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Kortteliravintola Kerttu

Quarter Restaurant Kerttu

Kerttu is a popular quarter restaurant with a reasonably priced menu for both omni- and herbivores. Kerttu is very popular amongst students, and there is even a laundromat in the restaurant for visitors to use, while they are enjoying their meals. On weekends they have a special hamburger buffet, that is very popular among locals. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Address: Läntinen pitkäkatu 35
Getting there: near the railway station
Hours: Mon–Thu 10:30–23:00, Fri 10:30–00:00, Sat 12:00–00:00
Website: kerttu.fi (opens in a new tab)

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