See & Experience
The Empire style blocks have opened up Helsinki to new life and have attracted many new and interesting ventures to the area. Take a stroll through the Torikorttelit courtyards, make discoveries in the boutiques, indulge in the culinary pleasures of the restaurants and cafés, be impressed by culture.
Food & Drink
Brasa
Brasa
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
Café Engel
Café Engel
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
Davai Davai
Davai Davai
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.
El Fant Coffee & Wine
Helsinki Bryggeri Brewhouse
Pizzeria Via Tribunali
Restaurant Helsinki
Restaurant Helsinki
Restaurant Sunn
Robert's Coffee Jugend
Robert's Coffee Jugend
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
Salutorget
Sandwich Club
Savotta
Sofia Restaurant
Sofia Restaurant
Trillby & Chadwick: Detective Agency
Shopping
AU3 Goldsmiths
AU3 Goldsmiths
Au3 Goldsmiths have been design and manufacture high quality jewelry for jewelry lovers in Helsinki from high quality, ethically sourced materials. You will find fresh designs and beautiful classics: rings, necklaces, bracelets & earrings etc. Also custom made jewelry.
Kiseleff House, Unionikatu 27