Restaurant Kaisla

Tampere
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Paasikivenkatu 2, 33210 Tampere, Finland
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Ravintola Kaisla at Mustalahti in Tampere is a seasonal lakeside restaurant and marina favourite that captures the spirit of summer with its vibrant terrace, fresh seafood and hearty comfort classics in a relaxed harbour setting. Situated right by the water at Mustalahti harbour, Kaisla offers visitors a menu that blends fresh Finnish ingredients with European casual dining favourites, ideal after a stroll along Näsijärvi (Lake Näsijärvi) or enjoying the marina atmosphere.

Start with enticing alkuruoat (appetizers) such as crunchy potut (fried baby potatoes) served with creamy aioli (aioli) and the rich Tartar (beef tartare) made from finely minced härän sisäpaisti (beef sirloin), zesty marinoitu punasipuli (pickled red onion) and sharp kaprikset (capers). The Skagen (shrimp skagen) pairs fresh katkarapu (shrimp) with dill and mätiä (roe) on rustic saaristolaisleipä (archipelago bread), while the Burrata (burrata cheese) plate brings creamy burrata with kirsikkatomaatit (cherry tomatoes) and basil for a bright start.

For mains, Kaisla excels with Finnish classics and seasonal staples, including the creamy Kaislan lohikeitto (Kaisla salmon soup) with lohifilee (salmon fillet) paired with fresh saaristolaisleipä (archipelago bread), crispy muikut (fried vendace) with perunamuusi (mashed potatoes) and buttery tillivoisula (dill butter sauce), or delicate siikaa (fried whitefish) in Beurre blanc with tender seasonal kasvikset (vegetables). The menu also features jättirapupasta (giant prawn pasta) tossed with rich chilli‑cream and peppery rucola (arugula), plus a creamy tomaattipasta (tomato pasta) with roasted kirsikkatomaatit (cherry tomatoes) and pinjansiemenet (pine nuts).

Dessert lovers will enjoy light and sweet choices like airy Pavlova (pavlova meringue) with fresh mansikat (strawberries) and the indulgent Kaislan suklaakakku (Kaisla chocolate cake) with vadelmaa (raspberries) and vaniljajäätelö (vanilla ice cream). Bird’s‑eye views of the sailboats and live music during peak summer make Kaisla a must‑visit spot for both locals and travellers seeking delicious food with lakeside charm.

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Starters & Appetizers
6 € – 21 €
Ravintola Kaisla’s alkuruoat (appetizers) begin with potut (fried baby potatoes) served with creamy aioli (aioli) for a crisp start. The classic Tartar (beef tartare) combines finely minced härän sisäpaisti (beef sirloin), marinoitu punasipuli (pickled red onion) and sharp kaprikset (capers). The seafood choice Skagen (shrimp skagen) brings fresh katkarapu (shrimp), dill and mätiä (roe) atop rustic saaristolaisleipä (archipelago bread). Vegetarians can enjoy Burrata (burrata cheese) with kirsikkatomaatit (cherry tomatoes) and basil, lightly dressed with balsamico (balsamic). Each starter sets the tone for a summer menu inspired by fresh local ingredients with classic preparation.
Salads
17 €
Kaisla’s salads include crisp Caesar salaatti (Caesar salad) with fresh greens, house‑made caesar‑kastike (Caesar dressing), crunchy leipäkrutonkeja (bread croutons) and parmesaani (parmesan cheese). The Kaislan salaatti (Kaisla salad) blends fresh greens with meloni (melon), mansikoita (strawberries), crunchy seeds and passion‑vinegretti (passion vinaigrette), plus seasonal garnishes for balance. Toppings like paneroitu kana (breaded chicken), jättiravut (giant prawns) or vuohenjuusto (goat cheese) add protein and flavour to hearty salad choices.
Burgers & Warm Breads
23 € – 25 €
Kaisla’s burgers are served with a choice of crisp greens or maalaisranskalaisten (country‑style fries) and include the rich Pekoniburgeri (bacon burger) with naudan jauhelihapihvi (beef patty), cheddarjuustoa (cheddar cheese), tomaattia (tomato) and suolakurkkua (pickles). The Kanaburgeri (chicken burger) features breaded kana (chicken), fresh tomaatti (tomato) and jääsalaatti (lettuce), while the Kasvisburgeri (vegetable burger) comes with kasvispihvi (veg patty) and marinated punasipuli (red onion).
Mains & Pasta
22 € – 42 €
Mains include the creamy Kaislan lohikeitto (salmon soup) with lohifilee (salmon fillet) served with saaristolaisleipä (archipelago bread), golden muikut (fried vendace) with perunamuusia (mashed potatoes) and tillivoisula (dill butter sauce), and siikaa (fried whitefish) with beurre blanc‑kastike (Beurre blanc) and seasonal kasvikset (vegetables). Pasta options feature jättirapupasta (giant prawn pasta) tossed with chilli‑cream, peppery rucola (arugula) and parmesaanijuustoa (parmesan cheese), and tomaattipasta (tomato pasta) with roasted kirsikkatomaatit (cherry tomatoes) and pinjansiemenet (pine nuts).
Desserts & Sweets
6 € – 14 €
Desserts include airy Pavlova (pavlova meringue) layered with mansikkarahkaa (strawberry curd) and fresh mansikoita (strawberries), the rich Kaislan suklaakakku (Kaisla chocolate cake) with vadelmaa (raspberries) and vaniljajäätelöä (vanilla ice cream), and refreshing sitruunasorbettia (lemon sorbet) served with kuohuviiniä (sparkling wine). Each sweet treat rounds off the maritime dining experience under the summer sky.

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