Restaurant Saaga

Story of Finnish flavours
in the heart of Helsinki

Let us take you on a taste journey through pure Finnish nature!

Saaga is a Finnish word meaning story. Saaga offers a story of Finnish flavours, a journey through the country’s rich culinary heritage, blending traditional ingredients with modern influences. Finnish cuisine reflects the country’s connection to nature and its seasons.

Berries, mushrooms, fish, and game meat are staples, often prepared with simple yet flavourful techniques. Finnish cuisine of Saaga celebrates purity and freshness, offering a taste of the pristine landscapes which defines this Nordic nation.

Welcome to Saaga

At Saaga you will enjoy fresh gifts of nature gathered straight from the waters, fields, fells and forests. 

In Finland you can find superfood right on your doorstep. We will bring these healthy flavonoids and wild super food to our guests in our menu and beverages.

Saaga has around 120 seats in two different floors.

Boat filled with the best delicacies of northern waters

Saaga’s original Lappish wooden boat filled with ice chips is set with a real fisherman’s catch. The plentiful appetizer selection includes a variety of fish delicacies and accompaniments. You can complete your menu with a table served main course of your choice. The price of the
Fish Buffet includes a delicious dessert.

Saaga offers the best delicacies of Lappish and Finnish food.

New a la carte and menus starting from 16.th of April!

We welcome you

to enjoy the best Finnish food with us!
Nordic treasures - world's cleanest superfoods from Finland

Need bigger room

for your group?

Saaga has around 120 seats in two floors (street level for 45 and upstairs for 65). On the street level dining room we have our buffet and seats for around 45 guests (we can seat a group of 38 guests on their own area downstairs). Upstairs there are seats for 70 in 4 different smaller areas. Window corner for 24, Loft “Piippuhylly” for 16, Balcony with 6 tables of 2-4 each (Balcony tables cannot be combined).
Unique private room Shaman for 8-10 persons with wooden table with benches.

The Ultimate Classic! 🇫🇮 While our menu receives a fresh update, this beloved Lapland dish remains a timeless favorite:

Traditional sautéed reindeer served with potato mash, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumber.

Join us on your Helsinki trip for an authentic taste of Finnish cuisine! 🦌🌿

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Uusia pohjoistuulia 🌬 virtaa kevään 🍃 mittaan Bulevardille. Tämä on täydellinen hetki kokea Saaga sellaisena, kuin sen nyt tunnet. Saaga tarkoittaa tarinaa, ja kuten kaikki hyvät tarinat, myös meidän juttumme saa uuden, jännittävän käänteen. 

Olethan valmis seuraamaan mukanamme, kun paljastamme, mitä on luvassa? Pysy kuulolla! 

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In the ❤️ of Helsinki

🍽 Perfectly charred Arctic char, paired with earthy funnel mushrooms and potatoes, enriched with aromatic dill butter

Restaurant Saaga
📍Bulevardi 36
Uncertain about her, but he looks happy! 🐻

Discover the unique flavors of Finnish bear meat at selected restaurants in Helsinki, including our very own Restaurant Saaga!

At Saaga, you can also indulge in other traditional Finnish delicacies like reindeer, fish, and wild forest berries.

Don't forget to add Saaga to your bucket list when visiting Helsinki.

P.S. Did you know that Finnish people have a love for buckets? Supermarkets often host campaigns giving away free buckets, and Finns line up early to get their hands on one! 🤭🪣💙

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Prepare to be amazed by the unique flavors of our Forest Echo dessert at Saaga! 🌲 Our spruce ice cream captures the essence of Lapland's wild forests, while the sweetness of rhubarb soup evokes Finnish summer days and white chocolate grisp bring to mind winter's first snowfall. ❄️

Forest Echo dessert is served from a wooden KUKSA,
Traditional Lappish handmade cup.

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