From the owner: Scandinavian Cuisine in unique historical surroundings.read more

There's not many places where you can sit dockside in the refurbished brick ruins of a 300 year old…read morenavy base on an island in the Baltic. Add to that some delicious food and drinks and you create something special. Out of the group I was with everyone enjoyed their meal. I had a salad that seemed to have every random thing you would or could put on it... And strangely it worked. There were two kinds of cheeses, four kinds of lettuce, three kinds of fruit, olives, nuts, artichokes and a bunch of other stuff I couldn't keep track of. Each bite was different but somehow didn't over stimulate my taste buds. If you make it to the islands of Suomenlinna, the place is still hard to find (over the bridge across from the museum and on the north side of the drydock) but worth the journey.

We had an early lunch in Valimo earlier this month on a visit to Suomenlinna. Sharing the terrace…read moreby the little marina with a few local and visiting boaty types we felt comfortable and were made very welcome by the restaurant staff. Since it was not the hottest of summer days the waitress fixed us up with a couple of blankets to stave of the chill. I noticed there was a wood burning sauna and shower facilities for those visiting by boat. The food arrived in good time. My option was the meat dish of the day consisting of a succulent pork belly with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. I was impressed with the dish, everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly and tasted fresh and delicious. My lunch companion enjoyed the pyttipannu 'with a twist'. This dish was a pan fried mixture of potatoes and pork prepared in a Dijon sauce served with a fried egg on top. As I remember we were around 35 euros for lunch and a couple of non alcoholic drinks. This I felt was reasonable given the quality of the food and surroundings.

This is a bomb-a$$ brewery. These brews are very well made and flawless. Seriously. And the…read moreappetizers are very good. Free bread and butter for patrons. If you're a beer geek and on Suomenlinna you MUST come here. Super chill and knowledgeable staff too.

The excellent traditional soup! Enjoy the art environment in the coffee shop.read more

Absolutely the best food I've had in Helsinki from an Australian! Pizza, soup, burger, salads! My…read morefussy daughter ate everything

Four of us tried to have lunch outside on Wed July 12. We were ignored most of the time. We were…read morenot served our lunch for 90 minutes. We had to ask two different times for them to check on our food. No one ever came to see how we were doing or how we enjoyed our food. They didn't bother to give us napkins. Many others groups came, ordered, were served and left before we ever got out food! The food was alright. They are not set up for people with some food allergies. It was quite a nice place to sit, as there were wires above to keep the birds away and plenty of shade.

Excellent service and food. The atmosphere is cozy and upscale. I cannot say enough about the…read moredishes. All were very good - not a single misstep. Cannot say that very often.

What an absolutely wonderful dining experience. It is obvious that the staff work together and…read moreenjoy presenting unique and interesting flavors.

A high-quality restaurant in a former jail makes this place a unique experience. The building…read moreserves now as a hotel. The lunch was of high quality with a salad bar, creamy soup, couple of main course options (beet and halloum cheese steaks, and chicken), and dessert coffee or tea. Such a fascinating environment - many photos and items indicating the original use - combined with friendly service and decent price for the quality make this a recommended destiny.

Wonderful restaurant located on the ground level of Hotel Katajanokka. The service was wonderful…read moreand their dinner recommendations were exactly as described. I tried arctic char for the first time - wild from Norway. The fish itself looks similar to a salmon. It was cooked perfectly and was very delicious and complimented the white wine perfectly. I also had a mushroom pasta the following night which was creamy goodness. The restaurant also serves an all you can eat breakfast that's wonderful. It's a beautiful combination of continental and traditional. Wonderful service and hospitality. I will be back the next time I'm in Finland!

How I miss Sunday afternoon having a pint of beer or two at the Sea Horse, a.k.a. Sikala. Their…read morecabbage rolls were also some of the best I've ever had! Funny, the first time I went there (when smoking was permitted inside) I thought it was one of the most depressing places, where serious drinkers drink seriously, but then I realized the beauty of this iconic Helsinki institution and made it a regular place for me and my friends to drink when in Ullanlinna. Do they finally have waitresses that can speak English? Did they finally update the men's room in disrepair? (My grandmother, 82 at the time, said she liked the place since the ladies room was well kept.) All these things I'll have to find out on my next trip to Helsinki.

Very old style, traditional Finn meals. I enjoyed pan seared Herring, lots of food. Decent, a tad…read morepricey. Very good service.

Great use of local ingridents, good selection of wines and good service. The dishes left me wishing…read morefor more, the final touch and finesse was missing. Cozy setting, beautiful location.

Perfect lunch on a sunny day at the terrace. Service is great and the food is fresh and tasty…read more These guys know how to cook fish.

This place feels very old timey! The interior decor and lighting made it feel like I was in the…read more1970s or something. We came in for dinner on a Friday night with no reservation and we sat at the bar. The place got very busy and they even had to turn people away because there was no room. I guess you should try to make a reservation if possible! The menu is a bit limited and seemed to focus on traditional Finnish food. I was probably most interested in the meatball plate but it looked like too much food (also was like 24 euros which seems steep for meatballs), so I opted for a full sized tomato basil soup. I guess it was also a bit pricey at 18 euros for just soup and some bread so maybe not the best value. I did think the soup was okay, a bit on the saltier side so I had trouble finishing all of it. It did pair nicely with the bread but I didn't get that much bread for the amount of soup I got. The soup had a glob of goat cheese and basil which I thought paired nicely. My husband ordered the stew plate and he liked it but thought they didn't really give you that much meat. I agreed. The mashed potatoes were quite good and creamy but the dish kinda felt like it was just a very expensive plate of mashed potatoes and gravy. The blueberry dessert was not bad but I don't really like jam/jelly that much though so I couldn't eat too much of it. It did pair nicely with ice cream. Overall, interesting ambiance but probably not the best restaurant for me.

Date of visit: 8/29/2024…read more Both appetizers were great: - escargot with garlic 5/5 - tomato soup with basil 5/5 Entrees not so much: - Classical Meatballs (beef & pork) 3/5 - sautéed reindeer (traditional food from Lapland) 3/5: I thought I'd give reindeer a try since I'm in Finland. Couldn't stand the smell. It's simply sautéed with hardly any seasonings which makes the scent of the meat more prominent. It's served on a bed of mashed potatoes that's actually very good. - Fish of the day ala Mannerheim 4/5: I had to order this coz I ended up not eating the reindeer :( Today it was white fish served with wild mushroom sauce. The sauce was delicious. The fish I wish had crispier skin but overall it was a better dish compared to the reindeer. Like with all other Finnish restaurants, this comes with a price tag too. Oh well, lol