Eating Out
Food is consistently good. The favorite bar snack is a black sausage with a hard bread, accompanied by a hearty beer. Major hotels have a variety of international cuisine; the only casino in Finland is in the Ramada Presidentti Hotel located in downtown Helsinki, next to the Parliament House. Any of this hotel’s four restaurants offer excellent food.
There are two Inter-Continental Hotels with superb restaurants. There are also many small, family owned restaurants and cafes.
A local favorite is Molly Malone’s, an Irish Bar right next to the railway station. English is spoken here, the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and frequent bands play Irish music. You can sing along if you like. An occasional lone musician will sing Irish ballads.
For authentic and delicious Finnish food, try Zetor’s in Kaivopiha. Locals say it’s the "stuff our mothers fed us" and there is always a party atmosphere here.
