The food, service and atmosphere here is exceptional and I can hands down say that the evening meal was one of the best I've ever had in my life. The cuisine is on another level from anything I have ever tried.
They source products locally and create unique dishes specific to your needs and desires, be it meat free, fish only etc. We had the 3 course meal, and it's hard to put into words how good it was. Next time I will for sure eat the 5 course meal.
I can only say go here and experience ravintola tapio for yourself. Especially if you're a local or just passing through, call ahead and book a table at the restaurant. I can almost guarantee that the food and atmosphere of ravintola Tapio and NAALI lodge will leave a positive...
Read moreReally lovely experience.
The staff were incredibly friendly and we never did not have tasty bread on our plates or drinks in our glasses. It was also cool to see one of the dishes be prepared tableside!
The food was really solid as well. Nothing groundbreaking or too experimental but everything done to perfection. The use of local ingredients was excellent.
Highlights: an awesome rendition of kalakeitto, their signature quail dish with black truffle, the best fudge of my life, and an exquisite Canelé.
After being outside in -30c all day this was pure bliss!
Only suggestion would be to have more vegetarian/vegan options and...
Read moreThis is a very special place! All aspects of the dining experience were spot on; attentive and knowledgeable staff, an idyllic setting, perfectly selected drinks and off course top level food. Oh and a plump, friendly cat dropped by to bid us farewell! Locally inspired and sourced food but with inventive flavour combinations that left us grinning after each dish. The dessert came as a bit of a surprise but was possibly the highlight. Well worth visiting even if you need to travel a long way to get there. This place would hold its own against the competition in any city but the location makes it extra...
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