A warm welcome to Marga!
Group-Friendly Restaurant in Helsinki’s Senate Square – Local Flavors & Private Dining
Discover Helsinki’s culinary spirit in the heart of the historic Senate Square. Our restaurant serves international classics to Helsinki-inspired Nordic creations – perfect for travelers looking to taste the best of the region.
Planning a group dinner or private event? We offer five beautiful mezzanine-level cabinets ideal for larger groups, celebrations, or business gatherings.
Enjoy a lively evening at out bar, where you’ll find a curated wine list, craft cocktails, and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.
Whether you’re traveling solo, dining as a couple, or visiting with a large group, our welcoming atmosphere and central location make us a must-visit spot in Helsinki.
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.
Welcome to Restaurant Marga, nestled in the historic main hall of the Kiseleff building, just steps from Senate Square in central Helsinki. This elegant venue offers a unique blend of history, architecture, and Helsinki-inspired cuisine.
Our spacious main hall seats up to 100 guests, making it an excellent choice for group dinners and private events. For more intimate gatherings, we offer private dining rooms both on the ground floor and in our charming upstairs balcony.
The mezzanine-level cabinets accommodate 8–30 guests, perfect for tailor-made group menus, celebrations, or business dinners in a quiet, realxed or more formal setting.
Need more space? As part of Sofia Helsinki’s event offering, we also provide access to stunning venues:
Sonck Hall: a grand, light-filled space for 130–350 guests.
Lyhty Hall: a characterful venue ideal for 25–100 guests.
Whether you’re planning a birthday dinner, company celebration, or a tour group lunch in Helsinki, Restaurant Marga offers memorable moments in one of the city’s most iconic locations.
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:
Creamy asparagus soup, roasted almonds, and champagne vinaigrette L, G
Price 13.50€. Includes a salad bar and Sofia’s own handmade bread.
Salad of the Week:
Roasted goat cheese, strawberries, dark balsamic sauce, and herbs L, G
Price 14.50€. Includes a salad bar and Sofia’s own handmade bread.
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY
Warm-smoked salmon, chive beurre blanc, and warm potato salad L, G
Roasted halloumi cheese, figs, chive beurre blanc, and warm potato salad L, G
THURSDAY – FRIDAY
Duck confit, summer truffle risotto, and orange pesto L, G
Mushroom-summer truffle risotto, roasted pine nuts, and herb salad L, G
Gluten-free and vegan options available upon request.
Warm welcome!
Served with salad, freshly baked bread and coffee
Soup of the Week: Jerusalem artichoke soup with herb cream L, G
Price 12,70. Includes a
generous salad bar and homemade bread.
MONDAY
Roasted chicken, herb rice,
chili hummus, and roasted cherry tomatoes L, G
Falafel, herb rice, chili
hummus, and roasted cherry tomatoes V, G
TUESDAY
Roasted salmon, beurre blanc
sauce, and mini potatoes L, G
Celeriac steaks, beurre
blanc sauce, and mini potatoes L, G
WEDNESDAY
Slow-cooked herb pork,
spiced butter, spinach, and polenta L, G
Roasted tofu, spiced butter,
spinach, and polenta L, G
THURSDAY
Herring steaks, granny’s
cucumber pickles, and mashed potatoes L, G
Cream cheese-filled
vegetable patties, herb cream, and mashed potatoes L, G
FRIDAY
No lunch – happy midsummer!
Gluten-free and vegan options available upon request.
Warm welcome!
Ask our staff about allergens and special diets.
Daily 3 Course Menu
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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