Lapland, Finland Food Guide: 10 Scandinavian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Saariselka

March 26, 2020 Cedrick Jardin

Reviews on Scandinavian food in Saariselka, Lapland, Finland including Cafe Porotupa, Laanilan kievari, Restaurant Petronella, Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti, Teerenpesa, Restaurant Huippu, Javri, Restaurant Rakka Holiday Club, Kaltio Restaurant, Restaurant Star Arctic
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10. Restaurant Star Arctic

Ylamajantie 1, Saariselka 99830 Finland European, Scandinavian Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +358 44 4194000 http://stararctichotel.com/restaurant-bar/
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4 based on 25 reviews

Restaurant Star Arctic

Restaurant Star Arctic serves casually-elegant food using only natural ingredients available to us. In our menu we want to explore the best Lapland has to offer.

Reviewed By JiriR_12

Stayed here for 5 nights we ate here often.Best food I ever had. The reindeer/poro is out of this world. I had it every evening. I want more! More! I must return early :)Staff great, attentive and friendly (not played). Prices like at Lapland. You know :)Views also amazing but even this restaurant will be downstairs in old cellar, I will love it the same.

9. Kaltio Restaurant

Lutontie 3, Saariselka Finland European, Scandinavian Reservations +358 16 681501 http://www.tunturihotelli.fi/lnk-cms/fi/node/106
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4 based on 21 reviews

Kaltio Restaurant

Reviewed By rmhayes

We were very pleased to find this place. It's actually part of the Hotel Tunturi but is a separate restaurant in the Gielos building, and is open to the public. The menu is quite limited but the quality is high. We had a fish buffet starter which included a wide range of fresh, pickled and smoked fish along with olives, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke...you get the picture. For main I had a really delicious lamb joint, beautifully cooked in a rich gravy with a tart berry sauce on the side. My wife had a very nicely done white fish with vegetables. It was beautifully presented as was the lamb. This place hadn't been listed separately on Trip Advisor until I requested it - hence the very few reviews, but we thought it was very enjoyable indeed. They've got some nice wines too and the price was sensible for what we got.

8. Restaurant Rakka Holiday Club

Saariselantie 7 99830 Saariselka, Saariselka Finland European, Scandinavian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service +358 30 6866322 http://www.holidayclubresorts.com/resorts/saariselka/restaurants/restaurantrakka/
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3 based on 198 reviews

Restaurant Rakka Holiday Club

Reviewed By lindahJ6614HC

We had had a busy morning and were very hungry for lunch when we went in. The reindeer burger was ordered and came served with a generous side of chips. It was a good choice! The burger was so tasty and moist...i could have easily ordered a second one! But the serve was big enough and i would never have managed it. The service was typical of the region, friendly and efficient. I will return on my next visit.

7. Javri

Tievapolku 9, Saariselka 99830 Finland Scandinavian, European Dinner Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Table Service [email protected] +358 40 5020409 http://www.javri.fi/
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4 based on 50 reviews

Javri

Let the chefs surprise you! The philosophy of the cuisine is to preserve the local ingredients, such as fish from nearby Lake Inari and cloudberries, showcasing the freshness of Arctic organic food and innovative flavours. All meals are made from scratch

Reviewed By Max08Guernsey

We decided to treat ourselves to a special lunch at what looked like a smallish eating area beyond a very upmarket shop. But we were in for a fantastic gourmet meal. Our best meal in 10 days in Finland in fact. It was a set 4 course menu which was beyond excellent. There is an extensive wine cellar to complement the courses. The service was impeccable and the whole meal was faultless. We only wish we had discovered this super restaurant earlier in our stay.

6. Restaurant Huippu

Kaunispaeaentie Kaunispaantie, Saariselka 99830 Finland European, Soups, Scandinavian Lunch, Brunch Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available [email protected] +358 16 668803 http://www.kaunispaanhuippu.fi
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4 based on 155 reviews

Restaurant Huippu

Reviewed By dag007

We had a snack on the top of the mountain, after having walked up. The food was OK, as well as the service. But the place was too crowded and too much people moving around with a lot of clothes and equipment on their shoulders, not taking other peoples' privacy into account, so the experience became somewhat unpleasant.

5. Teerenpesa

Saariselaentie 5, Saariselka 99830 Finland Bar, European, Pub, Soups, Scandinavian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +358 16 668001 http://www.teerenpesa.fi/in%20english.html
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4 based on 386 reviews

Teerenpesa

Reviewed By SooHa

I order over night braised reindeer , we don’t really fancy on it but the taste is alright ...Salmon soup is very nice and I love it so much

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4. Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti

Honkapolku 2 99830 Saariselka, Saariselka 99830 Finland European, Scandinavian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Off-Street Parking, Wine and Beer [email protected] +358 16 668050 http://www.pirkonpirtti.fi/
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4 based on 282 reviews

Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti

The restaurant is known for our delicious food, relaxed atmosphere and warm, welcoming customer service.

Reviewed By Arximus

Went to Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti for dinner. We odered the Bouillabaisse Soup and Reindeer Stew. Both were very delisious. The service was really quick and really friendly. We also went to multiple other restaurants in Saariselkä, but I think this is absolutely number 1 restaurant choice in Saariselkä!

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3. Restaurant Petronella

Honkapolku 5, Saariselka 99830 Finland European, Scandinavian Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +358 20 7919601 http://www.ravintolapetronella.fi/
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4 based on 176 reviews

Restaurant Petronella

Petronella is well known restaurant in the centre of Saariselka. Our restaurant is cosy and has warm atmosphere. In our A’la Carte list you’ll find all the best what Lapland can offer. You are more than welcome!

Reviewed By emiliam553

We have visited Saariselkä several times during the past years and we always come back to this wonderful restaurant. Great food, amazing service and beautiful lappish decoration. Small details are important: candles, fireplace, plates and cutlery and even the taxidermy local animals. Beer list could be more exiting; where are the products of local small breweries? Definitely one of the best restaurants in Saariselkä area. Hello,Thank you so much for your nice review!As soon as we find perfect beer products for us.There aren’t so many local breweries here in the north.We’ll keep looking :)Warm regards,Virpi & Anttiand the team

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2. Laanilan kievari

Rovaniementie 3410 Sateenkaarenpääntie 9, Saariselka 99830 Finland European, Scandinavian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Dog Friendly [email protected] +358 40 0239868 http://www.laanilankievari.fi
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4 based on 304 reviews

Laanilan kievari

It’s not about filling our stomachs but eating and enjoying pure and fresh ingredients together. That’s the philosophy here at Laanilan Kievari. The food is of course playing an essential role in that. A lot of our ingredients have been harvested from our

Reviewed By girlbritabroad

We were back again for Christmas and New Year. Our third trip to Saariselkä.This time we had the pleasure of introducing some friends to Saariselkä and to our favourite restaurant, Laanilan Kievari. Fantastic hosts. Delicious wine. The most wonderful food in the cosiest ambiance. Outstanding, just like our previous visits.

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1. Cafe Porotupa

Saariselantie 7 11:00-18:00, Saariselka 98830 Finland Cafe, European, Soups, Scandinavian Lunch Takeout, Table Service, Seating [email protected] +358 40 5886761 https://www.facebook.com/cafeporotupa/
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5 based on 109 reviews

Cafe Porotupa

A cosy living room café in the heart of Saariselkä. Drop by for a delicious lunch soup, warm drinks, crispy pancakes or choose your favourite from nice selection of homemade sweet and savory pastries.

Reviewed By Stcylou

After following these guys on Instagram for a while, and dreaming of sitting on their cosy looking, fur covered, fairy light lit benches, I finally got to visit, TWICE!The Nutella pancakes were decadent and the company was lovely. If you’re looking for a picture perfect spot for a sweet snack and a tea on your visit to Saariselkä, this is the one!

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