Restaurant with our interior design was awarded less than a year after opening
Located in Design District of Helsinki, Boreal has attracted lots of attention since its opening in September 2025. The concept, built around the seasonal products, wild foraging and fermentation techniques, has appeared to be exactly what the jury was looking for. On June 1 Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2026 has awarded the restaurant’s team with its first star.
Chef Pasha Demin may be Russian, but he adores Finland: the people, the way of life and the food – and Helsinki’s Design District is the perfect setting for his restaurant’s forward-thinking philosophy. Rooted in the seasons and the landscape, Boreal’s aim is to encourage guests to connect with the planet. Following the rhythms of nature – and with a variety of preservation techniques in evidence to prolong the seasons – the original cooking showcases ingredients that are foraged from the wild or sourced from regenerative farms. Understated names such as ‘Charcoal Foam’ betray the complexity and intensity of the components within
— Michelin Guide
We are very happy for Boreal’s team and proud to be the part of the restaurant’s ambience: for us this project was an example of a perfect partnership as well as a truly beautiful journey, filled with new discoveries and unexpected solutions. Just look at these kombucha lamps, grown by the restaurant’s team! And don’t forget to book a table in advance: you are in for a very special gastronomic experience. Congratulations, Boreal!