Rovaniemi's food scene punches above its size, blending traditional Lapland ingredients with modern Nordic cooking. Here's what to try and where to look.
Lapland specialities to try
- Sautéed reindeer (poronkäristys) with mashed potato and lingonberry — the classic.
- Arctic char and salmon, often flame-grilled or cold-smoked.
- Cloudberries and lingonberries in desserts.
- Leipäjuusto ("bread cheese") with cloudberry jam.
Where to eat
The city centre and the riverside have cosy restaurants ranging from traditional Lappish to modern Nordic, plus casual cafés and bakeries for cinnamon buns and coffee.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian and vegan options are increasingly common — see our vegetarian & vegan guide.
After dinner
Warm up with a hearty meal before heading out on an evening aurora hunt.