Restaurants · Our pick in Helsinki
Palace
Two MICHELIN Stars (2026)
About Palace
Palace is at Eteläranta 10, on the top floor of a building originally constructed for the 1952 Olympic Games, overlooking the South Harbour. The kitchen is headed by chef Eero Vottonen, who, in the restaurant’s words, aims for “an innovative yet sophisticated Nordic dining experience”. Dinner and the Palace Bar are open Wednesday to Saturday (the restaurant’s website). Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Finland 2026.
Why it's on our list
- Two MICHELIN Stars
- Harbour views
- Wednesday–Saturday
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Palace before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Palace are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- EtelärantaTram 250 m1 min walk
- KauppatoriTram 2250 m3 min walk
- SenaatintoriTram 2Tram 4Tram 5Tram 7450 m5 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Eteläranta50 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Kasarmikatu250 m3 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Market Square300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Esplanadi Park350 mWalk 5 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Uspenski Cathedral550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Helsinki Cathedral550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Ateneum700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Amos Rex1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Oodi1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Temppeliaukio Church1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Löyly1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Helsinki Airport17 kmCar or taxi 51 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Pasila3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min