island restaurant

Saaristo's white Art Nouveau style villa, built in 1899, is one of Helsinki's most imposing and traditional restaurants. It is located on a small island "Luoto - Klippan" near Kaivopuisto only 2 minutes boat ride away.

Restaurant Saaristo's menu offers delicacies of the Scandinavian cuisine. During crayfish season, starting at the end of July, Saaristo is also one of the most popular venues in town for Finnish crayfish parties.

Restaurant's historical milieu as well as central and beautiful location by the sea offer unique surroundings from romantic dinners to private parties of up to 500 persons.

Connection boat from the Saaristo-pier, next to the Olympic terminal.

Restaurant Saari is located on the Sirpalesaari island just a short distance from the city centre. The restaurant provides Finnish and archipelago specialities as well as magnificent views of the sea.

A connection boat is available from Merisatama pier. The crossing (about 200 m) takes just a few minutes. It is also possible for quests to arrive with their own boats.

Restaurant Pyysaari is a legendary island restaurant that opened during the Olympic games in Helsinki in 1952 in order to take care of the international participants of the sailing competitions. The restaurant has been open every summer since then.

It is possible to reach the island both by ferry or bus. There is a guest pier for private boats on the north side of the island. It is also possible to walk to the island via the Tullisaari park.

Restaurant Pihlajasaari is located on Pihlajasaari island, a popular recreational area, only 10 minutes by boat from Kaivopuisto shore. The fully-licenced café-restaurant of the island has served customers since 1929 in an old wooden villa, Villa Hällebo, from 1883.
There is an excellent view of the open sea from the front terrace situated on natural rock, whereas from the smaller terrace there is a nice view of Helsinki.

The connection ferry to Pihlajasaari leaves from Merisatamanranta behind Cafe Carusel and from Ruoholahti. On the island there is a guest harbour for those who come with their own boat.

The villa-type restaurant, located on the small island of Valkosaari, was built in 1900. It is one of the most popular locations for festivities during the summer season, as well as one of the most popular crayfish restaurants in town - and a wonderful setting for a tasty meal. The tall, spacious hall is surrounded by a bright covered veranda with large windows and a view of the Market Square and Katajannokka.

During restaurant opening hours it is also possible to enjoy a glass on the outdoor terrace without ferry charge. Dinner is also possible to enjoy outdoors.

The connection ferry departs from Valkosaari pier (Ehrenströmintie 13) behind the Olympic terminal. The price of the ferry ticket is added to the restaurant bill.