Casa Largo
Casa Largo is a stylish and welcoming restaurant in Helsinki that brings Mediterranean warmth and European flavors into a modern city dining setting. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, elegant interiors, and versatile menu, the restaurant is suitable for lunch meetings, evening dinners, family gatherings, and casual celebrations. The kitchen focuses on fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and dishes inspired by Southern European cuisine.
The menu begins with starters (alkupalat) such as fresh salads (salaatit), soups (keitot), antipasti-style plates (antipasti – italialaiset alkupalat), and shareable small dishes. Common ingredients include olives (oliivit), tomatoes (tomaatti), mozzarella (mozzarellajuusto), herbs (yrtit), olive oil (oliiviöljy), and seasonal vegetables (kauden vihannekset). Seafood (merenelävät) and cured meats (leikkeleet) may also appear among appetizers.
Main courses (pääruoat) include pasta (pasta), risotto (risotto – kermainen riisiruoka), grilled meat dishes (grillatut liharuoat), fish (kala), and vegetarian dishes (kasvisruoat). Popular proteins include chicken (kana), beef (naudanliha), salmon (lohi), and shrimp (katkarapu), paired with garlic (valkosipuli), creamy sauces (kermaiset kastikkeet), tomato sauces (tomaattikastikkeet), and roasted vegetables (paahdetut vihannekset). Pizzas (pizzat) or Mediterranean flatbread dishes may also be available depending on the season.
Side dishes (lisukkeet) such as bread (leipä), fries (ranskalaiset perunat), and green salads (vihersalaatit) complement the mains. Desserts (jälkiruoat) include cakes (kakut), chocolate treats (suklaajälkiruoat), panna cotta (panna cotta – kermavanukas), and berry desserts (marjajälkiruoat).
With its Mediterranean-inspired menu and comfortable city atmosphere, Casa Largo offers a relaxed yet polished dining experience in Helsinki.
