The Finnish Lakeland
We're of the view that Hotel Yöpuu's fine-dining restaurant is the best in the region. Its menu places a laudable emphasis on seasonality, and the kitchen…
Must-see restaurants in The Finnish Lakeland
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The Finnish Lakeland
The three-course lunch menu (€25) at this this welcoming wine bar is an excellent deal, but most regulars head here after work or on weekends to graze on…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Artek furniture, a vaulted ceiling and artfully dangling light fittings provide a stylish setting at this on-trend vegan cafe. The friendly staff serve up…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Bestowing new life on a previously derelict row of old timber houses, this chic cafe is a popular midweek lunch and coffee stop. Claim an armchair and…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Having developed a loyal clientele since opening in the 1970s, Pruuvi works hard to keep its standards high and patrons happy. The à la carte menu…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Overlooking Olavinlinna Castle, this summer restaurant employs chefs from Helsinki and serves Savonlinna's most sophisticated food. Unsurprisingly it's…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Owned by a fisherman who heads out on the lake each morning to catch the muikku (vendace, or whitefish, a common lake fish) that this place specialises in…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Tucked into the corner of an old timber hall that now functions as a community centre, Alegria offers comfortable indoor seating, a few tables on the rear…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Hidden among the trees on a small island just north of the town centre, this ultra-friendly and quite delightful cafe serves a limited menu of coffee, tea…
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The Finnish Lakeland
A couple of blocks west of the Kirkkopuisto, this vegetarian and vegan lunch spot is great value. Seven euros gets you soup and salad bar, eight buys a…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Billing itself as 'the familiar Italian', this branch of a popular Finnish chain serves up decent pizza and pasta in pleasant surroundings (we love the…
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The Finnish Lakeland
The name of this popular family bistro means ‘lighthouse’, reflecting its location overlooking the harbour. Steaks, burgers and locally caught fish are…
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The Finnish Lakeland
The ‘cat’s whiskers’ is an enticing choice. The genteel but cosy upstairs dining room is complemented by an atmospheric cellar space when the restaurant…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Set inside a wooden villa with stained-glass windows, and opening to a wide terrace out the back, this charmingly old-fashioned cafe is adorned with…
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The Finnish Lakeland
This elegant place effortlessly combines the casual with the sophisticated. The menu includes thin-crust, wood-fired Italian pizzas, grilled meats and…
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The Finnish Lakeland
The vibe is upmarket, the surrounds comfortable and the service attentive at this long-established restaurant. Sadly, the food doesn't live up to the…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Valamo's restaurant resembles and smells like a hospital cafeteria and when we last visited, the quality of the buffet (11am to 7pm) matched perfectly…
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The Finnish Lakeland
The ground-floor eatery at the Cumulus City Hotel lacks atmosphere but serves perfectly acceptable pub grub. It's also open later than most of the town's…
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The Finnish Lakeland
In the city's observation tower, this restaurant overlooks the centre of town and the lake beyond. It offers a buffet at lunch, à la carte menu at night…
