The Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Helsinki

Palace offers an innovative and sophisticated Nordic fine dining experience, complemented by splendid views. The restaurant, established in 1952, is a pioneer in Finnish gastronomy, boasting a luxurious dining ambiance and a well-trained workforce. The menu respects Nordic tradition and features the finest ingredients alongside excellent wine pairings.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model – London, UK

Established in 1952, Palace has always been a pioneer of Finnish gastronomy. Located by the waters edge, there are magical views over Helsinki harbour and across the Baltic Sea. A meal here is a luxury experience, from the kitchen to the front of house in what is Finland’s only two-star restaurant.

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Enjoy a memorable culinary experience at Restaurant Olo, where the kitchen skillfully crafts unforgettable flavor combinations using exquisite northern ingredients. The atmosphere is elegant without unnecessary stiffness, providing a comfortable, warm-hearted service. Having held a Michelin star since 2011, it's a place where taste and visual appeal meet.

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Lennart Sukapää

Restaurateur – Helsinki, Finland

Succulent A culinary experience both tastewise and visually. Facelift a success, service nice and amicable - not stiff-necked as one would expect in places of this level.

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Restaurant Demo holds a Michelin star for over a decade, offering memorable dining experiences with a blend of modern French cuisine and global flavors. The restaurant is recognized for its creatively crafted tasting menus and an exceptional wine cellar with over 400 selections. With a cool, contemporary ambiance, it ensures a relaxed environment while delivering impeccable service and high-quality cuisine.

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Mika Ihamuotila

Foodie – Helsinki, Finland

A Helsinki Michelin-star-classic with an understated bohemian contemporary cool ambiance. (Only) tasting menus with a creative modern French tone. Excellent wine list and pairing choices.

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Restaurant Grön, led by chef Toni Kostian, offers a predominantly plant-based menu inspired by the forest. The relaxed ambiance complements the creative fine dining experience that emphasizes local and sustainably sourced vegetables. Visitors can expect innovative dishes like the Leek and Pike “Roast” served with herb leaves from the restaurant's own farm, and the memorable honey, fennel pollen and thyme brioche bread.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model – London, UK

Had a brilliant meal here, one of my highlights in Helsinki. An up-and-down, back-and-forth, left-to-right, twisty-turny exploration across Finland’s picked and pulled, all the uprooted goodies from the soil, forming an almost exclusively plant-led tasting menu (they have two stars, one Michelin red, and another of the green and eco variety). Every dish was colourful and vivid, dotted with small leaves, flowers, micro-herbs and, on occasion, caviar, for a sense of inflated luxe. The small, stark and industrial restaurant space is warm and full of contented chatter from guests, each deliberating and discussing recipes and the dishes before them. The kitchen is open, so you can peek in while a young team meticulously fiddle and plate - it really did appear to be a very young and talented team, making the kitchen output all the more impressive.

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