Parppeintie 4
81900 Ilomantsi
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Restaurant Parppeinpirtti, standing on a hill near Ilomantsi, is a good place to sample genuine Karelian fare. The restaurant is a part of Parppeinvaara Bardic Village, in which the tradition of poem-singing, Karelian cuisine, war-time events and nature in Ilomantsi are brought to life in the exhibitions and the buildings. With 160 seats the restaurant is a popular venue for celebrations and receptions. The guests are served with genuine Karelian hospitality and professionality. The restaurant is open year round. The Karelian buffet is served daily in summertime. typical buffet includes a large selection of pasties, fish, salads, mushrooms, casseroles, vegetables and stews. Desserts are usually based on local berries such as lingonberry, strawberry, bilberry and cloudberry. And don’t forget to try the local berry wines and liqueurs. In the wintertime the buffet is available on request for groups. A home-cooked lunch is served on weekdays.