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Benjam's Bistro

You want home made Italian cooking in Helsinki? Here it is. Benjam's is run by an Italian family. Atmosphere is cosy, but some of the food comes directly from the supermarket, tortellini and many desserts, for example.

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Address: Dagmarinkatu 5
Price: Main dishes €10–15

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