Ravintola Telakka

Ravintola Telakka is a lively and beloved dining spot nestled in the iconic Kulttuuritalo Telakka (Culture House Telakka) in Tampere, Finland. Set inside a historic warehouse with a sunny terrace, this restaurant blends international cuisine with a relaxed cultural atmosphere where food meets community, music and art. Telakka’s welcoming spirit and versatile menu make it a great choice whether for lunch, dinner or a night out after a show.

The menu features a wide range of dishes that appeal to many tastes. Start with deep-fried broccolini (paistettu broccolini) paired with vegan basil aioli (vegaaninen basilika aioli) and pomegranate seeds for a crisp and flavourful appetizer. Classic choices like halloumi sticks (halloumipuikot) with mojo picon sauce add a satisfying crunch, while marinated olives (marinoidut oliivit) with herb oil offer a lighter starter.

For mains, seafood lovers can enjoy honey BBQ salmon (hunaja BBQ lohi) served with deep-fried sweet potato and roasted vegetables, balanced by a refreshing lime sour cream (limen hapankerma). The Telakka crispy chicken (Telakka rapea kana) brings breaded chicken thighs with roast potatoes and roasted veg, and meat fans will appreciate the slow roasted beef brisket (hitaasti paahdettu naudan rintaa) layered with cheesy potato rosti and gravy. Vegans and vegetarians are well-served too, with options like cauliflower steak (kukkakaali pihvi) with roasted vegetables, chickpeas and vegan basil aioli.

The restaurant’s burgers — from the classic Telakka burger (Telakka hampurilainen) with bacon and cheddar to the vegan burger (vegaaninen hampurilainen) with vegan basil aioli — are hearty and satisfying, served with crisp sides. For families, kids’ choices include chicken basket (kanan kori) and vegan basket (vegaaninen kori) with fries. Sweet endings like brownie with vanilla ice cream (brownie vaniljajäätelöllä) or vegan blueberry sorbet (vegaaninen mustikkasorbetti) round off the meal.

Whether stopping by for a casual meal, a cultural evening or weekend dinner with friends, Telakka offers a warm atmosphere and a menu full of flavourful, well-balanced dishes.