Pizzeria Basiliko

Pizzeria Basiliko brings an authentic slice of Italy to the heart of Tampere, serving artisan pizzas (pizzat) made by hand with high-quality ingredients and traditional Italian recipes. Their dough (taikina) is crafted slowly and with care, topped with rich tomato sauce (tomaattikastike), creamy mozzarella, and fresh herbs (yrtit) for a truly classic experience. Whether choosing a simple Margherita (Margherita) with basil (basilika) or a Vera Margherita (Vera Margherita) with both mozzarella and bufalo mozzarella, guests can taste Italy in every bite.

The menu also features flavorful Pizza Rosse (red pizzas) like Primavera (Primavera) with rucola (arugula) and cherry tomatoes (kirsikkatomaatti), Venezia (Venezia) with tuna (tonnikala) and olives (oliivit), and the seafood-rich Frutti di Mare (Frutti di Mare) with clams (simpukka), octopus (mustekala), and shrimp (katkarapu). For those who prefer pizzas without tomato sauce, the Pizza Bianche (white pizzas) such as Cacio e Pepe (Cacio e Pepe) with black pepper (mustapippuri) and Salmone (Salmone) with smoked salmon (savulohi) deliver delicate, elegant flavors.

Beyond pizzas, Basiliko offers classic calzoni (calzoni) stuffed with salami (salami), mozzarella, and vegetables (vihannekset), hearty pastas like Carbonara (Carbonara) and a simple Cherry Tomato (Kirsikkatomaatti) pasta, and fresh salads (salaatit) topped with smoked salmon or Parma ham (parmankinkku). Sweets (dolci) like tiramisu, panna cotta, and gelato round off the meal with authentic Italian flair.

Centrally located on Pinninkatu, Basiliko’s cozy setting and genuine Italian character make it perfect for family dinners, casual meals with friends, or relaxed evenings paired with Italian wines.