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Buffet restaurant in Helsinki

What should I order at Restaurant Caverna?

4.3 3,369 reviews €50+

What to order

  1. 🥇

    Picanha

    Mentioned multiple times as a standout Brazilian meat, with reviewers calling it their favorite dish and praising its excellent flavor and grilling.

  2. 🥈

    Brazilian Meat

    Frequently highlighted as the star of the meal, with reviews praising the meat as amazing, perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavor.

  3. 🥉

    Beef

    Recommended for its excellent taste and quality, with one reviewer specifically saying the beef was excellent and another noting the meat dishes were perfectly cooked.

  4. 4

    Chicken Wings

    Specifically praised by a reviewer who said they really liked the chicken wings, making them a notable recommended item.

  5. 5

    Pho

    Recommended by a reviewer who especially enjoyed the pho in cold weather, suggesting it was a comforting and satisfying choice.

  6. 6

    Mash Potato

    Called an underrated dish, with a reviewer noting that it tasted really good and became even better when combined with beef sauce.

Details

Location

Yliopistonkatu 5, Helsinki, 00100, FI

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Hours

Monday 11 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday 11 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday 11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday 11 AM to 12 AM
Saturday 12 PM to 12 AM
Sunday 1 to 8 PM

About Restaurant Caverna

Airy, original venue with lunch & dinner buffets, plus Japanese teppanyaki & Brazilian meat skewers.

Amenities

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Salad bar
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid parking lot

Frequently asked

What is Restaurant Caverna known for?

It is best known for its buffet with sushi, teppanyaki, and Brazilian-style meat skewers, especially picanha and other grilled meats. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the large variety, with pho, salads, seafood, and desserts adding to the appeal.

What dishes are most recommended at Restaurant Caverna?

Reviewers most often highlight sushi, pho, picanha, and the Brazilian meat selection, including grilled beef and chicken skewers. People also call out chicken wings, fish dishes, and the dessert spread, including ice cream.

What is the atmosphere like at Restaurant Caverna?

The restaurant is described as spacious, clean, and welcoming, with a cavern-like below-street-level setting in central Helsinki. It suits groups and tourists, but the buffet format and calm weekday timing also make it workable for solo diners.

Is Restaurant Caverna good value?

The restaurant is priced at €50+ overall, and several reviewers say the dinner can feel expensive, especially on weekends. Even so, lunch is often described as good value, with comments around about €15.50 to €17 for all-you-can-eat options in the city center.

When is the best time to visit Restaurant Caverna?

Weekday lunch or early evening seems to be the easiest time to visit, since one reviewer noted plenty of food left at 2:00 p.m. on a Monday and another found Wednesday early evening peaceful. Lunch can get crowded, so reservations are recommended for dinner and busier times.

Is parking available at Restaurant Caverna?

Yes. Paid parking lot is available.

Is Restaurant Caverna kid-friendly?

Yes, Restaurant Caverna is good for kids.

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