Nice looking cafe on the main esplanade of Helsinki. Came in late winter for the salmon soup - unlimited with bread and coffee for 16.9 euro. They definitely don't skimp on salmon - large tender chunks. Soup was creamy but not too rich. A variety of bread along with whipped butter and pumpkin spread. Need to get the dark rye bread - Finn's love this. Nice ambience although a tad noisy. Mostly locals the evening I went. read more

Kappeli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

The location of this restaurant was formerly a chapel, and today it is including a café and a restaurant. Inside, the café has a cozy, lively, and relaxing atmosphere that makes it an inviting place to spend time. The café offers a salmon soup buffet along with a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The restaurant, on the other hand, is well known for its reindeer dishes. I really loved the location, which is perfect to visit during a day of sightseeing or as a stop between exploring Helsinki. Personally, I enjoyed the café more than the restaurant. While it isn't fine dining, the café offers healthy, simple dishes and a great variety of local favorites. The restaurant has a good selection of menu options; however, aside from the reindeer dish, I found the other items to be quite salty. The service throughout our visit was very good. read more

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Delicious food and beautiful building. My husband and I enjoyed our lunch here and the selection of local draft beers. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the service was great. I wish there were more salad options for the restaurant side. There is a food counter you can order from, but that is separate from the restaurant and the restaurant does not have outside seating for a beautiful day. read more

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Delicious food, quick service, lovely ambiance. Highly recommend the soup and the creme brûlée! read more

Kappeli - Salmon soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

Excellent restaurant! Very attentive service and friendly staff with a sense of pride toward their food. I enjoyed the perch. Perfectly cooked with excellent sides! My husband had the liver dish and said it was the best liver he's ever had! Highly recommended this spot. It is an old restaurant as well with a rich history! read more

Kappeli - Perch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

Great dinner menu, and great dining in a very bright and airy hall. Ordered Pre-fix menu with smoked salmon. It was great, but a little raw inside. The salmon appeared to be the farm raised variety, not wild. read more

Cute coffee shop. Various pastries and salad and sandwiches. Bar on one side, restaurant on another. Excellent coffee to pick from and salmon soup. read more

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Kappeli is set in a beautiful building from the 1800's. The surrounding glass windows and chandeliers make it a very romantic setting. The service was on point. All three people assisting our table were kind and friendly. We started with a salmon appetizer. The salmon was raw, fatty and oh so delicious! My daughter ordered the reindeer roast. She said it was tasty, not gamey; however, she thought it was way too dry to eat. I had the smoked salmon as my main dish. It was good, but I preferred the appetizer. Our dessert was like a blueberry cake/crumble. It was very light and not too sweet. If you are in Helsinki, this is a must dine restaurant. read more

Kappeli - Dessert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

Kappeli restaurant has been in the same spot since 1867, and it looks like they have not missed a beat in all these years. In our first visit to Helsinki, we walked by this lovely restaurant, skimmed the menu and made reservations. The food was delicious, the building is beautiful and our service was fastidious. My husband ordered the seared salmon. It was served with mashed potatoes, root vegetables and an unusual sauce, licorice maybe? My salad consisted of mixed greens and watercress with shaved onions, shaved pickled onions, small spicy peppers, pumpkin seeds and baby carrots. I ordered the reindeer steak and reindeer sausages, which were served with mashed potatoes and root vegetables. The dessert was especially amazing: lemon cake with fresh and dried strawberries, topped with rhubarb sorbet. Fabulous! read more

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Just along from the harbour nestles this wonderful restaurant. A restaurant of times gone by. So easy to imagine the writers, poets and artists of old Finland sitting there with a cup of coffee thinking about their next piece of work. We popped in for a coffee and inside was going back generations as it hadn't changed. Great service from wonderful, helpful, staff and the coffee was delicious. I managed to avoid buying one of their beautiful pastries. Next time, maybe. Lovely selection of various offerings of main meals which were being purchased at an alarming rate. This proves how good they were. Looking forward to our next visit to Helsinki and this restaurant will be a definite return visit. read more

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Fantastic restaurant and cafe near the harbour square and close to the water. The prices were high though service was fantastic and spot on. I felt very cared for. Food was of high quality and delicious. Very rich in flavor. They had an outdoor patio for smoking with many tables. The cafe had many pastry choices and WC available for guests. We went by earlier and saw the plentiful amount of guests. I would highly recommend as a date experience or special experience as the meal was expensive but for us worth it. The wine too was well paired and delicious. read more

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We were referred to this place by our hotel, Sokos Hotel Presidenti. White cloth restaurant in the central park. The portions were rather small (like in most upscale restaurants,.. for some reason, maybe to show "class" :-)). The food was good, but, to our surprise, there is an exceptionally great food market right on the waterfront, by the boats, offering a great variety of generous true Finnish/Scandinavian dishes for 11-20 EU per dish, but nobody forced us to eat at this restaurant, so it was nobody's fault, no big deal. read more

We stopped for early morning coffee and it was great. There aren't many cafes open early Saturday morning so we felt fortunate to find Kappeli and take a break on our city exploration. read more

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I liked the food choices. There was live music outside while we dined. It was a treat but was also a tad bit loud. read more

Kappeli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

Great quiche. Had to ask them to warm it twice tho but it was delicious. Very nice cafe right in the city center read more

Kappeli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

Excellent food, service and ambience. Best fish preparation and el puré de papas es de otro mundo. Le doy cinco estrellas.

Our boutique hotel recommended this restaurant which was close and still open at 9:00. We were greeted by a very nice older woman whose name was something like Paiva. There is a dining room with big beautiful windows overlooking the Esplanadi Park. It is elegant with high ceilings and whimsical architectural details but not stuffy or formal. There is also a cafe, a bar and outdoor seating. The food is Finnish and very good. We had salmon soup which is like a milk-based buttery chowder. We also had the pan fried fish with veggies which was excellent too. Every appetizer and dessert we tried was very tasty. The waiter was very professional and friendly. She was from Nepal. It is an historic place that still is extremely well run. Don't miss it while you are in Helsinki! read more

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Super pretty design that gives it a nice vibe. Enjoy your pastries, salmon soup, or coffee in the middle of the park that offers nice views of the harbor. Apparently this place is the best known for their salmon soup. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to try it. Instead, I got carrot cake and iced latte. Carrot cake was good and latte was good. Nothing amazing. I expected a little better since it was pricey. Either way, cute place! read more

Kappeli - carrot cake, iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

The ambiance was really nice! Lots of windows that let natural light in. Very clean and well kept. The servers were pleasant and very welcoming. We tried the reindeer with mashed potatoes, this was kind of simple meal with good flavor. It was an easy dish to eat. The citrus shrimp salad tasted fresh and light. Later we moved to the cafe side to have coffee and try the pastry of the day. We went around noon so it was not very busy read more

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Not all items were 4 star but there was enough food for me to rate them it. We tried the reindeer tartare and the a salad (forget the type of meat on it, but some kind of gamy meat). I'm not sure most people can hand the texture of the tartare... Both were worth a try in my opinion but probably wouldn't order again if I were to come back. The soup and steak were superb. We ordered one more dish that was edible but not the best (I'm not even sure what it is anymore-- sorry, it's been a while). For dessert, we ordered some type of chocolate with sorbet and a green fruit. The sorbet with the pink sauce was super delightful. The chocolate was a little too rich for me and I'm still not sure what I think about the green fruit... I ate it though, lol The restaurant looks cute and cozy from the outside but is elegant and beautiful on the inside. I loved the decorations and the ambiance. The chandeliers and food presentation were spectacular. read more

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I was visiting Helsinki and taking here by our hosts. Since they have some foods which are not available in my home country, I decided to try something unique. There is a reindeer platter with meat and sausage. The food was very well presented. I would definitely say it was expensive by Canadian standards. 46 euros for an entree, and more than 9 Euros for a beer, means that it's almost $90 for a single meal, without a salad or appetizer. the food was okay but did not have substantial amount of side dishes. There was plenty of bread and butter provided, which helped. The bread was delicious and there were three types. Having been later to a few restaurants in Helsinki, I can't say that this was the best but it was pretty good. I just wish there was more food. My friends dropped me off in the city after we ate. I stopped at McDonald's an hour later, to have a large drink and a Burger. Then I was actually full. read more

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Nice restaurant in the touristy part of Helsinki. The food is expensive by American standards but possibly in line with scandinavian prices. You will run up quite a tab if you have a full course meal with drinks. That being said, the food is alright, though nothing spectacular. I had the fish which was pretty decent, my wife for the chicken which was huge quantity wise, but lacked flavor and seasoning. I'd recommend having snacks/drinks outside rather than full blown dinner service. Overall, 3.5 stars. read more

When it's cold in Helsinki, which I have to believe is quite often, you don't see that many people going out for after-dinner strolls, especially during the shoulder season when it starts to get dark pretty quickly. Jamie W. and I just finished dinner near our hotel and took the tram to the downtown area which appeared nearly deserted except for a few lost travelers coming out of the train station. When we found our way to the Esplanadi, there was barely a soul or a sole to be found on the gravel walkway. The one oasis to be found near Market Square (Kauppatori) on the water is Cafe Kappeli. The building almost looks like the ice palace in "Doctor Zhivago" the way the old-fashioned, gazebo-like structure appears to emerge out of nowhere (photo: http://bit.ly/29nogKj). Actually It more accurately reminded me of Bryant Park Grill in NYC with its bucolic setting amid an urban environment. It's been around for nearly 150 years, and it's quite packed in the daytime. However, at 10PM, it had a certain stillness that brought us in from the cold. When we entered, we noticed the refined restaurant on the right was closing up, but the cafe on the left was still very much in operation with pastries and sweets on full display (photo: http://bit.ly/29cKSZB). The space looked like a tall greenhouse with the ornate chandeliers and white tables and chairs giving a sense that high tea should be served even at that hour (photo: http://bit.ly/29hwwZk). Jamie and I decided to park ourselves next to the window overlooking Kauppatori and share a 7.90 € slice of the deliciously light Raspberry Cheesecake (Vadelmajuustokakku) (photo: http://bit.ly/29hwuAv). While I had a cup of decaf, he indulged in quite a decadent glass of Hot Chocolate (Kaakao) which ran about 6.00 € (photo: http://bit.ly/29bQOBu). It was a lovely way to end our brief stay in Helsinki since we had a boat to catch to Talinn, Estonia, early the next morning. FOOD - 4 stars...charming sweets that aren't too sweet AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...really quite a glorious space late at night SERVICE - 3 stars...just counter service,nothing more TOTAL - 4 stars...an ideal respite from the cold and the dark in Helsinki read more

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It was a lovely cool day! Had quiche and salad and a beautiful glass of wine. It was confusing at first. But the side I was on was actually a cafeteria. Hard to find the trays but after some fumbling and bending over I located them. The quiche was delicious and the salad with pickled onions was delicious. A must to visit!! read more

Cute restaurant right along the promenade near lots of shopping and sightseeing! We had two separate complete menus--one with a whitefish assortment appetizer, ox meat main, and crème brûlée; the other being reindeer tartare, whitefish main, and raspberry panna cotta. I enjoyed all the food, especially the reindeer appetizer (tender, NOT gamey, and tasty!), the whitefish main dish (well prepared, with a foamy "sauce" that complimented perfectly), the whipped potatoes on one of the main dishes (prepared perfectly--like Robuchon!) and the crème brûlée, which was the stand out favorite! My husband wasn't a fan of almost anything other than the whitefish main dish, whipped potatoes and crème brûlée. Service was a bit slow, but I think that's how they do things in Europe anyway. It's super expensive IMO, I think they are trying to maybe get on Michelin's radar? Not sure, but we spent 133 Euros on this meal, and we didn't have any alcohol--just water. read more

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Great setting under a glass dome in the park, four of us went to lunch had great salmon soup and onion soup to start filled by Damon main course, steak and randier. Great wines and the food was excellent you need to book or get there before 12 when they open. Great place to experience lunch in Helsinki but a bit costly 260 for the four but wine was 80 dollars read more

Had a piece of lemon cake and an Irish coffee. The lemon cake was absolutely amazing. Got to have that again some time. The liquid parts of the Irish coffee were fine but the cream in it had a buttery aftertaste that I found unpleasant. The prices in Kappeli are relatively high but the atmosphere is really nice. I typically come here late in the evening for coffee and cake when most cafes are closed. read more

Kappeli - Irish coffee and a cake piece. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

So cute! Beautiful atmosphere and great food/drinks! The hot chocolate was amazing! Great central location. You can see the Ferris wheel from your table read more

Kappeli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

From the railway station, you can take a pleasant slow walk (about 10 minutes) to this landmark cafe. People gather at this place, locals or foreigner residents or tourists. It is a core of Finnish social circle (even the national hero, Siberius often enjoyed drinks at this place). Like him, you might get inspired for artistic pursuits. Food and drinks are fine. Services are reasonably efficient. It is located at the convenient place in any season (even winter of course). read more

Kappeli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

If you want to experience fine dining in the heart of Helsinki, this is a nice place to go. The service is very good and the food was excellent. I tried the risotto and I cannot say anything but good about it. Very enjoyable experience, and in my opinion it is not ridiculously expensive for what it is. If you want to have a little less of a fancy fine dining experience or more laid back time, the cafe-side is extremely nice. It is what I prefer over the restaurant, honestly. It's really nice to be able to sit by those large windows and see over Esplanadi. The atmosphere is very nice and chill. Again, the cafe is not any more expensive than other places in that area. They also have a bar in the middle, it's a nice place to sit if you're waiting for a table at the restaurant, since it's not necessary to reserve a table there. read more

The setting the food could not be better. I was really was surprised by the quality of the food. It's Finland so your going to pay some crazy prices but I advise you to not do the math and just enjoy. The style of service needs some work. The coffee station is at the end of the food line. As such, even if you just want a quick bite, your going to have to wait until after the dozen expresso, cappuccino and lattes are made. I suggest they have a coffee station on it's own like the do for the beer outside. Even with an endless wait, I still have to give it 4 stars and suggest you put you patience on and queue up. read more

This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had! The service was perfect and the place is just marvellous. House red wine was just 20€ a bottle with an S-card and it was very delicious. I had lightly salted sirloin of reindeer and slow-cooked wild boar as starter and chargrilled whitefish hollandaise and fried scallops as main course. Everything was just perfect, although I hoped there would've been more scallops. Cappuccino and dessert wine was good as well. It's a quite expensive restaurant, but worth it! Also my friends loved their food. read more

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I can honestly say Kappeli was my favorite part of all of Finland. My family and I came here after wandering the small town of Helsinki, and it was just the highlight of the entire day. Located right in the center of the town, it was easy to get there after seeing everything we wanted to. The cafe itself should have been added to our list! It was charmingly beautiful and just sitting there was so pleasant. The pastries we ordered only made things better! Some of the best pastries I've ever had...My family shared a few of them and loved everything. My favorite was the Anniversary Cake! The only bad thing was the prices. I thought everything was a tad bit expensive, but maybe that's just the norm for such a touristy town. Would still recommend!! read more

Great summer venue... great location. Good service and very good food. read more

Kappeli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Helsinki, 18

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Nice restaurant in old building, in the heart of Helsinki. Otherwise don't go there if you don't have at least 3 hours for a 3 course menu. We waited 1 hour 30 min between our starter and main dish, and no waiter was showing up to explain why we had to wait so long!!! And generally speaking, service is very poor and staff very unfriendly. Don't go there. read more

Big fan of the salmon soup. It's a creamy soup with chunks of salmon, potato. And lots of dill. The soup is self-serve along with the bread and they are located across from the cash registers. It's a bit confusing when you first wander into the building, go left for the cafeteria. For the ambiance, wi-fi, and use of WC, it's a much better experience of having salmon soup than the tents in the market for a few euros more. read more

Chandeliers brought me in and the food brought me back! Perfect location in the city! Get the salmon soup!! You will not regret it! Perfect for colder or rainy days! My Favorite table is in the front corner.. Personal chandelier! read more

Great location. Unique restaurant and good food. They have reign deer on the menu. Nice selection of wine and beer. On a nice day it's a great spot to drink a beer and hang out on the large patio and people watch. read more

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We went to the indoor restaurant for dinner and my wife and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Good service. Good wine, good bread. We had the cold fish plate (lox, herrings, salmon rillettes, fish roe, etc) with some cold boiled potatoes and scrambled eggs, which was a nice introduction to the various fish preparations they make in Finland. Then I had a salmon soup, which is a creamy dill soup with chunks of potatoes and salmon in it. Nothing mind blowing but well done. I suppose this is the kind of hearty soup I'd be happy to eat on a cold day. My wife's roasted salmon piece was served with boiled potatoes and morels in a creamy mushroom sauce. It was nice, particularly the sauce which elevated the dish. Overall, this was 3 to 3.5 stars thus far. But what put it over the top for me was the blueberry cheesecake served with blueberry sorbet and a kind of blueberry compote. The whole dish was fabulous. Every element worked perfectly with the rest. Delightful. At the end of the day, not very creative but solid Finnish fare, in a nice location. read more

The waitress was super nice and the food was delicious! Be careful when you ask for a long espresso as mine was confused with a double expresso. read more