See & Experience

Bryggeri is the very own brewery of  Torikorttelit! A casual, quality restaurant is connected to the brewery and the menu is created especially to suit the beer list. The brewery has a large terrace with a live music stage. You can also buy their beer and other products at their small store.

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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!

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Praised modern Scandinavian influenced food by the chefs of restaurant Chapter. Chapter’s bar located in the courtyard side serves cocktails and wines. The menus are served from lunch until late. Come experience the atmosphere of  Chapter’s Backyard Terrace on a summer Sunday with DJs, food and drink. 

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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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Sake and wine bar with seasonal small dishes to share.

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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)

Italian flat bread piadina, originally from Romagna, is street food at it’s best. Piadineria Saporita is a small kiosk which offers Italian piadina bread filled with high-quality products, Italian cold cuts, cheeses and fresh vegetables. Not forgetting the several delicious pastes made from truffle to artichoke. Grab you yummy piadina for a picnic!

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.

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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.

   
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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.

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Roster offers the best of the food and drink trends in a casual atmosphere. Eat your dinnet at a Chef’s table and watch the chef’s preparing your fine dine dishes in front of your eyes. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar or during summer months in the street side terrace while enjoying the buzz of the heart of the city.

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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.

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Finnish food and vintage nostalgia! Traditional recipes from fish, game and berries –straight from Finnish nature. Savotta is famously open every day of the year. 

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The focus in Sofia Bistro is on locally produced seasonal vegetables that are the main characters in all the dishes. The chef combines techniques from French and Nordic cuisines.

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Fine dining surprise menus with beautiful views to the Senate Square.

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A delightful and most beautiful surrounding to enjoy your quality tea with a delicate pastry or a small savory bite.

Sofia Wine has a carefully selected wines from all over the world. Enjoy a cheese plate or other small tapas with your glass of wine. Wine cellar for wine tastings.

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. 

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The national radio station Basso is broadcasted   live right from Torikorttelit! The space next to the  studio hosts a summer pop up - come by and peek in.   

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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.

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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.

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Maininki & Friends offer a variety of different workshops for the craft hungry! Also custom made workshops for small groups.

New co-work and vibrant culture space opens in August 2018.

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

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