The Best Local Restaurants in Tampere

Discover the best local restaurants in Tampere. Whether you’re looking for authentic Finnish dishes or international cuisine, our Spotters have found the perfect places for delicious food. Savor authentic Japanese cuisine at Fujimi, experience fine dining at Lillan Kök, or enjoy stunning views and delicious meals at Näsinneula. Explore these and many more local gems for an unforgettable dining experience in the city.

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Our local in Tampere

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Our local in Tampere

Katja

Our local in Tampere

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Heta

Our local in Tampere

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Our local in Tampere

Johanna

Our local in Tampere

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Ravintola Borneo

Delicious Malaysian kitchen

"Ravintola Borneo" is a Malaysian restaurant in Tampere where I love both the buffet and a la carte options, and that's hard to find!

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Heta

Toikka

Apr 8, 2025

Restaurant LiV

European-styled restaurant

"Restaurant LiV" in Tampere is a small piece of Europe. It's a magical place where all your worries disapear and you're treated like a king or queen...

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Hanna

Mäkelä

Apr 8, 2025

Mustamakkarabaari

Home of the black sausage

"Mustamakkarabaari" in Tampere is where they make the local delicacy, mustamakkara - blood sausage. It's something we're very proud of. You have to try it!

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Hanna

Mäkelä

Apr 7, 2025

Lie Mi

Vietnamese heaven

"Lie Mi" is the Vietnamese heaven in Tampere! I recommend this restaurant all around the clock, but I love going for lunch. It's just delicious...

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Snacks

Hanna

Mäkelä

Apr 6, 2025

SiipiWeikot

The original chicken wings

"SiipiWeikot" in Tampere is where you should come for chicken wings. And you know what food we locals are crazy for? Yes, that's right...

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Snacks

Hanna

Mäkelä

Apr 6, 2025

Teatteri Telakka

Different theatre

"Teatteri Telakka" is one of my favorite small theaters of Tampere. It's in an old customs area that used to be closed to the public when I was a child...

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Heta

Toikka

Apr 6, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Tampere

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Kaipo

Katja

You?

Heta

Hanna

Johanna

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Kaipo

Katja

You?

Heta

Hanna

Johanna

Ravintola Borneo

Delicious Malaysian kitchen

Heta

Toikka

Restaurant LiV

European-styled restaurant

Hanna

Mäkelä

Mustamakkarabaari

Home of the black sausage

Hanna

Mäkelä

Lie Mi

Vietnamese heaven

Hanna

Mäkelä

SiipiWeikot

The original chicken wings

Hanna

Mäkelä

Teatteri Telakka

Different theatre

Heta

Toikka

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