Oulu
Inside a beautiful wooden building, Rooster has a minimalist Finnish-design interior. Burgers, such as its Lohiburgeri (salmon, marinated fennel and…
Must-see restaurants in Central Finland
Central Finland
Opened in 1913 and run by the fourth generation of the same family, Pekka Heikkinen's loaves are made from Finnish flour and baked in birch pans in its…
Oulu
Beneath an igloo-inspired glass atrium, this restaurant inside the Lapland Hotel Oulu features outsized prints of Lapland scenes, such as spawning salmon…
Oulu
Innovative cuisine using locally sourced products makes this elegant restaurant with white tablecloths and richly coloured walls a real Oulu highlight…
Oulu
In an old timber warehouse near the kauppatori, this classy spot combines a traditional setting with chic Finnish style and creative cooking (smoked…
Oulu
With a cosy interior and a great sunny terrace on the pedestrian strip, this casual spot is very popular for its delicious, decent-value handmade burgers…
Oulu
On the square, the 1901-built kauppahalli has freshly filleted salmon glistening in the market stalls and plenty of spots to snack on anything from…
Central Finland
At reindeer farm Hossan Poropuisto, this is the area's best place to eat. Hand-built wooden furniture, reindeer hides and an open fire make a atmospheric…
Oulu
Finland's distinctive pannukakku (salty oven-baked pancake) is the house speciality of this cafe in a rust-red former warehouse on the waterfront. Savoury…
Oulu
It’s worth the short stroll from the town centre to this popular, welcoming neighbourhood restaurant, predictably decked out in blue and white, though the…
Central Finland
Located above the rapids, with curved picture windows providing spectacular views, this striking 1940s villa was built as a residence for the local paper…
Oulu
This double-sided spot transforms itself throughout the day. Think twice before getting that pastry with your morning coffee; they’re enormous and might…
Central Finland
At the Kelo ski-lift area, 500m south of Ruka's main square, this log cabin has a rustic interior and attracts a convivial crowd. It specialises in game…
Central Finland
At the base of the lifts on Ruka’s main square, this cavernous wooden hall has several attractive dining areas, including a large heated terrace, and good…
Oulu
This curved-fronted, rose-pink, art nouveau place contains a deli-cafe that does great breakfasts and good-value lunches, plus a bistro that turns out…
Oulu
This sweet little corner spot is a welcoming two-person show that offers excellent Italian-inspired fare. Attentive service is backed up by the food,…
Oulu
An Oulu classic, this timbered inn on Pikisaari was once a sugar warehouse and has outdoor tables with good views of the centre. Traditional, no-frills…
Central Finland
In a charming white-painted wooden building, Neljä Kaesaa is the best central option for lunch, when it serves a buffet of warming and traditional Finnish…
Central Finland
Just off the main street, the painted windows here conceal a dark-wood interior. The food is for carnivores with an appetite: big burgers, steaks and…
Oulu
This stylishly decorated Turkish restaurant in the heart of things has plenty of vegetarian options, great meze selections and succulent chargrilled meat…
