Went here on a lark and was not disappointed. Had two great appetizers and the fish of the day was…read morevery tasty. Will definitely go back.

Bistro Sinne is close by the river but not quite next to it. We were looking for a place to have…read moredinner with view on the river. Luckily we were not that strict on the requirement that evening :) The place is well decorated with scandinavian menu. Most of the food is produced nearby, so the restaurant tries to operate ecologically. It has excellent menu and the food is just so good! Service was perfect and we felt welcomed. The staff really knew their trade. Price level is pretty normal for a Finnish place, starters, main course and some drink for two were about 100 euros. Sinne was chosen to be #11 on the "50 best restaurants" in Finland in 2012 - and I have no doubts it has earned it's place there rightfully. I can recommend the restaurant for good dinner for friends couples and business meetings alike.

Beautiful setting both inside and terrace. Dogs are allowed on the terrace and are provided with…read morewater without request. The waiting staff are young therefore service is little slow and unorganized. Many people had to wait a long time to be served. The menu sounds really good... But at least the burger was a total let down: over priced, not suitable for kids (even we had had a conversation with the server to make it suitable), you can not have fries with it even if you pay extra, the closest thing are the country style new potatoes... In the adults' portion there was ridiculously little amount of the side order oriental salad. I also find it strange that the coffee was served in Henrick's gin coffee cup. I was not having any alcoholic beverages. I feel it is a touristic place and they do not put enough effort to make it worth its cost.

We visited Johans on a sunny summer day and eating lunch on the terrace was an overall good…read moreexperience. The restaurant has a superb location with one edge on the riverfront while surrounded by the picturesque houses of Porvoo old town. The heart of the place is the owner, who gives the restaurant a very warm character. The food is very tasty. Staff is friendly. But, there are some drawbacks. Price is one. Also, there are some limitations to the offer. Burgers are highly advertised, but you cannot order fries. During summertime high season service was a bit sluggish.

Really good restaurant located in Porvoo. We came here at 1 pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy…read moreso no reservation was needed. If you're looking for a multiple course meal but don't want to break the bank, this would be your place. They offer courses from 2-4 course meals. A two course meal was I believe 28 euros, which is what I ordered. The menu changes daily and you're able to select one option from the starters, mains, and a dessert. I forgot what my starter was called or what it had but my main dish had perch. My bf had a starter with cucumber and roe, and ordered the perch as well. All dishes were on point with flavor. The service was pretty good. Although we walked into the restaurant a bit lost with no hostess, we eventually got seated. Our server was a really kind man who told us about each dish and even told us about some activities to do in Porvoo. Overall if you're willing to pay the costly price, I would definitely recommend this place :)

Came by for breakfast the other day and it was a tasty experience. Nordic Kitchen is located after…read moresecurity. Ordered at the counter with the staff. The venue features barista made coffee as well as many grab and go items. Opted for the full English breakfast and it was made to order. Eggs were tasty and the bacon and sausage were salty. The toast was good too. Latte was good. Nice layer of foam on top of a smooth shot of espresso. They also have bottles of water along with baked pastries available for purchase! There are tables to sit and a pager is provided when the food is ready!

Get the reindeer ragu over fresh fettuccini with Juniper berries and fresh thyme -- with a 20oz…read morepour of local Finnish lager on tap. Astonishingly delicious and uniquely Finnish. Anything salmon is equally superb. The lightly smoked version over a cucumber sauce with a side of their dense dark bread and mushroom butter is bomb! Service is quick and painfully polite. We had a 1 hour window for our connecting flight to New York -- and ate calmly and made our connection with plenty of time to spare. Eateries in Newark and JFK could learn a few things from these folks.

For the price we paid, it was terrible. The food was salty. The only reason I gave a 2 star was the…read morebread and dessert. They need a new chef for the price.

Here is the basis for my rating: Food: 4 stars…read more Service: 1 star Value: 1 star Wine list is okay, you can find a glass of wine there for €10. I ordered salmon tartar as an appetizer and reindeer as my entree. I was both surprised and concerned when salmon tartar showed up. On the plate, there was a tiny amount of salmon, just a bit more than one single piece of sashimi in any of the Japanese restaurants in the USA, thinly sliced, with some sort of elevated soy sauce. All for €13 - ultra expensive for what it is even with the low exchange rate as it is now. My concern was about a size of entree, and once it was delivered, my concern was justified. Two pieces of meat, each a size of index finger of an average adult male, with a spoon of some sort of mashed vegetable and two tiny roasted carrots. All for €30. The meat was excellent, but seriously, that amount of food for the price? Beyond ridiculous. And I don't want to hear about "those Americans and their food portions". I was not expecting a Cheesecake Factory salad size - but this was definitely a light appetizer size dish. In the restaurant at the airport hotel. Not a Michelin starred establishment in the center of Helsinki. I travel around the world. I've seen all sorts of dishes. This was the worst ever value, by far. And then, the service. The waitress was so unwelcoming that I don't even know how to describe it. She was beyond unhappy just from the fact that she was present there. Her facial expression suggested that this was the last place on earth where she wanted to be at the moment. Not good at all. Bottom line - avoid this restaurant. If you are hungry, there is a supermarket, right inside a terminal on the way to the hotel. For the price of this entree, you can get at least 3 sandwiches. And a drink. And you will feel very smart about yourself.

This restaurant was delightful, very convenient to where we were going to tour and had very good…read moreservice. The waitress we had was very patient, prompt, and helpful. It is very causal, laid back ,(in a good way of course) and cozy. There was a bread buffet sort of idea with many different types of bread. Overall a good restaurant!!

Didn't expect such an excellent place in the small town of Porvoo…read more I absolutely love their bread buffet... after ordering our entrees, we are free to help ourselves to their many bread offerings, and they are all so delicious! The restuarant prides itself in sourcing local and organic, so the price point is slightly higher, but the quality of the food totally makes up for it. They also have a great ice cream selection, as well as other dessert. The staff is really nice too. My phone was running low and I forgot my backup battery, and they were nice enough take my phone to charge for me.