Ravintola Nokka

I had the pleasure of sitting in and their tasting menu for a private event. The overall experience and precision that the chefs have used to extract the flavours from the ingredients are truly impressive. The restaurant is nicely located by the waterfront harbour and the interior is nice, rustic and opulent. The king crab soft shell bisque was excellent and the dessert using local wild herbs. I was also impressed with the selection of local wines especially the dessert wines from Ainoa Winery. The sweet wine went well with dessert. I would highly recommend this for ones looking more elevated Nordic fusion dining at the heart of Helsinki.

Visited in Sep 2025 Nokka is one of the few Michelin guide restaurants in Helsinki which is open on a Monday. As a result, booked a dinner reservation here during my short trip to Helsinki. There was a tasting menu and an a-la-carte menu and I went with the tasting menu which was reasonably priced at €139 (incl taxes). Nokka celebrates Finnish produce/catch and all but one item (king crab from Norway) in the tasting menu was made using Finnish produce/catch. The food was quite good and you could tell that the ingredients/components of each course were quite fresh. My favourite course was the reindeer tataki which was absolutely brilliant. Overall, I enjoyed my meal at Nokka and I would definitely recommend it to folks visiting Helsinki.

I did not expect too much due to my last experience years ago, I was surprised by the outcome, in a positive way. The food was very tasty and the service was quite excellent. Everything worked so perfectly together in such a lovely building. We took the Nokka menu and I simply liked each dish, as they were present in good balance. We enjoyed the evening very much.

Very nice venue for a dinner, there were 5 of us and we were attended to very well. The waitress was well informed about each dish, most of us selected the 4 course taste menu which I feel was excellent in taste and presentation. It used (I believe) mostly local ingredients.

Good quality Finnish food with ingredients such as local fish and reindeer. We went during the game season and the sauce was tasty. Nice service from staffs. Advance reservation is recommended.

The food was good for the taste and the environment was charming. We went there because I wanted to have proper seafood. But there weren’t many choices about seafood, just two dishes about fish and that’s all. We ordered the regular dishes but the portions were very small. I will not imagine for the tasting menu how smaller they can be. I never had bad experience in the fine dining with wine but this was the first time. The wines they tried to promote for tasting were the lowest table wine level and the reality also fits the image but they promoted them as super wines. And the prices were like gold.

Nokka is one of a kind. Making gala of the most iconic food that finland has to offer. Trying reindeer for the first time I could not have asked for a better experience. Wine pairing to perfection, I truly recommend this experience if you have the good fortune of finding a space.

Great dinner and amazing atmosphere! We had the seasonal tasting menu which was very well balanced, providing a wide array of flavours.

Coming from the US, this was an absolutely FABULOUS restaurant and meal at a Michelen green star establishment. And welll deserving of this award! I throughly enjoyed the green tasting menu which included 5 courses plus a delicious bread starter. My two companions both selected the meat tasting menu and raved about each course as well. We all started with the warm house-made glogg with an apple cider finish - perfect on a cold winter's night. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was upscale with a Finnish flair, and the dish presentations were beautiful. Bravo!

This restaurant offered a great location and well run experience! The ambiance was nautical as it's across from a marina and very cool. The staff was super nice and well informed on the items on the menu. A description was offered for all of the dishes! The food was great! I asked for a wine recommendation and was happy to receive a great choice that was economically considerate! I would return for sure. They offered meat, fish and vegetarian options! We run and nicely designed menu with great tasting food!

I was visiting Finland from the US and I really wanted to try a higher end restaurant while there. I was not disappointed, Nokka was a beautiful and cozy space and the service and food were absolutely perfect. If they were located here in the US, I would be going here once a month!

If you look for a very nice gastronomic restaurant located right in front of the sea and without too many people passing in front of you, that's the right place ! We took the Green & Nikka menus and were delighted by the 3 plates and the dessert that were served. The waitresses were nice, really helpful and all of them were speaking fluent English, which definitely helped to understand what we served

This is a must-stop-for-dinner spot every time I'm in Helsinki. Located near the harbor, a stone's throw away from the city square market, in an alley that used to house warehouses that have been turned into charming restaurants and cafes. The menu is eclectic but rooted in the authentic Finnish culinary tradition. Four+ course meals, each better than the previous, are accompanied by a variety of carefully-selected wines. The presentation is flawless and the staff impeccable. While the main dining room is impressive and pays homage to the building's marine merchant history, I prefer to sit near the laboratory-style kitchen, where I can appreciate the hard-working chef and staff dance the difficult but well-rehearsed choreography that brings them from dish to dish, until each plate is assembled. A feast for the senses worthy of a city like Helsinki.

Situated in a old warehouse at the docks and lovingly furnished. Exquiste food. Basis local producers. Menu short, only two menus, which is great. Little culinary surprises between each course of the fish/ duck based menu. Btw the other menu is vegan. So dinner there is really for everyone. Wine list has no really rich red wine.

Astonishingly overpriced with bland food. The fact that the food came out so quickly tells me that it was mostly pre-cooked. The duck confit was shriveled up, as if the poor duck had somehow contracted scurvy. Corn, cabbage and beetroot thrown together like clothes in a washing machine. The bread was banal. An appetizer of tomato, lovage and homemade cheese managed to taste dangerously close to egg salad. After I had to take all the finished plates and glassware that had been sitting there long enough for my hair to turn gray and placed it on another empty table, we decided not to stay for dessert and asked for the bill pronto. To give the establishment its due, it only charged us half price for the meal. But a bit of money does not make up for having such a miserable experience.

Wonderful and welcoming staff. Dining room booked so we had the entire lounge area to ourselves for dinner. Great to not be on top of others in a dining area. Pumpkin nut puree with delicate cracker crisps was nicely presented and good. Charcuterie included smoked duck, dried shaved beef, and thinly sliced pork, plus some mushrooms that had been soaked in a vinegar or something, two breads, along with a small cup of broth featuring a potato foam. I would have loved one or two cheeses included on the board and olives or something to accompany or layer with the meats and breads. Local pan braised fish with thinly mashed potatoes featuring a sprinkling of more nuts was a highlight. Fish cooked perfectly. Would have liked to have seen the entree and the broth served at hotter temperature. Italian red wine among the four by the glass offerings on the menu was outstanding. Overall, we concluded it was good, not great. Atmosphere in the lounge was intimate and private with all other patrons packing the dining room.

Wonderful atmosphere, food and staff!!! Easy walking distance from many of Helsinki's top attractions, this is a great little place to stop for a quick bite or drink. I was in jeans and felt very comfortable. Located right along the waterfront, the building has a industrial feel with the old brick and unique decor. Great archways add a tunnel feel. There are many rooms that can accommodate private parties of all sizes. The food was traditional Finish and of top quality. I tried the reindeer and Kalastajan Koju fish, both we excellent. Full array of local beers were also great. My coworkers went back and tried all the appetizers raving about each one. The best part was the staff. I was welcomed by friendly bartender, who let me try some of the local beer before I bought one (or three). The hostess took me around the place for a tour explaining the history of the building, and the waitress spent her time making recommendations on all the places to visit in town. Really go my trip off on the right foot.

preparation// formal dining attire STRONGLY preferred as this was my first meal off the plane...i was, unfortunately, still in jeans everyone else was in suits...so that tells you something ambiance//***** the outer reception room for drinks and bar remind me of a cozy cabin feeling step through a narrow hallway to find the main dining area tapestry sofa seating invokes the old history while floor to ceiling glass divider from kitchen allows a rare insight into the inner workings of a restaurant service//***** i don't speak finnish...luckily, they speak english relatively well everyone on the waitstaff was remarkably friendly ~ they greeted us immediately upon entry and took our coats even though we were obviously underdressed ~ they spent time explaining the menu what distinguishes Nokka is their farm to table organic philosophy - all fish are from local seas - beef are from exclusively selected farms ~ they aided us in wearing our coats on our way out too! food//**** while i enjoyed their philosophy and the taste of the food...i must say they prepare fish exceptionally in certain areas, i recommend ALWAYS ordering fish over meat-- this would be one of them exquisite sauces that have a HEAVY hand of butter...watch out cholesterol levels! ~*~ while i had a delightful overall experience, the food is slightly heavier and saltier than i would normally like...otherwise this would be a wonderful place for special occasions it's exterior is so unassuming that you wouldn't guess what a wonderful treasure resides within!

If you are here and in the area Highly suggest stopping in for food and drinks. Near the city square. Get the lamb.

Fantastic dining experience. Each dish was very tasty and presented exquisitely. The reindeer appetizer was a wonderful combination of flavors. My wife and I both really enjoyed the lamb as our main. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. A truly wonderful dining experience:

Surprised that there aren't more reviews for this place. Focus is on locally sourced, organic food and my meal as fantastic. I had the local farm sampler to start, which was a variety of smoked meats and fish and fall vegetables, followed by a slow cooked beef belly. Absolutely delicious and one of the very best meals I have had in months. Staff was also outstanding. Would highly recommend.