Mikko Nordic Fine Food

4.8

126 Reviews

$30 and under

Nordic

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

The Nordic Experience - MIKKO is the place to try an array of modern, healthy dishes while experiencing the intimate and comfortable environment Chef Mikko easily creates. And he cooks for others. His versatile cuisine is complemented by his innate ability to develop genuine relationships with whoever enjoys his meals.

Local Ingredients and International Flavor.
Rye, seafood, mushrooms, berries, and roots form the fundamentals of Nordic food. Each dish Chef Mikko prepares is an elegant combination of traditional and modern influence. Nordic fare is unique in its simple, yet versatile, presentation. Using traditional cooking techniques such as curing, smoking and pickling, every plate delivers a distinct and refined taste.

Looking forward to seeing you at MIKKO!

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Additional information

Location
1636 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009-6440
Phone number
(202) 525-3919
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Nordic, Scandinavian, Swedish
Hours of operation
Mon 8:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Mikko

Experiences

Nordic Brunch at MIKKO
Multiple dates available
Brunch at MIKKO: every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am until 4 pm. Try our Nordic specialties like Lingonberry Bread Pudding or get the classics like Belgian Waffles. Book your table now and see you at MIKKO this weekend!
Neighborhood Dinner to Help Ukraine
$55.00 per person
Mar 16, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025
Join us for a 3 course dinner at MIKKO! A Dinner with a cause. ALL PROFITS TO UKRAINE and part take our St. Patrick's Day Raffle! 2 lucky winners will receive a $50 GIFT CARD each to MIKKO!

Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken Schnitzel with seasonal vegetables / French fries / lemon-caper butter
Cauliflower tacos & Asian Slaw with gochujang sauce
Pan-Seared Halibut
with beetroot, potato casserole & horseradish browned butter
Carrot Pancakes with lingonberry jam & salad
Braised Short Ribs with roasted cabbage, potato puree & wine sauce
Cod Gratin with mashed potatoes & sautéed broccolini
Seared Salmon with mushroom-cranberry risotto & vegetables
Lamb lentil root vegetable curry and rice
3-cheese ravioli with kale & mushroom with creamy sauce

Specialties

Nordic Rye Crisps
Daily Baked Cookies
Imported Finnish Fazer Chocolates
Imported Danish Chocolates
Imported Swedish Chocolates and Candies
Imported Norwegian Candies
Imported Icelandic Chocolate
Imported Jam and Honey
Seven-Seed Bread
Daily Baked Breads
New Moomin Mugs
Decorative Kitchen Coasters & Trays
By Karin Lithell

Soups

Fish Soup
Salmon / cod / potato / fresh dill in light broth. Served with rye bread
Mushroom Soup
Pureed mushroom soup with dash of truffle oil
Beetroot Soup (Borscht)
Smoked Butternut squash soup
Split pea soup without ham as vegetarian soup or with ham. Served with mustard and chopped onion

Seasonal

Semlas

Chooce either Swedish or Finnish style Semla, laskiaispulla

Semla
Choose Swedish or Finnish style smell. Swedish with almond paste and Finnish with raspberry jam and lots of whipped cream for both choices

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Overall
Washington, D.C. Area
Best Food
Washington, D.C. Area
Best Value
Washington, D.C. Area
Healthy
Washington, D.C. Area
Neighborhood gem
District of Columbia
Best Overall
District of Columbia
Best Food
District of Columbia
Best Value
District of Columbia
Kid-friendly
District of Columbia
Healthy
District of Columbia
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mikko Nordic Fine Food offers an "unbelievable selection of baked goods" and authentic Scandinavian flavors reminiscent of Finland. The "amazing" food includes standout dishes like smoked salmon eggs benedict and creamy fish soup. While service experiences vary, the restaurant is praised for its "fantastic" food and "great place" atmosphere.

126 Reviews

D
David
VIP
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Charming service, we will definitely be back. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mikko is the absolute best! Food is fantastic and unique — but the service is really where this place shines. Everyone is incredibly welcoming and kind, it feels like having dinner at a friend’s house. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
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Gerd
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lovely authentic Scandinavian/Finnish restaurant with an unbelievable selection of baked goods. Really delicious karadamon buns and smoked salmon eggs benedict. And go get yourself some original Semla buns. they are in season now.
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Ken
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drinks. Amazing service by the team too!
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Caitlin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a delightful find! Small location, excellent food, service was great. Definitely will come back for brunch - we had dinner, but their brunch menu looked amazing.
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Todd
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We were discriminated against because my partner was handicapped
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Catherine
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and reminded me of Finland. What authentic flavors!
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Shannon
New Jersey
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It is such a sweet restaurant. The food is amazing. The service was wonderful. You can tell they take tremendous pride in what they do. Great place.
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Andrea
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The meal was good, though there was some difficulty funding out what they could alter to be gluten-free. I ended up with the halibut which was tasty.
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Karolis
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The meatballs tasted very swedish indeed! And the guy who hosted us was really friendly and fun. Thank you.
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FAQs

Mikko Nordic Fine Food offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 525-3919.

Mikko Nordic Fine Food is rated 4.8 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

1636 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009-6440

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 525-3919
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Nordic, Scandinavian, Swedish
Hours of operation
Mon 8:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Mikko

Mikko Nordic Fine Food

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Nordic Brunch at MIKKO

Neighborhood Dinner to Help Ukraine

Small Plates

Cod nuggets with Tartar sauce & coleslaw$15.00

Savory waffle with Gravlax

savory waffle with Skagen

Pumpkin Arancini with garlic hummus sauce

Beef mushroom meatballs with mashed butter beans

Smoked Chicken salad on naan

Plates

Chicken Schnitzel

Cauliflower tacos & Asian Slaw with gochujang sauce

Pan-Seared Halibut

Carrot Pancakes with lingonberry jam & salad

Braised Short Ribs with roasted cabbage, potato puree & wine sauce

Cod Gratin with mashed potatoes & sautéed broccolini

Seared Salmon with mushroom-cranberry risotto & vegetables

Lamb lentil root vegetable curry and rice

3-cheese ravioli with kale & mushroom with creamy sauce

Specialties

Nordic Rye Crisps

Daily Baked Cookies

Imported Finnish Fazer Chocolates

Imported Danish Chocolates

Imported Swedish Chocolates and Candies

Imported Norwegian Candies

Imported Icelandic Chocolate

Imported Jam and Honey

Seven-Seed Bread

Daily Baked Breads

New Moomin Mugs

Decorative Kitchen Coasters & Trays

Soups

Fish Soup

Mushroom Soup

Beetroot Soup (Borscht)

Smoked Butternut squash soup

Seasonal

Semlas

Semla

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mikko Nordic Fine Food offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mikko Nordic Fine Food restaurant rated?

Is Mikko Nordic Fine Food currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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