This establishment needs a recent review! It all started as…read morewe dropped by In midafternoon to ask about the need of a reservation. After a short hesitation and an explanation that a large group was expected in the evening, the host said " We can make a reservation for you... how about that table by the window?" It got better from there. Later we were seated promptly in a very busy restaurant at our table by the window . While all the staff was busy, they seemed to make time for all their customers. We ordered wine, bruschetta, the prawn fettuccini, and ended with a tasty tiramisu. Then came a personal thank you from our server along with one from the host who made our reservation...oh, and I forgot my phone and the host came running out of the restaurant to return it! It was a great evening !

Great goat cheese-filled ravioli in a casual setting. Fast, attentive service with some real…read moreItalians running the show. Recommended.

Service was friendly, pizza was outstanding. As I was walking by, I couldn't help but notice the…read moreplace had a lot of customers, so I knew it must be quality food. I stepped in and got a table immediately. I had the standard margarita pizza and it was so delicious.

Service was a little slow at first, the day was busy and they were busy getting tables cleared. I…read moreget it. The cover of the menu gives an expectation and I think we met it half way. Generally my experience is the tomato sauces available are just good. It's up to the cook/ chef to enhance it. The pizza dough was delicious, among the best we've had in Europe. Plenty of pie to eat, we did not finish ours nor did we take it to go. The environment was warm and welcoming, blankets available for some customers was a nice touch. My German Riesling was excellent.

When the days get shorter again and the first cold wind arrives at the coast of Helsinki Skiffer at…read moreLiuskasaari closes its summer terrace to open again in spring. This is not just sad because it is a sign that winter is close at hand but also because there is no place to get Liuska (their pizza) for several months. But the good news is that a new Skiffer opened in the center of Helsinki at Erottaja. Here you can now get all the amazing Liuskas you know from Luiskasaari and some more all winter through. And the team did their best to also give you some of the summer and sea atmosphere indoors at their new place. Skiffer Ravintola Erottaja is definitely worth a visit. Try for example the FG with duck liver, figs, duck filet and mustard seeds or Fishermen's Friend with small fish, smoked salmon, fish roe and egg. Enjoy! It's definitely the best pizza in town!

Skiffer fits nicely in the category of hip and trendy restaurants that focus on doing one thing and…read morevery well and not trying to be great in everything: here they focus on pizza...and let me tell you, their focus pays off and I can say I've had one of the tastiest pizzas in a long time. I arrived at Skiffer after doing some research here on Yelp. I saw that it had a number of English reviews, which helped me understand it better, but it was also right next to my hotel (Klaus K) and so I decided to simply show up. It was just me, so I was hoping they had some kind of bar area where I could sit down and continue reading my intoxicating novel while sipping on a glass of wine and waiting for the food. And they did - yay! I'd read about the Fisherman's Friend pizza and although I'm typically not the person that would opt for fish, I did go ahead and ordered it nevertheless. Truth be told, the different kinds of fish on one single pizza did worry me a little, but in the end I was amazed on how well they complemented each other; the poached egg and the shaved fennel were simply the icing of the cake! The reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the service. I know, I know, I hear it all the time: Finnish service isn't great, so don't expect anything else. But I don't know...I just don't think the two waiters were attentive. I understand they had a lot of hungry customers to feed, but being a single customer, I would have enjoyed a little extra attention. (This is at least what I've been taught, when I learned how to be a good waiter back in the days...) In other words, I just didn't feel like they cared about me as a customer. Nevertheless, the delicious pizza was a hit and in a way tamed me ;-)

The food is good and the pasta portions are bigger than they appear on the photos because they…read moreserve in deep dishes . I was disappointed by not getting bread with the meal because the sauce was very good. there is not table service , they have beer and wine . I would repeat for lunch , not dinner .

Great service and wonderful food! We found Cafe Bar 9 while out walking and decided to stop in…read more Very glad we did. We will definitely be back.

Nice looking cafe on the main esplanade of Helsinki. Came in late winter for the salmon soup -…read moreunlimited with bread and coffee for 16.9 euro. They definitely don't skimp on salmon - large tender chunks. Soup was creamy but not too rich. A variety of bread along with whipped butter and pumpkin spread. Need to get the dark rye bread - Finn's love this. Nice ambience although a tad noisy. Mostly locals the evening I went.

The location of this restaurant was formerly a chapel, and today it is including a café and a…read morerestaurant. Inside, the café has a cozy, lively, and relaxing atmosphere that makes it an inviting place to spend time. The café offers a salmon soup buffet along with a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The restaurant, on the other hand, is well known for its reindeer dishes. I really loved the location, which is perfect to visit during a day of sightseeing or as a stop between exploring Helsinki. Personally, I enjoyed the café more than the restaurant. While it isn't fine dining, the café offers healthy, simple dishes and a great variety of local favorites. The restaurant has a good selection of menu options; however, aside from the reindeer dish, I found the other items to be quite salty. The service throughout our visit was very good.

We were very cold and wet from a nasty weather day and wanted to try something warm. Also wanted…read moresomething local to Helsinki as well and Yelp said this one would satisfy our taste buds. Not a single tourist in site, everyone speaking Finnish so we knew this was the perfect spot. Had only 30 minutes before lunch ended so we ate quick and snapped as many pictures as I could. Very interesting salads with unique dressings, most them couldn't tell what in the world made them taste so good. Helsinki proved to be awesome and to not copy Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Finland borders Russia on the East side which might be why their foods are so different and yet so delectable. Would be better to visit when the weather is warmer with some sunshine. For sure would return to this place as it was superb!

Love the unpretentious lunch hidden in the street corners of Helsinki city centre here. You kind of…read morehave to look for a place as it doesnt have street front...just a sign they put outside to say they are open...and you kind of have to brave yourself to step in a small corner inside the streets to actually get to the restaurant. There are all types of clienteles here and you pay right when you arrive, get your plate, grab your food from the buffet line and seat whereever the table is free. Pretty casual and stress free...and the staff there do run like a well-oiled machine. They clear thr empty plates and clean the tables, and refill the food in tje buffet line as much as they can. The buffet line has a section for vegetarian and regular hot meal food. There's also a separate corner to grab your own tea/coffee as you wish, too. For ~€12 and quality all you can eat lunch...this is a very very good deal! I did try everything from the buffet line and they all tasted fresh! I had 2 full plates and a cup of tea..and didn't feel bloated after eating so much afterwards at all. If I had time to come back to Helsinki again, I would definitely want to have lunch here again. I debated goinf back there again my last day in Helsinki but unfortunately didn't have enough time to go back there...else I would be back there again! Give yourself and your friends a nice casual lunch when you are in Helsinki and you will be happy to stopped by for sure!

The dining experience here is really lovely. A comfortable dining room with high ceilings,…read moreattentive service, and good local beers. It's only pre fixe it seems which isn't my favorite but each dish was quite nice. Though the first course was my favorite, so it started out phenomenal and the rest was a little less memorable. That said, the oxtail ragu and polenta is stupid good, beautiful textures and the sauce brings it all together.

I was invited to dinner here and liked it very much. I would have given it 5 stars if the food had…read morebeen a bit better. The ambience was amazing and the service was excellent. The value for money here is also very good. The restaurant is split into two parts the front and the conservatory in the back. The conservatory is in my opinion much more cozy and charming. Floor to ceiling glass but very warm and cozy. The tables are covered with crisp white linen and coloured water glasses. The setting was really nice and posh. The menu has a la carte or you can try the 3,4 or 5 course surprise menu. We all chose the surprise menu of 4 courses. The bread was fabulous and the first course was nice. The Jerusalem artichoke soup lacked the punch and the lamb main was beautiful however the orange polenta took away from the dish. The buttermilk with orange for the main was also unnecessary and did nothing to enhance the dish and made it to orangey. The dessert was also nothing special in my opinion. The wine pairing was ok and nothing special. Service was very good and they were quick to the table and very helpful and friendly. All in all a great experience and I will give this place another go before finally making up my mind. It's modern Finnish cooking done well.

We had an assortment of great food at this relaxing corner restaurant near Helsinki city center…read more The service was excellent, but it was a slow evening, so we had all the attention we needed at the right pace. We had the organic beef Klitch burger with goat cheese and tapenade, with potato wedges that were fried just right. It was very tasty and filling. Also had the tiger prawn avocado salad, which tasted healthy and good, but was a bit light on dressing flavor. My wife had assorted tapas which she really enjoyed. If you are looking for a quality meal in a relaxed setting, this is a great place to go!

Food was fine ..service was terrible ..everything else falls to bits when service is terribleread more