Hämeenkatu 13 – 7 th Floor
33100 Tampere
Restaurant
044 493 7164
info@ravintolapons.fi
Business and group reservations
044 493 7165
myynti@noho.fi
Open
Mon-Tue
Wed-Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
11-22 kitchen 21
11-23 kitchen 22
11-02 kitchen 23
13-02 kitchen 23
Closed
April’s music in Pons:
30.4 DJ Mr.Willy
1.5. DJ Mr.Willy
2.5. DJ ProBaker
3.5. DJ Mike Vuorinen
Showtime DJ 22-02
Free entry
Spesial Opening hours:
30.4. 11-02 (kitchen 23)
1.5. 11-19 May Day brunch
11.5. 12-17 Mother‘s Day brunch
29.5. 13-21 (kitchen 20)
Pons is a restaurant, lounge and a venue
We are strikingly stylish, urbane and proud of our skills. Our service is relaxed, honest and uncompromising. Our cuisine is bold, rocking and a little bit undisciplined. Our wine room hides old world treasures as well as modern classics. In our lounge bar, artisan cocktails sparkle and bubble in the glasses. Pons is a night owl and a socialite. When the need arises, and whenever the occasion arises, we entertain our guests with live music and cuisine from the cultural spectrum. Pons is a venue. We organise your events and occasions with agility and professionalism in a unique setting.
Our restaurant is a bridge between the past and the present. We cherish hospitality and tradition in our own way and pride ourselves on our expertise. For us, this means putting the customer first. Before, now and always. We are here to stay. In the twilight and the sky!
Food & Wine
Starters
SCALLOP & CARROT (L, G) 17 €
Fried scallop, carrot and thyme foam
TUNA & TERIAYKI (M, G) 16 €
Tuna tataki, kohlrabi, wasabi mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce
SHRIMP & KIMCHI (L, G) 16 €
Hand-peeled prawns, kimchi mayonnaise and fresh cucumber salad
TARTAR & MISO (M, G) 17 €
Tartar of Finnish beef, miso mayonnaise, yolk and crispy potatoes
TOMATO & BURRATA(G) 16 €
Marinated tomato, burrata and herbs
SWEET POTATO & CASHEW (VEG, G) 15 €
Roasted sweet potato, umami mayonnaise and chilli-flavoured cashew nuts
CHARCUTERIE (L, G) 35 €
Selection of cold cuts, cheeses, pickled vegetables, jam and seed cracker
Ask the waiter about allergens. Recommended for two people.
HOUSE BREAD SELECTION AND BUTTER (AVAILABLE L, G) 5 € / person
Local bakery’s bread and butter
MAINS
TROUT & BEURRE BLANC (L, G) 38 €
Fried trout, spring potatoes, pak choi, and beurre blanc sauce seasoned with ginger and roe
PON’S BOULLABAISSE (L, G) 36 €
Roasted whitefish, vegetables, prawns & mussels, lobster broth and aioli
DUCK & RED WINE (L, G) 36 €
Confit duck leg, potato gnocchi, pak choi and red wine sauce
TENDERLOIN & BOURDELAISE (L, G) 45 €
Beef tenderloin grilled over an open fire, thyme potato, chard and Bourdelaise sauce
BEEF FILE & SICHUAN PEPPER BUTTER (L, G) 43 €
Beef fillet grilled over an open fire, potatoes seasoned with garlic, shimej mushrooms and beans and Sichuan pepper butter
KING TRUMPET & BLACK BEAN (VEG, G) 30 €
Roasted king oyster mushrooms, potato gnocchi, cherry tomatoes and black bean sauce
PON’S SALAD (L, G) 25 €
Salads, fresh and marinated vegetables, avocado, grilled peaches
Choose a filling:
Hand-peeled shrimp I Burrata I Air-dried ham
SIDES 5 €
Black pepper fries & aioli (L)
Green salad and elderflower vinaigrette (M, G)
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 16/120/240 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY, PINOT MEUNIER, PINOT NOIR
A bottle of classic champagne freshness.
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Brut 17/119 €
FRANCE, PINOT NOIR, PINOT MEUNIER, CHARDONNAY
Pink, fresh and velvety rose. This champagne is a real pleasure with delicious fruitiness
Ruinart Brut 129/259 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY, PINOT MEUNIER, PINOT NOIR
The Queen of champagnes. A dry but fruity champagne that does not lack elegance. You can find hints of citrus aroma, minerality and nuttiness.
Ruinart Rosé 159 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR
An elegant and traditional champagne with a drop of apricot and raspberry.
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs 165 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY
Gone with the elegance. Close your eyes and enjoy the scenery of Champagne.
Dom Perignon 2013 329/729 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR
Energetic and lively quality champagne. Dom Pérignon is a fresh and tart champagne, with ginger and toasty aromas.
Taittinger Comtes Blanc De Blanc 2011 299 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY
This champagne needs no introduction. When you want something really stylish, choose this.
Krug Vintage 2008 590 €
FRANCE, PINOT NOIR, CHARDONNAY, MEUNIERS
Intensive and individual. This champagne is a gem.
Botter Brut Spumante 7,5/45 €
ITALY, GLERA, CHARDONNAY
A light and dry sparkling wine from Venetto, Italy. Pear, citrus and fruity. You could even describe it as Prosecco’s little brother.
Marqués De Cáceres Cava Brut 8,5/49 €
SPAIN, XAREL-LO, MACABEO, PARELLADA
Fresh and tasty Cava, straight from Catalonia. In the Spanish way, at its best as an aperitif, with small snacks and, of course, in the middle of a party.
Braunewell Riesling Sekt 63 €
GERMANY, RIESLING
A sparkling German Riesling made using the champagne method. This wine is rich in bubbles and has undergone a long maturation period. It is
semi-dry and has a rich taste.
Dopf Cuvée Julien Crémant 10/67 €
FRANCE, PINOT BLANC, AUXERROIS
Alsace’s most famous Cremant producer, Dopff, offers an especially high
quality sparkling wine made using the champagne method. Its has a long-lingering taste which stays fresh. The wine is a tribute to the father of the Cremant wine style, Julien Dopff. The bottle aging process guarantees a rich taste which is dry, tart, fresh and long.
Bottega Gold Prosecco Brut 12,5/79/149/289 €
ITALY, GLERA
High-quality, fresh and aromatic prosecco. The region’s soil, climate and sunshine make this wine diverse and wonderful. A great choice especially for an aperitif or for parties, thanks to the floral and peary flavor.
Can Sala 2008 Cava De Paraje 203 €
SPAIN, XAREL-LO, PARELLADA
This is not an ordinary Cava, but an extreme one the end result of handcraft, which has a truly dignified essence. If you want a light and easy sparkling wine, then choose something else, because this Cava de Paraje, chosen as the best sparkling wine in the world a couple of years ago, is a real flavor bomb! The wine is ripe fruity, honey, toasty, brioche, mature and long. This is because it has matured in the cellar in the bottle for 144 months before going on sale, so it is not a “little sparkling”. Can Sala was founded in 1901 and today represents a newer Cava de Paraje quality classification created for the top Single Vineyard Cava, of which only 10 Cavas have been approved.
SWEETS
RHUBARB & PISTACHIO (L, G) 16 €
Poached rhubarb, almond cake and pistachio ice cream
CREME BRULEE & CITRUS (L, G) 14 €
Yuzu créme brulee and citrus salad
LYHCEE & GREEN APPLE (VEG, G) 13 €
Lychee mousse, apple-tapioca salsa and apple sorbet
PANCAKE & RASPBERRY (L) 15 €
Pancake, maple syrup and raspberries as jam and ice cream
CHEESE SELECTION (L, G) 17 €
Selection of cheeses, seed crackers and jam
Ask your waiter about allergens
ICE CREAM OR SORBET (L, G) 6 €
Ask your waiter for a selection
From our menu we prepare 1/2 portions for children at half price!
LUNCH
Lunch and Business lunch are available on weekdays from 11.00-14.00 and are served on a plated basis. Three different options are available daily.
Monday 28.4.
Parma ham salad (L, available G)
Cod cutlet, baked potato, sour cream and peas (L)
Crispy soy protein steak, baked potato, sour cream and peas (L, G)
Tuesday 29.4.
Chicken Caesar Salad (L)
Spicy Meatballs, Couscous and Baba Ganoush (L, available G)
Fried Tempeh, Couscous and Baba Ganoush (L, available G)
Wednesday 30.4.
Halloumi salad (L, available G)
Grilled salmon, potatoes and dill sauce (L, G)
Grilled zucchini, potatoes, ricotta, pine nuts and yogurt (L, G)
Thursday 1.5.
Brunch 11.00-17.00
Friday 2.5.
Brie cheese salad (L, makd.G)
Crispy pork schnitzel, potato salad and njuda spiced butter (L, makd.G)
Crispy veggie schnitzel, potato salad and tarragon spiced butter (L, G)
Price 14,90 €/person
Lunch includes ice water, coffee/tea and a small sweet
A vegan lunch option is also available for lunch
For more information about possible allergens on our menu, please contact the restaurant staff
A GLASS OF WINE AT LUNCH €5 / 12 CL, BOTTLE €31.90
HOLIDAY lunch
From 26.6. to 4.8. we offer a weekly changing Holiday Lunch and a salad option. Our Ala Carte menu is also available at lunchtime.
Week 31 Salad: Shrimp Caesar (L, available G) To the beginning
Cold spinach-avocado soup and sour cream (L, G)
For main course Roasted duck breast, cauliflower puree, grilled early cabbage and onion and red wine nape (L, G)
orFried salmon, pea puree, dill potatoes and hollandaise sauce (L, G)
for dessert Raspberry parfait and licorice (L, G)
Menu €39
Main course only €20
Salad of the week €14.90
26.6. – 4.8. in between, we serve a weekly Holiday Lunch and a salad option. Our a la carte menu is also available at lunchtime.
Lunch includes homemade bread, ice water and coffee/tea.
You can get more information about possible allergens on our menu from the restaurant staff.
BUSINESS lunch
BUSINESS LUNCH 28.4.-2.5.
STARTER
Black beet soup and crispy potato chips (L, availably G)
MAIN COURSE
Fish of the day, braised fennel and celery, rhubarb-flavored butter sauce (L, G)
Alternatively
Veal cutlet, roasted pork belly, carrot puree and red wine sauce (L, G)
DESSERT
Citrus and chocolate (L, G)
MENU 42 €
Lunch includes house bread, ice water and coffee/tea.
For more information about possible allergens on our menu, please contact the restaurant staff.
A GLASS OF WINE AT LUNCH €5 / 12 CL, BOTTLE €31.90
Cocktails
WHITES
Fronte E Retro “Pons” Organic 8,5/39 €
ITALY, GRILLO, CHARDONNAY
A slightly dry but fruity white wine where two southern Italian grapes meet. Low acidity and quite rich. Versatile wine for socializing.
Via Barrosa Treixadura 10,5/48 €
SPAIN, TREIXADURA
Recently, several wonderfully fresh white wines have emerged from northern Spain, and one of them is Treixadura, which is a little more unknown to Finns. The wine is dry, floral and citrusy, and by no means too heavy a white wine – and above all, something new!
Amo.Te Vinho Verde Branco 10,5/48 €
PORTUGAL, LOUREIRO, ARINTO, TRAJADURA
A refreshingly lively Vinho Verde from Portugal which is a semi-dry and cheery, sparkling entity. The freshness invites you to pour another glass while its flavor will surely blow you away.
Western Cellars Winemaker’s Selection Lodi 48 €
USA, CHARDONNAY
A traditional Californian Chardonnay that combines fruitiness with the strength brought by oaking. The most versatile as a food wine, and if you want a white wine for your tartar, it’s here.
Corvers-Kauter R3 Riesling Organic 11,5/52 €
GERMANY, RIESLING
When one glass of riesling is not enough. An award-winning riesling that fits the every situation.
Château Du Cleray Muscadet Sévre Et Maine Sur Lie 11,5/52 €
FRANCE, MELON DE BOURGOGNE
Muscadet is one of the most important wine styles for the Loire Valley. The name may confuse many, because it has nothing to do with the Muscat grape. The wine is 100% Melon de Bourgogne grapes, being dry, acidic, citrusy and mineral, and also quite long.
Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 12/56/109 €
AUSTRIA, GRÜNER VELTLINER
A cheerfully juicy bite of an apple with an elegant touch.
A mineral note from wonderful beaches of Wachau.
Cantina Lavis Pinot Grigio 56 €
ITALY, PINOT GRIGIO
The wine comes from the northernmost corner of Italy, Trentino, and that’s why this wine has a slightly stronger taste than you’re used to in Pinot Grigios. The wine has minerality, without forgetting the freshness characteristic of the grape.
Moillard Aop Saint-Bris 56 €
FRANCE, SAUVIGNON BLANC
Saint-Bris wine is a specialty of Burgundy. Burgundy and especially Chablis is of course known for its Chardonnay variety, but just southwest of Chablis there is a small village called Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, where only Sauvignon Blanc grows. This wine combines the best aspects of Sauvignon Blanc and Chablis, being at the same time refreshingly acidic, but also mineral without too much raisininess. An interesting regional specialty.
Orube Rioja Blanco 58 €
SPAIN, VIURA, CHARDONNAY, TEMPRANILLO BLANCO
In addition to red wine, Rioja also produces high-quality white wine. Thanks to the light oaking, this wine goes well with almost any food. If you want, for example, a slightly lighter alternative to French Chardonnay, grab Orube.
Stift Klosterneuburg Riesling Classic 60 €
AUSTRIA, RIESLING
Many are certainly familiar with Grüner Veltliner from Austria, but the second most important white wine grape is of course Riesling. This Riesling is tart and really dry. Also quite rich in taste. The wine goes well with the food and is a real treat for lovers of strong Rieslings!
Patriarche Chablis 79 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY
The most famous wine style of northern Burgundy. Due to the unique soil and Chardonnay grape, Chablis is a year-round delight with a marine flavor, minerality and richness. This wine has taste and style.
Fumu Etna Bianco Doc 19/89 €
ITALY, CARRICANTE
Did you know that the area around Etna is the best place for grapes to grow due to its unique soil. The extremely mineral-rich and ancient volcanic soil produces unique wines, and the grapes are of course local native varieties. The end result is an elegant, stylish food wine that will not leave anyone cold.
ROSÉ / Orange
Zensa Rosé Organico 10/45 €
ITALY, NEGROAMARO, PRIMITIVO
Dry, lightly acidic and light red berry. It is suitable for many purposes just as it is, but is also a perfect pair for vegetarian dishes. Fresh with a hint of strawberry.
Screaming Devil Côtes De Provence Rosé 12/56 €
FRANCE, GRENACHE, CINSAULT, SYRAH
France is the birthplace of rosé wines and Provence is certainly the most prestigious region. Screaming Devil is a playful novelty that doesn’t care about unnecessary stiffness and it will certainly endear many to fans of rosé wines. A long-tasting and versatile wine, if you want the most versatile bottle of wine for your menu and table.
Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold 16/75 €
FRANCE, CHARDONNAY, GRENACHE BLANC, MARSANNE, MAUZAC, MUSCAT, VIOGNIER
Gérard Bertrand is France’s leading producer of organic and biodynamic wines. When making Orange Cold wine, the skins and stems of organic grapes are macerated with the wine for 10-15 days, which gives the wine its beautiful orange color, as well as structure and gentle tannicity. The wine has a beautiful golden color. In the multidimensional scent, you can distinguish white flowers, a hint of white pepper, and fruitiness such as peach, apricot and plum. The round and mouth-pleasing taste is fresh.
REDS
Fronte E Retro ”Pons” Organic 8,5/39 €
ITALY, NERO D’AVOLA, MERLOT
Soft red wine, where the fullness comes out as jammy and fruity. Ripe red berries and gentle chocolate are present in the wine.
La Celia Pioneer Malbec 11,50 /52 €
ARGENTINA, MALBEC
Malbec and Argentina are the best combination in the new world. This Malbec is rich and plump, but not too jammy in any way. The best friend of meat dishes, but thanks to its roundness, it is also an easy wine to socialize with.
Domaine Saint-Paul Grenache Syrah 11,5/52 €
FRANCE, CRENACHE, SYRAH
A juicy union of two famous grapes from southern France. This wine is medium-bodied, but the tannicity harmonizes perfectly with dark berries. A spicy combination.
Pablo Claro Oak Aged 11,50 / 52 €
SPAIN, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, GRACIANO
A strict Spanish combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano. The full-bodied wine has strong tannins from one-year oaking. The end result is well structured and filled with gently vanilla.
Tenute Fioribelli Ripasso 52 €
ITALY, CORVINA, RONDINELLA, MOLINARA
Little cousin of Amarone from Valpolicella. Ripasso has used the peels and stems of the local Amarone in the second fermentation process. This Ripasso has been aged in oak for at least 8 months – delicate and soft with hint of raisininess.
Masseria Trulli Primitivo 12/56 €
ITALY, PRIMITIVO
Primitivo, the most famous grape in southern Italy, is a rich, jammy, powerful wine. This wine is chocolatey and slightly oaky thanks to its low residual sugar. The gourmet choice
1865 Tayu Pinot Noir 13,5/62 €
CHILE, PINOT NOIR
The wine is made in cooperation with the indigenous people of Chile. The Mapuche families in the project cultivate the grapes and the winery makes them into an incredibly high-quality end result. The wine itself is acidic and a little smoky, while also being an elegant medium-bodied red wine.
Stift Klosterneuburg Patronis 14/65/130 €
AUSTRIA,ST.LAURENT, ZWEIGELT, MERLOT
A true masterpiece of Austria’s oldest winery, which is also a monastery. A delightful blend of three grapes aged in oak.
Castello Di Radda Chianti Classico Docg 14,5/67 €
ITALY, SANGIOVESE
A real classic, as you can guess from the name. Chianti Classico is always a stronger wine than basic Chianti, so in this wine Sangiovese reaches a whole new dimension. Here is truly one of Tuscany’s most important wines.
Finca El Serrano Monastrell 16/75 €
SPAIN, MONASTRELL
A phenomenal red wine from Alicante with a lot of flavor and character from a small plot of five hectares. However, the wine is not too tannic, but rather full-bodied. Gentle without being sweet.
Fumu Etna Rosso Doc 19/89 €
ITALY, NERELLO MASCALESE, NERELLO CAPPUCCIO
Thanks to its soil, unique grapes grow at the foot of Etna, Sicily’s largest volcano. The extremely mineral-rich and ancient volcanic soil produces unique wines, and the grapes are of course local native varieties. Etna Rosso is a light but mineral red wine with a long taste. Definitely represents the more refined side of Sicilian wine.
Domaine De La Chartreuse Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 89 €
FRANCE, GRENACHE, MOURVEDRE, SYRAH, CINSAULT, CLAIIRETTE, BOURBOLENC
Full-bodied and tannic, the pride of southern France. Powerful and nuanced even without the presence of oak. This dark cherry wine is the pride of its region. A game wine above all.
Cesari Jema 99/198 €
ITALY, CORVINA
Jema comes from the same area as the famous Valpollicella Amarone but this wine only has the Corvina Veronese grape. This wine is considerably lighter when compared to Amarones but it still has a familiarity and tannicity softened by the gentle raisininess. Made using the Apassimento method characteristic of the region.
La Celia Heritage Malbec 103 €
ARGENTINA, MALBEC
This pure Malbec expresses itself with complex aromas of wild berries and spices, as well as nuances of pepper and vanilla. It is ample and silky, concentrated, with fine and elegant tannins and a lingering finish. This red wine comes from a single vineyard in the Paraje Altamira region, in the Uco Valley. It perfectly reflects all the aromatic expression of Argentinian Malbec, a country which has made it its emblematic grape variety, to the point of making us forget its French origin!
Cossetti Barolo 109 €
ITALY, NEBBIOLO
A full-bodied wine, where tannins are noticeable but nicely integrated. It feels velvety soft and its spicy taste lingers for a long time.
Cesari Amarone Bosan 169 €
ITALY, CORVINA, RONDINELLA
This Amarone is powerful and rich. A wonderful wine whose taste is multidimensional and long.
Antinori Tignanello 239 €
ITALY, SANGIOVESE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CABERNET FRANC
An elegant and juicy Tuscan wine. Made only in the best years and is to be sipped with a thought. Full, rich and vibrant.
Gaja Sorì Tildìn 639 €
ITALY, NEBBIOLO
Gaja is one of the world’s most famous producers of quality wines. Barbaresco does not lack character. These grapes are carefully selected and collected when fully ripe. Richly tannic, rich and dense wine.
DESSERT WINES
Borgo Maragliano La Caliera Moscato d’Asti 8 €/8 cl
ITALY, MOSCATO BIANCO DI CANELLI
Lightly bubbly and pear-like, this dessert wine is fresh and fruity. The wine has a blood-ripe texture and its light acidity does not make it too sweet.
Acquesi Brachetto d’Acqui 8 €/8 cl
ITALY, BRACHETTO
A light and slightly jammy rose dessert wine with a balanced acidity that complements the sweetness of the wine. The wine is elegant and light.
Rudolf Müller Eiswein 11 €/8 cl
GERMANY, SILVANER
Classic Eiswein is made from the Silvaner grape and this style of wine is popular all over the world. The grapes have been collected during the frost and this one thanks to which a deliciously juicy taste is created in the wine.
PONS MENU
SCALLOP & CARROT (L, G)
Fried scallop, carrot and thyme foam
BEEF FILE & SICHUAN PEPPER BUTTER (L, G)
Beef fillet grilled over an open fire, potatoes seasoned with garlic, shimej mushrooms and beans and Sichuan pepper butter
CREME BRULEE & CITRUS (L, G)
Yuzu créme brulee and citrus salad
66 €
NORDIC MENU
SHRIMP & KIMCHI (L, G)
Hand-peeled prawns, kimchi mayonnaise and fresh cucumber salad
TROUT & BEURRE BLANC (L, G)
Fried trout, spring potatoes, pak choi, and beurre blanc sauce seasoned with ginger and roe
RHUBARB & PISTACHIO (L, G)
Poached rhubarb, almond cake and pistachio ice cream
58 €
VEGGIE MENU
SWEET POTATO & CASHEW (VEG, G)
Roasted sweet potato, umami mayonnaise and chilli-flavoured cashew nuts
KING TRUMPET & BLACK BEAN (VEG, G)
Roasted king oyster mushrooms, potato gnocchi, tomatoes and black bean sauce
LYCHEE & GREEN APPLE (VEG, G)
Lychee mousse, apple-tapioca salsa and apple sorbet
48 €
WINE PAIRING FOR STARTER AND MAIN COURSE 28 €
Wine package, recommended wine for starter and main course
WINE PAIRING FOR MENU 38€
Wine package, recommended wine for starter, main course and dessert
Lounge
The Lounge Bar is a stylish meeting place above the city rooftops. You can come to our bar to socialise and enjoy yourself at any time without booking a table. Our cocktails represent the intellectual handwork of an artisan. Our bartenders prepare the cordials and syrups used in our drinks themselves, using fresh ingredients and herbs. Most of our cocktails are also available as non-alcoholic mocktails. Discover the treasures of our wine room. Trendy new wines by the glass and classics from Amarone to Champagne.
Venue
We plan events according to your wishes, taking into account all your needs. We offer events for both corporate and private functions. Call us and ask for more information or leave a request for a quote below.
