Must-see restaurants in Central Finland

  • Pekka Heikkinen & Kumpp

    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…

  • Hossan Poropuisto Restaurant

    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…

  • Sirius

    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…

  • Riipisen Riistaravintola

    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…

  • Piste

    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…

  • Neljä Kaesaa

    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…

  • Ranch

    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…