Vegan-friendly
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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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42 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
EleonoraAfOlograms
Points +132
Finally cannelloni! - Edit
I went there for lunch during the week. It's super central, the decor is cute and the staff friendly and polite.
Read moreThe 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
Guest
annprie
Points +528
What a treat - Edit
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 ((;
Read moreLunchtime menu was 12,7
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PetraTandefelt
Points +21
Cozy little lunch place - Edit
Vegetarian food in cozy old fashioned athmosphere. Very nice service, regular lunch spot to locals who work in neighborhood.
Read morePros: Friendly and kind-hearted people working there, Easy going basic vegetarian lunch, Interior is cozy with old furniture
Guest
flagellantti
Points +661
Very old school - Edit
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.
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lonmower
Points +262
Vegan Options. Just Ask. - Edit
The owner or manager was extremely gracious and helpful as our guide
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-19
Pros: Many choices, Vegan options, Quaint
Guest
Krimsey
Points +312
So fresh and delicious - Edit
Home cooked goodness! Fresh herbs and Whole Foods. Yum
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Poundie
Points +12725
Classy place - Edit
The food here is very good and healthy; one of my "go-to" places in Helsinki
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Chantujaja
Points +44
Delicious - Edit
The stuff is very friendly, good service and the food is delicious.
Read morePros: Leckeres Essen, gutes Personal
Guest
Marekk4
Points +764
Very good for quick lunch - Edit
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.
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MaríaSalmerónNúñez
Points +18
Delicious homemade food! - Edit
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.
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JonathanStipesevic
Points +100
Wonderful food and staff - Edit
I love this place, the food is always great the dessert are amazing and the staff is lovely!
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HärzIg
Points +34
Perfect, healthy food - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Halthy whole foods, Not to much oil, In the city centre
Cons: -
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martint
Points +7367
Cozy and warm - Edit
This place has a very special, home atmosphere. The food is homemade, healthy and very tasty. The price is reasonable, too.
Read moreThe only downside is that is not fully vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2019-08-04
Pros: homemade food, price
Cons: limited vegan options
Guest
MaksimGetman
Points +32
Отличный вкусный ресторанчик - Edit
Очень вкусный обед за 12,5 евро, что в этих краях весьма бюджетно. Приветливый персонал.
Read morePros: Вкусно, большая порция
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ilzzu
Points +68
Local favorite - Edit
Home made like cuisine. The staff is super friendly. I’d say the price valuation here is closer to $/$$$!
Read morePros: Healthy size dishes, Vegan option usually available, You can ask for seconds!
Guest
LouiLynn
Points +47
Great food - Edit
Friendly staff who translated the Finnish menu of the day for us. Easy to get vegan option, price is good and food was amazing.
Read morePros: Vegan option and friendly staff
Guest
PeterStevens
Points +47
Excellent lunch - Edit
Great food. We had the set lunch for 10.50 euro. The quality was good and you could choose how much you wanted.
Read moreVery busy by 1200. Seems lunch starts early in Helsinki.
Guest
luuuris
Points +146
Healthy, balanced meal - Edit
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.
Read morePros: healthy, balanced vegan, always a vegan option
Cons: busy
Guest
ekatuo
Points +33
Good choice for lunch! - Edit
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!
Read morePrice 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
Guest
Laudi
Points +366
Fair price for a good meal - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Fair price , Nice staff , Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Cantina style
Guest
cyberlp23
Points +205
Great veggie cantine - Edit
Zucchini is located near the Esplanade in the heart of Helsinki.
Read moreIt'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
Guest
kaedde
Points +132
Great place - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-06-20
Pros: delicious food, friendly staff, good concept
Cons: gets easily crowded due to the small space
Guest
VaniaBriito
Points +240
tasty food and friendly staff! - Edit
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!
Read moreWill come back! Apart from that, all the staff is very kind and the restaurant super cozy
Pros: great food, friendly staff
Guest
OTL
Points +98
Excellent food - Big portions - Edit
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! :)
Read morePros: All the mains seem to be by default vegan. Friendl
Cons: Nothing.
Guest
inselkind
Points +132
good vegan meal - Edit
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!
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orenbj
Points +60
Amazing food, staff, atmosphere - Edit
Make sure to stop by here for a wonderful and filling vegan meal for around €12!
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SusannaKristiina
Points +21
Amazing food - Edit
I went there for a lunch with a friend while ago. The food was absolutely amazing and had so much flavor to it. The portion sizes are qenuine. As a rather small eater I had to ask to give me a smaller portion and even they mentioned that I could come to ask more if I was still hungry.
Read moreThe servers were super friendly too and I would recommend anyone going there!
Pros: Food was amazing, Geruine portion sizes, Friendly service
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