- 🕑 Today working hours: 18:00-00:00
Restaurant Olo is an acclaimed Scandinavian restaurant located on Pohjoisesplanadi street in central Helsinki. Led by Chef Jari Vesivalo, Olo creates seasonal Nordic cuisine using high-quality local ingredients. The menu features both classical and contemporary dishes like Arctic char, reindeer tartare, and cloudberry desserts. Diners can choose between the tasting menu or a la carte options. Olo's interior mixes Scandinavian minimalism with intimacy, featuring earth tones, blond wood, and artisan ceramic tableware. The restaurant has received numerous awards and recognition over the years.
Trivia
- Olo serves a popular Arctic Menu with ingredients foraged from Northern Lapland
- They offer a curated wine list and creative cocktails using Scandinavian spirits
- Olo has earned a Michelin star each year since 2015
- The restaurant contains six intimate table areas in addition to the main dining room
- Chef Jari Vesivalo has his own vegetable and herb garden that supplies the kitchen
- Many ingredients are sourced from small family producers across Finland
- Olo welcomes both leisure diners and business meetings with an upscale yet relaxed environment
- Well-known patrons have included the President of Finland and Hollywood celebrities
Best Food & Drinks
- Reindeer Tartare - Hand-cut reindeer meat with smoked cream and crispy capers
- Arctic Char - Served with salsify, trout roe, and beurre blanc sauce
- Cloudberry Parfait - Fluffy cloudberry cream with oat crumble and woodruff sauce
- Signature Cocktails - Expertly mixed drinks featuring Scandinavian spirits like akvavit and salmiakki
Service
The staff at Olo provides attentive yet unintrusive service. They can describe menu items, make recommendations, and ensure food arrives at the right pace. Servers have extensive knowledge about the ingredients and preparation techniques. Sommeliers help select wine pairings from the Nordic-focused list.
Atmosphere
The mood at Restaurant Olo is cosy yet sophisticated. Diners can engage in intimate conversation no matter the table size. Blond wood, leather chairs, ceramic tableware, and artisan textiles create Scandinavian minimalism. Background jazz music enhances the lively buzz from happy customers. Tall windows provide views of charming Pohjoisesplanadi street.
Why Choose Restaurant Olo
Dining at Restaurant Olo offers a memorable experience for many reasons:
- Award-winning Scandinavian cuisine made with high-quality local ingredients
- Elegant yet welcoming atmosphere perfect for special occasions or business meetings
- Attentive and knowledgeable service staff to guide your meal
- Only restaurant in Finland to earn a Michelin star each year since 2015
- Part of Finland's culinary history yet still creative and innovative
Place Features
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Atmosphere:
- ✓ Cosy
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Accepted Payment Methods:
- ✓ Accepts credit cards
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What offers?:
- ✓ Has private dining room
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Serves spirits
- ✓ Cocktails
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The Crowd:
- ✓ Good for groups
FAQs About Restaurant Olo
Do you accommodate special diets?
Yes, our kitchen can adapt dishes for common dietary needs. Please inform staff when making a reservation.
What is the dress code?
We have a smart casual dress code - for example dresses, skirts, blouses, nice jeans, or trousers paired with blazers or sweaters.
Can I make a reservation for a large group?
Absolutely, we welcome groups and can configure tables to accommodate parties up to 12 people. Larger groups may book our private dining room.
Is there parking near the restaurant?
Street parking is limited, but Sokos Hotel Vaakuna right beside us offers valet parking that diners can use.
Are children welcome in the restaurant?
Yes we welcome children over 12 years old. Younger kids can dine until 6 pm.
What time should I arrive if I have a reservation?
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your reserved time. This allows you to relax with a pre-dinner drink while we prepare your table.
Do you offer tasting menus?
Yes, we have the 6-course Seasonal Menu along with special menus showcasing certain ingredients or themes like our Arctic menu.
Can I make a reservation online?
Yes, you can conveniently book tables right on our website www.olo-ravintola.fi.
Which days are you closed?
Olo is closed Sundays and Mondays along with some public holidays.
Is this Scandinavian restaurant open now?
Yes, it is open since 18:00. It will close at 00:00. Check opening hours
⏰ Opening Hours
The days and hours that Restaurant Olo is open:
| Day | Working Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday Apr 29 | Closed |
| Tuesday Apr 30 | 18:00-00:00 |
| Wednesday May 1 | 18:00-00:00 |
| Thursday Open now | 18:00-00:00 |
| Friday May 3 | 16:00-00:00 |
| Saturday May 4 | 16:00-00:00 |
| Sunday May 5 | Closed |
🚩Restaurant Olo Contact
✉ Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 5, 00170 Helsinki, Finland 📍 map
✆ Phone: (810) 320-6250
🌍 Web Site: www.olo-ravintola.fi
Reserve a Table: dinnerbooking.com olo-ravintola.fi
📍 Location
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