3 editor picks in Helsinki.
Italian cooking in Helsinki leans towards fresh pasta and a short, ingredient-led menu rather than red-sauce nostalgia. Nolita in Punavuori works the more ambitious end, while Goose Pastabar on Eerikinkatu in Kamppi keeps things casual and pasta-focused.
3 italian places in Helsinki we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Helsinki · Italian across every city.
Order Whatever pasta is on; the kitchen builds Italian plates from Finnish produce.
Nolita on a quiet Punavuori street is a trattoria with a zero-waste streak and a Finnish-ingredient slant on Italian cooking, led by handmade pasta.
Order Whatever pasta is the daily special; the menu is short and changes often.
Goose Pastabar on Eerikinkatu became a cult fresh-pasta spot: dinner only, no reservations, a short handmade-pasta menu and a tight wine list.
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