Grill It! Paja

Tampere
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Ratapihankatu 43, 33100 Tampere, Finland
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Grill it! Paja is a vibrant grill restaurant (grilliravintola) located at Solo Sokos Hotel Torni in the heart of Tampere. Set in a historic old railway depot with exposed brick and warm wood elements, the restaurant offers a striking atmosphere where open fire grilling and carefully crafted dishes take centre stage. The menu showcases smoke and fire-inspired cuisine with premium meats, fresh seafood, creative sides and refined European influences, perfect for diners who enjoy bold, grilled flavours and quality ingredients in every bite.

Grilled specialties include T-bone 400 g (T-luupihvi 400 g) featuring tender beef (naudanliha – beef) with both sirloin (ulkofile – sirloin) and tenderloin (sisäfilee – tenderloin), Flat iron steak (flat iron pihvi) known for its rich taste, and Sisäfilee 180 g (sisäfilee 180 g) noted for its tenderness and fine texture. Classic mains also include Grilled reindeer (grillattua poronpaistia – grilled reindeer), Pork belly (porsaan kylki – pork belly) with creamy pepper sauce (viherpippurikermakastike – green pepper cream sauce), and Ras el Hanout chicken (ras el hanout kana – ras el hanout chicken) served with freshly grilled vegetables and seasoned fries.

Starters like Belugakroketit (belugakroketit – beluga croquettes) and Reindeer carpaccio (porocarpaccio – reindeer carpaccio) showcase refined flavours with grilled broccolini (grillattu varsiparsakaali – grilled broccolini) and pickled vegetables (pikkelöidyt vihannekset – pickled vegetables). A range of sides complements the main dishes, including Parmesan and garlic potatoes (Parmesan-valkosipuliperunat), Loaded fries (loaded ranskalaiset – loaded fries) and Grilled baby gem lettuce (grillattu sydänsalaatti – grilled baby gem lettuce). Sweet finishes like Suklaakakku (suklaakakku – chocolate cake) and Lakritsi crème brûlée (lakritsi crème brûlée – liquorice crème brûlée) complete meals with delicious contrasts.

With its combination of classic grill fare, creative interpretations and relaxed yet lively setting, Grill it! Paja delivers memorable dining centred on fire-grilled passion and hearty tastes.

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Starters & Shared Plates
€7 – €14
Grill it! Paja’s starters include Belugakroketit (belugakroketit – beluga croquettes) with pumpkin sauce (kurpitsakastike – pumpkin sauce), grilled broccolini (grillattu varsiparsakaali – grilled broccolini), pickled red onion (pikkelöity punasipuli), and tomatoes prepared two ways. Reindeer carpaccio (porocarpaccio – reindeer carpaccio) features smoked reindeer (savustettu poro – smoked reindeer), pickled chanterelles (pikkelöidyt kantarellit), beetroot crisps (keltajuurisipsit – golden beetroot crisps) and cauliflower cream (kukkakaalicreme – cauliflower cream). Classic Jerusalem artichoke soup (maa-artisokkakeitto – Jerusalem artichoke soup) pairs seed crispbread (siemennäkkileipä – seed crispbread) and spring onion (kevätsipuli – spring onion) for a warm start.
Main Grills & Meats
€25 – €45
Grilled mains centre on premium beef (naudanliha – beef) including T-bone 400 g (T-luupihvi 400 g) with both sirloin and tenderloin, Flat iron steak (flat iron pihvi), and Sisäfilee 180 g (sisäfilee 180 g) known for its tenderness. Reindeer (grillattua poronpaistia – grilled reindeer) comes with champignon and chanterelle sauce (herkkusieni-kantarellikastike – mushroom chanterelle sauce). Poultry includes Ras el Hanout chicken (ras el hanout kana) paired with pumpkin sauce and grilled veg. Pork belly (porsaan kylki – pork belly) features creamy pepper sauce (viherpippurikermakastike – green pepper cream sauce), creamed cabbage (muhennettu kaali – braised cabbage), chorizo (chorizo – chorizo) and seasoned fries (timjamiranskalaiset – thyme fries).
Salads & Lighter Mains
€16 – €27
Salads include Maalaissalaatti (maalaissalaatti – country salad) with roasted Arctic char (paahdettua nieriää – roasted Arctic char), romaine lettuce (romainesalaatti – romaine lettuce), egg (kananmuna – egg), pickled chanterelles, grilled broccolini and vinaigrette. Caesarsalaatti (caesarsalaatti – Caesar salad) offers romaine lettuce, Parmesan (parmesan – Parmesan), bacon crumbs (pekoni – bacon), and garlic-toasted bread (valkosipulileipä – garlic bread) with optional grilled chicken or prawns.
Sides & Sauces
€5 – €12
Popular sides include Parmesan and garlic potatoes (Parmesan-valkosipuliperunat), Loaded fries (loaded ranskalaiset – loaded fries) with chilli mayonnaise (chilimajoneesi – chilli mayonnaise), Roast Brussels sprouts (paahdettu ruusukaali – roast Brussels sprouts) with cheddar (cheddar – cheddar) and bacon crumble, Grilled broccolini, Tomaatti-sipulisalaatti (tomaatti-sipulisalaatti – tomato and onion salad), and Potato purée (perunapyre – potato purée). Sauces feature green pepper cream (viherpippurikerma – green pepper cream), house seasoned butter (talon maustevoi – house seasoned butter), Béarnaise (béarnaise – Béarnaise sauce), BBQ (talon BBQ – house BBQ) and classic red wine (punaviinikastike – red wine sauce).
Desserts & Finishers
€8 – €15
Desserts include Suklaakakku (suklaakakku – chocolate cake) with caramel mousse and raspberry, Lakritsi crème brûlée (lakritsi crème brûlée – liquorice crème brûlée) with lemon curd and toasted white chocolate, Porkkanaa ja vaniljaa (porkkanaa ja vaniljaa – carrot and vanilla) with vanilla cream and caramelised nuts, and Valkosuklaa-mantelikakku (valkosuklaa-mantelikakku – white chocolate and almond cake) with cherry compote and berries. Ice cream (jäätelöpallo – ice cream scoop) and sauces (jäätelökastike – ice cream sauce) offer a sweeter finish.

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