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!

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.

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.

Visiting from North Carolina and found this cute pizza place, we were looking for vegan food -…read morethere was not many but good enough for us to feel full. Maybe they can bring some more vegan food in menu. Whatever options we had and tried they were delicious

Super casual and super pizza in the heart of Helsinki!…read more Located in a quiet neighborhood, Daddy Greens is quite the hot spot to grab that perfect thin crust Italian/NY style pie. The menu offers some very creative pizza as well as some of the old classics. The drink menu includes some local craft brew and a few nice bottle of wine. Not super fancy by any means, food and drink orders are taken at the counter and are given a number to be placed at your table. The friendly staff will then deliver delicious pizza right to you. By the way, everyone here is super friendly and eager to offer their suggestions. Daddy Greens offers excellent value for some quality food and service.

Excellent pizza. Located not far from the center of the city. I came here with a friend on a…read moreTuesday evening. Nice quiet restaurant with a cozy feel. There are white walls with two brick pillars in the middle of the restaurant. I ordered the Capitano pizza, which was absolutely delicious. Organic Finnish dry-cured ham, mozzarella, smoked cheese, and almond green pesto. Crust was incredibly soft and chewy, which I think is key in any Neopolitan pizza. The flavors from the sauce and cheese were incredible. The pesto was mixed with the red sauce perfectly, slightly sweet taste. The ham was good, slightly salty but not too much. I forget what my friend got but it had salami and looked great. I included a picture. Service was excellent. Waitress spoke perfect English (I think most people in Helsinki do). Even though it wasn't the best pizza I've ever had, it was very good, and I'm going to give 5 stars because I think they deserve it. 4.5/5 if I'm being technical. I would go back without a doubt if I lived here.

We were looking for a pizza place downtown Helsinki, we wanted something new and since many places…read moreclose early we found this gem on Yelp and gave it a try. Excellent pizzas in a chill and cozy environment - accompanied with wines or beers. The staff is friendly and the place is good to stay for a few beers after pizza.

Would you be up for a delicious handmade crispy stoneoven pizza with fresh ingredients from Italy?…read moreThen come to Fornitaly. This tiny pizza backery is located in a former barn in Jollas quite a while away from the center. Here the guys from Fornitaly who are mainly Italian sell pizza straights from the oven to take away. But they are only open for a couple of hours each week. You can get you Italian pizza Fridays from 16.00 - 20.00 and Saturdays between 13.00 and 19.00. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Really good "Scan-American" pizza. A nice break. And a great grocery market next door too. And you…read morecan't get lost, its at the peninsula end of Tram line #4.