Did you know that Kuopio has the most restaurants in Finland in relation to the population? Kuopio, known as the city of Kalakukko (fish baked into a loaf of bread) offers a great selection of excellent and unique taste experiences, for all tastes, in addition to delicious Kalakukko. With their delicious food and unique atmosphere, we listed some charming places to visit, all of which can be found right in the center of Kuopio or in its immediate vicinity. Market cafés The Kuopio Market Square, also known as the Mualima Pole (center of the world), is a great place to sit down for a coffee and watch the hustle and bustle of the city of Kuopio while exploring local delicacies. The market, which is bathed in sun all day in summer, has several terraces and cafés, serving both hungry and thirsty guests from morning till night. Hanna Partanen's meat pies can be found on the premises of the Kuopio Market Hall on the market square, or you can grab one from the market stall. Isä Camillo and Camillo terrace Restaurant Isä Camillo (Father Camillo) is located on the busiest restaurant street in Kuopio, right next to Snellman Park. Isä Camillo was awarded for their fish soup as best fish soup in Finland and they make their dishes according to the gastronomic seasons, so there are unique taste experiences all year round. Both food and customer service are done with heart, emotion and skill. In the summer Isä Camillo opens the Camillo Patio, a lush outdoor terrace that serves thirsty and hungry guests from morning till night. Puijo Tower Restaurant Trusting in local ingredients, Puijo Tower Restaurant offers a breathtaking landscape for its diners in addition to fresh and delicious flavors. Located at the top of Puijo Tower, the restaurant is an all-encompassing experience combining tasty food and amazing scenery together in a unique way. The goal of Puijo Tower Restaurant is to make have the producers of their ingredients visible from Puijo Tower. Local food at its best. Lunch and Dinner Cruises The bodies of water and the surrounding nature play a big part in Kuopio, which is why it is worth heading to enjoy a local lunch or an evening menu on the gentle waves of Lake Kallavesi. Starting from the port of Kuopio, m / s Queen R is an excellent choice for eating good food and enjoying the traditional lake scenery. Both cruise ships in the port, m / s Queen R and m / s Princess Anne, are also sailing to the Alahovi winery, whose local products and rural environment are unparalleled. Restaurant Musta Lammas For lovers of fine dining, one excellent option is Restaurant Musta Lammas (Black sheep). Each dish is inspired by several different seasons as well as the forests, fields and clean lakes of Northern Savonia. The vegetables for the food, as well as the herbs used for seasoning, are grown on the restaurant’s own roof terrace, making the restaurant a unique experience where city life and nature meet. Restaurant Musta Lammas is a traditional and long-lasting Finnish restaurant, which was founded in 1982 on the premises of a former brewery. Wanha Satama Restaurant Wanha Satama is located right by Lake Kallavesi. The traditionally furnished interior and the spacious outdoor terrace combined with the surrounding harbor landscape bring out the best aspects of Kuopio. The menu includes a variety of fish dishes as well as Savonian delicacies in addition to other dishes. Restaurant Wanha Satama is a summer restaurant with an excellent location in Kuopio Harbor, just a short walk from Kuopio Market Square. Read more about Kuopio and its surroundings on the Kuopio-Tahko website. Kuopio and Northern Savonia are the first regions in Finland to receive European Region of Gastronomy recognition.
