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European, Scandinavian
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Reviewed 26 March 2023 via mobile

Definitely an experience to remember, a terrible one! Frozen vegetables and over cooked chewy fish was not what I expected when I ordered the Arctic Bouillabaisse soup, but that’s what I got. “House bread” served with cream cheese spread from a supermarket… Young male waiter...said that it is not possible to use fresh vegetables :D if you take a look to the vegetable section in the local supermarket, I promise you will find fresh veggies and roots all year round. How to handle constructive feedback from your customers is also something you should teach to your workers. And the way the waiter speaks to customers ( young male ) was derogative with really sad “jokes” about how we behave or order food, or think choices in the menu. Thanks to female waiter who was polite and professional :) the restaurant got two stars instead of one because of her.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 12 March 2023 via mobile

Although usually quite full, this restaurant keeps its high standard. Had boullabasse and sauteed reinder. Both really delicious and filling portions. Friendly service.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 5 March 2023 via mobile

All in all we had a very good experience at this restaurant. The food was excellent, the reindeer meat was really good. The only negative thing was that we had to wait 15 minutes before the waiter came to our table for drink orders when...we arrived! But when he came he was really nice and service minded:)More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 5 March 2023

Most delicious food, so we eat two times in this Restaurant. Very friendly and funny staff, great service, cozy location. Definitily worth to go there!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 25 February 2023 via mobile

Food had good flavours and the service was very friendly. Portions were more than decent. With an appetiser or dessert you won't leave hungry as indicated in other reviews. Very friendly staff and suitable for families with children.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2022 via mobile

One might expect that when travelling to northmost part of European continent, beyond 68th latitude, you would have to compromize something regarding quality of food and service in the restaurants, but actually you don’t. Pirkon Pirtti is an excellent proof that you can get a...gourmet dinner in a comfortable atmosphere and with professional service and even with reasonable pricing. We just had a perfect one including mushroom soup as starter and Lapland trout for the main course and cloudberry parfait for dessert. Everything was super good and beautifully layed out. Pirkon Pirtti has an extensive a’la carte list and these were just some examples. At least the famous raindeer fry can surely be recommended. On top comes the friendly and relaxed service, which is typical for Lapland all over.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 30 March 2022 via mobile

First of all, it was not easy to book a table. You have to call at a certain time frame. Our waitress was having a bad day, she was very impolite and had no idea about the wines. We heard her saying to other customers...that she does not drink red wine and cannot tell anything about the different options. C’mon, you work in a restaurant! The food was quite basic, would have expected it to be better.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 8 March 2022 via mobile

A nice an typical finish restaurant with a good kitchen. We had the grilled reindeer and the reindeer burger à la maison. It was just amazing. I absolutely recommend.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 3 March 2022

The restaurant was ambient and spacious. Our waiter was male with dark hair, he was really kind! Food was tasty and starters, main course and dessert came to our table fast, though there was a lot of people at the same time. Excellent restaurant, worth...to visit! 😊More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 16 February 2022

We had a lovely family meal at Pirkon Pirtti. The menu is extensive and had something for everyone, even fussy kids, which is partly why we chose this place. Food was delicious ad atmosphere lovely and warm. Thoroughly recommend paying this place a visit!

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 6 February 2022 via mobile

Excellent food in a cozy atmosphear. Service was friendly and the dishes were served in a timely manner. It did take some time for the waitress to ask for the desserts.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 1 February 2022

Great pizza and lovely atmosphere. vegetarian options were good. the pizzas we had were full of flavour and a good size. lovely stone baked. the lady serving did a fantastic job. she was attentive to a full restaurant service food, drinks and taking orders and...seating every one. great service and food. would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 24 January 2022

Our first restaurant in Saariselka. Its worth a try...though its all business,eat and go. And quite strict too...you need to be vaccinated and have proof of it to show too. Has quite a nice view I had my first deer liver....and the salad..portions are quite...big,so,best be up to a large meal! Funny though,i wondered,had i been home,where i come from,what an uproar it'd be,if a guest got served in a chipped glass...ha ha ha. Was fantastic that they have South African wine on the menu...yaaaaay,and its quite goood too!!!More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 16 December 2021 via mobile

Excellent food (both starters and main courses) and very friendly service. Slighlty bit expensive, but nevertheless worth every penny.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 2 October 2021 via mobile

This is a nice restaurant with a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the house salad and blinis for starters that both were delicious. We had then the bouillabaisse and chicken pasta. The fish soup was nice but the pasta dish was a bit bland...without much flavors. Overall a recommendable place to eat in Saariselkä.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Hi, as a tourist myself, don't know why this was routed to me. However, the restaurant Pirkon Pirtti seems to be closed for summer season as main tourist season is over and it opens in august. they have plenty of space so... More
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Restaurant Pirkon Pirtti is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5