Juuri is one of Helsinki's most-loved restaurants, the place that pioneered 'sapas' — Finnish tapas, small plates built around seasonal, often foraged, native ingredients. On Korkeavuorenkatu in the Design District, it has spent years championing honest, ingredient-driven New Finnish cooking in a warm, relaxed bistro setting.
The signature is the sapas menu: a run of little plates — house-cured fish, root vegetables, cheeses and cured meats — that lets you graze through the seasons, alongside a fuller à la carte and a thoughtful Nordic wine list. It is an accessible, delicious introduction to modern Finnish flavours without the fine-dining fuss.
Local tip: Order a spread of sapas to share for the full experience, and ask staff to steer you to the seasonal highlights. It is popular, so book ahead, especially at weekends.
Good to know
- Where: Korkeavuorenkatu 27, Helsinki
- City: Helsinki