Tampere

2h+k

The name means "two rooms and a kitchen", and the establishment indeed consists of two rooms, one of which functions as an Italian-style restaurant, the other as a pub.

12:00–23:00 mostly·Restaurant main courses €15–27, pub fare €12–17

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Les Quatre Saisons

Authentic French food. This delightful lunch bar-restaurant is one of the best kept culinary secrets in Tampere. Affordable and delicious, topped with a unique market hall atmosphere. Easily the best lunch offers in town.

Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00, Sat 11:00–15:00·Lunch only €8–18

Antika

Greek neighbourhood restaurant. Very cosy atmosphere and friendly staff.

Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 and 16:00–23:00, Sat 12:00–23:00, Sun 13:00–20:00·Main courses €11–22

Bertha

Started in fall 2010 but became very popular almost right away. Received the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs badge after only six months. Fixed-price menu updated frequently - during the first seven months of operation, the menu was updated a hundred times. Reservation is usually needed on Friday and Saturday. Excellent price/quality ratio.

Tue-Fri 16:30-, Sat 13:00-

Bodega Salud

Spanish restaurant catering to carnivores and vegetarians. Serves also more exotic courses such as Rocky Mountain oysters, horse, gnu, and kangaroo.

Mon–Fri 11:00-, Sat 12:00-, Sun 13:00-·Main courses €16–30

Classic American Diner

American-themed burger joint. Serving sizes range from mid-size meals to towering behemoth burgers.

Mon–Wed 11:00–21:00, Thu–Fri 11:00–23:00, Sat 12:00–24:00, Sun 12:00–22:00·Burgers €10–35

Coussicca

The oldest neighbourhood restaurant in Tampere. Known for its large breaded pork escalope, or Coussican vinkkari.

Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00, Sat Sun 12:00–21:00·Main courses €13–25

Diagonal

A restaurant specializing in pasta and steaks, also serving kebabs, pizza and burgers.

Mon–Fri 10:30–21:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–21:00

Duck's Burger

There is more to this small roadside grill than meets the eye. Cheap but edible food (and beer) is served all day every day, but the grill's real charm lies in its rugged atmosphere. The grill is visited by both locals and people driving the E12 highway so it's a great place to meet people from all walks of life.

Sun-Thu 10:00–00:00, Fri Sat 10:00–02:00

Finlaysonin Palatsi

Beautifully located restaurant at the mansion of Finlayson factory complex.

Tue–Fri 11:00–24:00, Sat 12:00–24:00·Main courses €15–26

Gastropub Nordic

Offers Nordic beers and a few Nordic style dishes. Friendly staff, may be a bit crowded on Friday and Saturday nights.

Mon–Fri Sun 15:00–02:00, Sat 12:00–02:00·Food €5–10

Gastropub Tuulensuu

Moody gastropub serving super tasty Belgian food. Astounding selection of mostly Belgian beers, French ciders, wines and cigars. Friendly and competent staff.

Mon–Fri Sun 17:00–24:00, Sat 12:00–24:00·Food €5–17

Gopal

Excellent vegetarian lunch restaurant just outside the centre. While not an actual Indian restaurant, the food is seasoned in Indian style.

Mon-Fri 11:00–17:00, Sat 12:00–16:00·€1.85/100g

H and H Deli

Fine dining restaurant "Hella ja Huone" hosts a tiny fast food place that serves coffee, salads and tasty subway sandwiches. Early hours and the location in the train station make it a great place to grab a breakfast sub to a train when heading out of town.

Mon–Fri 06:30–20:00, Sat 10:00–18:00

Heinätori

A fine dining restaurant in its most basic form, with an excellent setting for a company lunch or private functions. Traditional Finnish pork sauce, the restaurant's specialty, is served on Wednesdays.

Tue–Sat 12:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–17:00·Main courses €18–32

Hella ja Huone

Fancy, experimenting and surprising French-Scandinavian fusion cuisine next to Duck Park.

Tue-Sat 18:00-·Menus (from one to eight courses) €26-€82

Henriks

A modern Finnish restaurant in a beautiful historic building. They also serve a vegetarian menu and a small supper at €18.

Tue-Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat 13:00-23:00

Hook

Hot chicken wings and other deep-fried dishes. Local favourite, prepare for a queue.

Mon–Thu 16:00–24:00, Fri 16:00–01:00, Sat 14:00–01:00, Sun 14:00–22:00·12 chicken wings €6.70

Kauppahallin kotilounas

Simple home cooking for lunch only. Prices include salad buffet, bread, drinks, coffee and dessert.

Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat 10:00-14.30·€7.20-€10.50

Maruseki

Japanese restaurant and tea house founded and owned by Marjo Seki, who lived 20 years in Japan as a teacher and interpreter. Maruseki had the first tea house in Finland, and you can experience real Japanese dinner kneeling in front of a kotatsu-table wearing a kimono.

Tue-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat 11:00-21:00·Sushi and warm dishes from €6 to €20

Masuuni

Local ingredients turn into fancy but still comfortably laid-back dishes at the bottom level of Hotel Ilves.

Mon-Thu 18:00-23:00, Fri 18:00-24:00, Sat 17:00-24:00·Main courses from €22 to €28, menus from €44 to €50

Nanda Devi

An excellent Indian curry restaurant. A popular buffet lunch on weekdays.

Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri Sat 11:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–22:00·€12–19

Näsinneula

Revolving restaurant atop the sightseeing tower. It's expensive, but they specialize in Finnish ingredients and the results are above average.

Open now · closes 11:30 pm·Main courses from €20 to €30

Pancho Villa

Mexican restaurant. Tasty dishes and stylish Mexican decor, but a bit pricey.

Mostly 11:00–22:00·Main courses €11–25

Patarouva

The restaurant with full of relaxed atmosphere, and on the pub side you can experience exciting sports moments and enjoy the day in the company of friends.

Main courses €18–36

Paulikki

Light lunch. You can also read the daily newspaper in the café.

Mon-Fri 11:00-13:30·€5.90

Piha

A restaurant with a bright and modern space. Especially specialized in organizing various corporate and private events, from meetings to evening parties.

Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00

Pizzeria Napoli

The oldest and most loved pizzeria in Tampere. Pizzas vary from ordinary to exotic (for example, ostrich meat, or Finlandia vodka with fried game)

Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00, Fri 11:00–24:00, Sat 12:00–24:00, Sun 13:00–23:00·Pizzas €10–13

Pyörykkäbaari

A local favourite serving meatballs (hence the name "Meatball bar") and sausages by the pound! Be sure to have their famous creamy pepper sauce on the side. It's a treat.

Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–16:00

Ravintola C

Restaurant C

An excellent restaurant that values great ingredients, uses a lot of local, seasonal ingredients, and is well known for its wine list. Awarded with the Finnish Restaurant of the Year award in 2011.

Tue-Fri 11:30-14:00, Tue-Sat 17:00-24:00