Da Vinci Bar & Ristorante — Restaurant in Helsinki sub-region

A Hidden Gem Before the Theater: Da Vinci in Helsinki

Da Vinci has become our go-to spot for dinner whenever we’re headed to the theater in Helsinki. It may not check all the boxes for those seeking a fine-dining experience in the traditional sense, but it more than makes up for it with its warm atmosphere, consistently good food, and friendly service.

Every visit has been a positive experience for us. The staff have always treated us with kindness and attentiveness, and the food has never failed to satisfy. The menu offers a nice variety, and while it may not boast extravagant creativity, the quality and flavors are reliably excellent.

It’s worth noting that your experience in a restaurant like Da Vinci might also reflect your own attitude. Hospitality is often a two-way street, and in our case, treating the staff with courtesy and friendliness has always been met with the same in return.

If you’re looking for a cozy and dependable place to enjoy a meal before a show, Da Vinci is well worth a visit. It’s a spot where the spirit of hospitality shines, and that’s something we’ve come to appreciate more with...

We were hesitant coming in on a Sunday night close to closing as no one else was really in the restaurant which we usually take as a bad sign, however pasta sounded good and everywhere else was also closing soon so we took a risk. They told us we'd be fine until 9:30 and helped us pick out some delicious dishes for our late dinner.

They brought them out promptly and we couldn't believe the size of the salad! Goat cheese with berries and it was so yummy! Then we had the pasta with eggplant and the lasagna and between the two of us we could only eat about half of everything and brought the rest back. Despite the late night everything came out fresh and hot. We were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the great service we had! We were never rushed despite the late hour and they were friendly and nice the...

Best service I've had for a while; missus spilled some sauce and before we thought of it they had delivered warm water and a clean wipe.

Food was solid, and for the price extremely good. If 3 stars or the 5/10 is the normal standard, this place definitely deserves 8/10 or 4 stars.

Props for the atmosphere too; place is a bit quaint but for a trattoria more than fitting. It screams friendly.

Also;splitting a tiramisu with missus we got it catered for two with two spoons without even mentioning it. Sod it, I'll...