Putte's Bar & Pizza Kalevankatu, Pizzeria and bar in Kalevankatu, Helsinki, Finland
Putte's Bar & Pizza Kalevankatu is a pizzeria and bar located on Kalevankatu in Helsinki. The establishment features a ground-level dining area with a cellar space below for events, where pizza and beverages are available throughout the day.
The pizza recipes grew from extensive research conducted in New York before being adopted for the restaurant's menu. The founder drew on what he learned from American pizza traditions to establish the kitchen's cooking methods in Helsinki.
The walls feature works by contemporary Finnish artists including Rauha Mäkilä and Otto Karvonen, giving the space a distinctly local creative character. This display turns the restaurant into a place where diners encounter Finnish artistic talent while enjoying their meal.
The venue keeps extended hours on weekends, staying open until 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays for late-night visitors. This makes it a convenient option for those seeking food and drinks after other establishments have closed.
The owner Antto Melasniemi was a keyboard player for the Finnish rock band HIM before transitioning to the restaurant business. This career shift reflects how creative professionals in Helsinki sometimes pursue entirely different ventures.
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