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1881 Uleåborg
In an old warehouse near the kauppatori, this classy spot combines chic Finnish style with a traditional setting. There's a decent wine list and a range of set menus. The à la carte menu is short but high on quality, with daily fish and vegetarian specials, reindeer and grilled veal liver with gooseberry sauce, among others on offer.
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Café Bisketti
On the north-south section of Rotuaari is this great spot for lunch. It has filled rolls, croissants, quiche and cakes, and a small terrace facing the pedestrian square.
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Da Mario's Pizzeria
One of the most popular pizza places, this is comparatively classy, and is handily open late at weekends.
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Franzén
Opposite the cathedral, in a building dating back to 1829, this is one of Oulu's finest restaurants. The cuisine is French and Finnish, with fish (salmon, trout perch), reindeer and willow grouse featuring on the menu. The wine list is good and the decoration impeccable, and there's also a German-style beer cellar (Johanneksen kellari). Book ahead, as they may not open otherwise.
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Grilleriina
There are grillis, and then there's this place, a class above and a step beyond the standard. While it boasts the usual all-possible-permutations menu, it's far tastier than most, and has a spacious, Marimekko-furnished dining room to enjoy the abundant portions in. The opening hours alone inspire respect.
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Istanbul Oriental
Reasonable Turkish restaurant with stylish décor, and a good range of vegetarian options, including felafels.
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Katri Antell
Opposite Bisketti, this place has been an Oulu institution for a very long time; the first Katri Antell was founded in 1880. Come for its freshly baked pastries and cakes and relax on the curious couch.
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Olimpos
This newish restaurant has fast become popular with locals for its Greek cuisine, to which a few dishes from other Mediterranean countries are added. There's a big range of lunch options available.
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Pannu
This is an informal grill restaurant, in the basement of Stockmann department store, with a huge range of dishes including snails, ostrich, pan pizzas, and various steaks. It manages to blur the lines between informal, affordable dining and gourmet restaurant, and does it well.
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Pikku Thai
Cosy Thai restaurant with better food than exterior décor and good lunch specials.
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Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
An Oulu classic, this timbered local on Pikisaari was once a sugar warehouse and has outdoor tables that have good views of the centre. Although the renovated interior has lost a bit of the original character, it's still very attractive and a top spot to eat.
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Zakuska
This place, in the busy strip of bars and cafés, is one of the best-value restaurants in town and deservedly popular for its tasty Russian cuisine. The décor and music add to the 'east of Finland' atmosphere, the onion steak is good, as are the blini.
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