Frommers.com Frommers.com
Most Recent Destination Forum Posts
Most Recommended Articles
Most Commented Articles
  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS

Helsinki Map: HavisHavis Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Finnish, Seafood
Hours Daily 11:30am-3pm and 5-11:30pm
Address
Eteläranta 16
Location In the City Center
Transportation Tram: 1, 2, 3T, or 4. Bus: 16
Reservations Reservations required
Phone 09/6869-5660
Prices Main courses 19€-36€ ($30-$58); 3-course prix-fixe lunch 52€ ($83); prix-fixe dinner 65€ ($104)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

Named after the heroic female statue (the Havis Amanda) that is a few steps from its entrance, this upscale tavern is the finest seafood restaurant in Helsinki. Across the boulevard from Market Square, it has vaulted ceilings covered with nautical frescos and an appealing sense of solidly established calm and well-being. Established in 1973, and having moved into its present quarters in 2004, the restaurant prides itself on serving seafood primarily from Finland. Depending on the season, you can enjoy such delights as perch soup with a perch-stuffed crepe, roasted tuna with avocado and citrus, glow-fried whitefish prepared over an open fire with a puree of green peas and carrot sauce, and mushroom lasagna with parsley sauce. Dessert changes with the whim of the chef, but might include a strawberry consommé with Pernod-flavored strawberry sauce. The service is impeccable.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


  Print This Article Print Get Frommer's RSS Feed RSS


Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Frommer's Scandinavia, 23rd Edition Destination Guide Frommer's Scandinavia, 23rd Edition

Author: Darwin Porter
Pub Date: June 29, 2009
Price: $25.99

Add to Cart
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide   Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide
Destinations
Destinations

Frommer's Star Ratings

Frommer's Recommended 0 stars Frommer's Recommended
Frommer's Highly Recommended 1 stars Frommer's Highly Recommended
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended 2 stars Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Frommer's Exceptional 3 stars Frommer's Exceptional

About Our System

Frommer's ranks every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment it reviews for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating scale, an expression of the strong compare-and-contrast opinions that are a brand hallmark.

Other ratings provide stars based primarily on price and amenities; the Frommer's star rating is meant to quantify the kind of intangible, experiential elements that help travelers make informed decisions.

The "baseline" recommendation is zero stars--every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment that Frommer's chooses to review is recommended; otherwise, we simply wouldn't include it.

Close Window