The food industry in Helsinki has made great strides in recent years, and many establishments have raised menu prices. However, the choice of restaurants and eateries in this city is so rich that it shouldn't be difficult to find a good and inexpensive one.

Features of cuisine in Helsinki

Helsinki is without doubt the center of the finest restaurants in all of Finland. Many of them specialize in Russian and Scandinavian cuisine; more and more Asian restaurants appear that are in demand.

If we talk about delicious Finnish dishes, then you should pay attention to meat - venison and pheasant. The meat is usually served with fruit sauces. Despite the variety of offerings, local dishes are actively promoted on the menu.

And the geographical location of Helsinki has become the reason for the abundance of seafood - scallops, crayfish, lobster and salmon. Forshmak is something completely unique. The dish resembles a mixture of herring, pickles and minced lamb. The appetizer is served hot.

Since there is a lot in common between Finnish and Russian cuisines, berries (lingonberries, currants) are also loved in Helsinki. Small cafes always offer delicious hot berry pies, which you can have breakfast without overpaying.

Where to try it all?

There are several restaurants directly opposite Helsinki train station where you can sample Italian, Finnish or steak.

Nearby is Kamppi Square, famous for its many bars and budget restaurants. There is a large selection of buffet-style eateries, which will not only allow you to have an inexpensive lunch, but also save time.

Some suitable options:

• Rax Pizza (less than 10 euros per person) is a restaurant for those who like simple food in the form of soups and potatoes baked in sour cream. This establishment is perhaps the cheapest in Helsinki. It is very popular among the residents of the Finnish capital.
• Unicafe works on the same principle as the previous establishment. The customer pays a few euros, then gets unlimited access to the menu.
• Golden Rax is a chain of buffets where they take a fixed amount, while the client can eat everything and in any quantity. The menu includes soups, pizzas, salads. This is a great option for tourists with children and those who travel with a large company.
• Fazer Cafe is a cafe with lots of sweets and a wide range of dishes.
• Silvoplee is a place for tourists looking for something light to eat, as the menu is designed for vegetarians. At lunchtime, payment is made here according to the weight of the plate.

Walking along the streets of Helsinki will open up many more cafes, but if you want to eat like the locals, you should give preference to seasonal dishes. But it is better not to go to kebab and oriental cafes with suspiciously low prices, despite their availability: very often they use low-quality products and harmful additives.

The Sea Horse restaurant is considered a budget option. It is notable for its long history and the fact that locals eat here. The setting is very simple, the food is always fresh and interesting, and there are quite a few vegetarian options. The portions in the restaurant are large and the menu includes pancakes, meatballs, desserts and fish.

Tourists in Helsinki call the restaurant "Pelmeni" truly unique, where Russian guests of the city will certainly be happy to drop in. Here you can taste dumplings with sour cream, spicy sauce and cranberries.

The Kauppatori market is worth a visit. Its spacious covered area not only sells various delicacies. Here you can have an inexpensive and tasty meal in a cafe. On average, it turns out less than 10 euros.

Fast food lovers and those who want to have a quick and inexpensive snack can go to one of the Picnic cafes. In some ways it resembles the usual fast food restaurants, but more and more fresh and tasty. Special meals are offered every day, there are complex offers. This is a good option for a snack or lunch.

In the Finnish capital, the cuisine of different countries is excellently presented: from French to Nepalese. But if you find a French bistro or an Italian pizzeria in any more or less decent European city, then Finnish cuisine is not prepared practically anywhere in the world. Except, of course, Finland. And since you are here, acquaintance with the traditional food of this country should become a must on your program.

First of all, in Helsinki, of course, it is worth ordering fish- deep-fried, salted or smoked with any spices, in any form it will be great, and most importantly, amazingly fresh. In addition, Finnish cuisine is a paradise for all meat lovers who shouldn't miss the chance to sample some venison or bear meat dish... It is an integral part of traditional Finnish and Lappish cuisine. Another popular dish is ear, made from trout or salmon, is also recommended for consumption. All national dishes are very satisfying, and some may even seem heavy, but you should not despair, you will not remain hungry anyway.

Helsinki, of course, is not a cheap city at all, if not expensive, and the price tag in its restaurants confirms this fact once again. But, as you know, there is always a way out, and even here you can save money, while avoiding visits to McDonald's. First, there are quite good buffets, often organized in shopping centers. Most of them operate on a buffet basis, and are quite adequate: 8-10 euros, and you can eat as much as you like. The main thing is not to be greedy, so that later you will not be painfully ashamed in front of your stomach. Many small open cafes are located on the Market Square on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Here you can enjoy yourself for a penny fried fish, potatoes or pancakes with lingonberry jam and at the same time admire the sea. All this yummy is cooked right on the spot, on special braziers. You can also taste the salad with smoked venison, and if you like it, immediately buy a kilogram (or maybe even a few) for your home. Such establishments are loved not only by tourists, but also by the Finns themselves, which already speaks volumes. However, if you still don't want to dine outside or it is raining (which is not uncommon for the capital of Suomi), then welcome to one of those places that Tripadvice has selected for you.

A rather pretentious restaurant between the Market Square and the main boulevard of the capital, Esplandi, was nominated for the "Best Restaurant in Helsinki 2009" award. Lunch menu from 30 euros, dinner with a change of four courses - 71 euros. However, the price tag and pathos are fully justified by the excellent national cuisine.

Another restaurant with Finnish and Lapland cuisine, and a much less biting price tag, a lot of meat and fish dishes. The interior is in traditional Lappish style, excellent service - everything is conducive to visiting.

Salmon soup - 9 euros
Fish plate with smoked meats for two - 50 euros

A place with a hundred-year history, the first owners of which started their business at the end of the nineteenth century from a small stall on the Market Square. Nice interior, paintings, prints, old photographs - ships and sea romance are everywhere. Lunch from 10:30 to 14:00

Seafood cocktail - 15 euros
Large steak - 21.50 euros

A restaurant and bar in the heart of the city, next to the Stockmann shopping galleries, and the atmosphere of a real country club. Wooden benches and tractors converted into tables, lots of simple, relatively inexpensive Finnish food and huge portions. There are discos in the evening.

Trout soup - 8 euros
Roasted Stroganina reindeer - 19 euros

Cafe, bar and restaurant under one roof of an ancient building and a place with more than a century of history. In the 19th century, it was a meeting place for poets, artists and other bohemians; the national Finnish hero, the composer Sibelius, also visited here. As in many similar places, Kappeli has little left of its bohemian past, and the restaurant is visited more by tourists, but the interiors and the surroundings are still impressive. And, besides, having lunch overlooking Senate Square, or drinking coffee overlooking Esplandi Park is still nice.

Venison in a pot - 20 euros
Large fish plate - 14 euros

If venison and bear meat are still not for you, and you want something light, then this is the place for you. The menu contains exclusively vegetarian food, which is so popular nowadays among Europeans. A buffet is served during lunch (8 euros), but the payment will still be proportional to the weight of the plate.

Zucchini
Fabrianinkatu, 4

Another good vegetarian restaurant with prices ranging from 7 to 22 euros. Experts say this is where the best vegetarian pizza in town is. There is one drawback - it works only during lunch from 11:00 to 16:00

Pasta la vista
Urho Kekkosen katu, 5
www.pplavista.fi

And here are the Italians! Not a single list of restaurants is complete without them, and ours will not be an exception either. A nice pizzeria very close to the Atenium Museum, everything is cozy and hearty in Italian. Lunch from 11:00 to 14:30

Lasagne - 11.90 euros
Pizza - from 9 euros
Espresso - 3 euros

Turkish buffet from the series "cheap and cheerful", but nevertheless tasty and satisfying. In addition to pizza and kebabs, there are many other Arabic dishes - salads, side dishes and snacks. In principle, Turkish establishments are the same everywhere, but one way or another, this is a great option for an inexpensive lunch.

Pizza from 6.70 euros
8 euros - the most expensive and largest doner

Tokyo 055
Runeberginkatu, 55
www.tokyo055.fi

Finland, of course, is far from Japan, but given the tender love of half of our compatriots for sushi and rolls, we simply could not include a Japanese restaurant in our list. Nice restaurant opened in 2008. The menu is all the same as in domestic sushi bars, the prices, by the way, are also practically the same. They say that the restaurant chef is a real guru in his field, so if you happen to see him at work, you can count on a whole performance.

Sushi - assorted - from 10 euros
California roll - 8.50 euros

Hot Mexico in the heart of cold Helsinki, and the street that crosses Esplandi Boulevard. The portions in the restaurant, as expected, are huge, so before ordering a large one instead of a classic one, we advise you to think carefully. Lunch lasts from 11 am to 3 pm and costs only 9.50 euros, including water, coffee and even a serving of nachos with salsa sauce.

Burrito - from 13 euros
Grilled chicken wings - 16 euros

Boulevard Kluuvikatu

A café from the famous Finnish chocolate manufacturers, which, by the way, has a rich history. Karl Fazer, the founder of the company, opened it back in 1891, and exactly in the very place where it is located today. There are also several other coffee shops of the same brand in Helsinki, and the flagship one is located right in the Stockmann shopping center. Recommended for all lovers of good coffee, cakes and pastries, and of course fans of the famous Phaser chocolate.

The institution is a veteran of the Finnish restaurant and confectionery world. It combines a coffee shop - a bistro and a pastry shop. In the bistro, you can just have a coffee with a cake or a sandwich, or you can have a good lunch. In a pastry shop, you can choose sweets for a long time, from the abundance of which your eyes run up, and, having chosen, take with you a bag with something tasty.

Shrimp omelet - 9.20 euros
Lamb stew - 9.20 euros

It has about 20 points throughout the city, and walking around the center, you will certainly stumble upon more than one such establishment. It is somewhat reminiscent of the familiar Subway, but everything is much fresher and tastier. Every day a certain type of pasta and soup is served, and a whole system of complex proposals operates. Great for a quick breakfast or lunch.

Ham sandwich - 4.90 euros
Cappuccino - 2.80 euros

Another Finnish cafe chain, in fact, an Italian buffet. The principle is still the same: you pay 9.50 euros at the checkout, get your plate and eat until you get bored. By the way, it is quite a popular place among the local population. The buffet offers several varieties of pizza, as well as different types of salads, pasta and lasagna. Hot and cold drinks are also included. There are three such establishments in Helsinki - two are located in the Forum and Ithacheskus shopping centers, and one in Mikonkatu. It is recommended to all lovers of a hearty meal, since of all the cafes in Helsinki, this can be done here, perhaps, the cheapest.

The Finnish capital, as befits a progressive European city, is a triumph of internationalism, including in matters of gastronomy. In Helsinki, a tourist will be able to taste dishes of any cuisine in the world. Of course, establishments that specialize exclusively in the Scandinavian menu stand out and deserve close attention. That only there are delicious salmon in different variations, dried venison, desserts with cranberries and lingonberries! From one type of these dishes appetite can play out in earnest.

National cuisine

There are many restaurants serving local cuisine in Helsinki. Traditions are still strong in Finnish society; it is a sweet thing to while away the evening with family or friends, enjoying the tastes of your favorite dishes. Although almost half of the clients are still guests of the capital.

You can touch the mysteries of Finnish-style gourmet cuisine, taste seafood prepared in the best possible way, and enjoy the courtesy of the staff in the floating restaurant Ravintola Meripaviljonki (Saastopankinranta, 3). But for lunch or dinner, you will have to fork out 130-140 EUR for two. As compensation - perfect service and a pleasant view from the window. Prices on the page are for October 2018.

Savotta restaurant at Aleksanterinkatu, 22 next to the Cathedral is less pretentious. The interior is decorated in the style of a Finno-Ugric dwelling: wooden furniture, cozy rugs, hand-made shelves and antique clocks. The names on the menu were approached creatively: the fried vendace was dubbed "From Lake Saimaa", and the fillet of a young deer - "From the open spaces of Lapland." Prices by Finnish standards are average: 20-40 EUR for a main course and 12-15 for an appetizer / salad.

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Restaurants

Kolme Kruunua (Liisankatu, 5) is one of the favorite tourist destinations with great reviews. Creamy salmon soup costs only 10 EUR, and juicy steak - 20. Visitors especially praise the venison dishes. Inexpensive set meals from 10 EUR can be ordered at Nokka (Kanavaranta, 7F). It also offers tasting sets for 50-60 EUR. The chefs focus on fish, meat and vegetables.

Many restaurants in Helsinki have menus in Russian.

Asian exoticism mixed with exquisite presentation is presented in Farang (Ainonkatu, 3), which is mentioned in the Michelin guide. The prices are appropriate: sets of 10 dishes for 70 EUR or dinner for two for 180-200 EUR. It will be cheaper in HOKU (Urho Kekkosen katu, 1), where they know a lot about Japanese cuisine. Hot food costs from 15 EUR, a glass of wine will cost 7-8 EUR.

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A cafe

Cafe Bar No 9 on Uudenmaankatu, 9 compares favorably with competitors with affordable prices. They offer seafood, European salads, Scandinavian sandwiches, Italian pasta, Asian soups. Meal for two persons with alcohol - from 50 EUR. Cafe Vapiano (Mikonkatu, 15) menu consists mainly of pizza, pasta and risotto. For each dish, no more than 6-9 EUR is taken.

You can eat tasty and not burdensome for your pocket in the Russian establishment BLINIt (Sturenkatu, 9), which serves familiar fish soup, borscht, dumplings and pancakes. The portions are large and the prices are moderate.

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Coffee shops and pastry shops

For sweets, coffee and history, you should go to Ekberg (Bulevardi, 9) - a café-pastry shop founded in the middle of the 19th century. There are no less tourists than cakes, but for a hearty breakfast they ask for only 11-18 EUR, which is quite good for Helsinki. Nearby there is a boutique of the same name, which sells chocolates, jams and other desserts. Another legendary place competes with Ekberg - the Fazer cafe (Kluuvikatu, 3).

Robert's coffee is one of the most famous coffee chains in Finland. Its branches are located in the center, sleeping areas, at the train station and at the ferry terminal.

Think Corner (Yliopistonkatu, 4) at the Helsinki University coffee shop welcomes not only students, but also guests of the Finnish capital with open arms. Desserts - from 2.5 EUR, a cup of aromatic cappuccino - 4 EUR. You can drop by Joe & The Juice at 52 Aleksanterinkatu and try unusual coffee drinks, smoothies and juices. The original interior attracts creative youth to this place. For 10 EUR, they will serve a sandwich and a cup of coffee.

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Bars

The bars and pubs in Helsinki are literally at every turn - the Finns have as much fun as they work hard. The menu includes dozens of sorts of excellent beer, local vodka with the aroma of wild berries, liqueurs infused with lingonberries, blueberries, cloudberries, sea buckthorn and cranberries - so sweet and aromatic that they even "interrupt" the smell of alcohol. There are often no waiters in the establishments, and the list of dishes is very meager, so it is better to have a hearty dinner before your visit.

Bryggeri Helsinki (Sofiankatu, 2) has a large selection of self-brewed foamy drink, which is prepared in boilers right in front of customers. For a glass of beer they will ask for 7-8 EUR. Latva Bar (Korkeavuorenkatu, 25) makes interesting alcoholic cocktails and combines incongruous. All this is spiced with jokes from the bartenders and a warm and friendly atmosphere. For the pleasure you will have to pay from 8-10 EUR.

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Where to eat inexpensively

You don't have to part with a hundred or two euros to satisfy your hunger after a walk. There are many inexpensive cafes, eateries, burgers and takeaways in the city. Friends & Brgrs Helsinki (Mikonkatu, 8) and Naughty BRGR (Loennrotinkatu, 13) are very popular among the locals. For 8-9 EUR you can order juicy burgers, including vegetarian ones, french fries, wings, onion rings and other "bad things" in them. It is more profitable to take a set lunch for 12-13 EUR.

Travelers who are carefully calculating the budget will find the bistro with a buffet, where for a fixed fee of 10-13 EUR they offer several dishes or collect food from a plate from trays. As a rule, you have to pay separately for drinks and desserts. For example, they cook well at Ravintola Factory Aleksi (Aleksanterinkatu, 13 | Floor 5) or Suburritos (Yrjoenkatu, 29 | Forum, Kukontori). If you want to save money, and hunger is approaching, then the direct road to the RAX buffet restaurants (Mikonkatu, 8 or Aleksanterinkatu, 11). After paying at the entrance, you can stay there: the number of approaches is not limited. Unfortunately, many visitors report that the interior is not very clean and the food is mediocre.

Of course, nobody canceled McDonald's and Burgerking. More than a dozen points of each network operate in Helsinki. A burger from these "kings of fast food" costs 5-6 EUR.

I'll say right away: I'm not a gastronomic tourist, so this is a very practical guide. In most cases, the main thing for me is that it is tasty, short-lived and preferably not very expensive, since money will be useful for other purposes. Especially in Helsinki where there is shopping. At the same time, I like to try something so authentic, which is not done anywhere else (or is done, but not so).

If you want to eat quickly

To my taste, you shouldn't go to McDonalds in Helsinki, as in most European cities - it tastes better in Russia. If you want fast food, it is better to choose the local analogue of Hesburger... It is located in the Kamppi bus station, in the Finnkino cinema opposite it, in the railway station building. Hesburger is slightly more expensive than Mac, but it is believed that the quality of the products there is higher.At the checkout, you can ask for a menu in English.I personally recommend trying the burger on black bread (Ruishampurilainen, 5 euros).

A slightly less obvious option for a quick and inexpensive snack is the grocery supermarket. In the center there is one, for example, on the "-1" floor of the Sokos department store and, of course, in Stockmann. You can take ready-made sandwiches, but it is better to buy sliced ​​cereal or black bread, cheese and sausage / ham, yogurt and chocolate. Better yet, grab something from the local cuisine with a large selection of salads, fish, etc. I like the red fish snail, for example, as well as the local sweetish casserole with Maksaalaatikko biscuits (sold not in the cookery, but in the main supermarket). which can be eaten cold. There are benches at the exit from the store, so you can kill the worm right there.

Sandwich in the interior

Another option for an unpretentious snack is to go to one of the many cafes that serve sandwiches, salads, ready-made or which you collect yourself at the bar, and desserts. Such places usually do not promise gastronomic discoveries, and the set of dishes is practically the same, but in general it will be edible. The most beautiful of this type of "sandwich" is the historical cafe Aschan with an interior in the style of the national romantic version of the Northern Art Nouveau (Pohjoisesplanadi 21). To make it easier to navigate the terrain - this is the left side of the Esplanade, if you go to the sea from Mannergeimentie, near the port.

More options in the center: cafe Esplanad(Pohjoisesplanadi 37), Ravintola Factory on the top floor of Aleksi department store (Aleksanterinkatu 13) and cafe Fazer(Kluuvikatu 3). The first two also provide excellent Finnish fish soup (salmon, potatoes, cream). The Ravintola Factory gave free coffee to the soup.

In "Fazer" the prices for salads bite, it is better to go there for coffee or cocoa and products of the confectionery brand of the same name - sweets by weight, chocolate and chocolate Easter eggs, which are now sold in cafes all year round. Fast free Wi-Fi is a bonus.

If you need internet with coffee and sandwiches, it will also help out Starbucks opposite Stockman (Esplanadi 39). And be sure to look into the next room - a wonderful bookstore with a large selection of magazines in English.

Another good famous pastry shop - Café Ekberg(Bulevardi 9).

Must visit

In addition to the Aschan cafe, which is simply very beautiful, I highly recommend the "tureen" Soppakeittiö in the old covered market in the port. Walk along the Esplanade to the end, turn right into Södra kajen and you see a long one-story building of beautiful old brick architecture by the water.

Inside, go to the right corridor and a little further from the central hall with the bar and there will be a "tureen". Many tourists go to nearby cafes more noticeably, but in vain!

Everything is simple here: only soups and only three items on the menu - if you're lucky, they won't eat something by your arrival. But delicious! Especially in the cold season, a plate of this soup after a long walk through the neighboring Ullanlinna district with its beautiful Art Nouveau apartment buildings and cozy villas is just what the doctor ordered.

A solid-sized plate will cost 8-10 euros. The local seafood soup is especially good. As a bonus, soups are accompanied by water, delicious bread and butter sauce made from some kind of greens. Take it - you won't regret it.

National specialties

For venison you can go to a restaurant Zetor(Mannerheimintie 3), which is very close to the railway station. You can get to it both from Mannerheimtie and through the shopping center right in front of the station. There are steaks, and stews, and pasta for a sandwich. Lunch for two will cost from 50 euros and more. The national cuisine in Helsinki is not the most budgetary pleasure, but for the sake of completeness of impressions it is worth trying at least once.

Almost the only exception will be the already mentioned traditional soup with salmon and cream (fish, potatoes, broth, hearty, but not too heavy and without exotic taste) - about 10 euros per plate.

Additional bait Zetor "a - a cheerful interior on the theme of agriculture: a tractor in the middle of the hall with tables mounted in it, a chain-link netting, oilcloths in a box, etc.

Venison dishes are also available in the famous "glass" on the Esplanade - Kappeli(Eteläesplanadi 1).

If you want national cuisine with a pretense, go to the restaurant Saaga(Bulevardi 34) with Lappish cuisine. Please note, unlike Zetor, it opens only in the evenings.The place is atmospheric: dim lighting, horn chandeliers and other ethnicities in the interior, waiters in folk costumes. Dishes are served either in a pot, on a stone, or on a wooden saw cut. There is all this at least fun.

The friendly staff will gladly tell you about each item in the menu - visitors who read another stunning name often have questions. The check will be similar to Zetor (no wine). You can take one of the menu options for a more complete acquaintance with this type of Lapland cuisine, but the portions will be small.

From personal impressions: fish in tar sauce was good, like venison, but bear broth for me was too peculiar for the aftertaste. Spruce shoots parfait - ice cream served with muesli and a spoonful of ginger-sized carrot jam in Moscow sushi - is also delicious. But if you do not know that it is a spruce, you can hardly guess.

Helsinki is one of the most popular tourist destinations for residents of the northern capital of our vast Motherland! How many travelers from Russia visit this wonderful city every day, but, unfortunately, the prices of many goods in the Scandinavian countries can shock an unprepared tourist a little, so the question of where to eat inexpensively in Helsinki becomes overly relevant.

So, you have planned a trip to the Finnish capital, but now the question, where to eat, torments you from the inside? Indeed, in this country there are so many interesting places for lovers of delicious food, but the average bill in them, alas, can exceed as much as 20 euros. Dont be upset! In this article, you will get acquainted with the most popular Finnish establishments, where you will be happy to be treated to delicious local cuisine, and it is very inexpensive in comparison with other places in the region. Well, let's get acquainted!

Where to eat delicious food in Helsinki?

Quite nourishing and very high in calories, but how else in a harsh climate? Fish dishes are very popular in Finland. For example, when in Helsinki, you should definitely try creamy salmon soup, fish pie or herring puree soup. Interesting?

Many restaurants serve trout in their own juice, crayfish or venison, but these are all quite expensive. Do not despair ahead of time! Helsinki is a tourist city, and the local infrastructure is thought out in such a way that it can easily satisfy the needs of both wealthy and budget-conscious tourists. In this article, we will look at the main places where you can have a tasty and inexpensive snack in the capital of Finland.

Old covered market

If you get the wrong idea about the markets in your head, throw them out immediately! The Old Market Hall is a great place to eat in Helsinki for a cheap and tasty meal. It is worth noting in general that such places in all European countries attract visitors with their unusual architecture, a wide range of various kinds of products, which are neatly laid out on the shelves. Here you can find traditional European or national Finnish cuisine, Asian sets and much more. In the old covered market, the menu is updated every week, so if you are a frequent visitor to Finland, you can taste many interesting and different dishes. The average price for a lunch menu starts at 10 euros, which is quite cheap for the Scandinavian countries. It is here that the famous Roberts Coffee, famous for its democratic prices, is located, as well as Scandinavian Cafe, where you can have a good snack on sandwiches and similar fast food. In general, when it comes to where to eat in Helsinki inexpensively and tasty, head straight to the covered market.

The old market can be found at: Eteläranta

RaxBuffer

If you find yourself in the capital of Finland and want not just to have a snack, but to eat until you drop, then your place is at Rax Buffet! This is a magnificent restaurant-style establishment, where tourists are offered a choice of independent individual orders and full meals on an all-inclusive basis. You only need to pay 11 euros, which is a rather ridiculous amount by European standards. At the all-inclusive rate, you can choose from any salads, several types of pizza, lasagna, meatballs, grilled sausages, potatoes with mushrooms, all kinds of soda water, boiled eggs, olives, cabbage, tomatoes and other salad bar - all this and in huge quantities.

The restaurant is located at the address: Aleksanterinkatu, 11, m. Kaisaniemen Metroasema (next to the city Cathedral).

Cafe MOMOTOCO

This establishment specializes in Japanese cuisine. This is not only a place of attraction for Asian tourists, but also for all those who are not ready to pay more than 12 euros for lunch.

The restaurant has an excellent location in the vicinity of the University of Helsinki and the Ateneum Museum. By the way, this is exactly the place where in the center of Helsinki to eat inexpensively. The lunch menu at MOMOTOCO is open every weekday from 11 am to 2 pm. The average check for business lunches ranges from 10-12 euros, but if you decide to devote most of your time to sightseeing and do not have time for lunch during the “hot” hours, you should not be upset. This institution is ready to offer absolutely the same positions from 2 pm to 5 pm at a fixed price of 12 euros.

Location of MOMOTOKO cafe: Yliopistonkatu, 5

If in the previous establishment more attention was paid to Japanese cuisine, then in the VAPIANO cafe there is an exclusively Italian menu. In addition, this institution belongs to a large international network, which cannot but affect the corresponding service. If you are an exquisite connoisseur of food and are looking for a place where you can eat cheap real Italian pasta, risotto or pizza in Helsinki, then VAPIANO is for you. The average bill for hot dishes here starts at 9 euros per person, for first courses - 6 euros, and for drinks - from 2.5 euros.

Separately, I would like to note the factor that the service at VAPIANO can surprise even the most experienced travelers. At the entrance to the restaurant, the waiter gives visitors a card, on which all ordered dishes will be recorded later, then the visitor simply moves from one culinary station to another, choosing between appetizers, desserts and the main menu.

The restaurant has several different menus - in Finnish, English and even Russian. And since the institution is very popular not only in Helsinki, but in Baku and even Bonn, the waiting time for an order sometimes reaches 20 minutes.

You can find a restaurant in Helsinki at the following address: Mikonkatu, 15.

Café Bar No 9

"Cafe-bar №9" is famous not only for its humane prices, but also for large portions. This is a real paradise for the hungry tourist, because after visiting this place, you will definitely remain full.

For the Finnish capital, the average bill in a restaurant is considered more or less decent and does not exceed 16 euros. About “Cafe-Bar No. 9” we can say that this is the place where you can eat inexpensively in Helsinki, but no more. The interior of the establishment is not particularly conducive to romantic dates; rather, it is more suitable for a quick lunch or dinner in the vicinity of Vanha Kirka and Eslanda Park. On the territory of the cafe, it is a little crowded, since this place is loved not only by budget tourists, but also by local residents. The most important feature of the cafe is the opening hours. "Cafe-Bar No. 9" is open from 11 am to 2 am, which is very unusual for Finland. This is an ideal place for lovers of evening walks and a cup of hot invigorating coffee.

Address: Undenmaankatu, 9.

LaTorrefazione Cafe

Do you feel these characteristic Italian notes that caress your ears in the name of the establishment? This Finnish place with an Italian accent is perfect for a business meeting or a casual coffee break between train and airport travel. Lovers of high-quality coffee and various spices will especially like it here. It is also worth noting that all sweets are prepared in the institution itself. If a coffee break doesn't seem enough, then you can always order the main menu for an average bill of 10-13 euros. Naturally, the dishes will be typical of Italian cuisine: pasta, risotto or pizza.

Cafe La Torrefazione is located at Aleksanterinkatu, 50.

Stockmann Department Store

If you have ever visited Helsinki and do not know the Stockmann department store, then you have not been to Finland! This is a famous shopping center throughout the country, which is able to please visitors with an abundance of various clothes, shoes, delicacies and much more. On the eighth floor of Stockman there is a real gastronomic paradise. In this place, you can find an institution to your liking: from budget fast food to gourmet restaurants. Many establishments also have prime hours, where you can grab a complex lunch at an attractive price, but, as a rule, such promotions start at 10-11 am and are valid until 14-15 hours.

The department store also houses the Moomin Cafe, which is very interesting for its interior, where you can meet various characters from stories about Moomin trolls. The child will definitely be interested here!

La Familia restaurant, which is also located inside the department store, boasts of its hearty Italian-style dinners. Here again there is risotto, spaghetti, real Italian pizza, vegetables to choose from and many more interesting lunches. Between 11:00 and 14:30, any dining option is offered at a fixed price of 10-20 euros, which is very modest for an establishment of this level.

Stockmann department store is located in the central part of the city at Aleksanterinkatu, 52.

Cafe Ursula

This institution is in great demand due to its territorial location. Ursula always has a romantic atmosphere with wonderful views of the bay and the archipelago. As a rule, you should pay a little overpay for everything beautiful, so the prices here may not be to the liking of thrifty travelers. For a portion of salad and a cup of aromatic coffee, you will have to pay about 12 euros per person, but it's definitely worth it. Especially the Ursula Café will appeal to young couples who want to spend time in a secluded and relaxed atmosphere by the sea.

Sometimes it happens that just sitting in good company with a glass of strong whiskey is much more interesting than just spending money on a set lunch. Therefore, information about where to eat inexpensively in Helsinki, but also to drink something intoxicating, will definitely not interfere with the thrifty tourist.

Not far from the train station, in the very heart of the city, there is the On the Rocks bar, where you can order a good drink for 6-8 euros. You can also look at Molly Malone's Irish Bar and Rymy-Eetu, but in any case, keep in mind that the pricing policy in bars in Helsinki still leaves much to be desired.

Conclusion

Helsinki is not only the business center of Finland, but also a wonderful city for recreation and tourism. Local architecture, museums, Scandinavian climate - all this attracts travelers from all over the world. If you are visiting this wonderful country on a budget, then you should definitely know where to eat in Helsinki for an inexpensive price!

Food is an important financial factor, and by wisely saving on it, you can open up additional opportunities in the exploration of the city itself. We hope that this article was useful not only for beginners in the field of tourism, but also for experienced, seasoned researchers. Enjoy your travels and new discoveries! Good luck!