The Top 10 Cultural Restaurants In Turku, Finland
Steaks in a celebrity chef-owned restaurant; contemporary European cuisine in a stunning riverside location; and classic Scandinavian fare in a Viking-themed restaurant – just a few of the dining experiences offered by Turku’s restaurant scene. Despite being just a fraction of the size of capital city Helsinki, Turku has a sophisticated and varied dining scene. Here’s our guide to 10 of the best restaurants in Finland’s oldest city.
1. Harald
Restaurant, European, Vegetarian
2. Teerenpeli
Bar, Gastropub, Pub Grub
3. Tintå
Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Northern European
4. Pinella
Restaurant, European, Gluten-free
5. Pippurimylly
Diner, Restaurant, Steakhouse, European
Brahen Kellari
Brahen Kellari is one of Turku’s oldest cellar-dwelling restaurants and is reached by going down a short flight of street-level stairs. Once inside, diners are treated to a cozy yet spacious old cellar decorated in a modern style. The elegant, gourmet dishes are a mix of classic Finnish cuisine and ingredients with international influences. Appetizers include tempting options like the honey-marinated duck and Roquefort salad and cream of wild Finnish forest mushrooms. Mains include seafood dishes such as pan-fried pike-perch with butter-poached vegetables and creamed potatoes, or the meatier roast reindeer served with deep-fried potatoes and vegetables in a tomato pesto.
Brahen Kellari, Puolalankatu 1, Turku, Finland, +358 2 232 5400
Sergio’s
Sergio’s serves classic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Dishes are built around a mix of produce imported directly from Italy to ensure genuine flavors whilst other ingredients are sourced locally from Turku’s marketplace and shops. Inside, Sergio’s exudes a stylish, warm feel with red accent walls, banquette seating and brightly colored artworks. The restaurant boasts an extensive wine list of over 150 Italian bottles, plenty of pizzas and other mains including beetroot risotto with white asparagus and herb fondue of braised veal with mustard-flavored pureed potato. Finish with a classic dessert like tiramisu or an authentic Italian espresso.
Sergio’s, Läntinen Rantakatu 27, Turku, Finland, +358 20 769 8585
Torre
Torre is a centrally located restaurant serving Latin American fare. The restaurant boasts vibrant red and yellow walls, a stunning statement chandelier and booth seating under arched windows that overlook the bustling street. The restaurant offers a tapas menu and an a la carte menu featuring starters such as beef carpaccio with a herb salad, pomegranate vinaigrette and pine nuts. Main courses include calamari a la plancha – grilled squid with salsa verde and a saffron risotto.
Torre, Linnankatu 18, Turku, Finland, +358 2 274 4844
Chantico
Chantico is a small and cozy restaurant located just a short walk from Turku’s marketplace. Chantico serves world-class Mexican fare and bakes its own fresh corn tortillas in-house each day. Main dishes include emmoladas –tortillas filled with chicken, crème fraiche, cheese, onion and Chantico’s signature mole poblano – a sauce made with chilies, nuts and chocolate. Quench your thirst with the quintessentially Mexican beverage michelada –a beer-based cocktail flavored with lime, tabasco and Worcester sauce.
Stefan’s Steakhouse
Stefan’s Steakhouse is a popular restaurant located in a charming riverside redbrick building built in 1849. Steaks include the house specialty Wagyu tenderloin alongside a number of Australian Black Angus cuts and other dishes such as roasted Arctic char and the reindeer carpaccio.
Stefan’s Steakhouse, Läntinen Rantakatu 37, Turku, Finland, +358 10 423 3248
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