Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
European
Finnish

Casual cafe serving vegetarian and vegan lunch plates on weekdays 11am-4pm. Est. since mid-2000s. Open Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00. Closed entire July month.


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40 Reviews

First Review by Stevie

CandyLee

Points +240

Vegan
14 Dec 2023

Oldschool plant based food

Healthy, tasty food with a nostalgic vibe. Loving the atmosphere in this reastaurant: somehow reminds me a littlebit of school canteen. Lunch only.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-14

EleonoraAfOlograms

Points +136

Vegan
18 Sep 2023

Finally cannelloni!

I went there for lunch during the week. It's super central, the decor is cute and the staff friendly and polite.
The lunch deal was completely vegan (please ask) and was 13 € including water and delicious bread. There were also other combinations for different prices.
I had been waiting for so long to have vegan cannelloni and they were amazing. The veggies stew was made with wine I think and reminded me of my great aunt's. Yummy!!

Pros: Simple food, Friendliness

Cons: Limited outdoor seating

annprie

Points +528

Mostly Veg
06 Sep 2023

What a treat

When you’re in the center and hungry around lunchtime - just go there already!! Just casual feel good vegetarian food, generous portions and a neighborhood vibe. Seems to be a lunchtime spot for nearby workers, I would be going there too ((;

Lunchtime menu was 12,7

PetraTandefelt

Points +21

Mostly Veg
01 Sep 2023

Cozy little lunch place

Vegetarian food in cozy old fashioned athmosphere. Very nice service, regular lunch spot to locals who work in neighborhood.

Pros: Friendly and kind-hearted people working there, Easy going basic vegetarian lunch, Interior is cozy with old furniture

flagellantti

Points +692

Vegan
11 Aug 2023

Very old school

Old school vegetarian food from the era when there were no fancy vegan sausages, beyond burgers and what have you nowadays. The grated veg patty (ie. "raastepihvi") was good in its own right as well.

lonmower

Points +262

Vegan
19 May 2023

Vegan Options. Just Ask.

The owner or manager was extremely gracious and helpful as our guide

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-19

Pros: Many choices, Vegan options, Quaint

Krimsey

Points +314

Vegan
17 May 2023

So fresh and delicious

Home cooked goodness! Fresh herbs and Whole Foods. Yum

Poundie

Points +13129

Vegan
15 Oct 2022

Classy place

The food here is very good and healthy; one of my "go-to" places in Helsinki

Chantujaja

Points +55

Vegan
10 Aug 2022

Delicious

The stuff is very friendly, good service and the food is delicious.

Pros: Leckeres Essen, gutes Personal

Marekk4

Points +776

Vegan
09 Aug 2022

Very good for quick lunch

We came here for a quick lunch date and loved this place. Food is very fresh and tasty just like it‘s made by mom at home😄They always offer a vegan option on their lunch menu so you can easily „veganize“ their vegetarian lunch.

MaríaSalmerónNúñez

Points +18

Vegan
07 Mar 2022

Delicious homemade food!

Really cosy and lovely cafe where you can find the vegetarian menu of the day, today was fully vegan 💘. Really good quality and price!! I loved it.

JonathanStipesevic

Points +100

Vegan
16 Jun 2020

Wonderful food and staff

I love this place, the food is always great the dessert are amazing and the staff is lovely!

HärzIg

Points +34

Vegan
25 Oct 2019

Perfect, healthy food

A very nice vegetarian italian style restaurant with vegan options. Very friendly staff. Very good and healthy plant based food of high quality without to much oil. It's like homemade.

Pros: Halthy whole foods, Not to much oil, In the city centre

Cons: -

martint

Points +7560

Vegan
07 Aug 2019

Cozy and warm

This place has a very special, home atmosphere. The food is homemade, healthy and very tasty. The price is reasonable, too.

The only downside is that is not fully vegan.

Updated from previous review on 2019-08-04

Pros: homemade food, price

Cons: limited vegan options

MaksimGetman

Points +32

Vegetarian
06 Jun 2019

Отличный вкусный ресторанчик

Очень вкусный обед за 12,5 евро, что в этих краях весьма бюджетно. Приветливый персонал.

Pros: Вкусно, большая порция

ilzzu

Points +68

Vegan
04 Jun 2019

Local favorite

Home made like cuisine. The staff is super friendly. I’d say the price valuation here is closer to $/$$$!

Pros: Healthy size dishes, Vegan option usually available, You can ask for seconds!

LouiLynn

Points +47

Vegan
03 Jun 2019

Great food

Friendly staff who translated the Finnish menu of the day for us. Easy to get vegan option, price is good and food was amazing.

Pros: Vegan option and friendly staff

PeterStevens

Points +47

Vegetarian
10 May 2019

Excellent lunch

Great food. We had the set lunch for 10.50 euro. The quality was good and you could choose how much you wanted.
Very busy by 1200. Seems lunch starts early in Helsinki.

luuuris

Points +146

Vegan
03 May 2018

Healthy, balanced meal

I go to zucchini when I want a healthy, balanced vegan lunch. Usually the food is made with cheese on top or something like that, but there is always a vegan option (usually without cheese but with for example tofu instead). Orders are made at the counter. Not top notch gourmet but simple healthy food in a home-made style. The place is very busy.

Pros: healthy, balanced vegan, always a vegan option

Cons: busy

ekatuo

Points +33

Vegan
02 Jan 2018

Good choice for lunch!

I often have my lunch here since they serve good quality food with a good location. They are serving one lunch option w/salad and an optional soup per day with a vegan meal always available. Also cakes, coffee and wine. No trendy smoothie/salad place but a decent meal!
Price around 10€ which is almost a bargain for the location.

Pros: Tasty meals, Excellent service, Decent portions (you can ask for more)

Cons: Only open for lunch

Laudi

Points +366

Vegan
15 Sep 2017

Fair price for a good meal

We were lucky and everything was vegan on that day. The portions were large and the food is good. Nothing too special though, and as it's cantina style, nothing is actually freshly prepared.

Pros: Fair price , Nice staff , Cozy atmosphere

Cons: Cantina style

cyberlp23

Points +205

Vegetarian
31 Aug 2017

Great veggie cantine

Zucchini is located near the Esplanade in the heart of Helsinki.
It's a small-medium size restaurant, where you would often end up sharing a table with total strangers, but that's part of spirit of the place!
There is usually a daily lunch deal that consists in a big plate full of veggies (around 10€, which is quite decent considering the prices in the city). It tastes amazing,
It's definitely not your romantic hideout, but it's warm, good, healthy.
Staff is very nice.
There are not that many veggie options in Helsinki besides burgers & "junk food", and this place is highly recommended!

Updated from previous review on 2017-08-31

Pros: Taste, Location, Price

Cons: You can have to share a table

kaedde

Points +132

Vegan
20 Jun 2017

Great place

I have eaten at Zucchini many times and every time the food was delicious! I especially appreciate how they manage to make even simple dishes (like macaroni casserole) taste really good just by seasoning them well. The staff is friendly and efficient, and their prices are very reasonable. Portions are quite large and always include some salad as well. Ask for the vegan option (they always have one), if the lunch of the day is not vegan. The only downside is that it’s a very small but hugely popular space so maybe try to come before 11.45 or after 12.45.

Updated from previous review on 2017-06-20

Pros: delicious food, friendly staff, good concept

Cons: gets easily crowded due to the small space

VaniaBriito

Points +240

Vegan
12 Sep 2016

tasty food and friendly staff!

I love this kind of concept, they have a menu of the day, no menú. The good thing about this is that you'll have a great price and all the food is very fresh, very tasty!
Will come back! Apart from that, all the staff is very kind and the restaurant super cozy

Pros: great food, friendly staff

OTL

Points +98

Vegan
16 Aug 2016

Excellent food - Big portions

This is a "canteen-style" restaurant. You come in, pick up a tray, and tell them what food you want. They serve you, you pay, and you eat. I think they have one starter and one main dish every day, at least for lunch. It's 12€ for both. I had the soup and green curry today, and both were by default vegan and really excellent. Also the portions are huge, and are very nutritionally complete with healthy carbs, a ton of cooked vegetables, and also raw vegetables with the side salad. It's very close to the center also, so I will definitely go back next time I'm erring in the center. The place was absolutely packed, and the staff was very friendly. Overall, highly recommended! :)

Pros: All the mains seem to be by default vegan. Friendl

Cons: Nothing.

inselkind

Points +132

Vegan
15 Aug 2016

good vegan meal

Had soup and the main lunch and it was good. With the main course comes also a little bit of salad. Everyday a changing menu. Very friendly staff who explains everything for everyone over and over again. Go check it out!

orenbj

Points +60

Vegan
11 Aug 2016

Amazing food, staff, atmosphere

Make sure to stop by here for a wonderful and filling vegan meal for around €12!




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