A member of the staff serving food to a group of friends at Piparina Summer Restaurant in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi.A member of the staff serving food to a group of friends at Piparina Summer Restaurant in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi.

Piparina’s summer restaurant in Santa Claus Village

Enjoy summer and the flavours of Lapland at Piparina’s summer restaurant

Welcome to our summer restaurant in the heart of Santa Claus Village. Dishes prepared over the open fire, the gentle scent of smoke in the air and the relaxed atmosphere create a delightful summer experience to remember.

Drop in for lunch, enjoy a refreshing drink or take a moment to relax in the charming gingerbread village. No reservation is needed for the summer restaurant – simply come by whenever you like.

Opening hours

The summer restaurant is closed for the season. Thank you for a wonderful summer!

Piparina’s restaurant will reopen on 15 October. Welcome to enjoy the warm atmosphere of Piparina and the flavours of Lapland this autumn!

Explore Piparina’s restaurant
A woman enjoys a drink at the gingerbread village at Piparina's Summer restaurant which is locates in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.

A relaxed summer moment at Piparina

Piparina’s summer restaurant is an easy place to pause in the middle Santa Claus Village. Stop by for lunch, enjoy a cold drink or treat yourself to a small summer delight surrounded by charming gingerbread cabins.

Dogs are also warmly welcome in the outdoor area of our summer restaurant. Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the gingerbread babins.

Summer restaurant menu

The summer restaurant menu features Lapland-inspired dishes and seasonal summer favourites.

Prices: adults / children

Warm dishes

Glow-fried salmon & warm potato salad — 24 € / 17 €
Glow-fried salmon, warm potato salad, marinated red onion and salad, mustard sauce
LF, GF, DF

Grilled pork ribs & tzatziki — 19 € / 14 €
Grilled boneless pork ribs, cabbage salad, marinated red onion and salad, tzatziki
LF, GF

Sautéed reindeer wrap — 24 € / 17 €
Sautéed reindeer in a wrap, marinated lingonberry–red onion, salad and pickled cucumber, smoked cheese sauce
LF, gluten-free option available

Vegan fava bean wrap — 19 € / 14 €
Fava bean filling in a wrap, salad and marinated red onion, vegan tzatziki
LF, DF, VEGAN, gluten-free option available

Fried chicken & French fries — 14 €
Fried chicken, French fries, cabbage salad and mayonnaise
LF, GF

Meatballs & mashed potatoes — 14 €
Meatballs made from local beef, mashed potatoes, pickled cucumber and lingonberry jam
LF, GF

Salads

Summer salad — 15 € / 9 €
Salad, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, marinated red onion, parmesan and Caesar dressing
LF, GF, Available as a vegan option

Summer salad & salmon — 19 € / 14 €
Salmon, salad, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, marinated red onion, parmesan and Caesar dressing
LF, GF

Summer salad & pork ribs — 19 € / 14 €
Grilled boneless pork ribs, salad, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, marinated red onion, parmesan and Caesar dressing
LF, GF

Dessert

Gingerbread & vanilla — 9 €
Gingerbread filled with vanilla mousse
LF

LF = lactose-free, GF = gluten-free, DF = dairy-free, VEGAN = vegan 

A family enjoying lunch in a gingerbread cabin at Piparina's Summer restaurant which is located in Santa Claus Village Rovaniemi.

Dine in your own gingerbread cabin

Did you know? At Piparina, you can also enjoy your meal in a private gingerbread cabin.

The cabins offer a unique and cosy setting for dining in the heart of Santa Claus Village. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed dinner, a celebration with friends or a special moment in Lapland, a gingerbread cabin makes the experience truly unforgettable.

Day cabins
Chef preparing glow-fried salmon by the fire at Piparina's Summer restaurant in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.

Why visit Piparina’s summer restaurant?

  • Open-fire dishes and delicious flavours of Lapland
  • Refreshing summer drinks
  • Relaxed summer atmosphere among gingerbread cabins
  • An easy stop in the heart of Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
A group of friends enjoying time at Piparina Summer restaurant in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi.
A fresh salad served at Piparina Summer restaurant in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi.
Refreshing summer drinks on the terrace of Piparina Summer Restaurant in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi.
A group of friends entering a gingerbread cabin at Piparina in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi.
A group of friends dining and enjoying time inside a gingerbread cabin at Piparina in Rovaniemi.
Desserts and hot chocolates served at Piparina Summer restaurant in Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi.