Many restaurants have weekend brunches, but some popular examples include Kolmas Linja at the harbour and Nick’s Food Design.
at Ruissalo’s Villa Kuuva. The atmosphere at Café Qwensel is straight from the 18th Century, which you’ll find connected to the Pharmacy museum at the heart of the city centre.
THE COMPLETE COFFEE BREAK
When nothing will do but a decent coffee, help can be found on every corner. If you desire something sweet with it, make your way to Gaggui Café. Popular choices include the gagui cake, gagui chocolate cake, gagui cheesecake and other delicious desert. Bountiful options for those with a sweet tooth are also available at MBakery in the Market Hall, where you’ll also find the Kiss my Turku cake. Turku’s taste of Paris is found in the ambiance of Café Art. The seven-time Barista champion café is located along the riverside, in one of the most beautiful spots in the city. In the petit Latte Café on Kristiinankatu there is a cosmopolitan milieu. The romance of Turku’s old wooden homes exudes from Fabbes Café on Tehtaankatu, and an idyllic 19th Century setting can be enjoyed, for example,
MENUS & À LA CARTE
In recent years Turku’s restaurants have taken on international recognition. Many places offer à la carte in addition to an interesting menu of flavours. When heading down to the most popular restaurants it pays to think ahead. Some places are booked months in advance. Turku’s restaurant Kaskis made history last year by being the first Michelin star restaurant outside of Helsinki. Located on Kaskenmäki hill the restaurant received the Michelin label in the spring of 2016. Kaskis’ style is in the spirit of fine dining, with an informal touch, and food always prepared using local ingredients. The bustling kitchen is run by the TV star, chef Erik Mansikka. In spring 2017 Kaskis opens a pop-up restaurant in the former prison of Kakolanmäki.
Turku’s restaurant scene is always bubbling! Make sure to stroll along the River Aura where there are a many restaurants, cafés and bars brimming with individuality. - HELI NIEMINEN, TURKU FOOD CULTURE AMBASSADOR -
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