Suggestions for Authentic places near Helsinki

Other O. • September 24, 2022Truly authentic Italian place - pasta con i gamberi was sooo delicious last week!

Kasia K. • August 29, 2016Amazing place. One the best cafe in the world, I think. Very cosy and authentic. Unique atmosphere. Eat piece of delicious cake. View are also breathing. No wifi.

Anna H. • August 9, 2014Great place to drink a real authentic greek frappé in Helsinki, their baguettes are tasty too.

I. W. • July 19, 2016Cute, kind of authentic place. Nice Finnish pastries and sandwiches. Not too expensive with friendly service. Free coffee refills !

Yonatan K. • March 30, 2013One of my favorite cafes, from its amazing weekend brunch, great service and a wonderful relaxing vibe. A must visit if you are ever in Kallio :)

Jarkko J. • March 27, 2013Had a GOOD experience here. "Small but very cozy place offering authentic Italian food. Couldn't really do any better!"

Julia S. • November 12, 2014Amazing buffet. Authentic Scandinavian cuisine, nice people work there. Great place!

Mine T. • January 21, 2018Delicious food. Great service. Authentic place. Great choice for lunch and dinner in Helsinki.

Juri V. • August 3, 2017Margharita DOP is a classic - for spicier taste go with the Bee. Real italian neopolitan pizza oven, most authentic pizza place in Töölö.

Olga K. • February 2, 2019Authentic Italian place with interesting menu and modern interior. Got casarecce with pesto rosso and risotto con carciofi. Everything was properly made cause we tried similar dishes recently in Italy

Kristin S. • May 14, 2015Some of the best Thai food in Helsinki! Super authentic. Small place but great for lunch - tables move quite quickly.

Lassi K. • February 20, 2012The house burger is excellent. The whole place is an excellent pick for the authentic "Finnish bar food" experience.

Krista • August 10, 2016Cozy, authentic place with hint of 90's melancoly. Kept by older warm hearted couple. Sports from small tv.

Pol G. • June 1, 2016Super authentic place, crowded and noisy but definitely a good experience. Beer for 4,5€.

Rosa W. • February 25, 2017This place is the best! Large and authentic dishes and fast service.

Harri K. • November 6, 2018Food is authentic and tastes good. A bit worn place.

Markus K. • October 28, 2014My absolute favorite coffee place in Finland! Authentic unique atmosphere.they have and do their own thing so just go with it :D only cash and dont expect great coffee,lol

Erin B. • December 24, 2016Espresso with cream is good! Very cosy place and authentic Italian with many imported foods to buy.

Carol S. • November 1, 2010if you are craving for authentic singaporean/malaysian flavors, try this unpretentious place with a friendly auntie.

Salla T. • February 24, 2017Great, authentic Chinese food. You can order various dishes without meat, so it's good place for vegetarians too.

Shayan S. • December 6, 2018Love this place. The food was so authentic, farm to table with Finnishspecialties. . Go fo the tasting menu. The scallops cooked sous vide are insanely good.

Karri H. • November 25, 2017Authentic Thai food. Small place, also take away

Stefano P. • January 20, 2020Not really an authentic Italian place anymore. Bland and old stereotyped dishes made for people who don't know about real ones.

Dmitriy U. • July 16, 2016Close to the center. Selection is poor, but they have tripple IPA! The design is authentic, unusual for beer place. Prices are ok.

Krista • January 4, 2018Really friendly staff. Great place for bigger groups to have a special night in an extravagant russian restaurant. Authentic interior and sometimes trubadours! Blinis are great

Emmi • May 25, 2014A great place to spend a summer evening with friends or family. Authentic place, good tapas and friendly staff. Get a bottle of their self-imported wine for 10 euros and share tapas with the table.

Anna H. • October 14, 2014The most authentic of the Oluthuone bars. It's a place where parents went 30 years ago when they were young and now come here to drink with their children. They have three real ales on tap.

Mike N. • April 8, 2018Real authentic Vietnamese food. Prices are cheap. The place is cozy for a date. No card payment though.

Akil C. • November 2, 2014I was very impressed with the food and layout of the place. For authentic Finnish food. This is that place to visit! The menu design is also quiet funny.

Katri • August 6, 2022Good Korean bbq place, not 100% authentic but it's ok. Friendly service.