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Zinnkeller

An authentic German restaurant in the middle of Helsinki, owned by a German immigrant family. Claims to be "the only German restaurant in Finland". Spacious with German-style decor. The menu is full of traditional German food with copious amounts of steaks, sausages, potatoes and sauerkraut. A wide variety of German beers and wines available. The staff are fluent in Finnish, German and English.

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Address: Meritullinkatu 25
Hours: 11:00-23:00 mostly
Price: Main courses €12–22.
Website: zinnkeller.fi (opens in a new tab)

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