Scan Magazine, Issue 99, April 2017

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Scan Magazine  |  Restaurant of the Month  |  Finland

Restaurant of the Month, Finland

Somewhere to be found Antique furniture and small, quirky details dotted about the place add to Lost in Helsinki’s unique feel. The restaurant and bar strives to offer locals and tourists a place where they can feel at home, while leaving something behind – and gaining something in return.

Leaving your mark

– and even a wall-mounted bicycle – are dotted around the place, and small details decorate every room in the vast space. There are several rooms, each with their own vibe. Depending on the guests’ mood, they can choose to lie back and relax in an area full of soft sofas, or opt for the perkier dining chairs if they fancy it. Alongside the vintage furniture and antique items, there are also paintings and photographs by local artists displayed on the walls.

The restaurant’s décor is best described as vintage, but with a mixture of strange and ordinary items everywhere. Old typewriters, telephones and cameras

“Everywhere you turn, there is something new to see and explore. Our guests are also encouraged to leave their mark in

By Ndéla Faye  |  Photos: Ann Wikström

Located in the heart of Helsinki, the restaurant and bar opened in August 2016 and has taken the city by a storm. Along with its quirky décor, excellent food and great service, Lost in Helsinki is one of the top places to venture to on a night out. “The idea is for diners to jump headfirst into a Finnish restaurant setting – with a twist,” explains Katja Takanen, 104  |  Issue 99  |  April 2017

restaurant manager at Lost in Helsinki. “We wanted to create a massive space where no one would feel lost.”


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