Cafe Bar Valimo

This coffee shop sits at the far end of a long path in the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, the walk is a bit of a trek yet definitely worth it. The space is large and offers coffee, beers, snacks, and a range of tasty desserts. We stopped for coffee and sweets, both were excellent, and the staff were friendly. It is a perfect spot for a quick break while exploring the fortress, I recommend it.

Had a lovely salmon soup after exploring Suomenlinna. I think I got lucky with the timing as I was there just after they opened for spring. Beautiful setting, very relaxing!

Lovely and unique place to have drinks or food. We came here for lunch and had the pike croquettes with mash and a smoked salmon salad. Both was delicious and a great size. Loved the mash and the croquettes something I have never had like this. The salad was a great size with lots of nutritious stuff.

We loved our visit! Pasta alla Norma was excellent, Pasta Carbonara passed a picky-ish teenager's scrutiny with flying colours and a very picky 8-year-old truly enjoyed his salmon soup. The previously mentioned 8-year-old has only ever really liked chicken nuggets and pizza before so this was a huge success! Our puppy was warmly welcomed, too. All in all, I think we found a place we can return to over and over again.

Cafe Bar Valimo is definitely a must visit if you’re on Suomenlinna. They offer a range of delicious dishes, as well as some quick bites such as sandwiches, cakes and ice creams. I throughly enjoyed sitting out on their decking overlooking the sea and marina, with a cup of coffee and a delicious bagel. The portions looked big - so make sure you visit hungry!

The best restaurant, bar, and terrace in Suomenlinna. Slightly off the touristy "blue route," but truly worth discovering. I live in Suomenlinna, and Cafe Bar Valimo has been a summer safe haven for my spouse and me for over 15 years. The menu changes daily, offering around 10 dishes, including reliable pasta options, Finland's best pike patties, hearty salads, and the restaurant's classic: rainbow trout soup. An excellent selection of drinks, ranging from draft beers to wines. The selection also includes beers from Suomenlinna's own brewery. A large sunny terrace (it's worth staying until the spectacular sunset). The Northern Lights in the summer of 2024 were extremely rare in Suomenlinna – but be prepared for anything. Historic dining hall, where a cozy fire often burns in the autumn, occasionally bustling, but always with friendly and attentive service. The Suomenlinna guest marina operates in the same complex, so the place attracts many boaters. As a bonus, you can hear the traditional evening bell chime from the Suomenlinna Church tower on the terrace at 9 PM (during midsummer, weather permitting). As a local, I have to say that if you haven't visited Cafe Bar Valimo, you haven't experienced the true Suomenlinna.

The best fish in Helsinki! Yummy smashed potatoes and perfectly al dente cooked fresh vegatbles on side. Great sunny terrace 😎 Good wine list too! Highly recommend this place. We will be back 😊

Amazing food and great atmosphere! Definitely worth a visit.

There's not many places where you can sit dockside in the refurbished brick ruins of a 300 year old navy base on an island in the Baltic. Add to that some delicious food and drinks and you create something special. Out of the group I was with everyone enjoyed their meal. I had a salad that seemed to have every random thing you would or could put on it... And strangely it worked. There were two kinds of cheeses, four kinds of lettuce, three kinds of fruit, olives, nuts, artichokes and a bunch of other stuff I couldn't keep track of. Each bite was different but somehow didn't over stimulate my taste buds. If you make it to the islands of Suomenlinna, the place is still hard to find (over the bridge across from the museum and on the north side of the drydock) but worth the journey.

We had an early lunch in Valimo earlier this month on a visit to Suomenlinna. Sharing the terrace by the little marina with a few local and visiting boaty types we felt comfortable and were made very welcome by the restaurant staff. Since it was not the hottest of summer days the waitress fixed us up with a couple of blankets to stave of the chill. I noticed there was a wood burning sauna and shower facilities for those visiting by boat. The food arrived in good time. My option was the meat dish of the day consisting of a succulent pork belly with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. I was impressed with the dish, everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly and tasted fresh and delicious. My lunch companion enjoyed the pyttipannu 'with a twist'. This dish was a pan fried mixture of potatoes and pork prepared in a Dijon sauce served with a fried egg on top. As I remember we were around 35 euros for lunch and a couple of non alcoholic drinks. This I felt was reasonable given the quality of the food and surroundings.

Best Pad Thai. Great place to sit and have beers while eating some delicious food. Hidden gem on the island