Food experiences in Turku x 40 - Restaurants, bars & cafés
Are you eager to experience the broad restaurant, bar and café selection in Turku but you're not sure where to go? Don't worry, here we've listed various options for fine dining, brunch, lunch and dinner in Turku. Of course, we've included vegetarian options, flavors from the Archipelago of Finland, best breweries, cocktail-spots and cafés as well!
So, the next time you’re in the mood for…
Kaskis, a Michelin-star restaurant found on top of Kaskenmäki Hill. The exquisite tasting menu is a finely crafted masterpiece, showcasing the very best of Finnish produce. The atmospheric Smör is equally impressive with its mouth-watering menu.
If you're looking for vegan-friendly meals check out Kuori Food and Wine and Roots Kitchen and their vegetable wizardry. Though, keep in mind that usually most of the restaurants in Turku offer vegan options as well. In other words, choose a menu that intrigues you and head on a culinary adventure.
Craving for a relaxing brunch? So where to go? For example, Tiirikkala, Brunndeli, Tårget and Logomo offer mouth-watering brunches you cannot miss.
Often restaurants in Turku provide generous lunch specials but also high quality dinners in a magnificent atmosphere. Choose your favorites and enjoy!
Restaurants by the Aura river:
Restaurants near the Turku city center:
Turku is close to the sea, so it’s no surprise that fish has long been part of the diet here. The region is famous for its archipelago bread, sourdough, and raisin sausages, and you can still buy these at the Turku Market Hall. This 125-year-old building is much-loved by locals, and travelers can tenjoy trying local foods and other delicacies.
Restaurant Oobu, located at the riverside in the traditional Bassi house, offers culinary experiences with a twist of archipelago. Indulge yourself with their signature salmon soup or perhaps the famous lunch served daily.
NOTE. If you are planning to visit the archipelago near Turku, check out our other website Saaristo and find more restaurants, for instance, in Nagu and Tammisto!
For those on the hunt for a pint, Turku has some fantastic options. Brewery Restaurant Koulu, Finland’s largest brewery restaurant, is a classic. Koulu means school in Finnish, and this building was once a real place of learning. You should also check out Uusi Apteekki, which used to be a pharmacy, and Kakola Brewing Company, which you’ll find in the premises of the old prison on Kakolanmäki Hill.
Have you heard of Cosma? A cocktail bar located on a hill, in a former obervatory, where you'll be able to observe the whole city. If you're on a mood for cocktails check out Rica Bar & Walo Rooftop Bar as well!
Tucked away in an 18th century building, just beyond the Aura River, is a Turku treasure: Café Qwensel. The service is exceptional, the crockery is charming, and the chocolate cake is pure bliss. But leave a little room as you’ll not want to miss Café Art, a cozy café next to the river.
Have you already tried the traditional cinnamon bun? Well, did you know that Rebelle offers a modern take on it by making cimmanon bun pancakes!! You can also find a great selection of pastries, for instance, from Bageri Å, Gaggui Kaffela and Kosken leipomo.
Text Kathleen Cusack
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