City: Southern Savonia
Top Restaurants in Southern Savonia
Where to Eat in Southern Savonia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Southern Savonia (Finnish: Etelä-Savo; Swedish: Södra Savolax) is a region in the south-east of Finland. It borders on the regions Pohjois-Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area of Southern Savonia is 18,768.33 km (7,246.5 sq mi), with a population of 153,738 (2011).
Things to do in Southern Savonia
1. Pruuvi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Popular spot for informal and formal dinners. Reservations possible electronicly and by phone. Perfect for family dinners and romantic occasions. Our cuisine is a mix of international-Finnish-Eastern Mediterranian. New menu in February 2017. Lunch buffet with a selection of starters, main course and dessert available on weekedays from 11am to 2 pm(summertime until 3pm). Meeting facilities and catering.
Reviewed By lmsk2014 - Helsinki, Finland
A positive surprise. A very nice and well composed menu to choose from. All we had was tasty, particularly the pepper steak. A bit pricey though: for the price I would have expected even more. We also liked that the childrens' menu was actually nice...MoreThank you for visiting us and for your friendly feedback. Wish you all well and welcome to Mikkeli´s Pruuvi restaurant again! Kari / Pruuvi
2. Olutravintola Sillansuu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
3. Ravintola Majakka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By jtr9 - Helsinki, Finland
The expectations were a bit higher when entering this restaurant because the location is excellent in the beautiful harbour area of Savonlinna. However, it turned out to be a very average place serving very average food, with no special highlights, though no drastic disappointments, either. Considering the quality of the food the price level is on the high side. A big plus goes for the friendly and flexible service attitude of the staff.
4. Restaurant Piikatytto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Restaurant Piikätyttö at Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän offers unique premises for dining and get-togethers in a historical atmosphere. There is room for 150 quests to come and be served by our humble hosts and hostesses - the main hall seats 120 persons and the smaller room 30 persons.
Reviewed By Anne V - Frederiksberg, Denmark
Food was very well made and big portions. The young waitress was very competent and even though there was a big company of french visitors she had a smile on her lips all the time and spoke both english and french perfectly. Wish her best...MoreDear Anne, thank you so much for your kind feedback! We will certainly forward it to our waitress and chefs. Thank you, Heiskanen family
5. Tertin Kartano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By niinan2 - Nurmijarvi, Finland
I had coffee in Tertin Kartano the other weekend. The surroundings are lovely. The cafe was very pretty and there were lots of lovely pastries on the counter. Also lunch was served. The service was really polite and friendly. I also visited the next by...MoreGreetings from Tertti, thank you for your great feedback about us. It was such a pleasure to have you as our guest. We hope to see you again. We wish you nice week & sunny greetings from Tertti. Best regards Kerttu Kullas
6. Kalastajan Koju Savonlinna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Haarud
Overall: 4,
Comments: traditional joint to visit for nice muikku or other plain fish dishes in the summer season, when in Savonlinna
Reservation: -
Location: 4
Menu: 3-4
Knowledge: 4
Originally: 4
Presentation: 4
Taste: 4-5
Wine/beers: -
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Background music: -
Timing: 4
Cleanliness: 4
WiFi: -
Price: 3-4
Price/value: 4
Revisit: next time
7. Kotileipomo Siiskonen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By RMartinL101 - Welwyn, United Kingdom
Better than many buffet lunch places which are now so common in Finland as this is based by a large bakery to the East of Mikkeli. There is a vegetarian main course option and dessert i.e. Siiskonen cakes. Surprisingly large restaurant but popular. Fresh coffee. Wide variety of bread, pastries, cakes in shop. Recommend salmon or meat pastry slices from shop
8. Street Bar & Restaurant Sarastro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
A delightful summer restaurant in a lush garden setting overlooking St. Olaf's Castle in Savonlinna, the lake district of Finland. We are a family business, well known for excellent food and impeccable service. Reasonable prices and large portions also during the opera season. We love to have you as our guest ♥. Please make a reservation. Bar open until 2am weather permitting.
Reviewed By Tiikeri2011 - Mikkeli, Finland
Well, the title really says it all really : ) If visiting at Opera time, be sure to make a reservation! As Sarastro is the first Terrace you come across when leaving the castle, it does fill up very quickly. The food is rustic - but has something for everyone. I have visited twice this month and had the burger - which was good, the fries were a bit dry though - and the peppered fillet steak. The meat was absolutely delicious, melted in your mouth and perfectly cooked, although the amount of pepper was slightly too much even for me and I love spicy food!
The staff at Sarastro deserve a special mention - jovial, knowledgeable and approachable, no matter who you are or what language you speak. Able to recommend wines to go with your dishes (and got them spot on!) and just making everyone feel special, I don't see any reason to dine anywhere else in Savonlinna ever again :)
The atmosphere at the place is really lovely and warm - we ended up sitting with a group of several people who did not know each other from before, discussing the opera we had all seen that evening - and rarely do you get such experiences in Finland. This place obviously has some sort of magic.
9. Bistro Waahto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By knja - Melbourne, Australia
Mainstream Finnish food is prone to being dull, heavy, and lacking in greens, and Bistro Waahto displays all these failings.
The dishes we ate were at the level of very basic pub/brasserie food by international standards, but with smaller portions and higher prices.
It was overall an unpleasant dining experience, and the beer wasn't good enough to rescue it.
10. Lettukahvila Kalliolinna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Taru T - Finland
I enjoyd pancake with strawberry jam and whipped cream. It was just like my grandmother had done it when I was little girl. So tasty. They have many variations on fillings,you can choose salty or sweet. And Sulosaari-island is a great place to walk around. Saimaa lake is allover... I really recommend this one! Best summer cafe in Savonlinna!
