Da spizzico

Das Pizzico is a welcoming Italian restaurant in Helsinki, known for authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm Mediterranean dining atmosphere. Inspired by traditional Italian kitchens, the restaurant offers handmade pizzas, classic pasta dishes, and hearty mains prepared with quality produce and time-honored recipes. It is a popular choice for family dinners, casual lunches, and evenings with friends.

The menu begins with starters (alkupalat) such as bruschetta (bruschetta – paahdettu leipä täytteillä), fresh salads (salaatit), antipasti (antipasti – italialaiset alkupalat), and soups (keitot). Common ingredients include tomatoes (tomaatti), mozzarella (mozzarellajuusto), olives (oliivit), basil (basilika), olive oil (oliiviöljy), garlic (valkosipuli), and seasonal vegetables (kauden vihannekset). Cured meats (leikkeleet) and cheeses (juustot) are also often featured.

The restaurant is especially known for pizza (pizza), baked with crisp crusts and generous toppings. Choices may include Margherita (Margherita – tomaatti ja mozzarella), Pepperoni (Pepperoni – salami pizza), vegetarian pizzas (kasvispizzat), and seafood options (mereneläväpizza). Toppings include mushrooms (sienet), ham (kinkku), chicken (kana), onions (sipuli), peppers (paprika), and fresh herbs (yrtit).

Pasta dishes (pastat) such as Carbonara (Carbonara – kermainen pekonipasta), Bolognese (Bolognese – lihapasta), and creamy seafood pasta (kermainen äyriäispasta) are popular favorites. Main courses (pääruoat) may also include grilled meats (grillattu liha), chicken dishes (kanaruoat), and vegetarian plates (kasvisannokset).

Desserts (jälkiruoat) include tiramisu (tiramisu – kahvijälkiruoka), panna cotta (panna cotta – kermavanukas), gelato (gelato – italialainen jäätelö), and chocolate treats (suklaajälkiruoat). With classic Italian hospitality and comforting dishes, Das Pizzico brings a taste of Italy to Helsinki.