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.

I had bookmarked this place before visiting Helsinki based on Yelp reviews and the proximity to the…read moreUniversity of Helsinki where I was attending a conference. It is centrally located right opposite the Helsinki cathedral and has a chill, laidback, welcoming vibe. Like most places in Helsinki, service was great. But, the food itself unfortunately felt overrated, at least based on the single item I ordered - a margherita pizza. I was looking forward to a good Neapolitan pizza but the dough was too soft and thin to hold the toppings, and the tomato sauce was almost liquid'y and dripping, making it very messy to eat. I actually struggled to cut the pizza with the provided knife because the dough was so thin; it would have been much easier if they sliced the pizza before serving. With flavors as subtle as that of the margherita pizza, the basil is such an important component and I wish they hadn't skimped on it - a little more would have definitely improved the dish.

Great vegan pizza! Sort of strangely part of the bowling hall but the be location is spacious and…read morecomfy, and pizzas are great. Very very thin crust, super toppings.

Wonderful pizza and salad in a family friendly laid back atmosphere. The spicy chicken pizza and…read morestrawberry salad were exceptional. To top it all off we were entertained by a by a bluegrass combo.

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 ;-)

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!

Awesome pizza, the WORST service EVER…read more I love the pizza dough - as a gluten free eater putte's always delivers great value. However the service is absolute shit. Somehow the people think they're above their customers and do not need to be polite, considerate or any other thing considered essential anyplace else where customer service is part of the business. I got so pissed off I left my order and walked out. Get a grip people of Puttes! You just lost a customer.

Solid Pizza option with some interesting options. I had the lamb pizza, which was unique and tasty…read more They have a great selection of beers as well. The prices are quite high considering it's a pizza place, but the quality was great.

the pizza here is simple. the ingredients are clean, and there's no pretentiousness. portions look…read morelarge but it's enough, and prices are decent without compromising taste. that being said, the beer comes in one size, 0.5L, which is more than enough. i ordered what can only be understood as a habanero spin on an american hawaiian pizza--sans the ham. very spicy, but very delicious. the atmosphere is very divey, but the staff is efficient and nice (though not overtly). the only negativite thing i have to say is that the pizzas aren't pre-sliced, and you have to fetch your own silverware as i assume this is more of a bar and fast-food place than restaurant.

This place was close to our apartment rental. We walked down for some pizza. The tiny place looked…read morepretty dirty and beat up. There was an indoor smoking room..nasty. They did not have a menu in English so my wife and I did the best we could. The lady taking our order could not speak English...our problem. The pizza was ok. Would not return.

Great Cheap pizza and beer! It's close to home which makes it all the better…read more Hop off the Siilitie Metro station and you can't miss it! The pizza was nice thin crust pizza with a sauce to make a New Yorker happy! They have a card with umpteen choices of toppings and you can choose 4. I had chicken, arugula, garlic and extra mozzarella, and it was great! You can't go wrong with a beer or cider.

Great beer, best pizza in Helsinki, burgers amazing - staff are cool. Respect this place, it's not…read morepretentious - just is what it is, authentic bar and food joint. Locals are great, I like the crowd and the atmosphere. Please never change.

Went to the location at Mannerheimintie 18, Helsinki, Finland (which is the forum)…read more Naturally, I am visiting Helsinki and had a craving of all things, pizza! The setting is very nice and upscale and the service was good. I had half of a large pie with pepperoni slices (some places in Europe call it Salami) and bacon. The bacon was not cooked to the crisp I normally like but was still good. Additionally, the crust of the pie was not cooked to my desirable crisp, either. However, these are personal preferences and do not take away from the pizza being good. Good flavor, good cheese to sauce ratio and a good portion size for lunch. The pie crust is very thin so if you are hungry I would recommend a full pie to yourself.

Nothing works. Waitresses are slow and rude "weve had lots of hassle tonight" many of the customers…read morelook irritated.

If you're around Kallio district, a lively, slowly up and coming hipster-ish neighborhood in…read moreHelsinki, you should stop by Tenho Restobar. This charming, warm and artsy bar and restaurant offers live music several nights a week complemented with rather tasty menu. Keen of pizza? Try simply their Margarita or go with a tasty, big-size sallad with tofu, goat cheese or smoked salmon. If you enjoy a good micro brew, Tenho has few bottled alternatives and both the red - and white wine selections are rather adequate of nature. The atmosphere in Tenho is relaxed with a lot of local artists, musicians and hipsters spending their evening hours at the venue sipping drafts or red, chatting and listening to the artists performing on the small stage. If you're in a mood for some chill yet delish grub, good mood and locals, check out Tenho in Kallio.

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