Must-see restaurants in Tampere

With its sleek modern interior and talented French chef, this small place near the train station is garnering lots of local attention. The food is fresh…

The northwestern region of Italy is known for its excellent wine and food, and this laid-back wine bar pays it respect in both name and menu. A limited…

Tucked into the rear right-hand corner of the kauppahalli, the Four Seasons brings Gallic flair to the Finnish lunch hour with delicious plates such as…

Acclaimed chef Arto Rastas serves cutting-edge contemporary Nordic cuisine in this minimalist space where black high-backed chairs provide a sharp…

This intriguing indoor market is one of Finland’s best, with picturesque wooden stalls serving a dazzling array of wonderful meats, fruit, baked goodies…

Patties made from 100% Black Angus beef are the centrepiece of many of Bull's towering burgers, including Dirty Harry (with blue cheese and red onion) and…

In a pristine, off-white dining room near the train station, this top Tampere restaurant creates innovative, beautifully presented modern dishes from a…

In an old brick weaving shed, this popular place offers a wide range of home-brewed and delicious beer, cider and perry, including an excellent strong…

Set in the brick vaulted cellar of a Jugendstil (art nouveau) building, Tiiliholvi is into its fifth decade. It’s still old-fashioned in feel, but the…

For Tampere's best views, this fine restaurant high in the Näsinneula Observation Tower is worth lingering over. The menu is highly seasonal (crayfish in…

Inhabiting the old weighing room in the central town square, Heinätori has local specialities like wild-mushroom soup, reindeer and fried vendace (a local…

Runo (Poem) is an tranquil cafe with armchairs, a large range of teas and excellent home-baked pullat (buns), croissants and biscuits. Slices of pizza and…

This quaint and homely place offers a range of sweet delights, but specialises in fresh waffles, which come laden with cream and chocolate. There's also a…

Divided into a drinking side and an eating side, this attractive brick space offers well-priced fare from its open kitchen. A selection of huge toasted…

Expect to queue before scoring a table at this hugely popular pizzeria. There are an extraordinary 115 pizza types on the menu, including classics such as…

Presenting modern Nordic fare featuring avant-garde flavour combinations, this elegant bistro won't be to all tastes. Set menus are mandatory; a wine…

This eatery offers a comfortable neighbourhood feel and decent food. The menu is meat dominated, but there are usually a few fish and vegetarian items on…

A good range of sweet and savoury waffles as well as salads.