With a wide array of drinks, this spot is popular among the younger crowd.
Recommended by
Good dumplings, bao baos and more. Baked or fried, from vegetarian to beef and chicken. A very nice and vibrant amtosphere.
No5 coffee
Kirkkokatu 5
Kirkkokatu 5, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
No5 Coffee is a family-run restaurant specializing in authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Their menu features a variety of dishes, but they are particularly known for their Pho soup. This classic Vietnamese noodle soup, made with premium ingredients and a broth that's simmered overnight, is served with a side of mung bean sprouts and various herbs, offering a refreshing and comforting culinary experience.
Recommended by
No5 Coffee serves The Best Pho soup in town, hands down. The classic beef pho is spot on: thinly shaved beef, fresh cut onion, a clean and soothing broth. Aromatic, but not overpowered by star anise and cinnamon and served with a plate of simple condiments: lime wedge, fresh chili, coriander and bean sprouts. Both refreshing and comforting, this soup will lift your spirits.
Daddy Greens Pizzabar Töölö
Humalistonkatu 3
Humalistonkatu 3, 00250 Helsinki, Finland
Daddy Greens Pizzabar Töölö is a pizza joint that offers a variety of NY-Napolitan style pizzas. Their menu features a range of options from classic Margherita to unique creations like their Dirty Margherita and Veggie Dude pizzas. Whether you're a fan of traditional toppings or prefer to explore new flavors, Daddy Greens Pizzabar Töölö has a pizza for you.
Recommended by
Pizza and the beer are on point. NY-Napolitan style pizza.If you like Roberta's in New York, you'll love DG. Zero-fucks-given about anything unnecessary. Pizza and the beer are on point. NY-Napolitan style pizza.
Wino
Fleminginkatu 11
Fleminginkatu 11, 00500 Helsinki, Finland
Wino is a relaxed restaurant and natural wine bar located in the trendy Kallio area, offering innovative small dishes that change with the seasons. It boasts a unique wine selection and fine dining level bistro food, making it a great choice for both a simple aperitif or a full-scale dinner. With a philosophy rooted in craftsmanship that's evident in its food, handpicked wine cellar, and interior design, Wino is a go-to spot for lovers of natural wines and fresh, organic ingredients.
Recommended by
Cosy natural wine bar / small restaurant in still trendy Kallio area serving innovative small dishes. Great for both: a simple aperitif or a full-scale dinner.
面师傅 Noodle Master
Eerikinkatu 20
Eerikinkatu 20, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Noodle Master is a hotspot for authentic Chinese street food featuring hand-pulled noodles and dumplings. The restaurant is renowned for its fresh, daily-made wheat noodles, particularly the hot and spicy dan dan noodles, balanced with chili oil and Sichuan pepper. Not to be missed are the Shanghai noodles with shrimps and spring onion oil, and the sweet, marinated radish, all serving to provide a genuine Chinese street food experience.
Recommended by
Hand-pulled noodles made by awarded Chinese chefHand-pulled wheat noodles made fresh every day and served in a small, crowded space. The dan dan noodles are - rightfully - most popular. Hot and spicy, with loads of chili oil and Sichuan pepper, but still very balanced. Shanghai noodles with shrimps and spring onion oil are also great. And don’t miss out on the sweet, marinated radish.
Way Bakery
Agricolankatu 9
Agricolankatu 9, 00530 Helsinki, Finland
Way Bakery is a versatile spot that serves as a bakery, cafe, wine bar, and restaurant, known for its cool vibes and natural wines. It's a popular destination for its fantastic sourdough bread, delicious coffee, and a menu that transitions from breakfast and brunch to evenings. The place has a modern, quirky style, offering a great breakfast with their famous sourdough, butter, charcuterie, and cheese, a daily special for lunch, and transforms into a wine bar with snacks and a bistro menu in the evening.
Recommended by
All-day hip café-bakery, great sourdough bread and wines in the evenings. Way is one of my favorite bakeries in Helsinki. The bread itself is fantastic. The coffees are delicious. Their sourdough bread is probably the best in Helsinki.They do breakfast, brunch and evenings. It's a bit hipster, quirky, modern style and you feel like being in New York or London. The energy that they have put into their product and the way they serve it, is always worth a visit.
Canvas Canteen
Pursimiehenkatu 21
Pursimiehenkatu 21, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
Canvas Canteen is a cozy establishment located in a 150-year-old building, offering daily changing dishes inspired by global cuisines. The restaurant is known for its simple, flavorful dishes made from high-quality, seasonal ingredients, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. In addition to its regular lunch service, Canvas Canteen also offers catering services and hosts private events, making it a versatile choice for food lovers.
Recommended by
Canvas is located in Punavuori, Helsinki, in the corner of a 150-year-old building. The restaurant offers daily changing dishes and drinks from lunch to late afternoon, all set in a small and homey setting. On the menu you’ll find simple dishes, built on seasonal and high-quality products, “the whole world as a source of inspiration,” as they say. Expect fresh, vibrant salads, lamb neck and lentils, homemade pies and Nordic fruit/berry-based desserts.
Mei Lin Sichuan Restaurant
Annankatu 29
Annankatu 29, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Mei Lin Sichuan Restaurant offers a selection of authentic Sichuanese dishes, including dumplings and hot pots. The small, clean set-up caters to approximately 20 customers, providing a cozy and intimate dining experience. Recommended dishes to try include the pork intestine noodles with chili peppers, dumplings in chili oil and Sichuan peppers, crispy duck with pancakes, and beef noodle soup.
Recommended by
Great authentic taste. True value for money. Ask for recommendations. Small clean setup for approximately 20 customers.
Hills Dumplings
Kalevankatu 17
Kalevankatu 17, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Hills Dumplings is a casual Asian eatery that specializes in crafting delicious dumplings and cocktails. Patrons highly recommend their made-to-order dumplings and fried chicken, and appreciate the cool vibes and good music. With a wide array of drinks, this spot is popular among the younger crowd.
Recommended by
Good dumplings, bao baos and more. Baked or fried, from vegetarian to beef and chicken. A very nice and vibrant amtosphere.
No5 coffee
Kirkkokatu 5
Kirkkokatu 5, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
No5 Coffee is a family-run restaurant specializing in authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Their menu features a variety of dishes, but they are particularly known for their Pho soup. This classic Vietnamese noodle soup, made with premium ingredients and a broth that's simmered overnight, is served with a side of mung bean sprouts and various herbs, offering a refreshing and comforting culinary experience.
Recommended by
No5 Coffee serves The Best Pho soup in town, hands down. The classic beef pho is spot on: thinly shaved beef, fresh cut onion, a clean and soothing broth. Aromatic, but not overpowered by star anise and cinnamon and served with a plate of simple condiments: lime wedge, fresh chili, coriander and bean sprouts. Both refreshing and comforting, this soup will lift your spirits.
Daddy Greens Pizzabar Töölö
Humalistonkatu 3
Humalistonkatu 3, 00250 Helsinki, Finland
Daddy Greens Pizzabar Töölö is a pizza joint that offers a variety of NY-Napolitan style pizzas. Their menu features a range of options from classic Margherita to unique creations like their Dirty Margherita and Veggie Dude pizzas. Whether you're a fan of traditional toppings or prefer to explore new flavors, Daddy Greens Pizzabar Töölö has a pizza for you.
Recommended by
Pizza and the beer are on point. NY-Napolitan style pizza.If you like Roberta's in New York, you'll love DG. Zero-fucks-given about anything unnecessary. Pizza and the beer are on point. NY-Napolitan style pizza.
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Wino
Fleminginkatu 11
Fleminginkatu 11, 00500 Helsinki, Finland
Wino is a relaxed restaurant and natural wine bar located in the trendy Kallio area, offering innovative small dishes that change with the seasons. It boasts a unique wine selection and fine dining level bistro food, making it a great choice for both a simple aperitif or a full-scale dinner. With a philosophy rooted in craftsmanship that's evident in its food, handpicked wine cellar, and interior design, Wino is a go-to spot for lovers of natural wines and fresh, organic ingredients.
Recommended by
Cosy natural wine bar / small restaurant in still trendy Kallio area serving innovative small dishes. Great for both: a simple aperitif or a full-scale dinner.
面师傅 Noodle Master
Eerikinkatu 20
Eerikinkatu 20, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Noodle Master is a hotspot for authentic Chinese street food featuring hand-pulled noodles and dumplings. The restaurant is renowned for its fresh, daily-made wheat noodles, particularly the hot and spicy dan dan noodles, balanced with chili oil and Sichuan pepper. Not to be missed are the Shanghai noodles with shrimps and spring onion oil, and the sweet, marinated radish, all serving to provide a genuine Chinese street food experience.
Recommended by
Hand-pulled noodles made by awarded Chinese chefHand-pulled wheat noodles made fresh every day and served in a small, crowded space. The dan dan noodles are - rightfully - most popular. Hot and spicy, with loads of chili oil and Sichuan pepper, but still very balanced. Shanghai noodles with shrimps and spring onion oil are also great. And don’t miss out on the sweet, marinated radish.
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