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Inexpensive restaurant in Helsinki with Finnish cuisine. Where to eat in Helsinki: cafes and restaurants

The Finnish capital is not the cheapest European city)) And it’s impossible to eat cheaply here, like in Riga, for example.
We will talk more about the very center of Helsinki, where traditionally there are many attractions and popular shopping centers, and accordingly, Russian-speaking tourists come in large numbers here. Prices here are the highest in the city.
But nevertheless, there are several food outlets where you can eat relatively inexpensively, and we will now get acquainted with them...

The first such place is known to many who have been to Finland. This is a large and popular chain, whose establishments are located in almost all major cities of Suomi. Naturally, there is one in the center of Helsinki too.

1. Golden Rax buffet
Address: Mikonkatu 8, Helsinki
Opening hours: Mon-Thu – 11:00 – 21:00, Fri – Sat11:00 — 22:00 Sunday 12:00 – 21:00
One of the restaurants of the famous RAX chain is located in the very center of the Finnish capital.
Previously, these restaurants were called “Golden Rax pizza buffet”, now after rebranding they are called “RAX buffet”.
Buffet ( Buffet) - this concept all over the world means what we call a “buffet”, i.e.


my service and the opportunity to eat everything that is presented in the restaurant for a fixed fee.
So remember “Buffet” is a “buffet”!!!
Rex restaurants serve traditional European cuisine. Pizza, salad bar, meatballs, sausages, chicken wings, lasagna, stewed potatoes, vegetable soups...
Prices:
Buffet ( adults) — € 9.95
(on weekdays from 11:00 until 14:00) — 8,95 €
Buffet ( children from 1 to 4 years old) — 2,50 €
Buffet ( children from 5 to 10 years old) — € 6.95
Dessert buffet (ice cream, donuts, pie and hot drinks) - 2,95 € (to the regular buffet).
Dessert buffet - € 6.90 (no buffet)
Takeaway food (salad, pizza and hot food) - € 1.95 / 100g
Takeaway pizza (small/large.
choice of two fillings) - 6,90 € / 13,90 €
Students receive a 10% discount on all menu items. Buffet — 8,55 €
To receive a discount, you must present your international student ISIC card.

How it works.
Come in, go to the cash register, say, for example, “Buffet” (depending on what you choose, see “Prices”), they give you a plate and a glass. You pay. If it is a regular “Buffet” and the time is after 14.00 then 9.95 €. Go to the food counters and help yourself what you like.
We take the utensils and eat everything we picked up))
To taste the first course, you need to take a small deep plate near the thermoses with soup, you do not pay for this, it is included in the “Buffet” you paid for.
You can eat everything else - pizza, salads, hot dishes in any quantity)) In some other establishments, the number of approaches to food is limited. Those. you only get to fill your plate with food once. In RAX chain restaurants, the number of approaches is unlimited. Drinks in a glass (Cola, Fanta, Sprite) are also unlimited.

After eating, you need to put away dirty dishes.

The addresses of other restaurants of the RAX buffet chain in Finland can be found on their official website.

There are always a lot of Russian tourists in this particular establishment. And sometimes I feel ashamed that these are my compatriots. The picture is when people take a lot of food and cannot eat it, when they pay for two buffets and try to eat with three or four people, when they try to take food with them, etc. not uncommon here.
I hope that there are no such people among the readers of The Thrifty Traveler, and when they come to the establishments of this chain, they will behave appropriately, showing the Finnish staff that Russians are a deeply intelligent and cultural nation and everything that is said about them is not true))


The next place where you can eat on a budget is nearby.

2. UniCafe Ylioppilasaukio
Address: Mannerheimintie 3 B, Helsinki.
Opening hours: Mon - Fri from 11.00 to 19.00 Sat. from 11.00 to 18.00

In the very center of Helsinki, not far from the central railway station on the main street of Helsinki, Manerheim 3 B, there is a bistro of the UniCafe chain. UniCafe is the so-called student (university) canteen, although not only students eat there. There are just big discounts for students, more on them later.
This particular establishment is called "Ylioppilasaukio". To get into it you need to go a little deeper from Manerheim 3
and there will be an entrance to this bistro.
The entrance is quite modest, but the bistro is quite large.

You can sit at tables or at a common counter
The bistro has a coffee shop where you can drink coffee and eat some delicious pastries.
But the main part of the room is occupied by the dining room


So how much does it cost to eat at UniCafe?
The network of these bistros uses the “Set Lunch” system. This is similar to the Buffet system, but there are a number of restrictions. Choose one hot dish,

and in the salad bar you can put as much as you can on your plate, whatever is in stock.
Condiments, sauces and ketchups are free.
Bread and drink are also included in the free set.
In the bistro there is self-service everywhere and therefore, after eating, dirty dishes must be taken to the sink.

Prices:
Set lunch - 7.00 € ,
with SYL student card (The National Union of University Students in Finland) and SAMOK (Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences.) — 2.60 € ,
with a card of graduate students of the same universities - 4.50 € .

The menu changes every day and can be found on the Unicafe canteen website.
There you can also find the addresses of other canteens of this chain.
In the Unicafe Ylioppilasaukio canteen you can also buy ice cream, cold
and hot drinks to take away at reasonable prices.


3. SFC (Southern fried chicken)
Address: Mannerheimintie 18, Helsinki.
Opening hours: Mon – Sun from 11.00 to 21.00


Another place on Manerheim Street close to the station and main shopping centers where you can eat cheaply.
The famous English chain SFC, a kind of English take on the famous American chain KFC. Fast food consisting of dishes based on fried chicken.
All these dishes can be tasted on the 1st floor of the establishment.
But the prices there are high and it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to eat a hearty meal within 8-9 €. For this money you will be offered a set like - hamburger + fries + cola.
So we are more interested in the ground floor

where the pizzeria is located and offers a buffet at a price 7.90 € .
For this money you can eat a full lunch consisting of soup, salad and several types of pizza to choose from.
The establishment's website is here

Well, the last place in the very heart of Helsinki where you can eat inexpensively.

4. Habibi Deli
Address: Mannerheimintie 20, Helsinki. (In the Forum shopping center building, entrance from Simonkatu street)
Working hours:Mon-Thu - 10:00 to 21:00, Fri - Sat11:00 to 05:00,Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00
This establishment is located in the famous FORUM shopping center.
This is an ordinary kebab shop which is now plentiful all over Europe.
The prices are certainly not particularly “sweet”,
but the portions are large.
And in order to eat cheaply and heartily, you need to take one soup and one main course for two (meat or kebab or chop + salad and side dish). Soups by 7.50 €, main courses from 8.90 € . It works out 16.40 € for two. Quite budget-friendly.
If you are not spoiled by expensive restaurants, then this option is quite suitable for a quick snack in the center of Helsinki.
Website of the establishment habibideli.fi


Well, that’s all with budget cafes in the center. Now let me remind you of one more place at Vantaa Airport in Helsinki. I wrote about him before. I hope it will be useful for those who fly in or fly out from Vantaa.

Cesar´sDaily Buffet
Address: In the building of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, in Terminal 2.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6.00-19.00 (pizza Mon-Fri from 9.30 to 20, Sat-Sun from 11 to 20)

This cafe is located in Terminal 2 of Vantaa Airport - Helsinki. If you enter the central entrance of the terminal, you need to go down the escalator.
A small cafe with different buffet options
We choose a buffet option, take a tray and put on the plates what corresponds to this chosen buffet.
After that, we move to the end of the hall to the cashier and pay for what we took.
Prices:

Breakfast
1. Economy Cold breakfast - 5.60 €
(snacks, cold cuts, cereals, tea/coffee)
2. Economy plus Warm breakfast - 5.60 €
(cuts, cereals, porridge, tea/coffee)
3. Business - Cold + hot breakfast. — 8.40 € .


Buffet - Lunch buffet.
1. Cesar's Buffet - 9.70 €
(1 soup + 1 second course + salad bar without limitation)
2. Cesar's Salad Bar - 2.00 €/ 100g
(separate seafood salad bar)
3. Cesar's Soup (smal/large) - 5.90 €
(1 soup small or large plate + salad bar, unlimited) —
4. Cesar´s Menu everything from the menu without restrictions
(soup, main courses, both salad bars unlimited)
All buffets require only one approach, and the girl will serve you the second dish; you just need to choose it from what is available.

Now that's it for sure with budget cafes in popular places in Helsinki. Now you know exactly where you can eat inexpensively in the Finnish capital.
Bon appetit!

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Of course, the Finnish capital cannot be called the cheapest European city. And eating here is cheap, just as you won’t be able to eat in Riga. Next, I would like to tell you where to eat in the center of Helsinki, since the bulk of the popular shopping centers and attractions are concentrated here, and accordingly, the largest number of Russian-speaking tourists who come here are located here. Naturally, prices in this area are the highest in the city and yet, nevertheless, there are establishments - several food outlets where you can eat relatively inexpensively and it is them that are worth mentioning in more detail.


The first place is Golden Rax buffet, it is known to many who have ever visited Finland. This is a large chain, it is very popular, establishments of this chain are located in all major cities, and there is also an establishment in the center of Helsinki. His address: Mikonkatu 8, Helsinki. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 21:00, from Friday to Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00, and on Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00. One of the RAX chain restaurants is located right in the center of Helsinki. Previously, these restaurants were called “Golden Rax pizza buffet”, but now, after branding, they began to be called “RAX buffet”. Buffet (Buffet) - this concept means the same thing all over the world; in our country it is called a buffet, that is, self-service and the opportunity to eat everything that is presented in the restaurant, paying a fixed price for it. RAX restaurants offer traditional European dishes. Pizza, meatballs, salad bar, sausages, lasagne, chicken wings, stewed potatoes and vegetable soups, as well as a lot of all sorts of delicious things.

Prices at the buffet for adults are 9.95 euros, on weekdays from 11 to 14:00 the price is 8.95 euros. For children from one to four years old, meals at the buffet will cost 2.5 euros, and for children from five to ten years old you need to pay 6.95 euros.


fet-dessert, where you can taste cake, donuts, ice cream and hot drinks plus 2.95 euros on top of the regular buffet. If without a buffet, then a dessert buffet will cost 6.9 euros. You can take food to go: pizza, salad, hot food for 1.95 euros/100 grams. There is a ten percent student discount on everything on the entire menu. In order to receive this discount you must provide an ISIC card. Everything works very simply, go in and go to the cash register, for example at the Buffet, you are given a plate and a glass, then you pay according to the rates given above. Afterwards, feel free to head to the counters where the food is located and choose whatever your heart desires, whatever suits your taste - take utensils such as spoons, forks, knives and eat everything you picked with pleasure. To eat the first course, you will need to take a small deep plate located near the thermos with soups; this is already included in the amount you previously paid for the Buffet. You eat everything else, be it pizza, hot dishes or salads, in any unlimited quantity. It is worth considering that in some establishments the number of approaches to food is limited. That is, you can fill your plate only once. But the RAX chain does not belong to such establishments, and this is very good; it turns out that you can come for food as many times as your heart desires. After you eat the dishes, you need to clean up after yourself. The addresses of the RAX buffet chain of buffets in Helsinki can be found on the official website. It is in this particular establishment that there are always a lot of Russian tourists, sometimes you feel ashamed of ours. Sometimes people pick up so much food and then cannot eat, when they only pay for two buffets, but three and sometimes even four eat, when they try to take food with them, and similar not very beautiful cases are no longer uncommon here.

The second place to eat is located nearby at Mannerheimintie 3 B, Helsinki. This is UniCafe Ylioppilasaukio. The establishment is open from Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 19:00, and on Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00. UniCafe is a bistro, the so-called student canteen. Although not only students eat at these establishments, it’s just for them that discounts are offered here. This establishment is called “Ylioppilasaukio”. To get here you need to go a little deeper from Manerheim 3, that’s where the entrance to the bistro will be. The entrance is modest, which cannot be said about the establishment; its size is quite impressive. You can sit at one of the tables or at the common bar counter. There is a coffee shop where you can drink coffee and also eat delicious pastries. The main part of the room is occupied by the dining room. The “Set Meals” system is well used here; it is similar to the Buffet, but there are some differences and limitations. From the hot dishes you can take only one, and in the salad bar you can get as much as you need. Sauces, condiments and ketchups are free. Drink and bread are also free. A set lunch will cost seven euros. With a student card you can eat for only 2.6 euros, and with a postgraduate card from these Finnish universities for 4.5 euros.

In the very center of Helsinki, the famous Kämp Hotel has been hosting guests since the late nineteenth century. The artist Akseli Gallen-Kalela, who created original illustrations for the folk epic “Kalevala,” loved to visit his luxurious cafe. Here you will be served smoked trout, sea bass, crayfish soup, homemade wine, iced strawberry margarita, and cloudberry dessert.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 29

Nokka

This gourmet restaurant uses seasonal Finnish ingredients and offers reasonably priced dishes. Products are supplied to restaurants from farms and hunting grounds. Here you can try wild reindeer fillet, crayfish soup and other truly Finnish delicacies.

Merimakasiini

A pleasant restaurant, the interior of which is designed in a maritime style. Located near the center and the western port. There is a menu in Russian. They say that the portions here are impressive: for example, they recommend taking a portion of fish soup for two. Various variations of menu items from fresh fish and seafood. You can order a glass of any wine to accompany the delicious dishes.

    Mon-Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat-Sun 13:00-23:00

Zetor

Linen tablecloths, a small village between the tables, rustic furniture and real tractors in the middle of the room - this colorful restaurant-bar has been popular since 1991. The menu includes meat dishes with potatoes, lingonberry jam, roast venison, fried vendace, trout soup, meatballs, puttipanna and a variety of fish dishes that are popular in Finland.

    Mannerheimintie 3-5

Aino

In this cozy restaurant you will be offered dishes not only from traditional Finnish cuisine, but also modern cuisine, which is somewhat different from the first.

The establishment is located in the very center of Helsinki, near the shopping area. The restaurant has two halls with 100 seats.

The restaurant's menu is varied and faithful to tradition. But it can’t do without a creative approach. Here you can try sea and lake fish, lamb, game, venison, root vegetables, wild mushrooms and berries. By the way, the portions are decent.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 21

Fishmarket

A stylish and cozy restaurant offering a large number of fish dishes and seafood delicacies. For example, you can try grilled pike perch from Inkoo, served with pumpkin and sage sauce. The elegant atmosphere is conducive to a relaxing holiday.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 17

Kolme Kruunua

The Kolme Kruunua (“Three Crowns”) restaurant in Helsinki is located at the same time in the city center, but away from the tourist trail. The interior with a 50-year history and wonderful national cuisine will make your evening there unforgettable. We recommend taking a walk to this restaurant and trying Finnish cuisine: venison with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, salad with goat cheese, salmon medallion, Wiener schnitzel with capers and anchovies, pork gravy and Scandinavian blueberry pie with simply incredible taste!

Kellarikrouvi

This restaurant is unique with its special intimate atmosphere. Here you can have a pleasant time either alone or in a large company. The restaurant is located on two levels. The food here is delicious. For example, grilled deer fillet, Lapland potato terrine with rosemary and juniper sauce will cost you 33.20 euros.

    Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 6

Kosmos

We are located in the very center of the city on a pedestrian street. People who are somehow involved in art like to come here. Since 1924 they have favored this place. Steaks or fish dishes are worth trying; duck breast with raspberry sauce, as well as deer fillet, served with side dishes. Dishes on the menu - from 15 euros.

Palace Cafe

The food here is home-style and the prices on the menu are quite affordable. But this is not even what will please the establishment. It is located on the tenth floor. Needless to say, from the windows of the restaurant the visitor has a stunning view of the rooftops of Helsinki. It also has its own wine collection. A glass of this wonderful drink goes perfectly with the national cuisine served here. And the interior of the 20th century will immerse you in an ancient atmosphere.

Savotta

If you wanted not only to taste Finnish dishes, but also to do it in a national setting, then this is the place for you. You will be surrounded by an interior made of wood and a truly Finnish atmosphere. The menu offers a wide range of fish dishes. There is also bread cheese, which is considered one of the delicacies of the local cuisine.

    Aleksanterinkatu 22

Sea Horse

    Kapteeninkatu 11

Lasipalatsi

Located near Helsinki train station. For visitors' attention: marinated and smoked fish, wild berry desserts, venison with lingonberry sauce and more. Seasonal delicacies are also served: the fish season gives way to game dishes, for example. They say that the venison here comes straight from distant Lapland. Prices are reasonable.

    Mannerheimintie 22-24

Havis

Among local and visiting gourmets, this place is famous for the best and freshest seafood cuisine in Helsinki. The dishes are prepared quite elegantly and the combinations will also pleasantly surprise you. On the menu you can find smoked pike perch with dark thyme sauce, and you can also try marinated salmon with cucumbers. The pike medallion will be served on potatoes - in general, a meal here will certainly bring aesthetic pleasure. The interior is modern, the restaurant is decorated in Art Nouveau style. It is worth noting that the establishment is quite expensive - but once you can afford to visit such a place.

Sea Horse

Finnish culture has been concentrated in this place since 1934. The food also represents national delicacies. Visitors especially praise the salmon soup. In the 30s of the last century, this restaurant was a favorite place for sailors and workers. There is a friendly and relaxed atmosphere here.

    Options where you can eat inexpensively and deliciously in Helsinki: cafes and restaurants, as well as bars in the city. Addresses, opening hours and prices in establishments.

    The Finnish capital is not a cheap city, but here you can find good establishments with affordable prices. Usually the densest tourist flow is in the center, where a large number of attractions are concentrated, and prices in restaurants and cafes are traditionally high. A full lunch in a good establishment will cost at least 40-50 euros. If you order Finnish delicacies - dishes from Lapland venison, fried whitefish and other delicacies, it will cost even more.

    In this article we will tell you where to eat inexpensively and deliciously in Helsinki - we will list the most budget establishments and indicate prices, addresses and opening hours, and also give advice on what to eat in the Finnish capital.

    What is a must-try in Helsinki?

    Finnish cuisine is hearty and quite high in calories; the harsh climate makes its own demands. When in Helsinki, you should definitely try salmon soup with cream (lohikeitto), fish pie (kalakukko), morel cream soup, and herring appetizers. Delicious dishes here include trout in its own juice, partridge in sour cream, crayfish, venison and elk dishes (Lapland cuisine). Pancakes are especially good to eat in winter: in Finland they are eaten with caviar, goat cheese, even pickles and pickled onions. Blinis are different from Russian ones; here they are thick yeast flatbread with different fillings.

    As for alcoholic drinks, it is interesting to try local beer, wonderful wild berry liqueurs and Finnish Kavel champagne made from yellow currants and gooseberries.

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    Where to have an inexpensive breakfast in Helsinki

    The best way to have breakfast with a cup of coffee and a sandwich is to go to a cafe. A cup of coffee and an airy donut with jam in a roadside cafe can cost only 1.5 euros, while the average price of a cup of Americano in the country is 2.5-3.5 euros. But if you want to visit an atmospheric place and admire the wonderful views, then such a coffee break in the city center will cost at least 6-10 euros.

    Robert's Coffee

    You can have an inexpensive breakfast in Helsinki at Robert's Coffee. In this chain establishment, a cup of coffee with a croissant costs 5 euros. Cafe address: Kaisaniemenkatu 3. Open: Sat - Sun 10:00 - 00:00, Mon - Fri 08:00 - 00 :00.

    Ciao! Caffe

    Considering the location of the cafe - near the Cathedral and Senate Square, the prices here are very reasonable: an espresso costs only 1.70 euros, an American - 2.30 euros. In addition to coffee and dessert, there are light snacks: salad bar - 8.5 euros, ciabatta and focaccia for 4.90 euros. Address: Aleksanterinkatu 28. Open: Sun 12:00 - 19:00, Mon - Sat 10:00 - 19:00.

    Cafe Ekberg

    The oldest café-bakery in the city, operating since 1852. Here you can try the best Napoleon (3.30 euros) in the city. Breakfast is a standard buffet: eggs, omelettes, cereals, muesli, yogurt, cold cuts, vegetables, fruits, pastries, coffee and tea. Cafe address: Bulevardi 9. Open: Sat 08:30 - 17:00, Sun 09:00 - 17:00, Mon - Fri 07:30 - 19:00. You can have an inexpensive breakfast on weekdays - for 11.5 euros (until 10:30), on weekends - for 17.90 euros (until 13:30).

    Ursula

    A very romantic place on the seashore with wonderful views of the bay and the archipelago. And although the prices here are somewhat high - a serving of salad is 12.5 euros, the cafe is popular in the city. Address: Ehrenstromsvagen 3. Open: Sun - Sat 09:00 - 22:00.

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    Where to have an inexpensive lunch in Helsinki

    Unicafe Ylioppilasaukio

    You can eat inexpensively in Helsinki at the UniCafe bistro chain; one of the establishments is located in the center of the capital near the train station. A set lunch costs 8 euros, for students there are huge discounts, for holders of an international student card, lunch will cost only 2.60 euros. Address: Mannerheimintie 3 B. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 17:00.

    Golden Rax Pizza buffet

    A popular chain of buffet establishments, any number of approaches is allowed. Soups, pizza, meatballs, salads, sausages, chicken, lasagna, vegetables - everything is very tasty. The cost of the buffet for an adult is 9.95 euros (cheaper on weekdays). Discounts for students. Address: Mikonkatu 8. Opening hours: Mon - Sat - 11:00 - 21:00, Sunday 12:00 - 21:00.

    SFC

    Fast food lovers can eat cheaply in Helsinki at SFC, one of the establishments is located near the station. On the 1st floor, a set of a hamburger, fries and cola will cost 8-9 euros, on the ground floor there is a pizzeria and a buffet buffet for 7.90 euros. Address: Mannerheimintie 18. Open: daily from 11:00 to 21:00.

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    Eerikin Pippuri

    Kebab chain in the city. Russian speaking staff, large portions. The average check is 10 euros. Address: Eerikinkatu 17, in the Forum shopping center. In general, there are quite a lot of kebab shops in Helsinki, as in other large cities in Europe. Their prices are approximately the same, but the quality of food preparation may differ slightly.

    Veggie

    Vegetarians are sure to love the new lunch café that opened last year. Cozy interior in eco-style, simple menu - vegetable salads, pies with zucchini, feta and spinach, buns, cakes, juice and tea/coffee. The average cost of a salad is 10 euros, a sandwich is 4.50, a latte is 3.50, a cappuccino is 3.30, a juice is 2.50 euros. Address: Munkkiniemen Puistotie 22.

    Gran Delicato

    Mediterranean restaurant. A portion of salad is 9.5-10.5 euros, ciabatta is 7.50 euros, tea and coffee is 3 euros. A cozy place for a light snack, the interior is somewhat reminiscent of a Greek tavern on the seashore. Address: Kalevankatu 34. Open: Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Mon - Fri 08:00 - 20:00.

    Soppakeittio Tapaste oy

    Soup restaurant in the Hakaniemi indoor market, specializing in Spanish cuisine, excellent seafood soups (shrimp, salmon, mussels). A good alternative to pizzas and sandwiches. Usually there are 3 soups on the menu, different every day. Huge portions cost from 8 to 9.5 euros, bread and water are included in the price of the dish. Address: Hakaniemen kauppahalli. Open: Sat-Sun 11:00 - 15:00, Mon - Fri 11:00 - 16:00.

    Where else can you eat delicious food in Helsinki?

    While walking near the Presidential Palace and Esplanadi Park, it’s a good idea to stop by the old market square Kauppatori. Here you can buy souvenirs, groceries and eat on a budget in small street cafes on the market. A portion of creamy salmon soup - 7 euros. There are also sandwiches, meatballs, fish, venison and elk dishes, kebabs and sweet rolls. The market closes at five in the evening and is closed on Sundays in winter. In October there is an annual herring festival, and in December there is a Christmas market. Address: Etelasatama.

    And if you want to try gourmet Finnish cuisine, you should visit Ravintola Lasipalatsi, a very popular place among our compatriots, although not cheap. There is a Russian menu. The interior is somewhat reminiscent of the Soviet style of the 80s: red curtains and armchairs, white tablecloths. The signature baked potato with venison is a must try. The average cost of a main course is 28 euros, a dessert is 9-12 euros, but on weekdays there is a buffet for 12 euros. Address: Mannerheimintie 22. Open: Sat 14:00 - 23:00, weekdays 11:00 - 23:00.

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    Bars in Helsinki

    In the evening, after a busy day, it would be nice to take a walk around the city, drink a couple of beers or a glass of wine, and see the nightlife of the Finnish capital. There are several places in Helsinki where you can have a good holiday for little money. In general, the pricing policy of the city's drinking establishments leaves much to be desired. Even Europeans coming from neighboring countries recognize the high cost, but for the sake of a good mood, you can sometimes afford small expenses.

    On The Rocks

    Rock bar in the center of the capital near the station, a good place for fans of heavy music, there are live bands performing. Drinks - 6 - 10 euros, only those over 23 years old are allowed. Address: Mikonkatu 15. Open: 16:00 - 04:00.

    Molly Malone's Irish Bar

    Irish bar in the center of the capital, not far from the station. Good selection of beers, ales and ciders, prices lower than other places. Interesting interior, plenty of space and live music. Address: Kaisaniemenkatu 1 C. Open: Sun - Thu 12:00 - 03:30, Fri - Sat 10:00 - 03:30.

    Rymy-Eetu

    An original bar with German, Belgian and Finnish beer, Irish ale and hot snacks. The place has an extremely fun atmosphere with dancing on the tables. Often the program includes live concerts of Finnish and German music. Snacks from 8.5 euros, draft beer (0.5 l) from 7.5 euros. Address: Erottaja 15. Opening hours: Tuesday 15-03, Wed - Sat 15-04.

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    It is often difficult to find a place to have a good breakfast in the morning in Helsinki: most places open their doors only from 11 o'clock. In this case, it is worth stopping at the 24-hour S-market supermarket, which has a culinary section with hot and cold dishes by weight. So, you can buy a mixed salad or a full breakfast in one container, which will cost 5 euros.

      Mannerheimintie 9


    An excellent cafe, located just two minutes from the central railway station. A set lunch is served for 8 euros. You can take as many salads and side dishes as you want. Quite a cozy and democratic place.

      Mannerheimintie 3


    If you are a seafood fan, be sure to check out Soppakeittio Tapaste, located in the Hakaniemi indoor market. The place specializes in Spanish soups. Guests are treated to shrimp, salmon and mussels, the cost of dishes is from 8 to 9.5 euros. A nice bonus is hearty portions and free bread and water with your meal.

      Hakaniemen kauppahalli


    A popular place among Russian tourists, ideal for dinner. This establishment provides a buffet, which you can eat until you've had your fill. Salads, meatballs, pizzas, soups, lasagna and more - a full plate will cost 10 euros.

    The MOBY SPL ferry company recommends paying attention to these establishments, which operates regular cruises to the capital of Suomi on the comfortable Princess Anastasia ferry, equipped with all amenities, a children's room, a spa area, large Duty Free and a large number of restaurants and cafes. The next departure is scheduled for May 24, ticket prices start from 19.5 euros per person. In June the ferry will depart on the 1st, 7th, 9th, 15th, 21st, 23rd, 29th. You can read more about Moby SPL promotions.

    When going on a visit to the Finnish capital, we often carefully plan our time, not wanting to waste it. After all, there is so much to do. You definitely need to visit the sights, spend time shopping, meet friends, and you never know what other interesting things to do! Visiting should always be interesting, fun, and of course delicious!

    Restaurants in Helsinki where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food

    Therefore, guests often ask: is it time for us to refresh ourselves? So where in Helsinki can you have a tasty treat without spending the lion's share of your budget? No one can give a definite answer here, because there are so many people, so many opinions, and gastronomic tastes vary greatly. Therefore, we will try to present a short overview of the “menu” of Helsinki cuisine.

    Rax Buffet

    So, the first place where we will refresh ourselves will be the Rax Buffet restaurant, where a simple buffet awaits us. The restaurant's menu offers: soups, salads, pizzas, desserts, drinks. It is worth saying that the soup there is a little thick, but it is served on Finnish crispy buns.

    • Buffet (adults) 9.95 euros.
    • Buffet for children (under 7 years old) 3.95 euros.
    • Buffet for children (up to 12 years old) 6.95 euros.
    • Takeaway food (salad, pizza and hot food) 1.95 euros per 100g.
    • Takeaway pizza (small/large, choice of two toppings) 6.90 / 13.90 euros.
    • Create your own pizza (choice of three toppings) buffet + 3 euros.

    Students receive a 10% discount on the regular price, but you must present your student ID.

    Addresses:

    • Mikonkatu 8 (opening hours: Mon-Sat 11.00 - 21.00, Sunday 12.00 - 21.00)
    • Turunlinnantie 6 (opening hours: Mon-Fri from 11.00 - 21.00, Saturday from 11.00 - 19.00, Sunday from 12.00 - 19.00).

    Lappi Ravintola

    On Annankatu street there is a nice restaurant called Lappi. Traditional Finnish cuisine is widely represented here (fish soups, venison, homemade Lapland bread....) Be sure to try venison with lingonberry sauce when you are in Lappi. The menu includes roasted venison, homemade wine and coffee served in a wooden mug called a kuksa. Overall, very pleasant cuisine, interior and atmosphere.

    Lappi is the oldest Lappish restaurant in Helsinki. This restaurant has a group menu, here are its conditions: the group size must include at least 6 people and everyone must choose the same menu. Order confirmation must be made in advance, no later than 3 days. The invoice is issued according to the pre-agreed number of people. There are four different menus to choose from:

    • Address: Annankatu 22.
    • Opening hours: Mon-Fri from 12.00 - 00.00, on Saturdays from 13.00 - 00.00, Sunday - closed.

    Kappeli

    And for a special atmosphere you should go to Kappeli. This stylish, glass-walled restaurant has been a landmark of the Esplanadi since 1867. This establishment has been keeping traditions for 147 years, but not so long ago it was closed for a two-month renovation, but today it can be seen in its updated interior. An interesting fact from the past is that tea with vodka was served here in 1919, as prohibition was in effect in Finland at that time.

    And today, here you can not only eat delicious food, but also immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Helsinki. But it is worth warning that immersing yourself in the atmospheric Helsinki will not be so cheap, on average the price per dish reaches 20 euros, but it is still worth coming here, even if only to drink a cup of coffee. The establishment is located at Eteläesplanadi 1, open daily from 09.00-00.00.

    Iguana

    The next point on our culinary journey is the chain Mexican restaurant Iguana. A pleasant restaurant with a unique atmosphere and good food. If you're passing by, be sure to stop by. The menu has many options for pizzas, pastas and salads. The price for lunch from 12.00 to 16.00 will be 14.90 euros.

    Restaurants are located at:

      • Mannerheimintie 12,
      • Keskuskatu 4,
      • Kaisaniemenkatu 3.

    Opening hours:

        • Mon-Fri from 11.00 - 00.00,
        • on Saturday from 12.00 - 02.00,
        • on Sunday from 12.00 - 00.00.

    Santa Fe

    This is a cozy Mexican restaurant where you can truly immerse yourself in the culture of this mysterious country. The restaurant's cuisine is very extensive, representing both Mexican and international cuisine. In the summer, there is live music from Monday to Thursday, performed by various groups. Average. one dish will cost approximately 15 euros. But from 11.00 to 15.00 you can enjoy lunch, which will cost less, about 10 euros.

    The restaurant is located at: Aleksanterinkatu 15, opening hours: Mon-Thu from 11.00 - 00.00, Fri-Sat from 11.00 - 02.00, Sunday from 13.00 - 00.00.

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    Authentic Finnish cuisine is distinguished by natural ingredients and the use of a wide variety of forest products - berries, mushrooms, lake fish and wild meat. It has absorbed both the culinary traditions of the West and the features of the cuisines of the East.

    Bistro Belge

    Belgian restaurant. If you consider yourself a gourmet and want to try something truly special, then you should definitely visit this restaurant, but keep in mind that the prices here are very undemocratic. The only time when you can save money here is from 11.00 to 15.00, but strictly on weekdays, lunch will cost only 10 euros. This establishment is notable for its interior; photographs of Belgian queens and kings are posted on the walls, so you can feel the spirit of Belgian history in Helsinki.

    The establishment is located at: Kluuvikatu 5, opening hours: Mon-Tue 11:00-00:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-2:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-4:00, Sun 12:00-00 :00.

    Ravintola Karljohan

    If, while walking around Helsinki, you suddenly find yourself on Yronkatu Street, then be sure to stop by Karljohan. It's in the very center. Simple but cozy interior, muffled music, menu in Russian. Here you will not only find amazing food, but also excellent service. It is also profitable to eat here between 11.00 and 15.00; lunch will cost only about 10 euros.

    The restaurant is located at Yronkatu 21, opening hours: Mon-Fri from 11.00 - 15.00 and from 17.00 - 23.00, Saturday from 14.00 - 23.00, Sunday - closed.

    Amarillo

    And again, a chain Mexican restaurant. Located very close to the center and train station. Large portions, English menu and Russian speaking waitress. The restaurant offers a variety of lunches, which vary by day of the week, meaning there is a different dish on a specific weekday. The average price for lunch is 10 euros.

    Restaurant address: Mikonkatu 9, opening hours: Mon-Tue from 11:00-23:00, Wednesday from 11:00-02:00, Thu-Sat from 11:00 - 04:00, Sunday from 12:00 - 23:00.

    Baker's

    This restaurant was opened back in 1915, so it has already earned trust among the residents of Helsinki. And it must be said that it is not in vain that the restaurant offers international cuisine, but it is worth noting that the meat is excellently prepared here, and in a wide variety of ways. As always, you can save on lunch; in the café-bar it will cost 8 euros (from 11.00 to 16.00), and in the restaurant 10 euros (from 11.00 to 16.00). The restaurant is located at Mannerheimintie 12, opening hours: Mon- Thu from 11.00 - 22.00, Fri-Sat from 11.00 - 00.00.

    Meze

    Meze is authentic Turkish cuisine right in Helsinki. Here you will find an abundance of Mediterranean snacks, good Turkish wine and Turkish tea with apple flavor. Lunch will cost 10 euros, from 11.00 to 15.00.

    The establishment is located at: Mikonkatu, 8, opening hours: Mon-Thu from 10.30 - 22.00, Friday from 10.30 - 01.00, Saturday from 13.00 - 01.00, Sunday - closed.

    Fazer Cafe

    You won't regret visiting Fazer Cafe. Pleasant atmosphere, wide selection of snacks, huge assortment of cakes and all kinds of sweets. If you wish, you can take wine or beer. Well, if you are hungry, you can refresh yourself by taking advantage of the buffet offer. The cafe is in the very center and very easy to find.

    Located at Kluuvikatu 3, opening hours: Mon-Fri from 07.30 - 22.00, Saturday from 09.00 - 22.00, Sunday from 10.00 - 18.00.

    You can wander the streets of Helsinki for a long time and discover wonderful cafes and restaurants. Among the city's restaurants there are first-class gourmet restaurants, restaurants with national cuisine and small bistros. There is always a lot of fresh vegetables, berries, mushrooms and, of course, fish.

    The Finns themselves recommend trying seasonal delicacies when in Helsinki:

        • January - Burbot with caviar and pancakes.
        • February - Runeberg cake, pea soup and Pancake Day buns.
        • March-April - Lamb, mämmi (dessert made from rye flour with malt), paskha (Easter cottage cheese).
        • May - Perch, whitefish, pike perch, Sima honey drink with “brushwood”.

          June-July - New potatoes, salmon, sausage, herring, strawberries, blueberries, cloudberries.

        • August - Vegetables, crayfish, duck, chanterelles, apples.
        • September - Herring, vendace, hare, funnel-headed chanterelles, lingonberries.
        • October-November - Lamb, cabbage, elk, venison, goose.
        • December - Ham, rosolli, pureed vegetables, ginger biscuits, Christmas cakes, gleg.

    But wherever you go, you can be sure that everywhere you will find the true philosophy of Finnish cuisine, which is based on the environmental purity and freshness of the products used to prepare dishes.