With a cosy wooden interior and welcoming service, Pirkon Pirtti serves generous portions of fish (the Lapland fish platter lets you sample several varieties), elk carpaccio and a range of reindeer dishes. Pizza toppings also include reindeer. The kids' menu has smaller versions of adult dishes.
Pirkon Pirtti
Saariselkä
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