News & events
May Day, Mother’s Day, crab season, Christmas lunches, Father’s Day, Christmas dinners, truffles – the whole year is full of fun special lunches and dinners! Our restaurants offer a range of special menus to suit different celebrations. We also organise our own, annual events and special theme weeks. Take a look at our wide range of events and book your table well in advance!
Great food, the company of loved ones, and Dad as the guest of honour!
Dad deserves a day of his own. And what better way to celebrate your dad, grandad, or stepdad than by gathering around the same table to enjoy delicious food and quality time together?
At Olo Collection’s restaurants, Father’s Day is all about great food and memorable moments. Does Dad love dishes cooked over an open fire, is he a devoted fan of Italian cuisine, or does he appreciate the flavours of Nordic cooking? Or perhaps the intriguing combination of French and Japanese cuisine is more to his taste? We have something for every dad – and, above all, a wonderful reason to gather around the table and enjoy each other’s company without rushing.
Choose a restaurant that suits Dad’s taste and turn Father’s Day into a delicious memory to share. We’ll take care of the food and atmosphere, while you enjoy spending time together.
Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, November 8, at the following restaurants:
- Bistro Ego – delicious French-Japanese cuisine in a relaxed bistro atmosphere.
- Restaurant Emo – the finest flavours of Nordic cuisine and warm hospitality.
- Restaurant Brasa – the warmth of an open fire and bold, exciting flavours.
- Ristorante Scolare – the joy of Italian dining and the pleasure of being together.
Our award-winning Pizzeria Forza will also be open on Father’s Day. If the way to Dad’s heart is through pizza, Forza is ready to serve the pizzas crowned the best in Finland!
The best gift for Dad is time spent together. Great food makes it even better.
Book your table early and join us for a delicious Father’s Day celebration!
The Christmas spirit begins with great food. And the people you share it with.
December is filled with busy schedules, packed calendars and last-minute arrangements. But thankfully, it’s also filled with the moments that make Christmas worth looking forward to. Long lunches, great conversations, laughter, delicious food and glasses raised in celebration of the year gone by.
>A Christmas lunch is so much more than just lunch.Five restaurants. Five ways to celebrate the season.
- Bistro Ego – A fascinating meeting of French and Japanese cuisines, where Christmas lunch is enjoyed in a relaxed bistro atmosphere.
- Ristorante Scolare – Italian hospitality, delicious food and that unmistakable la dolce vita spirit. After all, life is meant to be enjoyed, even in December.
- Restaurant Olo – For those looking for something truly special from their Christmas lunch. Olo’s Michelin-starred kitchen creates an experience where every detail has been thoughtfully considered.
- Restaurant Emo – The pure flavours of Nordic cuisine, the finest seasonal ingredients and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Helsinki.
- Restaurant Brasa – The power of an open fire, bold flavours and a hint of smokiness. A Christmas lunch with character.
December is the perfect time to linger a little longer.
Forget about emails, unfinished tasks and the Christmas rush for a while. Gather your colleagues, friends or business partners around the table and let great food and conversation take over.
At Olo Collection, we believe the best moments happen around the table. That’s why we do everything we can to make sure your Christmas lunch leaves you with a wonderful feeling – and not just a delicious taste in your mouth.
Choose your favourite restaurant.
Book your table early and let the Christmas celebrations begin at lunchtime!
Give the gift of the best flavours of Helsinki – a gift card always delights
Get every culinary enthusiast’s dream, a gift card to any of our restaurants.
A gift card is a timeless and thoughtful gift for everyone who loves good food, atmosphere and shared moments.
It couldn’t be easier and more delicious to make someone happy!
All Olo Collection restaurants are located in the center of Helsinki – our passion is to make life taste better.
Plates that make you smile, sunny terraces, chilled drinks, sparkling laughter, great vibes, fresh Finnish crayfish… Our central Helsinki restaurants and terraces are some of the very best places to spend a summer’s day. And the selection is endless!
Our beautiful summer restaurant Särkänlinna is open from early May until the end of September. In the first and last weeks of the season, it operates as a private-booking venue, and its à la carte opens in mid-May.
Our joyful crayfish season kicks off every year on July 21 and continues right through to the end of September. The city’s most legendary crayfish parties have been held at Särkänlinna for over 100 years. We’ll publish the Särkänlinna crayfish menu in June – but you can book your own party right now!
Or, if you’d like to host a crayfish party in your own venue, Olo Creative Catering will create an unforgettable celebration with food, drinks, and service – anywhere in Finland, and even abroad. Request a quote and we’ll take care of the rest.
Truffle Weeks – Winter’s Most Luxurious Moment
Every February, our restaurants celebrate French black winter truffles – each in their own unique way.
Our truffles come from Maison Pébeyre in Southwest France, a family estate founded in 1897. Each truffle is hand-picked and carefully inspected. Known as the “black diamonds” of Périgord, their deep umami flavour and perfect texture bring structure and richness to every dish, enhancing flavours with their powerful aroma.
Details on our February 2027 truffle menus will be posted here by January.
Valentine’s Day – good food is the best gesture of love
Love doesn’t always need words – a good menu is enough!
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat someone you love and enjoy time together around delicious food. Whether it’s a romantic dinner or a relaxed escape with friends, at Olo Collection restaurants we celebrate life and eat well.
At Easter, we gather around good food
The days are getting longer, the sun is warming the streets, and the city is beginning to awaken to spring. Easter is the perfect time to pause for good food, loved ones, and unhurried moments together.
In Olo Collection’s restaurants in central Helsinki, Easter appears on the plate in fresh flavour pairings and surprising dishes, where passion and the joy of cooking take even familiar flavours in a more interesting direction. And when a good wine or a carefully crafted cocktail is poured into the glass, a successful evening is pretty much complete.
The city’s most delicious May Day lunches
The first day of May calls for a celebration! On May Day, our restaurants in the heart of Helsinki will serve festive lunches and brunches in two seatings: late morning and early afternoon. Our summer restaurant Särkänlinna, located on Särkkä island, also opens for the season on May Day.
Once we have finalized all the delicious details, we will share the menus and times here. Welcome to celebrate the most joyful day of spring with us!
When it’s time to spoil the mothers!
Mom, mama, granny, nonna… Whatever you call the beloved women in your family, bring them to dine with us on the second Sunday of May. On Mother’s Day, our restaurants in the heart of Helsinki will set the table with something truly special – because we could not imagine anything less for mothers. Our island restaurant Särkänlinna will also celebrate mothers with a festive lunch. Mother’s Day menus and times will be updated here by April at the latest!
Chef’s Dinner
Twice a year, all our head chefs gather in one kitchen to create a dinner you can’t experience anywhere else. Each Chef’s Dinner is built around a special theme and hosted in one of our central Helsinki restaurants. Menus and prices are announced about two months before each event. A ticket to a Chef’s Dinner also makes a wonderful gift for any food lover!
