Ravintola Astor

Ravintola Astor is a classic European-style brasserie and restaurant (brasserie ja ravintola) located in the heart of Tampere on Aleksis Kiven katu, where traditional flavours meet refined culinary craftsmanship. This elegant yet relaxed dining destination welcomes guests for lunch, dinner and drinks in a warm and inviting atmosphere that blends timeless style with contemporary touches. Astor takes pride in its carefully curated menu that features seasonal ingredients, rich sauces and beautifully presented dishes, making it well-loved by locals and visitors alike who seek both comfort and fine dining experiences in one place.

Starters at Astor set the tone for a memorable meal, with selections such as Päivän keitto (soup of the day) that warms the palate, as well as Astorin etanat (Astor’s escargots) baked in aromatic valkosipuli-yrtti-voi (garlic-herb butter) and gratinated under juusto (cheese) like Västerbotten (Västerbotten cheese) or Roquefort (Roquefort cheese). Another favourite is Ginigraavattua lohta (gin-cured salmon) paired with tangy hapankerma (sour cream) and roasted saaristolaisleipä (Archipelago bread).

Mains deliver a range from refined meat and fish to classic brasserie comfort. Dishes like Aurajuustobroileria (blue cheese chicken) feature crispy broilerin rintafilee (chicken breast) with creamy aurajuusto (blue cheese) and kirveli-kastike (chervil sauce), while Karitsan paahtopaistia (roast lamb) pairs tender karitsa (lamb) with garlic-cauliflower puree and roasted root vegetables. Seafood lovers enjoy Päivän kala (fish of the day) with duchesse potato and beurre blanc (butter wine sauce), and the iconic Astorin Pippuripihvi (Astor pepper steak) presents a juicy naudan sisäfileepihvi (beef tenderloin steak) with rich pippurikastike (pepper sauce) that has become a hallmark of the Astor experience.

The brasserie section adds approachable classics such as Lohikeitto (salmon soup), Hirviburgeri (moose burger) and Kanaleipä (chicken focaccia), bringing hearty, satisfying flavours to every table. Desserts like Valkosuklaajuustokakku (white chocolate cheesecake) and Konjakkimansikat (cognac strawberries) finish the meal with sweet elegance. Whether it’s a business lunch, celebratory dinner or casual evening with wine and good conversation, Astor blends quality cuisine with timeless charm at every turn.