Is the next restaurant trend in Helsinki coming from Spain?

Restaurant Bonito, located on Rikhardinkatu, believes so. This modern Spanish restaurant is known for its tapas, creative passion, and warm atmosphere. Bonito is an invitation to sit down with friends for a moment and let life be savored. No white tablecloths, no pretense—just attentive service and plenty of laughter. At Bonito, the focus is on genuine atmosphere. The bright and inviting space, where light tones and wood meet electric-blue details, creates the perfect setting for enjoyment. Glasses clink, tapas plates are passed around, and evenings stretch late into the night almost without notice. Bonito brings a slice of Barcelona’s bohemian pulse and the richness of Madrid’s flavors to Helsinki’s Design District. Behind Bonito are passionate creators. It is a tribute to Spanish food culture and hospitality, brought to Helsinki with a fresh and modern touch. Restaurateur Luis Rico’s idea of luxury is reflected in everything: Bonito is an approachable place where everyone is welcome. The service is thoughtful, the atmosphere relaxed, and the table is equally suited to enjoying a single glass of wine or a full menu. Here, delicious food is fuel for conversation. What matters most is that you feel at ease. At Bonito, the focus is on the essentials: uncomplicated food made for sharing amid loud laughter and lively conversation. Most of the ingredients, such as high-quality Ibérico cold cuts, cheeses, and octopus, are imported directly from Spain. While the foundation is firmly Spanish, authenticity is born above all from the atmosphere. The kitchen does not bow to rules but plays boldly: a classic dish may get a kick from Mexico, and dessert might surprise with a Finnish twist. At the heart of the menu is a wide and reasonably priced tapas selection that invites sharing and tasting together. The same table can hold classics like patatas bravas, pimientos de padrón, boquerones en vinagre, and jamón ibérico, as well as inventive new interpretations of Spanish culinary treasures.Alongside these shareable delights, there are more substantial main courses on offer, such as charcoal-grilled fish, which show that Bonito is much more than just a tapas bar. At Bonito, the drinks are like the restaurant itself: joyful and full of life. A particularly authentic experience is the option to order Spanish beer served in a genuine small caña glass—just the way locals do. Carefully selected Spanish wines, sherries, and cavas, along with the house cocktails, complete the evening’s journey of flavors and tempt you to stay just a little longer.

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