See & Experience

An open fire blazes in the historic setting of the Senate Square! In Brasa, meats, fish, sea food and vegetables are prepared over an open fire that takes each element to the next level, deepening and highlighting their inherently stunning qualities.

You can enjoy the flamed delights while admiring the views of the Helsinki Cathedral or on the terrace in the comfort of the courtyard. Easy to come by and enjoy!

Aleksanterinkatu 22

Engel is a Helsinki classic. The legendary cafe’s breakfast plates, tenderly prepared porridge, beetroot patties, salmon soup, and a coffee with a pastry are an institution. Note: table service with a view of the Helsinki Cathedral. Outdoor cinema in the courtyard during summer!

Aleksanterinkatu 26

Experience Ville Haapasalo’s Soviet restaurant Davai Davai where Slavic delicacies lead you on a culinary trip back to the Soviet Union.

Here you can also try the famous Haapasalo’s hatsapuri!

Pohjoisesplanadi 17

Davai Davai is on a summer vacation. For more details, check out Davai Davai’s social media.

Awarded coffee know-how, exemplary small roastery coffee and quality wines. Top-notch ingredients served in the form of breakfast, lunch and baked goods. One of the best brunches in town. Idyllic terrace in the courtyard.

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Bryggeri is the very own brewery of  Torikorttelit with a great selection of local beers and comfort food.

Sofiankatu 2

A Neapolitan pizzeria on the most Neapolitan street of Helsinki. The centerpiece of the restaurant is a traditional style Italian pizza oven, spitting out hundreds of pizzas every day. Enjoy an Aperol Spritz at the cozy bar.

Sofiankatu 4

This traditionally stylish restaurant at the City Hall serves breakfast, lunch and after-work snacks prepared with seasonal ingredients. This kid-friendly restaurant also has a terrace with direct access to the Central Park of Torikorttelit.

Sofiankatu 1 (courtyard)

Sunn’s Nordic kitchen offers beautiful and fresh dinners, lunches and super popular brunches. The upper floor has a lovely view of the Senate Square and the Helsinki Cathedral.

   
Aleksanterinkatu 26, 2 krs.  /2nd floor

The glorious flagship cafe of the famous Finnish coffee family Paulig in a historical Jugend hall. Breakfast, lunch, homemade ice cream, pastries and, of course, coffee from their own roastery to be enjoyed under the glass ceiling or in the summertime at the buzzing street-side terrace.

Pohjoisesplanadi 19    

The restaurant is located inside an old bank, serving classic Nordic dishes like Toast Skagen and Pike Wallenberg. Go-to specials include English style Afternoon tea and a cozy bar with a terrace.

Pohjoisesplanadi 15   

Sandwich Club is a deli style sandwich and bagel restaurant in Torikorttelit Helsinki.

Sofiankatu 3

Finnish food and vintage nostalgia! Traditional recipes from fish, game and berries –straight from Finnish nature. 

Aleksanterinkatu 22   

Sofia Restaurant and Café & Bar offers a lovely combination of international flavours and the best Finnish ingredients.

Borrow a book from the bar’s library and drop by for a morning coffee, lunch date or after work drinks in the historical Kiseleff House.

Sofiankatu 4

The most searched location in these blocks: a famous speakeasy. 

The Finnish-Italian restaurateur pampers her guests with classic Italian treats –  antipasti, pasta fresca, pizza, vitello tonnato to name a few. There are terraces both on the street-side and in the courtyard. 

Katariinankatu 1   

Cutting edge hair salon. Hairdressers at Hair Design Helsinki are on top of the newest trends.

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The helsinki City Museum dives into the colorful history of Helsinki with alluring details. The courtyards invite visitors for a breather. The museum shop has a lovely selection of gifts and souvenirs. The museums are free and open every day.

 Aleksanterinkatu 16

One of the oldest and most loved independent movie theaters in Helsinki. The cinema has screenings daily, and during the summer months you can enjoy cinema al-fresco at the courtyard of Cafe Engel.

Sofiankatu 4

Human contact and responsible communication and marketing. Experiences, inspiration, learning and networking for social media influencers, marketers and the public.

Sofiankatu 8

New coworking hub and vibrant cultural space. Smart and flexible solutions for working and inspiring venues for events from meetings to weddings in the unique setting of the Kiseleff House.

Sofiankatu 4

The historical banquet hall turned into a modern event venue caters from seminars to workshops and from club nights to city festivals.

Aleksanterinkatu 16