Restaurant Parppeinpirtti
– a pearl of Karelian food culture

Here, hospitality and authenticity, along with the culinary experience, form the foundation of everything.

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The spirit and scents of the Karelian house evoke an ancient atmosphere.

As kantele music plays in the background, stomachs are filled with the delicacies from the banquet table.

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Welcome to Restaurant Parppeinpirtti

The spirit and scents of the Karelian house evoke an ancient atmosphere.

Those seeking the living Karelia of today head to Parppeinvaara in Ilomantsi. The restaurant's owner, the Mistress of Parppei, Marjo Niiranen, welcomes guests, and the charming maidens of the hill guide them to the delicacies. With kantele music playing in the background, bellies are filled with the abundant offerings of the feast table. The spirit and scents of the Karelian house evoke an ancient atmosphere and eyes turn to the landscape visible from the windows: Karelia, we found you.

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Restaurant Parppeinpirtti – a pearl of Karelian food culture

Here, Karelian hospitality and authenticity are the foundation of every dining experience.

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Come and enjoy delicious food and the warm atmosphere of a Karelian log house.

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Do you need meeting services with all the trimmings? In addition to meeting rooms, we also provide delicious meeting catering.

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The restaurant's operations are managed by Tsipaniekka Oy, and since 2016, Marjo Niiranen has served as the restaurateur.

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Diverse and delicious food made from local delicacies. There is an authentic Karelian feast table, as well as cheerful and friendly waiters, who greet you with a smile upon entry. A wonderful place to indulge.

Pertti K

A delicious Karelian feast table and very good Karelian pies with egg butter. I warmly recommend it! The ambiance itself is also very cozy and it's located in a beautiful spot.

Tuija P

We went to eat the lunch buffet. The food was incredibly delicious. Lunch is a traditional Karelian feast table and is made with professional skill. The pies were fresh from the oven and everything is made on site. If you're in Ilomantsi, you must come here to eat!!!

TT Asikainen

An amazingly good Karelian feast table! Mouth-watering also the ambiance and facilities are truly beautiful.

Iines R

Lovely place... wonderful log building... spacious... worth seeing even for holidaymakers... Lots of diners... Good food... A modern Karelian feast table was served... Yum ????

Anna-Liisa H