A close up photo of our glow fried salmon dish at the Piparina summer restaurant.A close up photo of our glow fried salmon dish at the Piparina summer restaurant.

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

Summer restaurant

Daily
11:00 – 16:00
Summer restaurant is open 22.6. – 9.8.
Two ladies having drinks at the summer restaurant.

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.

Summer restaurant menu

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

Warm dishes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A family dining in a gingerbread cabin at Piparina, with two parents and two children.

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
Our Head Chef making glow-fried salmon over an open fire at Piparina’s summer restaurant 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