EatSouth

Central

One of the oldest restaurants in Helsinki, dating back to the 1890s. It has been in its current location since the 1960s. Serves a wide variety of common restaurant fare in Finland: salads, pastas, steaks and hamburgers.

Address: Pietarinkatu 15
Hours: 12:00–23:00 mostly
Price: Main courses €16-33
Website: central.fi (opens in a new tab)

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