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Ravintola Karljohan

Yrjonkatu 21, Helsinki 00100, Finland (Kampinmalmi)
+358 9 612 1121
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Ranked #18 of 808 restaurants in Helsinki
Price range: $39 - $153
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Kampinmalmi
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Mililani
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Restaurant is an easy walk from the train station area, but it is on a small side street so not one a person is likely to find by chance. It is quiet with simple decor, just a few tables but not crowded. Menu changes with the season... we enjoyed the classic selection ... escargots, steak, and lemon cheesecakes with fruit... More

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Brunswick, Australia
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Tucked down the end of a side street is this great little restaurant. We knew about it from Trip Advisor but couldn't book on line. Went looking for it during the day and booked a table for that evening, lucky we did because they kept turning people away all evening! More importantly the food was outstanding. We had the "celebratory... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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64 reviews 64 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We had the blinis for starters and cod fish ( fresh fish for today) for main course. The food was absolutely great. Don´t remember when I had such fresh and delicious cod. Cozy and relaxed ambience. This was a perfect dinner experience.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

The restaurant is small and the decoration is very basic. However the service is great and the food is brilliant. The restaurant is worth a try, prices are not bad either.

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

During the cold winter we visited helsinki. This restaurant offered nice finish dishes. The food was really nice with a good houwine.

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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Had a lovely meal here on my last evening. We chose it for the reindeer on the menu - we were not disappointed!

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Kirkkonummi, Finland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

I did not even know this restaurant existed when I went there for company dinner. The place is small but not cramped. The starters (what even they were, some fish) were very good, felt like fine dining with lot's of good experiences to taste buds. The main course was meat, a steak. A bit too raw to my taste, but... More

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Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
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47 reviews 47 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

Very well located restaurant, right in the centre of Helsinki. They do a pretty good lunch. But the place feels a bit like a canteen - so I wouldn't come here for a romantic dinner, for example.

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Helsinki, Finland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

Food was really good. One of the best dinners I have eaten. Restaurant is small and cozy. Don't have anything bad to say about this place.

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Rethymnon, Greece
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

It was a good restaurant, but I was expecting even more. The atmosphere and the service was quite good. Prices are normal for Helsinki but certainly not cheap. Me and my girlfriend paid near 100 EUR for full dinner. Tastes and quality were good , but quantity a bit small. If that restaurant was in my home city I would... More

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