Marja's Helsinki favorites

Marja
Marja's Helsinki favorites

Mostly food but drinks too

Marja's favorite food destinations nearby, in no partucular order. See the whole list, newest treasures are towards the end.
Probably the best döner and middle eastern platters in Helsinki.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Döner Harju
23 Fleminginkatu
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Probably the best döner and middle eastern platters in Helsinki.
Pizza, drinks, dj buzz, live music and socialising.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tenho Restobar
15 Helsinginkatu
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza, drinks, dj buzz, live music and socialising.
Easygoing bar with views to Kallio everyday life.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ravintola Rytmi
2 Toinen linja
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Easygoing bar with views to Kallio everyday life.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Park Cafe
13 Agricolankatu
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch right across the street.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Cardemumma
15 LH 99 Kaarlenkatu
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch right across the street.
Hearty Finnish/Scandinavian menu. Old and traditional Kallio eatery and drinkery.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cella
15 Fleminginkatu
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hearty Finnish/Scandinavian menu. Old and traditional Kallio eatery and drinkery.
Small restaurant close by. Acclaimed food, micro bakery. Lunch and dinner, open Sundays
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gastro Cafe Kallio
7 Fleminginkatu
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small restaurant close by. Acclaimed food, micro bakery. Lunch and dinner, open Sundays
A new place one block away. Great wine and quality food in appetizer size – order as many as you like. A bit higher price range.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wino
11 Fleminginkatu
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A new place one block away. Great wine and quality food in appetizer size – order as many as you like. A bit higher price range.
Beautifully designed café in two levels. Nice lunches!
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ipi Kulmakuppila
13 Porthaninkatu
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautifully designed café in two levels. Nice lunches!
Middle-Eastern delicacies. Vegetarian & vegan.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Levant Kallio
25 Vaasankatu
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Middle-Eastern delicacies. Vegetarian & vegan.
Tiny Thai restaurant with gorgeous food
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tuk Tuk
19 Vaasankatu
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiny Thai restaurant with gorgeous food
Quaint open-air café with fantastic views towards Töölönlahti waterside buildings: Opera house, Finlandia House, National Museum, Music House etc. Lovely pit stop along the walking route around Töölö Bay.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H Linnunlauluntie
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quaint open-air café with fantastic views towards Töölönlahti waterside buildings: Opera house, Finlandia House, National Museum, Music House etc. Lovely pit stop along the walking route around Töölö Bay.
Cosy and relaxed bar next to busy Hämeentie/Hakaniemi intersection.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Talo
2 B Hämeentie
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cosy and relaxed bar next to busy Hämeentie/Hakaniemi intersection.
Pizza, drinks and music rock'n'roll style.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Loosister
50 Hämeentie
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza, drinks and music rock'n'roll style.
Greek restaurant just a couple of minutes away.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taverna Zorbas
4 Läntinen Brahenkatu
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greek restaurant just a couple of minutes away.
Maybe the most famous restaurant/pub in Kallio. Been there since day one.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant Oiva
5 Porthaninkatu
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maybe the most famous restaurant/pub in Kallio. Been there since day one.
Traditional Kallio restaurant with history of working class politics and culture. Hearty food, drinks and live music on some nights. Overlooks the Töölö Bay.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juttutupa
6 Säästöpankinranta
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traditional Kallio restaurant with history of working class politics and culture. Hearty food, drinks and live music on some nights. Overlooks the Töölö Bay.
Thai. Good.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linja
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thai. Good.
Thai take-out.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Du Dii
7 Viides linja
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thai take-out.
One of the largest pizza chains in Finland. Standard quality pizza eaten in or taken out.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kotipizza
21 Topeliuksenkatu
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the largest pizza chains in Finland. Standard quality pizza eaten in or taken out.
The Better Pizzeria. One block from home.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skiffer Kallio
8 Fleminginkatu
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Better Pizzeria. One block from home.
Fresh ingredients and simply delicious Japanese style cuisine.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kampai 3''
18 Kolmas linja
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh ingredients and simply delicious Japanese style cuisine.
Sushi.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roji
16 Kolmas linja
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bull & The Firm
2 Kulmavuorenkatu
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food and coffee and music in an old office building. Late weekday breakfast, weekend brunches and a la carte through the day. At night the place is a club with live music. Tanner is close to popular clubs Kaiku, Kuudes Linja and Siltanen.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tanner
11 Hämeentie
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food and coffee and music in an old office building. Late weekday breakfast, weekend brunches and a la carte through the day. At night the place is a club with live music. Tanner is close to popular clubs Kaiku, Kuudes Linja and Siltanen.
Small and popular bakery & wine bar. Sells very good sourdough bread, almost as good as your host's...
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Way Bakery and Wine Bar
9 Agricolankatu
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small and popular bakery & wine bar. Sells very good sourdough bread, almost as good as your host's...
Small restaurant close by. Acclaimed food, micro bakery. For non-vegetarians mostly. Lunch and dinner, open Sundays
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gastro Cafe Kallio
7 Fleminginkatu
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small restaurant close by. Acclaimed food, micro bakery. For non-vegetarians mostly. Lunch and dinner, open Sundays
Fun "gastropub" and bar at Harjutori. Great for dinner before movie at Riviera.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harju 8
8 Harjutori
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun "gastropub" and bar at Harjutori. Great for dinner before movie at Riviera.
Bistro/bar located in Hakaniemi, right next to Hakaniemi market hall. Lots of tradition in the interiors.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kallion Sävel
2 Hämeentie
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro/bar located in Hakaniemi, right next to Hakaniemi market hall. Lots of tradition in the interiors.
World class chicken burgers and fries only one two minutes from us on Kaarlenkatu. No nonsense setting and very affordable prices. The side project of a Michelin star chef Kim Mikkola. No alcohol serving.
KotKot Kallio
World class chicken burgers and fries only one two minutes from us on Kaarlenkatu. No nonsense setting and very affordable prices. The side project of a Michelin star chef Kim Mikkola. No alcohol serving.
Innovative tasting menu in a casual setting close to Hakaniemi area, 10 min walk. Highly recommended.
Ravintola 305
Innovative tasting menu in a casual setting close to Hakaniemi area, 10 min walk. Highly recommended.
New and stylish restaurant with fine food and great views on the top floor of a newbuild close to Hakaniemi, 10 minute walk from home. A lovely summer terrace facing amazing sunsets.
Bistro O mat Hakaniemi
New and stylish restaurant with fine food and great views on the top floor of a newbuild close to Hakaniemi, 10 minute walk from home. A lovely summer terrace facing amazing sunsets.

Bars and nightlife, food not forgotten

These are bars perfect for a drink or two. Many of these serve food too :)
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ravintola Iltakoulu
5 Vaasankatu
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teurastamo
2 Työpajankatu
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drinks, food and music.
On the Rocks Kallio
1 Porvoonkatu
Drinks, food and music.
A spacious pub with good beer selection. Next to Sörnäinen Metro station.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
William K. Kurvi
2 Helsinginkatu
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A spacious pub with good beer selection. Next to Sörnäinen Metro station.
Cosy ambience in a no-nonsense bar. Closed due to renovation. Next to Bear Park.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sivukirjasto
5 Fleminginkatu
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cosy ambience in a no-nonsense bar. Closed due to renovation. Next to Bear Park.
A couple of KM off Kallio area in Töölö but one of my absolute favorites. Fantastic vibes in a close to mad interior. Great small dishes for a reasonable price. Great beer selection, not bad at wines either.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Favela
13 Mechelininkatu
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A couple of KM off Kallio area in Töölö but one of my absolute favorites. Fantastic vibes in a close to mad interior. Great small dishes for a reasonable price. Great beer selection, not bad at wines either.
Neighborhood drinks bar with food, 200 m from home
Bar 10
Neighborhood drinks bar with food, 200 m from home

Sightseeing

9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vanhakaupunki
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The rock church
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iglesia de la Roca
3 Lutherinkatu
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The rock church
Take a short ferry ride to Suomenlinna fortress. World heritage site.
430 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suomenlinna
430 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Take a short ferry ride to Suomenlinna fortress. World heritage site.

Parks & Nature

111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Park
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fårholmen
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mustikkamaan uimaranta
1 Mustikkamaanpolku
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great walking route passing numerous landmark buildings on the waterside. Round trip home > round Töölönlahti > home = 4 km. "The scenic route" for a walk to the city centre.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toloviken
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great walking route passing numerous landmark buildings on the waterside. Round trip home > round Töölönlahti > home = 4 km. "The scenic route" for a walk to the city centre.
Great half-day trip destination in summertime. A former military island, 20 min ferry ride from Central Market Square (Kauppatori). Walking route about 5 km, great views to the city and to the sea. Cafés and restaurants.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vallisaari
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great half-day trip destination in summertime. A former military island, 20 min ferry ride from Central Market Square (Kauppatori). Walking route about 5 km, great views to the city and to the sea. Cafés and restaurants.

Arts & Culture

384 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Kiasma
2 Mannerheiminaukio
384 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ateneum
2 Kaivokatu
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helsinki City Museum close to Senate Square.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de la Ciudad de Helsinki
16-18 Aleksanterinkatu
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helsinki City Museum close to Senate Square.
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Diseño de Helsinki
23 Korkeavuorenkatu
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tekniikan museo
1 Viikintie
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helsinki Art Museum
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Helsinki
8 Eteläinen Rautatiekatu
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helsinki Art Museum
Great architecture underneath old shopping arcade bang in the middle of central Helsinki. Fantastic seasonal exhibitions.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amos Rex
22-24 Mannerheimintie
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great architecture underneath old shopping arcade bang in the middle of central Helsinki. Fantastic seasonal exhibitions.
Helsinki City Museum site next to Finlandia House at Töölönlahti. Exhibitions about Helsinki then and now. Free entrance.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hakasalmi Villa
13 B Mannerheimintie
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helsinki City Museum site next to Finlandia House at Töölönlahti. Exhibitions about Helsinki then and now. Free entrance.

Shopping

Hakaniemi Market Hall is the old food hall that went through a 3-year renovation and reopened spring 2023. Food, cafés, arts and crafts, restaurants.
Hakaniemi Market Hall
1 Hämeentie
Hakaniemi Market Hall is the old food hall that went through a 3-year renovation and reopened spring 2023. Food, cafés, arts and crafts, restaurants.

Essentials

The closest food store. Open every day until midnight.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alepa Helsinginkatu
18 Helsinginkatu
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The closest food store. Open every day until midnight.
Another Alepa food store close by. Open until 11PM.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alepa Kallio
9-11 Castréninkatu
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Another Alepa food store close by. Open until 11PM.
Food store open 24/7
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alepa Hämeentie
25 Hämeentie
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Food store open 24/7
A slightly larger food store close to Hakaniemi market square.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
S-Market
18-20 Siltasaarenkatu
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A slightly larger food store close to Hakaniemi market square.
A slightly larger food market.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
S-market Vallila
11 Aleksis Kiven katu
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A slightly larger food market.
The closest drugstore/chemist's. Almost downstairs at Helsinginkatu.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alppila pharmacy
24 Helsinginkatu
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The closest drugstore/chemist's. Almost downstairs at Helsinginkatu.
Self-service laundromat. In the foyer of S-Market Vallila.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
24 Pesula
11 Aleksis Kiven katu
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Self-service laundromat. In the foyer of S-Market Vallila.
The closest convenience store when heading west, at Urheilutalo tram stop. All convenience store stuff, prepaid phone cards and a lot more. Open until 22PM, Sundays 21 PM.
R-kioski Helsinki Kallio Viides Linja 10
The closest convenience store when heading west, at Urheilutalo tram stop. All convenience store stuff, prepaid phone cards and a lot more. Open until 22PM, Sundays 21 PM.
Fresh baked goods and coffee across the street. Open early. Monday to Saturday. Closes quite early too.
Kanniston leipomo
Fresh baked goods and coffee across the street. Open early. Monday to Saturday. Closes quite early too.