EatKamppi and Southwest

Karljohan

Very nice restaurant opposite the Hotel Torni with Swedish and Finnish traditional cooking and keeping high standards. On Thursdays, try the traditional lunch of pea soup and pancake.

Address: Yrjönkatu 21
Website: ravintolakarljohan.fi (opens in a new tab)

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