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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-09-11

Tampere awaits you with a memorable culinary experience: make sure you try the city's famous black sausage (mustamakkara) with lingonberries or other Finnish delicacies like the meat pie (Lihapiirakka) or Karelian pasty.

Näsinneula

Näsinneula

Located in the Pyynikki observation tower, Näsinneula provides Tampere's most spectacular fine dining experience. Taste their delicious Finlandia menu: this is the highest spot to do so in the entire Nordic region.

Plevna Brewery Pub & Restaurant

Plevna Brewery Pub & Restaurant

Founded in 1994 within the historic Finlayson cotton mills, Plevna is Tampere's exclusive brewery pub, crafting an extensive array of beers right on-site. This spacious, industrial-style microbrewery not only offers a medley of flavorful, locally brewed beers but also serves up a diverse selection of traditional dishes in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

Sauna Restaurant Kuuma

Sauna Restaurant Kuuma

This elegant restaurant in what is also called the gastronomic hub of Tampere delivers genuine Nordic flavours through modern, redefined dishes. Bring your towel with you: try the wood-heated or smoked sauna on the spot, to round off your Finnish experience.

Bodega Salud

Bodega Salud

Bodega Salud specialises in Spanish cuisine, serving up a delectable array of Spanish dishes, succulent steaks, an assortment of tapas, and of course, refreshing sangria. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and warm ambiance of this establishment, making it a delightful destination for a taste of Spain in Tampere.

Ohranjyvä

Ohranjyvä

Ohranjyvä is a neighborhood restaurant, which has been serving locals with traditional flavours since 1965. They have an extensive menu featuring beef, goat, and seafood. The Puerto Rico is a signature dish Tampere-wide.

Ravitsemisliike Aisti

Ravitsemisliike Aisti

Aisti, a rustic-chic country-style restaurant, offers a delightful journey into traditional Scandinavian cuisine. With daily specials that include hearty soups, succulent fish dishes, and perfectly grilled steaks, along with classics like the Pike Wallenberg, Aisti's menu captures the essence of Nordic flavours. Their food philosophy is rooted in the use of locally sourced, seasonal, and fresh ingredients, marrying new culinary trends with timeless traditions for a truly memorable dining experience.

Pizzeria Napoli

Pizzeria Napoli

Tampere's oldest pizzeria awaits you with over a hundred types of pizza, with toppings ranging from ostrich and octopus to cactus strips to the famous local black sausage.

Gastropub Tuulensuu

Gastropub Tuulensuu

A cosy restaurant along Hämeenpuisto Park with a remarkable variety of courses and craft beers: enjoy your pint with a cheese plate, some deer rillettes, or fried frog legs.

Harald Viking Restaurant

Harald Viking Restaurant

This place takes you on a journey back in time and lets you dine like the old Vikings used to. Enjoy the true Nordic atmosphere, eat from the dragon ship buffet and get some mead in your horn cup. A popular Finnish chain with desserts that would have made Vikings' hearts melt, too.

Stefan's Steakhouse

Stefan's Steakhouse

Winner of the Top Chef in America, Stefan prepares some of the greatest steaks in town, using the best of Scandinavian flavours such as beetroot or chanterelle. Tasting menus are also available.

Kasvisravintola Gopal

Kasvisravintola Gopal

Kasvisravintola Gopal is a culinary haven for lovers of Indian-flavoured vegetarian cuisine in Tampere. Their commitment to freshness shines through in every dish, as they prepare each meal from scratch using the finest, handpicked ingredients. Alongside their delectable vegetarian offerings, the restaurant also treats patrons to freshly baked rolls, ensuring a delightful dining experience with every visit.

Tillikka

Tillikka

Situated beside the Hämeensilta Bridge, this traditional restaurant is renowned for its rendition of the beloved dish, pyttipannu. A mouthwatering medley of finely chopped meat, potatoes, and onions sizzles to perfection in their kitchen, offering diners an authentic taste of Finnish culinary heritage in a charming riverside setting.

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