I'm a big proponent of picking places to eat based on how hilarious their names are. This approach…read moredoesn't usually yield the best food, but I found an exception in Pupu. Ordered a salad because I had no other choice but it was pretty solid. The place is pretty cramped and tiny so probably not the best place to bring a big group of friends but great for a laid back 1 on 1 lunch. Portions are pretty "large" which is good. Great tunes as well

From the owner: Valmistamme premium-salaatteja puhtaista raaka-aineista…read more Suosimme luomua- ja lähituottajia aina kun se on mahdollista. Kokoamme salaattisi pikavauhtia heti tilauksen saatuamme. Valmistamme kaiken itse omassa keittiössämme. Take-away tai paikan päällä.

This restaurant has absolutely yummy food and the service of the family who works there is very…read morewarm and friendly - i had the meal with a soup + salad + entree and side - it was all yummy - I could eat there everyday

Really great vegetarian place to eat in Helsinki. Just a few streets over from the outdoor seaside…read moreopen market. This eatery prepares a few selections daily, so the menu is always changing (the way it should be), and left up to the whims of the owners and cooks. Walk in, get in line, pay attention to the ordering process. The staff does speak English but most guests appear to be locals on their lunch breaks. We sat at a table that had a few open seats which gave us the opportunity to chat with the locals a little bit. We opted for the soup and salad, and the portions were very generous. The soup was a summer soup with lots of cauliflower and dill - Delicious! It is important to note that all the foods we ate were whole foods (not processed), with lots of flavor. A little bit goes a long way to quenching your hunger. Being someone who usually has no problem clearing a plate it was a struggle to make my way to the bottom of the soup bowl despite how delicious it was. You won't be hungry for a long while after eating either. The eatery is on the small side, so if you see a line outside you may not be able to find a place to sit. Don't let that stop you from trying this place - It seemed like they were set up for take-out, and there are plenty of parks nearby to have a picnic. We really enjoyed our meal here from a number of different perspectives. Staff was warm and friendly despite a modest language barrier and us not knowing the ordering format. The locals that we shared our table with had been equally warm and friendly. The food speaks for itself. Five stars on all accounts. It is places like this that serve to remind us what our own hometown is lacking. There is a good chance I would eat here every day if I could.

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!

This was our favorite place for fish soup after being in Helsinki for 3 days. The order did take a…read morewhile to come out, but thankfully we had some wine to sip on. The soup itself was very tasty and creamy, with lots of fish, making it a good portion to share.

A great breakfast spot in the harbor district of Helsinki. The food was fresh and authentic…read moreFinnish fare. The place is charming.

Visited lunch time and decided to try the one and only pizza on the lunch menu. And it was the best…read morepizza I've ever had. The salad buffet was included and it was amazing. A lot of choices and all very nice. Friendly service and the restaurant was nice and cozy. Extensive ala carte menu and very reasonable prices, especially at lunch. Popino is highly recommended.

This was a positive surprise. Local restaurant with good food and decent price…read more I especially want to promote salad bar with home made bread, which comes free of charge when you purchase a dinner or lunch. Service was rude and unpolite, but thats normal in Finland.

Food is ok, burgers especially are good but chicken dry as sand…read more Sercice is very poor. Slowest I've had for very long time.

Haha. This is like me writing 5-star reviews of the Chili's I love in Alabama. I mean really: it's…read morea chain. It's an overpriced chain. But it's an AWESOME US-style chain with the requisite 347 menu items made up of 10 core ingredients. But it's actually kind of unique in that you can take your screaming kid just because it's "family friendly". So like anytime of the day I like I can just take my whack kid there and eat and no one will look at me funny or anything! Also, they have some innovative snacks. Their "vegetable sticks" are tempura carrot sticks and green beans and (waitforit) baby corm!!! GENIUS! And they come with some ridiculous aioli that I just eat with a spoon while my toddler cries because he wants to dip his sticks in it. Sorry, kid! Also - they have a lot for vegetarians/gluten free/lactose free/special dietary needs. They get the fourth star because they are the first restaurant in Finland (yes...all of Finland) I have been to that hasn't overdressed my salad with half a bottle of vegetable oil. The Grilled Vegetable salad is really good, and not just by "chain" standards. If I were to give a fair comparison, Memphis is a zero, Chico's is a three (plus one if you have a kid and special dietary considerations). Their ingredients were surprisingly fresh, the service is amazing - polite and helpful and nice, it's super clean and pleasant and comfortable. I think I perhaps judged this place a bit harshly without having visited. We live near a Chico's in Helsinki, but I visited this one and it's location in Sello is perfect for families or tired moms with cranky babies. Mom Tip: The wine is probably the best deal you'll find. 6e for 16 cl. Not bad.

This place has it all except free wireless internet. I gave it a four because, come on, every place…read morein Helsinki has free internet but this place. The food selection is affordable and excellent. The salad bar is fantastic! The prices are affordable. I will go back for sure!

Very nice lunch place. You need to take elevator to 5th floor to get excellent salad bar or lunch…read morebuffet. Took reindeer soup, salads and warm ones. Tasty and fresh, continuous flow from kitchen.

This is an awesome lunch place - Finnish buffet for all the salary folks in town. The salad bar is…read more10.5 euros while the buffet is 9 euros. Go for the buffet, it's quick and fast and there is something for everyone's palate. The main entrees is as expected, reliable. but the dessert (crepe with ice cream and strawberry sauce) is out of this world delicious!

We had an assortment of great food at this relaxing corner restaurant near Helsinki city center…read more The service was excellent, but it was a slow evening, so we had all the attention we needed at the right pace. We had the organic beef Klitch burger with goat cheese and tapenade, with potato wedges that were fried just right. It was very tasty and filling. Also had the tiger prawn avocado salad, which tasted healthy and good, but was a bit light on dressing flavor. My wife had assorted tapas which she really enjoyed. If you are looking for a quality meal in a relaxed setting, this is a great place to go!

Food was fine ..service was terrible ..everything else falls to bits when service is terribleread more