Event venues

Dîner Amical – Tarkastamo

The newly opened 2026, Tarkastamo is a unique venue combining events, dining and social experiences, where culture and togetherness come together in an inspiring setting consisting of an event hall, a restaurant and a spacious terrace overlooking Oulu Market Square.

Tarkastamo is a place for memorable evenings built around concerts and events. For the Dîner Amical, the event hall provides an exceptional setting for Chaîne sisters and brothers to meet and celebrate the opening evening of the weekend. Guests can look forward to an unforgettable evening filled with delightful surprises, memorable experiences and outstanding flavours.

Tarkastamo is the result of a collaboration between two Oulu families, bringing together extensive restaurant expertise, event production experience and a shared vision of creating an inspiring meeting place.

During Oulu’s European Capital of Culture year, Tarkastamo will play a key role as one of the city’s principal event venues within the Oulu2026 programme.

Dear Chaîne sisters and brothers, a warm welcome to Tarkastamo.

Address:
Saaristonkatu 1 c, 90100 Oulu

Please note that at the Patio of Tarkastamo there is no entrance to Dîner Amical

Lunch Restaurants

Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti – A Place for Special Moments – Space for New Ideas

Restaurant Lasaretti is an authentic Oulu à la carte restaurant in the evenings and a popular lunch restaurant during the day. We offer pure flavours and exciting culinary experiences for everyone who appreciates excellent food, always prepared from the finest seasonal local ingredients. Our professional kitchen also caters for a wide range of celebrations, including weddings, academic post-doctoral celebrations, corporate events and other special occasions.

The Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti, together with its restaurants, is located on the historic Lasaretinsaari Island, one of the most beautiful settings in Oulu. As an art hotel, guests are welcomed throughout the property by a collection of over 500 works of contemporary Northern Finnish art, ranging from paintings and sculptures to installations. One artwork is constantly changing: the beautiful natural landscape surrounding the hotel.

At Lasaretti, unforgettable moments await you just a short walk from the heart of Oulu.

Phone: 020 757 4700

Address:
Kasarmintie 13b, 90130 Oulu

Restaurant Puistola

Restaurant Puistola represents Oulu’s rich gastronomic heritage, where exceptional craftsmanship, respect for traditional skills, local identity, northern ingredients and uncompromising quality have formed the foundation of its philosophy from the very beginning. In the kitchen, every ingredient is treated with care and respect, while precision and expertise are reflected in every aspect of the dining experience.

Puistola brings together a restaurant, café and artisan bakery, welcoming guests from breakfast through lunch to dinner. Its appreciation for craftsmanship is especially evident in the house-made pastries, artisan ice cream and thoughtfully composed flavour combinations.

As a family-owned business, Puistola lives by its values every day and on every special occasion. Teamwork, passion, a commitment to preserving food culture and genuine hospitality are reflected in everything it does.

Dear Chaîne sisters and brothers, a warm welcome to Puistola.

Phone: 020 792 8210

Osoite: Pakkahuoneenkatu 15, 90100 Oulu

Restaurant Toivo

Restaurant Toivo, a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs plaque restaurant, is the exclusive event and private dining venue of Radisson Blu Hotel Oulu, where a contemporary Northern Finnish atmosphere is combined with international-standard service. Toivo offers elegant and versatile facilities for corporate events, gala dinners, meetings and private celebrations.

The restaurant’s cuisine is built around premium ingredients, seasonal produce and carefully crafted menus tailored to each guest’s wishes. Its riverside location in the heart of Oulu, contemporary interior design and highly professional staff make Toivo a place where every event becomes a memorable experience and every occasion leaves a lasting impression.

Phone: 020 757 4700

Address:
Hallituskatu 1, 90100 Oulu

Grand Dîner – Oulu Music Centre

Oulun Musiikkikeskus

The Oulu Music Centre provides an elegant venue of outstanding cultural and historical significance for the Grand Dîner. Located in the Karjasilta district, just a short distance from Oulu city centre, it has been the heart of Northern Finland’s cultural life since the 1980s—a place where the region’s rich musical heritage, contemporary arts and international encounters come together. More than simply an event venue, it is an integral part of Northern Finnish identity and cultural continuity.

The gala dinner will be served in Restaurant Preludi, located in the spacious and light-filled foyer of the Music Centre. Its elegant contemporary surroundings create an atmosphere that is both distinguished and warmly inviting.

The gala dinner will be prepared by Uniresta, a company owned by Oulu students and renowned for its high-quality restaurant, event and catering services, together with its catering division, Juhula Catering.

Guests will enjoy an impressive menu created by Uniresta’s executive chefs, Markku Partala and Jarmo Väänänen, in close collaboration with local Chaîne members and regional producers. The result is an unforgettable culinary experience that combines exceptional gastronomic expertise, the pure flavours of the North and creative surprises, taking guests on an inspiring journey into the heart of Oulu’s local food culture.

Address: Leevi Madetojan katu 3, 90140 Oulu

Side Events

Meijän maut - Rotuaari

Rotuaari is Oulu’s vibrant pedestrian district, home to many of the city’s shops, cafés and restaurants. The area stretches from Rotuaari Square on Kirkkokatu along Kauppurienkatu all the way to the Market Square. Throughout the year, Rotuaari Square hosts events of all sizes. Its permanent performance stage provides ready-made facilities that can be adapted by event organisers to suit a wide variety of events.