The popular restaurant Pastis, located in the Töölö area of Helsinki, is facing an indefinite closure after a severe water damage incident caused by a frozen pipe that burst during a thaw. The restaurant's owner, Samuil Angelov, described the alarming moment when he received a dramatic call from a chef arriving for work early in the morning, who reported water gushing from the walls, rapidly accumulating on the kitchen floor.

Reports indicate that the flooding may have lasted for hours before it was discovered, significantly affecting the restaurant's operations. The extent of the damage is still unclear, but estimates suggest that hundreds to possibly thousands of cubic meters of water flooded the premises. This will inevitably result in costly repairs and a lengthy closure, creating uncertainty for both the staff and patrons of the well-regarded establishment.

Angelov emphasized that everything appeared to be in order when the staff exited the restaurant the previous evening, raising concerns about how quickly the situation escalated. The disruption not only affects the restaurant's immediate operations but may also have future implications for its clientele and reputation in the competitive Helsinki dining scene.