A fantastic place to experience Nordic atmosphere and food. Obviously its a fine-dine restaurant. The menu is great and the food is very good looking and incredibly tasty. You can choose between fish (salmon, cod), bear, reindeer, beef etc. We enjoyed the ‘surprize menu from chef’. Reindeer tenderloins were incredible. It is each EUR worth.

Great food and service! The sauteed reindeer and the whitefish were great. Drinks are also super nice. A bit expensive but totally worth the price if you are looking for a tasty typical Finnish meal. I would definitely go back to this restaurant.

Great restaurant in the middle of Rovaniemi. In the pictures you see the Christmas menu for 61€. It was delicious! As the place is often fully booked even during the week, I highly recommend to make a reservation.

Tasty and delicious local food. Checked this place out cuz it was reccommended on other apps and had good reviews on Google. Didn't disappoint - but definitely remember to book in advance because it's always packed and full. The big starter platter let us get a taste of so many things and it was great to share as a group. Would suggest trying that if you wanna get the most out of a meal. All the other meats and mains were prepared wonderfully. Local dishes like the reindeer were one of our favorites. Reindeer pate was interesting to try if you haven't had it before. Desserts were pretty unique using the local berries and tasted alright. Price was medium/high but expected and we'd say it was a worthwhile visit for our meal.

Traditional Lappish food and that is very tasty. They offer half price portion for kids (no kids menu!). Definitely recommend reserving a table which is easy through their website. Prices are on the higher end but worth it if you haven’t eaten at an authentic Lappish restaurant and are in town for a visit.

What can I say? The food was amazing. It was so tasty I can't even describe it. Every dish was mouth watering. I had the surprise menu, a four course menu. One starter, 2 mains and dessert for 62€. First time I tried raindeer and it was delicious. It was worth every Euro. I arrived there around 5.30 pm and it was packed and nothing was available so better make sure you have a reservation when you wanna eat here. I was lucky because I got offered to share a table with a stranger. Loads of people showed up and they were sent away because of all the reservations. One of the best restaurants I have been to! 10/10

The menu doesn't have a lot of items, but that's a good thing because it's hard to decide what's better anyway. I personally recommend the juicy reindeer steak, but the other dishes were outstanding too. The beers and desserts are delicious. It is worth relying on nice and professional waitresses, they will certainly offer a set of dishes tailored to the taste of each guest.

The place was cozy. The food was very tasty. Also, all of the staffs are very informative and genuinely kind. We enjoyed our time very much and would highly recommend anyone who like to try local Finnish food.

Fantastic Michelin level dining experience of authentic Lapland cuisine in Rovaniemi. Simply a must. Reindeer steak was cooked to perfection. Gets very busy so prior reservation is a must.

Cozy resturant great food very lovely staff! Must try! Soup is the best soup we ever tried! Reindeer meals very delicious! You can try bear meat if you want we didnt

Take my five stars and double it!! The food and the presentation is second to none! The best place to eat in the city! I went with the surprise menu because I wanted to try the reindeer and my son had the bear. Everything was cooked to perfection, the meat melts in your mouth. My dessert was creme brulee with Blueberry ice cream. Oh my God!!!! Words can't describe how delicious it was! Also, we had two glasses of the ice wine. This meal will be remembered as one of the best!!

Beautiful authentic, a little bit overpriced restaurant in the heart of Rovaniemi( 3 cups of soup, one beer and dessert was more than €70 ).Service is outstanding, and the interior design is superb and original; the food could be better ( portion sizes and taste); however, the presentation makes you forget that the food is not perfect.

We loved this traditional Lapland cuisine. The flavors complemented each other wonderfully. We had three different Reindeer meals, I enjoyed the sautéed the most, but the steak was also amazing.

Set anniversary menu that had quite a few dishes. Loved the reindeer pancakes and the soup. Beef was also one of the best-prepared ones. The dessert was a miss for me - regular pudding with granola in a cup sort of deal.

Fast and friendly service 👍🏻 The menu is simple. The recommendation is definitely the reindeer dishes and salmon soup 👍🏻💪🏻 Must reserve in advance, it is usually fully booked esp during the weekends.

The place is cozy but it has too many tables making it difficult to get comfortable. The waitresses were attentive and fast. The food is good, it is of good quality but the portions are ridiculously small, even more so for the price. The bread and butter was free. Salmon was delicious and abundant enough, with a fantastic sauce. The bear soup contained no more than 3 spoons and was priced at €17.5; the reindeer dish came with 3 small fillets (30gr/piece??) and half a sausage, you pay reindeer at the price of Wagyu A5: €40. The 3 dishes in the photo, 1 beer and sparkling water: €102. Terrible.

Recommend for Traditional Finnish food and ambience. The reindeer specialty was the highlight but the other mains we ordered (cod and risotto) were very mediocre. In terms of dessert, the crème brûlée was delicious but the others were also mediocre. Portions are also on the smaller side. Servers were very friendly and the restaurant feels like you’re being transported back in time. Highly recommend :)

We didn’t have a reservation, but they squeezed us in for dinner at 4:30 on a Wednesday. We tried to come back on Friday but they were completely full. We ordered the bear kuksa which had very tender bear meat, however it was a bit too salty. The King of the Forest special was very delicious and perfectly cooked. The Reindeer Roundup was very good as well. They even gave some complimentary appetizers. Service was very nice and quick.

We reserved and got table as soon as we arrived, the place is really cute. Food was really tasty but really small portions and high prices, I guess it is normal price for this part of the world.. I couldn’t find the bread in the menu and it was not offered, we ordered salmon soup, reindeer and bear soup (which is reallyyyy small) the wine was awesome! It was a total of 112€ for 2.. I guess getting the surprise menu is a better option but we also didn’t get that offered to us, we realized after.. one time experience!

Great traditional finnish food. Reindeer stew and steak were both very tasty. One can even have bear meat but it needs to be prebooked. Recommended!

We booked our table in advance and had a great welcome from the staff. The restaurant looks a bit rustic and very local and it complements the food served, very local and tasty. The lady that served us was very polite and helpful. Top local food experience worth trying.

Authentic Lappish cuisine in the heart of Rovaniemi. The menu is compact, the food was delicious and quickly on the table. Unfortunately, there are hardly any vegetarian or vegan options. I recommend making a reservation as it was extremely busy when I visited. The price level is high. With a family, you can quickly end up paying well over 100 euros.

One of the best restaurants in Rovaniemi!! The food was tasty and delicious and the service was great. Beautiful view at certain spots. Please remember to order the Finish Long Drink!!!

Very magical place with special atmosphere. Food very tasty and nicely served. Very professional, polite and respectful staff. Thank you!

Whether staying at the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel or not, you definitely need to visit Rakas Restaurant & Bar for lunch and/or dinner. Service is excellent, with very friendly staff, knowledgeable (especially on wine-pairing) and kind enough to accommodate our needs. It’s a little pricy, but absolutely worth it for the full luxurious winter food experience. PS: try the Moose meat, deliciously prepared with Finnish mushrooms.

Great restaurant in Rovenami, one of the best in terms of great food and atmosphere but decent prices. We much preferred this to Nili and enjoyed it equally as much as Gustav.

We took the 5 course surprise menu. The chef really chose an assortiment of the best dishes in the menu! Delicious artichoke soup, salmon tartar, reindeer porcetta, beef and chocolate cake with ice cream… great dinner in a beautiful restaurant!

Excellent, innovative menu. Dishes are flavorful & plating is beautiful. The restaurant itself is in a beautiful setting with modern art on the walls that gives it an even cooler vibe. Do not skip dessert!

Really enjoyed this restaurant, felt super special yet 'traditional'. Never had reindeer before but it was pretty good. Loved the atmosphere!

Tasty. Friendly. Small portions. Expensive wine. Nice food but nothing that special. Had three meals here as staying at the hotel. Breakfasts ok. Only went three times as near us. Could be better.

A charming and cozy restaurant, which is lovely on a cold Lapland evening. Some good wines to choose from, and delicious local cuisine. The home-made bread is great. We enjoyed the cured deer and porcini pot for starters, then shared the lovely Reindeer Shoulder for mains. The reindeer is finished by the open fire in the dining room, after being cooked in the kitchen, which produces a lovely sauce served table side along with root vegetables cooked with a honey glaze. For dessert, we had the snowball, which was equally impressive, with a delicious chocolate panache inside the white chocolate ball, with lemon sobet around the outside. Service was friendly and on point, very family like atmosphere. Highly recommended!

We had a fantastic meal! Such friendly people, delicious food (reindeer shoulder) and the beers and wines are great as well. Two days ago we had a pizza in Saariselkä city center. For the same price!!!! I would definitely recommend to have the 2 km walk and enjoy REAL food. Highly appreciated!

A great restaurant in the middle of Lapland. Great food with the best of Finnish raw products! Fish and cheeses for desert made a perfect meal. And the wine sellection is outstanding!

Great cuisine with quality products and an incredible wine list. The service is impeccable. We liked it so much that we returned the next day! The only negative point is that on the second day there was a long wait, but it seems that it was because they had a problem in the kitchen. It's better to go early anyway. The moose terdenloin and reinder shoulder surprised us, delicious! I definitely recommend trying it.

Before entering the restaurant, a reindeer approached us thinking we had some food. It even wanted to join us inside! Very nice experience at the restaurant. The food was creative and I tried new flavors from the Lappish cuisine. Service and price to quality ratio could improve.

One Magical Place!! So beautiful in the winter time ! Wonderland! And the food ,very tasty food is an adventure that can be experienced with all the senses ! Fabulous! Im very happy that I was hier again! Thanks to the owners, you are great people! I hope see you soon again !! One of the best places I’ve ever been!

An amazing experience! Highly recommend combining the sauna and dinner. The garlic soup, fish “mosaic”, and reindeer shoulder were all perfect and our host was super friendly and informative. Best part of our Lapland trip, cannot recommend enough.

We were looking for places where to go and have a typical dinner eating local and we could not find anything better. The food was delicious, the atmosphere great and the service even better. The lady and the young guy described each course perfectly and they were always checking on us making sure everything was perfect. We totally recommend this restaurant, looking forward to coming back :)

If you want to taste local delicacies prepared from high quality ingredients such us reindeer, moose, trout and mallard with excellent wines (I’d argue the best selection in town) this is year place to go. Run by a local family. Been coming here at least once a year and it never let’s down ❤️

If you’re in the area this is a must go! As soon as we walked in the door we knew we hot a gem. We were greeted with kindness and welcomed as if we were home. The cozy restaurant has a small table in front of an open fire where we enjoyed very delicious cocktails until our appetizers came out. The food was OUTSTANDING. We had mushroom soup and cured reindeer meat served with tomatoes prepared 3 different ways. Both delicious!! Then our main courses: pan seared mallard and reindeer tenderloin. Both cooked to perfection. The chef came out to greet us and was a joy to speak with and learn more about the food and preparations. Don’t skip dessert and ask about their special hot cocktails which are also delicious. They are only open. Short while longer and then will close until the season picks up. If you are in town…definitely go visit. You will not be disappointed. We loved it so much, we are actually going back tomorrow to enjoy some dishes we missed. The service is outstanding. Cute and cozy atmosphere. Can’t go wrong.

Superb food, fish and crab hit the right spots. Service and setting was nice, attentive, and cozy.

We had a lovely dinner here 😊 Personnel were professional, food very delicious, menu was build around local delicacy and was short enough. Good selection of wines in case needed (I had non-alcoholic option and that was also available). Recommendation from here 😊 (I had Mosaic of North, Reindeer shoulder and snowball - all very tasty, pictures attached)

The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and takes pride in locally and sustainably made cuisine. Excellent quality and variety. Extensive wine list but don’t sleep on the cocktails!

This was our second evening in Saariselkä. After Petronella restaurant on the first evening, we thought to try Pirkon Pirtti. The restaurant was almost fully booked so table reservation is recommended. Service was fast and efficient. Atmosphere is cosy and relaxed in Pirkon Pirtti. We did not take any starters due to earlier heavy lunch. For main course we tried ”Lappish fish on a platter” and reindeer pizza. Both were good but perhaps there was a little bit of too much cheese on my pizza. I finished my meal with Crème brûlée. Portions are quite big and prices reasonable. We liked this place and booked another evening already when settling our bill.

Excellent across the board! Food tastes amazing and is presented well. We’d recommend all the reindeer dishes, especially the reindeer fillet. We also found the portion of the mains to be very generous and had to take some leftovers home.

excelent meals!! wanna come here again.

Amazing place and delicious food 😀

Absolutely lovely place to have dinner. Atmosphere and ambience were perfect and the staff were all very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed all our dishes and had a lovely time here (though we entered at 8pm and were trying to finish quickly before the closing time so staff won’t have to wait for us to finish - we would suggest going earlier). For starters, we had the Arctic Bouillabaisse soup (large portion). It came with 2 big chunks of arctic char, and quite a lot of small cod and shrimps. Soup itself was very flavourful and it was a great starter to warm us up after entering from the winter cold. We then had reindeer fillet (poronfile), which was cooked to medium and is absolutely delicious! It had a very flavourful and complementary sauce that accompanied it, making the dish very well balanced and tasty. We also had the Lappish fish on a platter. It allowed us to try the different fishes that Finland has to offer, and was accompanied by very tasty mushroom sauce. Fishes were fresh and well cooked by the chefs. It was quite funny as the restaurant served only 2 out of the 3 fishes initially, but immediately brought the third fish out.

Great ambience, good service. Delicious food

The fish platter and soup was very delicious and the atmosphere was pleasant. The fact that it was a snowy day made it a perfect meal.

Very nice, effective service and good food. Reindeer liver and steak was well made. Keep up the good work!

Great food and a nice atmosphere! Very nice waiters.

Best Restaurant and stuff in town 💕

Best food ever! Its already the second time there and I just love it even more! The food is amazing, the personel (staff) are all very good people, Nice, lovable and paying attention to all your needs. Last time I was there when I call to make the reservation, ask if they could found us a Nice table because it was our anniversary (me and my boyfriend) and they did it, a really Nice table Next to the window and the chef also on the main course made us "hearts" on the plates to congratulat us... That made the night ! It was the best and I cant wait to go back there. In terms of price ... Its worth it... every cent ! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Love it, salmon and fish soup is great! Tenderloin, salmon with risotto and lamb neck! All amazing.

I came to the restaurant because it was recommended by our guide if we wanted to try bear pizza. Quality was very good for it's price. Meat was well handled and overall quality was very good, although, for my taste it was a bit too spicy to fully enjoy the pizza. I recommend to get it with garlic because it brings good aromatics and taste. It is very recommended to try it if you are in Saarislekä

Great food, quality and service. I can recommend the ”Sekamelska”

Amazing food menu, superb customer service and on the best terraces in Tornio. Not a lot of special beers available but if you’re fine just drinking normal beers from the tap then you’ll be fine. I’d definitely suggest trying the Umpparin burger!

Entertainment only for very young people. But very Good food daytime

The quality of the food is varying. As a night club its more for the younger audience

The crazy seagulls ruins the whole outdoor deck experience. Food was good but got to watch out for the birds. They will attack and try to get your food. The restaurant service is okey, but the waiter should bring out the drinks as soon as possible, way to late after 15 minutes. Location is great and nice bar. Get rid of the seagulls please!

Sometimes excellent, sometimes disaster. Depends on who the chef is I'm guessing. I took my friend here, excited to eat the Special burger together with her. I had praised it a lot, how juicy and nice texture it has and how tasty the sauce is e.t.c. When we came in and ordered it, it was a completely different burger with a completely different sauce. Not at all the same as I'd eaten so many times before. It was a disaster, and now she refuses to go here to eat. The atmosphere is the same as your general pub, except this one has a nice view.

Nice place. The staff didn't understand my english. They gave me IPA beer when I ordered lager.