Osteria dei Mancini — Restaurant in Helsinki sub-region

We celebrated my birthday here with my family, and it turned out to be one of the best Italian dining experiences we’ve ever had.

Our waiter, a friendly and attentive gentleman whose name we didn’t catch, truly made the evening special. He gave excellent menu recommendations, checked in on us throughout the meal, and even joined in singing the birthday song! The birthday tiramisu he prepared was extra thoughtful and full of love — truly the highlight of our Helsinki trip.

We ordered the fried calamari, grilled octopus, and a few pasta dishes, all of which were absolutely divine, rich in flavor and perfectly cooked. The wine by the glass selections paired beautifully with the food and were just as enjoyable.

The ambience of the restaurant is cozy, intimate, and slightly romantic, ideal for special occasions or a quiet dinner.

Overall: Exceptional service, delicious food, and a heartfelt touch that made our evening unforgettable.

Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Italian warmth and flavor...

Loved our dinner experience. Service was impeccable. We came to celebrate my friend’s birthday and the waiter immediately realised it when he saw I gave her a small gift. Coincidentally there were two other birthday tables!! They gave all the lovely birthday people free tiramisu and a candle on top with a whole-house birthday song! Absolutely a delight.

Lobster was on the small side but very tasty. The spinach that came as a side was such a surprise, in the amazing way because no one else serves so much tasty spinach in one go! Just the way we like 😋

Did I say the tiramisu was delicious? We also had sorbet with lemon. It was so good and refreshing after the meal. 🤤

The place was packed with chatty and energetic people. Atmosphere was so Italian or southern European that for a moment we really thought...

We can’t say enough how amazing this place is—among the many we’ve visited, it stands out for excellent food and top-notch service.

We arrived without a reservation during the busy hours of a summer Saturday evening, and the staff welcomed us warmly and made sure we could sit outside, just as we hoped.

I ordered the pasta with spiced tomato sauce and king prawns, which paired beautifully with the recommended wine for a burst of rich, layered flavors. The pistachio cloud dessert was on another level—probably the best dessert I’ve had in Finland. With attentive and friendly service, it was a truly delightful experience that exceeded expectations—we’ll certainly...