A warm welcome to Marga!
We offer Helsinki-inspired flavors, from classic dishes to delightful new creations from our kitchen! The restaurant has five mezzanine cabinets available for private use.
Two bars serve a variety of cold and hot drinks, and the wine selection is curated to add some fun to your evening!
Whether you’re with a large or small group for the entire evening or just stopping by for a quick bite at the bar, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Café
Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00
Restaurant
Lunch Mon-Fri 11.00-14.30
Dinner Tue-Sat 17.00-23.00
Bar
Tue-Thurs 16.30-23.00
Fri-Sat 16.30-01.00
Sofia Helsinki
Unioninkatu 27
For lunch, we offer a generous salad bar and a daily changing main course served at the table.
Coffee and tea are included in the price.
By pre-order, we also serve a 3-course business lunch.
Our dinner menu features classic dishes and exciting new flavors, all inspired by Helsinki!
You can build your meal traditionally with a starter, main course, and dessert — or enjoy several smaller delights.
We recommend making a dinner reservation, but we also keep some seats available for walk-in guests.
We don’t have a dedicated children’s menu, but many of our dishes can be served in smaller portions for children under 12 at half price. Ask us for recommendations!
Marga has not one, but two bars! The main bar in the dining hall functions as a café during the day and turns into a lively wine bar in the evening.
Our Unioninkatu entrance bar serves cocktails and other cold drinks from afternoon until late at night.
You can also enjoy dinner at the bar if the dining hall is full or if you prefer the bar’s relaxed vibe.
From Birthdays to Business Celebrations!
Restaurant Marga is located in the historic main hall of the Kiseleff building, which once housed Stockmann’s department store.
Our main hall offers about 100 seats, with private dining cabinets available both on the ground floor and on the balcony upstairs.
The upstairs balcony cabinets provide an intimate setting for groups of 8–30 guests, ideal for customized dinners and celebrations.
Additionally, the building includes stunning event spaces as part of Sofia Helsinki’s offerings, such as the spacious and bright Sonck Hall (for 130–350 guests) and Lyhty Hall (for 25–100 guests).
Our restaurant is named after Marga Kiseleff, whose grandfather, merchant Fjodor Kiseleff, gave his surname to the building and redesigned it into its current form in 1822.
Fjodor’s son, Konstantin, later became Helsinki’s chief architect. Konstantin married Sofia Rüdiger, and they had a daughter named Marga.
Marga was an artist, a teacher, and a well-traveled individual who studied in Paris — she likely knew how to enjoy life!
Chef Valte Iivonen, restaurant manager Heidi Varha, restauranteur Mikko Leisti, mixologist Mika Koivula and Team Marga welcome you to enjoy yourself!
Café
Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00
Restaurant
Lunch Mon-Fri 11.00-14.30
Dinner Tue-Sat 17.00-23.00
Bar
Tue-Thurs 16.30-23.00
Fri-Sat 16.30-01.00
Call: +358 44 978 2893
ravintolamarga@sofiahelsinki.fi
Served with salad, freshly baked bread and coffee
Soup of the Week: Carrot goat cheese soup L, G
Price 12.70. Includes a
bountiful salad bar and homemade bread.
MONDAY
Roasted chicken, blue cheese
sauce, and rice L, G
Herb-marinated zucchini,
blue cheese sauce, and rice L, G
TUESDAY
Teriyaki-glazed grain pork,
roasted summer vegetables L, G
Teriyaki-glazed early
cabbage, roasted summer vegetables L, G
WEDNESDAY
Roasted salmon, tomato
shrimp sauce, and vegetable couscous L
Fried tofu, herb crème
fraîche, and vegetable couscous L
THURSDAY
No lunch served
FRIDAY
Sofia’s beef truffle burger
and fries L
Halloumi burger, devil’s
jam, and fries L
Gluten-free and vegan options available upon request.
Warm welcome!
Ask our staff about allergens and special diets.
Ask our staff for choices of the day
Ketel One vodka, zero-waste coffee liqueur, espresso / ABV 11.5%
Galliano, coffee, cream / ABV 21.1%
Light cacao, mint, Brancamenta, cream / ABV 9.0%
Tequila, blood grapefruit, raspberry, lime / ABV 16.3%
Pisco, pear liqueur, lime / ABV 17.6%
Bulleit Bourbon, herbal likööri, cherry cordial, lemon / ABV 20.1%
Tanqueray Gin, Italicus bergamot, tarragon cordial, tonic / ABV 7.5%
Kaffir lime vodka, Midori, matcha cordial, vichy / ABV 10.9%
Planteray rum, pineapple, Campari, lime / ABV 14.5%
Ketel One vodka, calvados, apple, lemon / ABV 14.5%
Alcohol-free whiskey, cherry cordial, lemon / ABV 0.0%
Seedlip Garden, tarragon cordial, Mediterranian tonic / ABV 0.0%
Submit a reservation request using the form for your group. For groups of 10-20 people, we can prepare à la carte dishes if the order is placed at least two days in advance, including any special dietary requirements.
For groups larger than 20 people, we require a unified menu order. We accommodate special dietary needs, and menu orders must be placed at least two days in advance.
We will confirm group reservations by phone or email.
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