Come alone.
One long table. Leave with new friends.
How it works
Ferry
20 min from Market Square by JT-Line ferry. Your table is waiting.
Take your seat
Take a seat at the long table with new people: a surprise multi-course menu, wine, and conversation starters. Staff host the whole evening and help you get going.
Leave with new friends
By dessert, they're not strangers anymore. The terrace stays open for those who aren't ready to leave.
A Scenic Dinner with New Friends
Come alone, leave with new friends — and in between, one long table, sea views, and an evening you won't forget.
Dinner with Strangers brings a group of complete strangers together around one long table, in the middle of Vallisaari's sea views. No need to bring company — a table of new people is already waiting, just as curious to meet you. Whether you come solo or with a friend, the evening is built so conversation starts easily.
Brought to the table to share
Warm and fresh tapas in a Mediterranean spirit with a Finnish touch — plenty of it, and for every diet. A glass of wine to start.
Do let us know any dietary needs when you book.
Our team hosts the whole evening and keeps things flowing. At the end of the night we walk the scenic route to the ferry together and take a group photo in front of Vallisaari's most beautiful views.
If it rains, dinner moves to the adjacent event space. Dogs are more than welcome.
See you on the island!
– Oliver & the IISI team
4.9 · 180+ guests
What guests say
“I came alone and left with plans for three future dinners with my table. Magic.”
Katja M.
June 2025
“The food was incredible and every person at my table was fascinating. Best Wednesday ever.”
Tomas R.
July 2025
“We stayed on the terrace until the last ferry. That's the highest compliment I can give.”
Emilia K.
August 2025
Your host
Oliver curates the menu, selects the wines, and places the conversation starters. He doesn't sit at your table — the magic happens between strangers, not with a host hovering over you.
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Tavoite: 8 ilmoittautumista per päivä ennen avaamista.
Ehdotukset & äänestys
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FAQ
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