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 ;-)

Good Italian food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Nice ambiance. Also good vegan, vegetarian…read moreand other alternative options. Highly recommend pannacotta for dessert!

Found this restaurant on TripAdvisor, expected it to be touristy... in that regard it didn't…read moredisappoint. I heard a number of languages from the tables around me while enjoying my pizza, none of which were Finnish. But that's not necessarily a bad thing! It's waterfront, has free wifi, a solid wine list, and a range of pizza options including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. A great place to decompress during a work trip, to enjoy a glass of wine and some thin crust peacefully at a table for one.

The day we arrived in Helsinki, we walked past Casa Italia, the smell on the street was fantastic…read more We went there for dinner the next night, it turned out to be authentic and amazing! So amazing, we went back the following night for a cannoli and our last night in town for dinner again. The food was delicious and the owner was wonderful! I highly recommend this restaurant! Make a reservation, it can get busy!

Cute place, very authentic and must if you love italian food. We tried the pollo was other…read moregorgonzola cheese and njuda- molto buono, and the smoked tuna salad also molto buono. Definitely try their tiramisu the best I've tried outside of Italy, made the right way, with mascarpone and no cream. Friendly Italian staff too. Heading back there for lunch tomorrow to try the cannoli.

I wanted to try something unique and saw they had smoked reindeer as a topping and was blown away…read moreat that option. It was smoky and really flavorful without being gamey, the little cross breadsticks went great with the chipotle dipping sauce, it was a fun unique way to try it without spending $70-80 on potentially not as good reindeer

Gluten free pizza. They make it fast and it's very good. Just ask my husband who has to go there at…read moreall hours of the day and night to get it so his pregnant wife doesn't kill him. The really thin, crispy crust and correct sauce to cheese to topping ratio makes it just perfect for fast food. Nothing fancy about Koti, but if you are: hungry and need food fast, not in the mood to make dinner and aren't feeling very "experimental", looking for food on the cheap, stumbling home late, looking for a good gluten-free pizza, or just a fatty on the hunt for a fix, Koti is a great place. My favorite is the greek vegetarian (SO MANY vegetables). Tourists: Try the Berlusconi. There is a rich history behind this Koti creation. It won the America's Plate Interrnational Pizza Contest a few years back... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotipizza Disclaimer: the Family size pizza is always better than the small size pizza but the small size is still really good. Also- even if there is only one of you, you can probably finish the Family size. It's that yummy.

We had the salmon soup and garlic bread. Everything was fresh and perfectly made. We will return…read moretomorrow for more before travelling home to the States. Best meal of our entire two week vacation!!!!

Good but not great. The restaurant is in an upscale food court at the top of a mall and it's not…read moreclear where the kitchen is. You order at the bar, they give you a table sign and bring out the food. So I did not get a real resistant feel, though it was a real restaurant price. I had the white fish with potatoes and cauliflower and one glass of wine for lunch at around 40 euros. The fish was fine - I had much better the night before at a bistro - and the potatoes and cauliflower were fine if bland. So not worth the trip or money for me.

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.

I had passed by Il Birrificio a few times and unable to get into another spot walked around the…read morecorner and gave it a shot. You order at the counter then find a seat which can't be simpler. All the in house beer info is also easily found on the wall and the menu is simple; mostly based on their also homemade sausages. Not wanting a full meal, I went with the Poutine which has all the things I love - sausage, fries, cheese curds, and a light and slightly tart gravy. All yum, and all gone from the plate within minutes. I would think all the other menu items are equally worthy but if you just want a great beer, this place will do it too.

The people behind old favorites La Torrefazzione and Fratello have moved beyond serving good coffee…read moreand brunches to also expand into beer and proper restaurant food. In the space of a previous garlic restaurant they have opened up a restaurant where they serve up simple dishes from nice ingredients. The menu is refreshingly short, all in all around 10 dishes out of which 5-6 are mains and then there are a few snack dishes and some dessert. The food I had has been very good, uncomplicated but with flavors that really fit together well. In addition to serving good food they also brew their own beer on site as well as serve other good craft beer. The beer is very nice and a lot of interesting types of beer can be sampled (served in either small (0.2l) or regular (0.4l)). Nice and friendly service adds to the appeal of this place. Orders are places at the bar so can at times be a bit busy but not really an issue. The place is also nicely designed in a mix of rustic wood and white tiles behind the bar. The improvement would be to try to reduce the noise level in the bigger room as it got rather loud (and the tables are big so people sit fairly far from each other resulting in louder and louder conversations).

Maybe the most fine dining-like restaurant in Tapiola. Their lunch is table-served and usually…read moreexcellent. I have been eating dinner here couple of times and I have nothing bad to say about it either. A very good restaurant with (in a good way) slightly old-fashioned atmosphere and good service. Somehow Kylä doesn't "touch" me, but it's nice anyway.