Ravintola Mazin Tampere

Tasty Mediterranean cuisine

Kaipo from Tampere

About me I was born in the Philippines, raised in the Netherlands, and am now living in Finland. Traveling around is in my blood! I'm also a language aficionado, a writer, an artist, a dancer, a recreational cyclist and a bit of a novelty seeker! I don't shy away from researching and trying something new! I like discovering and exploring both nature and urban areas, e.g a park w...
""Ravintola Mazin" in Tampere is a small Mediterranean restaurant outside the city center. I always sit by the window with the nice view of Sammonkatu...."

Ravintola Mazin is a small, humble restaurant in the Kaleva neighborhood on the corner of a building block. But in my opinion, small, hidden restaurants outside of the city center often can give quite a pleasant surprise. Mazin offers dishes from various Mediterranean cuisines, such as köfte, shish kebab, various mezze, and many more!

I first discovered Ravintola Mazin when I was out grocery shopping, and I was quite interested in the fact that they offered Mediterranean food. I haven't seen any other restaurants in Tampere that offer such food, so I was eager to try it! And it was an absolute treat! You can hear, see and smell the cooks working their magic in the kitchen from your seat! I have visited Mazin more than once by now, and can't wait for the next time!

I always sat at a window table, which gives a nice view of Sammonkatu, but if that's not really your thing, you can always sit somewhere else. My favorite dish by Mazin is the lamb skewers (Kuzu shish), but I've enjoyed their köfte as well! I really recommend you go there, as it is not only a taste experience, it is also decently priced!

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About me I was born in the Philippines, raised in the Netherlands, and am now living in Finland. Traveling around is in my blood! I'm also a language aficionado, a writer, an artist, a dancer, a recreational cyclist and a bit of a novelty seeker! I don't shy away from researching and trying something new! I like discovering and exploring both nature and urban areas, e.g a park with a pond, a walking or cycling trail in a forest area, a curious shop or an interesting-looking restaurant, café or bar! I'm of the conviction that there's always something new to explore, no matter...

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