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.

My friends have been arranging different kind of events, clubs and private parties in Wäiski,…read moreespecially in the downstairs bar. It's a slightly worn out restaurant boat which fits for many different occasions. You have to psy special cloak fee (3e) and usually a ticket for the club you're going. As a visitor it's a pub among others. Space downstairs is very low - if you raise your hand on the small stage you might touch the roof. Prices in the bar are somewhat affordable. There's usually no food service if there's a club.

Munkkiniemi + Pub = Ukko-Munkki. I've patronized this venerable pub many times over the years --…read moreit's my local. For those making a trip here, it's conveniently located near a Tram 4 stop. They have seasonal outside seating, and inside the upstairs is more for dining while the downstairs is a bar setting. (It is not strict, just a guideline.) The on tap selection is fairly limited, the bottle selection slightly broader. I started with a bottled domestic Huvila Pale Ale (Malmgårdin Panimo). They keep a rotating seasonal draft -- this time it was Brooklyn Lager. I had a pint since I don't recall having seen this on tap in Finland. Storied tradition notwithstanding, what differentiates Ukko-Munkki from any other random Helsinki pub is the food. They serve up hearty portions from Finnish classics like meatballs, to steaks, burgers, and pizzas. On this particular Saturday afternoon visit I ordered the escargot with goat cheese -- my personal favorite. Tasty -- hadn't changed at all since the first time I had it years ago. So if you're in Munkkiniemi with a hankering for a traditional pub setting, look no further than Ukko-Munkki!

Last year was my first time ever in Ukko-Munkki - during Vappu…read more It was a festive affair and many drunken Fins congratulating eachother. I thought the place was allright. Different than what I know in Edinburgh, but a nice place to be nonetheless. Onnea!

You want to enjoy lunch or just have a drink at one of Helsinki's most beautiful terraces and…read moreoverlook the city at the same time? Then you should go to Loiste on top of Sokos warehouse at Mannerheimintie. They just opened their terrace again for this season. Here you have one of the best views of Helsinki. While sunbathing and sipping from your sparkling wine glass you can watch people on the streets rushing from Kamppi to the tram, see the cars, busses and taxis making their way through Mannerheimintie or see the dome of Tuomiokirkko rise into the sky over the city. Prices here are quite high but it's definitely one of the places you should visit on a sunny day.

Great Terrace when the sun is shinning. ...good view over the Kamppi shopping center…read more One of the places in town with the most horrible service. Do not go for lunch, it is really slow!

I am super pleased with this unique and creative place. Hats off to the cook to make a delicious…read moreclub sandwich. A simple but delicious, I don't know how, but perfectly made. We also had the 3 tapas of olives, goat cheese w/berry sauce and a meatball. I enjoyed the olives but I don't like goat cheese. It wasn't strong goat cheese but was paired well with the sauce. My friend had the burger. Thick small patty but was slightly undercooked to our liking. It was a rare vs a medium rare. We ate around it and still enjoyed it. They also had a dark and heavy-bodied iPA called Two Devil? It was yummy and definitely a meal itself. The seating is fun and plenty with a lower and upper level balcony area. Would I return? Yes, with a huge group of friends! Such a fun atmosphere with all the wall art.

The neighborhood of Kallio is has probably the highest density of bars and pubs in whole Helsinki…read more One of the most famous places here is Café Talo. This trendy location is a café and restaurant during the day. Try for example their daily changing lunch offers that include their really nice salad buffet. Talo is also a great place for drinks in the evening. You can find a nice spot for you and your friends on one of their two levels. It gets pretty crowded during the weekends though. So if you plan on going there you better be early. Also check their website for upcoming events. Talo also hosts movie nights, gigs and other cultural events. If you just want to find a cheap pub in Kallio Café Talo is not the place for you. But if you are searching for a lively bar with a great atmosphere you just found it.