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Oulu, located in northern Finland, is a great tourist destination with interesting places, good accommodation options, and warm people. But one thing that cannot be overlooked is certainly the culinary experience of this lively Finnish city. From restaurants to formal dinners, one can experience a variety of joints with even more extensive menus. Oulu has some of the tall, elegant restaurants where the experience is enriched by the serene backdrop, while the bars and clubs are also quite popular.
International kitchen
When in Oulu, you can enjoy international cuisine in the most opulent surroundings. Istanbul restaurant serves the best Turkish cuisine with an international flavor. Located at Kauppurienkatu 11 in Rotuaari, you must make a reservation in advance. One can have the butterfly shrimp for $ 20 and the popular Kuzu Shish for $ 40. Crecian, the Greek cuisine restaurant at Kirkkokatu 55 serves authentic food in a friendly atmosphere. The food is good value for money and served in large proportions. A meal here for two would cost about $ 75. The Ravintola Matala restaurant on promenade 6 has a wide variety of Italian and French cuisine in addition to Finnish dishes. The restaurant is a bit pricey as the 5 course meal with wine costs 120 USD, but the service and taste make it well worth it.
Pubs and bars
Amarillo at Kirkkokatu 15 is a club restaurant with excellent food. One can enjoy drinks and food with wonderful music and an even better atmosphere. The jalapeño poppers are served for $ 9 and the tempting beef steak for $ 25. Club Graali located in the city center has a wide selection of beers and wines. The atmosphere is warm and there is hardly any place to sit after 6pm.
Fast food
There are several fast food chains and kiosks that offer tasty food at reasonable prices. Nohadra is a gourmet style restaurant that is known for its pizzas. Being in a great location on Tuira Merikoski street, you can get a special Nohadrian pizza for 12 USD and chicken pasta for 16 USD. Flavor Palace at Saaristonkatu 5 is for Chinese lovers. Low priced food without compromising taste and quality makes it a popular choice. Savor the fried fish for just $ 14 or the vegetable soup for $ 4.5. Apart from these, Rotuaarin kymppäri Ky fast food restaurant located at Kirkkokatu 12 is also good.
Coffees
If one wants to have a good coffee in a great atmosphere with light music, head to Street Cafe. Located at Isokatu 23 on Oulu’s main street, the cafe has an international flair and the best food. The cafeteria serves the best salad bar in town, as well as baked potatoes and assorted ice creams. Open from 10 a.m. M. At 6 p. M. From Monday to Friday and from 4 p.m. On Saturdays, you can have lunch at this cafe for $ 10. Cafe Bisketti is an affordable cafe on Kirkkokatu 8 that has cappuccino and pastries as a specialty. Cafe has a nice atmosphere and is a self service open every day of the week. A lunch from Monday to Friday is priced at $ 7. Kauppatorin Kahvila Makasiini is located on the corner of Aittatori Street 1 built in a former warehouse. The cafe is best known for shrimp and you can have a coffee and sweet rolls for $ 10. The place is at its best on a sunny day.
So go ahead and experience the variety of cuisines and food venues in Oulu. You will surely have many options to choose from.