Kuopio Restaurant Tips by Zirpsis Top 5 Page for this destination

Lounas-Salonki: Nice old times atmosphere

Open the white gate and you'll see a pictoresque light blue wooden villa surrounded by a lush garden. It's a restaurant you are not likely to forget. You can have lunch, take just a cup of coffee or dine á la carte. They also have a catering service and a very nice private room should you want to arrange a birthday party or something like that for about 20 persons.
Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm (Sun 12 am to 9 pm).
N.B. No alcohol is served!

Favorite Dish: Home baked buns and pastries

Address: Kasarmikatu 12, Kuopio, Finland

Comparison: about average

Directions: It's just two blocks from the market square, at the corner of Torikatu street, look for a wall sign and white wooden gate

Other Contact: lounassalonki@lounassalonki.fi

Phone: (017) 2811210

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Website: http://www.lounassalonki.fi

Kahvila-Cafe Kaneli: Pop in for a cup of tea

This place wasn't there last summer so it must be rather new. It was a pleasant surprise with all different shape and size tables and chairs that look like they were found on the flea market. There were just a couple of tables outside but it was not that small in the inside as there was also a small "upstairs". Well, it was really just a large landing but anyway it gave the place that special feel. By the way, Kaneli means Cinnamon.

Favorite Dish: I especially enjoyed a cup of Tiramisu Venetsia, rooibos tea with vanilla, cocoa and white chocolate chips. I liked it so much I bought some to take home (cost 6,50/100 gr).

Address: Kauppakatu 22, Kuopio, Finland

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Centrally located

Phone: 040-8358187

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Ravintola Musta Lammas: Gourmet's delight

This is probably the best restaurant in the area. It holds a Chaine des Rotisseurs rating and is famous all over the country for its great food and atmosphere. It's located in an old beer cellar and the red brick vaults just give that special ambience. It's not the cheapest place in town either but not too expensive unless you're travelling on a really low budget. Please note the opening hours: evenings only.

Favorite Dish: Try this at 17,50 eur: ROAST OF LAMB AND ONION SOUP, THYME - POTATO TERRINE, GARLIC FOAM

Address: Satamakatu 4, Kuopio

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: It's the in the street that goes from the harbour towards Vainolanniemi. Open mo - sat 17 - 24

Other Contact: Fax. (017) 5810 459

Phone: (017) 5810 458

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Website: http://www.ravintolamestarit.net/mustalammas/yhteys.htm

Muikkuravintola Sampo: The famous muikku

Belonging to the Restel chain of restaurants, this is a classic place to taste the famous vendace or muikku, fresh water fish delicacy. The locals are very proud of this little fish and insist that you must, simply must taste some when in Kuopio. So don't mis it.

Address: Kauppakatu 13

Comparison: about average

Directions: Two blocks from the market square towards the habour

Other Contact: Fax: 017-5808839

Phone: 017-2614677

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Isa Camillo: Modern cross kitchen

This place is very popular in Kuopio. It's for the modern city people and offers mixed kithcen to fit all tastes: dishes of the world and local muikku dishes are on the menu. The same owners as Ravintola Musta Lammas.

Favorite Dish: Vendace for eur 11,80
Rolled in rye flour and fried in butter, served with potato puree, red onion & dill pickle

Address: Kauppakatu 25-27, Kuopio

Comparison: about average

Directions: Three blocks from the market square towards the harbour

Other Contact: Fax. (017) 5810 454

Phone: (017) 5810 450

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Local