Nordic — Fireplace Store in Willmar, Minnesota

• Nate (Nate Tormala)★★★★★
  a month ago

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️—🇫🇮 Finnish Food!! My wife took me to Mikko Nordic Fine Food earlier this year for my birthday dinner, and it was absolutely fantastic. As a side note, I’m 100% Finnish by heritage, third-generation born here in the United States, so experiencing this restaurant was truly a special treat for me. From the moment we walked in, the place felt warm, inviting, and welcoming. It’s a smaller restaurant, but that only adds to the charm and cozy Nordic atmosphere. The hostess was incredibly friendly, greeted us with a genuine smile, and brought us right to our table. We did have reservations, and given the intimate size of the space, I would highly recommend doing the same. We spent some time exploring the menu and ordered the Traditional Fish Soup, Beef & Mushroom Meatballs with Mashed Butter Beans, Cod Gratin with Mashed Potatoes, Karelian Pastry, and the Lonkero (Hartwall Original Long Drink). Every single dish was exceptional — beautifully prepared, comforting, and packed with authentic Nordic flavors. The food honestly transported me back to my travels in Finland. The flavors, techniques, and overall execution felt genuine and thoughtfully done, not watered down or “Americanized.” It’s rare to find Nordic cuisine in the U.S. that feels this true to its roots, and Mikko absolutely delivers. If you’re looking for an authentic Nordic dining experience, this place is hands-down one of the best I’ve had in the States. Whether you have Nordic roots or are simply curious to explore something different, Mikko Nordic Fine Food is a must-visit.

• Trisha Dey★★★★★
  2 months ago

  Enjoying a lone brunch at Mikko was such a lovely Sunday treat. The folks who work there are kind and attentive, and the food was delicious. I had the salmon papusa with sunny-side-up eggs and a spiced chai. I usually have my tea with milk, but the flavor was so exceptional, I didn’t add anything. A really great, lowkey spot to enjoy the afternoon. Truly a gem!

• Allison White★★★★★
  3 months ago

  We were visiting from out of town and decided to make a last minute reservation here for a nice birthday dinner. Despite being absolutely slammed with a party going on upstairs and all the tables booked, they gave us fantastic service. Everything came out promptly and the food was delicious! It really reminded us of home, especially the pork dumplings. It was like the best fusion of Korean and Finno-ugrian with the gochujang sour cream and dill oil. We loved all the Finnish candy for sale as well and the moomin decorations on the walls. You can tell the restaurant is made and run with a lot of love by the team who works there.

• Marce Fuan★★★★★
  a month ago

  We tried Mikko’s eggs benedict with salmon and another plate with ham. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant when you are in DC. The taste of the food was super tasty and fresh!

• B. AFANTE JR★★★★★
  a month ago

  I’ve eaten here a handful of times now, brunch, lunch, and dinner mostly so far. Each visit I was fortunate to try new dishes, pastries, and drinks that they serve. Definitely enough times to review Mikko’s and can state wholeheartedly it’s not just a restaurant where I’ve enjoy meals and drinks, but also made friends and felt a sense of community. The chefs and staff are all great, make helpful suggestions with knowledge behind the dishes. Visited in different seasons and each came with their own menu which was exciting. Seating can be a bit close to one another but not in a bad way, there are seats bar-side, few tables inside, and many outside on the patio or in the covered and heated stand along the street. If you are ever in DC, visit this place it’s a wholesome feel good spot. Parking is a bit challenging but where in DC is it ever easy. The menu does have dishes for those with dietary restrictions. They also sell pastries, desserts, chocolates & sweets. Chocolates I buy every time. I tried the salmon quiche recently and it was awesome I wanted the whole pan of it- thanksgiving was the night before and let me tell you there’s always room for this quiche. Genuine establishment with genuine people. Mikko’s is that simple needed kindness that came in a form of a good meal or enjoyable conversation with stranger.

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