Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Helsinki

H@n • October 7, 2016Pork neck is a must try! Nice starters too!

Rasmus S. • August 8, 2014Highly recommended, laid back neighborhood bar. Great service and convenient downtown location. French influences, and they serve Pastis, too.

Bo A. • September 26, 2024The portions were big enough, fresh made and tasty. The noodles are really good and also the sesame sauce is tasty.

Mona B. • July 9, 2017Neighbourhood pizzeria with delicious neapolitan pizzas. Make a reservation and try the summery quattro pomodori with gold, green, red and San Marzano tomatoes 🍅

Stefano P. • August 27, 2016One of the best proper pizza and focaccia in Helsinki. Perfect dough and fresh ingredients.

Arttu M. • December 2, 2017Fantastic pizzas with great local microbrewery choises.

Nikita M. • September 23, 2022Delicious and authentic Italian food paired with amazing Italian wines and great service! What more could you as for?

Erin B. • December 19, 2016Great coffee, really nice staff! Free wifi.

Heather T. • November 13, 2015Excellent homemade pastries. Eat outside by the fire in the colder months with an amazing view. So peaceful.

リジュイン • May 9, 2017One of the best yakisoba in town ~ Don't forget to try their vegan special dish : Homemade noodles with pumpkin-oil and seaweed. Cozy place, highly-recommend~ !

Stefano P. • November 29, 2016The first dedicated beer bottle shop for microbreweries in Helsinki! Mostly Finnish craft beers but also from abroad. Small but nice place and with good service. Ask for help and suggestions.

Ville K. • August 12, 2018Lovely, dark ’n cozy little place with great service and awesome cocktails (all 13€). Beware! The place may look like it’s closed but just grab the door hadle! 😉

Clarissa S. • July 26, 2016Hands down the best gelato, ice cream and sorbet in Helsinki. They also have vegan gelato. Pistachio is always a good choice, but everything here is delicious.

Nina • July 5, 2016Serves the best coffee in town! Tasty hot sandwiches. Lovely interior. Pleasant service. Always keeping its standard.

Martin S. • September 4, 2016A classic! Go for the excellent food and wine, and be amazed at how good the service is. Once you drop by you won't leave. Delicious classic cuisine at an affordable price

Maria K. • June 4, 2017We skipped the mains and concentrated on the starters and the desserts, which were all amazing. Excellent drinks as well. Loved the place.

Ilkka P. • February 12, 2016An amazing hidden speakeasy in the old quarters of Helsinki. They have a great cocktail selection and friendly service, a visit is highly recommended!

Heli R. • June 3, 2011Best coffees in town, wonderful sandwiches and salads made by request. Cozy atmosphere and great service. One of my favorite places.

Ekaterina L. • July 26, 2016Mmm delicious! Very nice service, fast and yummi ) no alcohol

Merve Ö. • September 5, 2017Cake, coffee, service, everything is nice, view is my favorite in Helsinki.

Emma V. • August 1, 2019Cool & casual one to stop by! Fun & interesting selection of pizzas, taste is great and the terrace is a nice to enjoy a summer evening in Helsinki.

Katariina K. • February 21, 2017Loved this café to the bits! It is so cozy and the owners are so friendly.

Thoranin T. • December 8, 2015Very good espresso served here! Must!

Laura L. • October 19, 2011Makalu is back! Before new place it was located in the shopping center next to it. Also now the food is really delicious and service warm and kind. I must admit my happiness of this comeback!

Liis • May 18, 2015chili and lime fish is wonderful. Fresh, spicy, sour and tasty. <3

Mesi P. • June 5, 2019Best (vegetarian) restaurant in Helsinki! Easily 30 different items on a plate. Big portions, nice staff and surely enough protein!

Sebastian S. • February 17, 2015Best sushi I've had in Helsinki, the owners are Japanese and very friendly!

Hanna M. • August 2, 2017Best sushi in Helsinki! The lunch deal for 10 euros is great and you cannot go wrong with salmon/smoked salmon nigiri.

Sebastian R. • January 21, 2012Best sushi in town! Beef sashimi melts in your mouth and the salmon is superb, always delicious! Thats why we come here every week:)

Dan P. • December 2, 2018Great place with history. Good traditional food. Get the 4 Euro cup of wine for lunch