Rosso Ilves, Tampere

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Hatanpään valtatie 1, 33100 Tampere, Finland
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Rosso Ilves, Tampere is a vibrant Italian-style restaurant located in the heart of Tampere’s city centre on the ground floor of Original Sokos Hotel Ilves. This lively restaurant has been serving guests “Hyviä hetkiä vuodesta 1978” — good moments since 1978 — and combines classic Italian comfort food with friendly service in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether guests are craving a crispy pizza (pitsa), fresh pasta (pasta), or a hearty grill dish, Rosso Ilves offers a menu full of familiar favourites and exciting flavours that appeal to families, friends, and visitors alike.

Starters feature Italian classics like Garlic bread (Valkosipulileipä) and Mozzarella and tomatoes (Mozzarella ja tomaatit), with creamy Escargots in garlic and Aura blue cheese (Etanat valkosipuli-Aura-sinijuustolla) and rich Koskenlaskija mushroom soup (Koskenlaskija-sienikeitto) for those seeking something more indulgent. Salads include fresh Caesar salad (Caesar-salaatti) variations with roasted goat cheese, grilled scampi, or chicken, and a colourful Rosso salad (Rosso-salaatti) with crisp greens and seasonal produce.

Rosso’s pizzas range from traditional Margherita (Margherita) and Al Capone (Al Capone) to premium options like Prosciutto crudo (Prosciutto crudo) with dry-cured ham and Bianca al Salmone (Bianca al Salmone) topped with cold-smoked salmon. Pasta & risotto lovers can enjoy rich creamy sauces in dishes such as Creamy chicken pasta (Kermaista broileripastaa) or vibrant Chavre tomato pasta (Chavre-tomaattipasta). From the grill, the menu features succulent Italian Double Burger (Italian Double Burger), Roast salmon (Paistettua lohta) and tender Pepper steak (Pippuripihvi) with a rich pepper cream sauce.

Dessert selections include classic Tiramisu (Tiramisu), creamy Panna cotta (Panna cotta) and Rosso’s chocolate cake (Rosson suklaakakku) — perfect for a sweet finish. With a broad menu and welcoming atmosphere, Rosso Ilves is an ideal choice for casual dinners or special occasions in Tampere.

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Starters
€4.90
Rosso Ilves offers classic Italian antipasti to start a meal with flavour and texture. Options include Garlic bread (Valkosipulileipä) made with crispy toasted focaccia and garlic oil. Mozzarella and tomatoes (Mozzarella ja tomaatit) pairs creamy mozzarella with pickled cherry tomatoes, herb oil, basil mayonnaise and peppery rucola. Escargots in garlic and Aura blue cheese (Etanat valkosipuli-Aura-sinijuustolla) are rich and indulgent with garlic butter and spring onion, served with toasted garlic bread. Chavre tomato bruschetta (Chavre-tomaattibruschetta) features focaccia with marinated tomatoes, chavre foam, herb oil and pumpkin seeds. Antipasti selection (Antipastivalikoima) is ideal for sharing with dry-cured ham, fennel salami, cheeses, marinated artichokes and olives. Heartwarming soups like the Tomato soup (Tomaattikeitto) and Koskenlaskija mushroom soup (Koskenlaskija-sienikeitto) round out this category with seasonal goodness.
Salads
€18.90
Fresh salads bring crisp greens and balanced flavours. The Caesar salad (Caesar-salaatti) comes in variations topped with roasted goat cheese, grilled scampi or roast chicken fillet, all with romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan, pickled cherry tomatoes and crunchy croutons. The Rosso salad (Rosso-salaatti) combines fresh spinach, pickled red onions, olives, melon, lemon vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin seeds and rucola with your choice of roasted goat cheese, grilled scampi or roast chicken fillet for a refreshing and satisfying option.
Pizzas – Classics
€16.90–€19.90
Classic pizzas at Rosso Ilves feature a perfectly crisp base and rich toppings. The Margherita (Margherita) highlights cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, herb oil and rucola. Al Capone (Al Capone) brings ham, pineapple and Aura blue cheese. Quattro stagioni (Quattro stagioni) unites ham, prawns, tuna and mushrooms, while Alla Rosso (Alla Rosso) adds pepperoni and olives for bold taste. Other favourites include Opera special (Opera special), Pollo BBQ (Pollo BBQ) with BBQ sauce and Bolognese (Bolognese) inspired by Rosso’s own house sauce.
Pizzas – Premium
€19.90–€21.40
Premium pizzas elevate classic combinations. Prosciutto crudo (Prosciutto crudo) features dry-cured ham and mozzarella with fresh rucola. Nduja (Nduja) offers spicy nduja salami with jalapeño and chilli mayonnaise. Bianca al Salmone (Bianca al Salmone) pairs cold-smoked salmon with crème fraîche and capers. Pollo Formaggio (Pollo Formaggio) brings roast chicken and goat cheese, while Vegana (Vegana) is a plant-based delight with Vöner and bell pepper mayonnaise. Guests can also design their own Fantasia (Fantasia) with four chosen toppings.
From the Grill
€4.60–€7.90
The grill section features hearty mains. Minute steak (Minuutti-pihvi) comes with Italian-seasoned butter and seasonal veg. Chicken with goat cheese (Broileri vuohenjuustolla) is served with thyme sauce and potato wedges. Pepper chicken (Pippuribroileri) and Italian Double Burger (Italian Double Burger) provide flavourful protein options, while Italian Veggie Burger (Veggie Burger) caters to vegetarian tastes. Seafood lovers can enjoy Roast salmon (Paistettua lohta) with mushroom sauce. Veggie balls (Kasvispyörykät) are house-made with soy-lentil base, tomato sauce and herb oil. Classic comfort includes Liver (Maksaruoka) and Slow-cooked beef (Hitaasti haudutettu naudanliha), and for premium, Grilled steak (Pihvi) or Pepper steak (Pippuripihvi) with rich pepper cream sauce.
Pasta & Risotto
€19.90–€22.90
Rosso Ilves pasta is fresh and flavourful with options like Creamy chicken pasta (Kermaista broileripastaa) in rich cream sauce with spinach and herb oil. Pasta Bolognese (Bolognese-pasta) uses Rosso’s classic meat sauce with tagliatelle and parmesan. Pasta Carbonara (Carbonara-pasta) features roasted bacon and cream. Scampi pasta (Katkarapupasta) pairs fried scampi with lobster sauce and capers. For lighter fare, Chavre tomato pasta (Chavre-tomaattipasta) blends fresh tomato sauce with artichokes and olives. Beetroot risotto (Punajuuririsotto) is creamy with grilled goat cheese and balsamic syrup.
Desserts
€10.90–€14.90
Finish with classic Italian sweets. Panna cotta (Panna cotta) is a smooth vanilla cream pudding served with apple compote. Royal crumble (Marjapaistos) combines strawberry-blueberry compote, crisp oat crumble and vanilla ice cream with a vegan option available. Rosso’s chocolate cake (Rosson suklaakakku) is rich with nutty chocolate and served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

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