Vaelsa E Pizzeria Taverna - Helsinki

A short but interesting list, we started with focaccina, olives and arancino, all tasty especially focaccina. Lamb shank was smple and tasty, white fish excelle... read more A short but interesting list, we started with focaccina, olives and arancino, all tasty especially focaccina. Lamb shank was smple and tasty, white fish excellent, pasta as well. Wine list was comprehensive, moderately priced in the Finnish scale. The pizza list did not awake my passion: the classics were missing. In total, I missed something that would have given the fifth star...

The best pizza in Helsinki. The service is totally inexperienced, which is a pity because the pizza served there merits more. read more The best pizza in Helsinki. The service is totally inexperienced, which is a pity because the pizza served there merits more.

Overpriced tasteless food. Salad was over 20€ and it didn't have anything extra. Goat cheese was soggy. Pizza base was good but otherwise the pizza was tasteles... read more Overpriced tasteless food. Salad was over 20€ and it didn't have anything extra. Goat cheese was soggy. Pizza base was good but otherwise the pizza was tasteless. Staff was bit rude, didn't even ask if we wanted to drink something more than just water. I don't recommend.

Attempted to go here for lunch today having just arrived from travelling all morning. Entered the restaurant which was not even half full and asked if they had... read more Attempted to go here for lunch today having just arrived from travelling all morning. Entered the restaurant which was not even half full and asked if they had a table for two. The young waitor replied rudely «no» with a stern face. We assumed he was joking because of the rude way he replied, because surely no one would actually reply in such a manner. Straight after saying no, he immediately walked into the restaurant and started clearing a table. We walked a step forward and he looked at us, lifted his arms in a rude manner and shouted «NO». Dont think I have ever experienced such terrible customer service. If there are no tables then no worries at all, but maybe say «Sorry, we unfortunately dont» instead of rudely shouting no. Looking at other reviews clearly customer sevice isnt their strongest point.

Complete rip off, charged twice for bottle of wine at 52 euro. Proved via reciepts and bank statements that they charged both members of family. Finally accepte... read more Complete rip off, charged twice for bottle of wine at 52 euro. Proved via reciepts and bank statements that they charged both members of family. Finally accepted they did rip off after 2 trips back and 3 call. But will not pay back. Ordinary food total rip off