Helsinki Restaurants

  1. Café Ekberg

    The Ekberg family has been serving quality coffee and cake here for generations. This is Helsinki's oldest cafe (opened 1861) and one of the best places for breakfast in the city. The lunch buffet is great value and they also do great loaves to take away. Try the famous 'Napoleon cake'.

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  2. Gastone

    Gastone Vying for the title of Helsinki's best Italian restaurant, Gastone boasts a diverse list of pasta and antipasto, a fine wine list and an intimate yet not too formal ambience.

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  3. Papa Giovanni

    Close to the gallery and station, 'the papa' is a favourite among Helsinki's pasta eaters. Downstairs is a spaghetteria with reasonably priced pasta dishes and an Italian-style cafe; upstairs is a stylish restaurant and wine bar with high-backed chairs and a tempting range of Italian soups, salads and mains.

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