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.

This place offers authentic napolitan style pizzas, as indicated by the certification at the door…read more What a difference between the ordinary and this one - the only downside is that after this experience, one does not want to have those standard pizzas anymore. Very friendly service, and excellent service. Located conveniently at the proximity of the open air market place. We will return here when possible.

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.

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

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 ;-)

Sinne is located just off the main streets, behind Forum (big shopping mall) and Torni hotel. The…read morespace is divided into two parts: the Deli, where you can just pop in for a bite and a glass, and the 'Garden room' with a bit more formal setting (still fairly relaxed). The Garden room is built in an inner yard with a glass roof, so the space has a lot of light and a nice airy feel. The decoration of the space is nothing special, but there is some green (plants) in the middle of the room which created a nice 'winter garden' feel. Nothing special was needed to make it cozy. The wine list is strong here and they have three sparkling wines by the glass (one regular sparkling and a champagne as well as something that rotates) as well as multiple other wines by the glass. Unfortunately the wine list only has a few of the wines by the glass listed and for the rest you need to ask the sommelier (who is often more interested in saying what he thinks you should drink rather than presenting all the options they have by the glass). The food has been good when I have been here. The food was also wonderful. I has nice glazed pork cheek with heart salad and Malmgård-emmer rice as well as excellent grilled asparagus with mushroom wild rice and pesto. The burger is also nice bit bot as good as some seem to think (and stand your ground to have it medium rare as their medium is too well done). They also have a classic dish if the month, when I tried it they served reindeer with mashed potatoes and lingon berries and that was also good. Food quality is good here and they have an excellent wine list. Service is usually attentive and while it is not cheap it still represents good value for money for the quality level delivered.

Casual and nice restaurant offering limited menu but with quality food. I was in a bit of a hurry,…read moreand luckily service was fast and good. I had the veal cheeks with seasonal root vegetables - the meat was tasty and tender.

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.

After a super long travel day, we landed in Helskinki starving. This restaurant was close to our…read morehotel and seemed to meet our needs. You order at the bar and they bring the food. We both had the Penne Mare Chiaro which had warm smoked salmon, shrimp and roe in a creamy tomato sauce. It hit the spot and was delicious.

Service was polite. Dining room was clean enough…read more The pizza was delicious. Beer, wine, spirits available. Needed ventilation or a fan. Very yummy. Ill be back.

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!