Laanilan Kievari
A family-run log cabin restaurant outside the resort area, famous for its open-fire roasted reindeer shoulder and ranked top for local dinners.
Laanilan Kievari is a family-run restaurant set in an old log cabin outside the Saariselkä resort area. The interior features an open fireplace, and the menu focuses on game and local ingredients, prepared with a subtle French touch. The signature dish is the wood-fired roasted reindeer shoulder (minimum of two people), which is so popular that it sometimes sells out. Other frequently mentioned dishes include moose tartare, peppered moose steak, and the fish of the day, with vegetarian and gluten-free options also available. Expect to spend around €50+ per person. The restaurant is small, so booking in advance is required. Located at the end of a gravel road, it can be hard to find; driving or taking a taxi is recommended.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Saariselkä St. Paul's Chapel
- Kaunispää Fell
- Ski Saariselkä
- Saariselkä Glass Igloos (Kakslauttanen)
- Kiilopää Fell
- Tankavaara Gold Village
- Karhunpesäkivi
- Ukonkivi (Ukko Island)