Food and drinks

Tampere Central Square Summer 2025 restaurants offer delicacies and refreshments for all tastes!

Tampere Central Square Summer 2025 offers something to every customer group while also highlighting Tampere’s food and restaurant culture. The restaurants provide a diverse selection of options to those who follow special diets.

The Summer in Central Square 2025 event area, located between Tampere Theatre and the City Hall, will be open between 1 July and 3 September 2025 and will accommodate up to 500 customers.

The area has seven restaurants:

Check out the restaurants and menus

  • Boulangerie Marco is a French bakery-café in Tampere’s Tullintori, known for its handmade croissants, baguettes and sourdough bread. Boulangerie Marco also produces fresh pasta and seasonal lunch dishes, which are served from Monday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Now Boulangerie Marco brings its popular pastas, delicious fresh pastries and a few novelties to the central square, bringing the experience of French cuisine even closer to the people of Tampere.

    Boulangerie Marco menu

    Pastas 14.90 €
    -OG Shrimp (L)
    Shrimp fried in olive oil, chili, parsley, garlic

    Buffala Mozarella (L)
    Buffala mozarella, pesto sauce, basil

    Ragu (L)
    Slow cooked beef with a tomato sauce, pangratatto

    Portions include bread and coffee

    Kids half portions 8.50 €

    Sweet
    Croissant 4.20 €
    Almond croissant 5,00 €
    Minicroissant 3.40 €
    Flat Croissant 6,00 €
    +Ice cream 2.50 €

    Savoury
    Filled croissant of the day 9,00 €
    Wings croissant 9.50 €
    Cheese plate 10.00 € /20,00 €
    Charcuterie mix 12,00 €/24,00 €

    Coffee
    Filter 3.50 €
    Americano 4,00 €
    Double espresso 4.20 €
    Cappucino 4.50 €
    Cafe Latte 5,00 €
    Flat White 5,00 €
    Iced Coffee 4.80 €
    Tea 3,00 €

    Soft Drinks
    Raspberry Lemonade 4.20 €
    Pepsi, Pepsimax, Jaffa, 7up 4.20 €
    Sun ́n Majestic Mango 4,00 €
    Vichy 4,00 €
    Juicebox 2,00 €
    Still water 2,00 €

    Hard Drinks
    Lonkero 0,3l 8.50 €
    Lahden Erikois Summer 0,3l 8.50 €
    Helsinki Bryggeri Lager 0,3l 8.50 €
    Heineken 0,3 8.70 €
    Lahden Erikois IPA 0,3l 8.50 €
    Himo Changing beer 0,4l 9,oo €
    Marco Grisette 0,4l 9,00 €
    Cidre Breton 0,3l 11,00 €
    Nokian BIG Apple 0,3l 8.50 €

    Wine menu

    L=lactose-free, ask the staff for more information about allergens.

  • Guru’s Kitchen is a casual food and cocktail restaurant in the center on Tampere, where the gray everyday life turns into a colorful celebration.

    Our restaurant rejoices in the existence of different diets and welcomes eveone on a journey through the taste worlds of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. On our menu you will find comprehensive vegan options, not forgetting fish and meat. Our kitchen also conjures up these dishes taking special diets into account.

    Guru’s Kitchen menu

    Lemon Parmesan potatoes (G, V) 11,00 €
    Deep fried potatoes, lemon mayonnaise and vegan ”parmesan”

    Halloumi fries (G) 14,00 €
    Halloumi fries, spinach hummus, tahini yogurt and rhubarb jam

    Smoked watermelon and tomato tartar (V) 15,00 €
    Dried Mö-feta cheese, basil mayonnaise, garlic crumble and saffron focaccia (Also available as
    gluten-free)

    Caesar salad (G, V) 16,00 €
    Vegan Caesar dressing, caper berries, roasted chickpeas and vegan ”parmesan”

    Guru’s burrata salad (G) 18,00 €
    Deep fried burrata, salad mix, lemon-herb oil and strawberry with mint. Served with sun-dried
    tomato hummus and toasted pistachio nuts

    Vendace (L) 20,00 €
    Fried vendace skewer, mint yogurt and Mediterranean couscous salad

    Rainbow burger 16,00 €
    Colorful bun with aioli, frisée and pickled radish-red onion(Also available as gluten-free)
    Choose your filling:
    Long-braised pork with orange (DF)
    Hernis pea protein with cinnamon (V)

    Drink menu

    L=lactose-free, G=gluten-free, V=vegan. Ask the staff for more information about allergens.

  • Gastroclub with a street twist in the heart of Tampere

    Kumma is a gastroclub in the heart of the city that smoothly combines the world’s street kitchens, cocktail bars, and microbreweries. The restaurant has a unique urban atmosphere and a warm living room-like atmosphere with crazy decor and an artistic atmosphere. As in our restaurant, the Central Square summer will feature tuned street food from all over the world, accompanied by local partners. Grab the already famous smash tacos or artisan hot dogs and enjoy an evening with Kumma.

    Kumma’s menu

    Mexican Fries (L, G, V on request) 9,90 €
    Salsa, avocado sauce, crème fraîche, jalapeños, coriander

    Smoky BBQ Fries (G, V) 9,90 €
    BBQ sauce, smoked paprika mayo, cheddar sauce, crispy fried onions, spring onion

    Buffalo Blue Fries (L, G) 9,90 €
    Buffalo sauce, blue cheese, cucumber sticks, roasted garlic oil, spring onion

    Halloumi Fries (L, G) 11.90 €
    Fried halloumi sticks with raspberry-chili jam and truffle mayo.

    Smash Tacos (2 pcs) (L, V on request) 17.90 €
    Smash patty 40 g (Beef)
    Tasty patty 40 g (Pea protein)
    Two absolutely delicious smash-style tacos. Includes a smash patty, cheddar, avocado sauce, salsa criolla, crème fraîche, and arugula.

    Hot Summer Halloumi Salad (L, G) 15.90 €
    A fresh and colorful salad with fried halloumi, fresh vegetables, pomegranate seeds, and sweet ‘n’ spicy raspberry-chili jam.

    Garlic Truffle Dog (L) 14.90 €
    (Available with a veggie sausage)
    A premium hot dog with Tapola’s Savupojat sausage in a potato brioche bun from Hakanen Bakery. Topped with truffle mayo, fresh salsa, and roasted garlic, finished with parmesan and arugula. A street food classic with your choice of meat or veggie sausage — with a twist.

    DIPS (L, G) 2.50 €/each
    Truffle mayo
    BBQ sauce (V)
    Raspberry-chili jam (V)
    Salsa (V)
    Smoked paprika mayo (V)

    L=lactose-free, G=gluten-free, V=vegan. Ask the staff for more information about allergens.

     

     

  • Juicy chicken delights straight from the heart of Tampere!

    Street food vibes, bold flavors, open fire and a laid-back atmosphere – come taste why Los Pollos is the hottest chicken spot in town!

    Los Pollos menu

    we use finnish chicken

    Fries & Dip (L, G) 7,00 €
    Choice of Aioli or Chili Mayo

    Parmesan Fries  (L, G)  7,00 €

    “Patatas Bravas” Potatoes (L, G)  7,50 €
    Crispy skin-on potatoes with Salsa Brava sauce and aioli.

    Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Parmesan & Aioli  (L) 8,00 €

    Chicken Döner  (L)  13,90 €
    Grilled bun filled with seasoned chicken, salad mix, Salsa Brava sauce, aioli, pickled jalapeños, and red onions.

    Chicken Döner Plate (L, G) 18.90 €
    Served with fries, green salad mix, beef tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, pickled red onion & jalapeños, Salsa Brava sauce & aioli.

    Grilled Chicken Parmesan Burger (L, PVEG) 13,90 €
    Juicy grilled chicken breast, beef tomato, and salad mix in a brioche bun. Topped with comeback chili mayo, salsa, and parmesan. (Available vegetarian upon request.)

    “Pollo al Ajillo” Garlic Chicken (L,G, PVEG) 18,90 €
    Tender garlic and parsley-seasoned chicken breast with crispy skin-on potatoes and aioli. Served with salad mix, beef tomato, and red onion. (Available vegetarian upon request.)

    NoChicken Parmesan Veggie Burger (L, vegetarian)  13.90 €
    Crispy fried NoChicken veggie patty, salad mix, beef tomato, and comeback chili mayo in a brioche bun, topped with parmesan.

    Kids’ Burger Meal (L, PG) 9,50 €
    Brioche burger with grilled chicken breast, salad, mayo, and fries. For children under 12. Also available as a vegetarian burger with NoChicken veggie patty.

    Warm Churros with Chocolate Sauce (L) 8,00 €
    Spanish-style deep-fried churro doughnuts, flavored with cinnamon & sugar.

    L = Lactose-free G = Gluten-free PVEG = Vegetarian upon request

  • House of flavors

    Step into Maranga and savor authentic Southern European flavors with a fresh breeze of Greece! Indulge in our spicy chicken gyros served with Greek-style potatoes, or enjoy vibrant salad bowls — also available in vegan options!

    Our mojito bar crafts refreshing summer cocktails and mocktails from the freshest ingredients. And don’t worry — our wine cellars and beer taps are fully stocked. Come and experience the oasis of taste — we’ll see you at Maranga!

    Maranga’s menu

    Chicken gyros pita pocket (L) 18,90 €
    Between roasted pita bread spiced chicken gyros, fresh salad, tzatziki, piri-piri sauce and marinated red
    onion. Served with Greek-style roasted potatoes and feta cheese dip.

    Vegan gyros pita pocket (V, L) 18,90 €
    Between roasted pita bread spiced Vöner (vegan döner), fresh salad, vegan tzatziki, piri-piri sauce and
    marinated red onion. Served with Greek-style roasted potatoes and aioli.

    Stifado (L, available G) 19,50 €
    Greek-style beef stew slow-cooked overnight with onions, tomatoes and herbs. Served with garlic and
    herb roasted potatoes, crumbled feta, tzatziki and pita breads.

    Greek potatoes (G, available V) 8,50 €
    Greek-style roasted potatoes served with feta cheese dip.

    Chicken bowl (L, available G) 17,90 €
    Spiced chicken and feta cheese, fresh salad, marinated red onion, avocado-mango salsa, pomegranate, hummus, tzatziki and pita bread.

    Tofu bowl (V, available G) 17,90 €
    Maranga ́s sticky chili tofu and vegan feta-style cheese, fresh salad, marinated red onion, avocado-mango salsa, pomegranate, hummus, vegaan tzatziki and pita bread.

    Chickengyros plate FOR KIDS (L, available G) 9,50 €
    Spiced chicken gyros OR Vöner (vegan döner) and ja pita bread. Served with roasted potatoes and ketchup. Kid ́s portion available for under 12 years old.

    L=lactose-free, G=gluten-free, V=vegan. Ask the staff for more information about allergens.

  • Welcome to discover the flavors of Ukkometso! This summer, you can enjoy the flavors of the traditional Ukkometso restaurant—located in Hämeenpuisto, Tampere—also at Central Square.

    We serve high-quality dishes made from domestic ingredients, along with a wide selection of beverages. Our summer menu features Ukkometso’s generous burgers, creamy salmon soup, Skagen toast, and classic Caesar salads—with or without meat. We’re proud to celebrate local food traditions by offering fresh batches of Tapola’s legendary black sausage on specially selected days.

    The drink menu includes a rotating selection of craft beers, ciders, wines, and other refreshing summer drinks.

    Come and experience Central Square summer – we’ll see you there!

    Ukkometso’s menu

    Ukkometso’s hamburger (L, available G) 14,00 €
    Hefty minced beef patty, cheddar cheese, tomato, marinated red onion, pickles and house mayonnaise.

    Beef hamburger (L, available G) 15,00 €
    Overcooked beef brisket in thyme sauce, lettuce, pickles and marinated red onion.

    Vegetable hamburger (available in L, G, V) 14,00 €
    Beyond Meat© patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, marinated red onion, pickles and house mayonnaise.

    Caesar’s salad 14,00 €
    Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan shavings and caesar dressing. Choose a side dish for the salad: goat cheese (VL), overcooked beef brisket (L, G) or Beyond Meat© patty (V, L, G)

    Salmon soup 13,00 €
    Creamy salmon soup served with dark archipelago bread.

    Crayfish toast skagen (L, available in G) 12,00 €
    Crayfish skagen on toasted archipelago bread. Salad, dill oil and lemon.

    Drink menu

    L=lactose-free, G=gluten-free, V=vegan. Ask the staff for more information about allergens.

  • “Tapas & wine, feeling fine!”

    Welcome to the cozy Salsallada! Come and enjoy trendy tapas,
    cocktails and wonderful wines.

    We want to create a memorable dinner for you and provide pleasure for all the senses!

    Salsallada menu

    Patatas Bravas (V, G) 8,00 €
    Roasted potatoes with aioli and mojo sauce

    Olives (G, V) 6,00 €
    Chili-garlic marinated olives

    Mushrooms (G, V) 6,00 €
    Herb-marinated button mushrooms

    Selections of Cheeses (G) 11,00 €
    Cheese platter with Salsallada fig jam

    Selections of Cold Cuts (G) 11,00 €
    Cold cuts platter

    Tapas Platter (G) 20,00 €
    A selection of cheeses, cold cuts, fig jam, marinated olives, and button mushrooms

    Baby Back Ribs (M, G) 14,00 €
    Pork baby back ribs with Asian BBQ sauce

    Spain slider(L, available G) 12,00 €
    Beef patty, lettuce, Manchego cheese, pickled red onion, aioli, and mojo sauce.

    Cyprus Slider(L, available G) 12,00 €
    Roasted halloumi, salad, chili chutney, pickled red onion, and aioli

    -Gluten-free bun +2€

    Drink menu

    L=lactose-free, G=gluten-free, V=vegan. Ask the staff for more information about allergens.