Here you will find information about our restaurant and breakfast, as well as tips for dining!
Kitchen & Bar Kajanus serves flavors in a cozy atmosphere by the Kajaani River. Welcome to enjoy our restaurant together with loved ones, friends, or colleagues.

Restaurant Kitchen & Bar Kajanus
Restaurant’s opening hours are:
Mon–Wed, Fri–Sat 5 PM–10 PM
and Sun 7 PM–10 PM
(The kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing time.)
Our restaurant is closed
31.10., 1.11., 2.11., 9.11., 16.11., 22.11., 23.11. and
30.11.2025
For groups of over 6 people, you can make a table reservation by calling 010 230 5400.
You can easily and quickly get your favorite dishes from the bar side!
It’s easy to reach us – parking is free, and you can easily walk to the restaurant from the city center across the bridge over the river.
Kitchen & Bar Kajanus Menu
L = lactose free
G = gluten free
M = Milk free
VE = Vegan
ASK MORE FROM THE WAITRESS!
Origin of the meats: Finland
Welcome!
APPETIZER
AVOCADO & SHRIMP TOAST (G*, L) 15,90 €
On house focaccia bread, with lemon vinaigrette
FUNNEL CHANTERELLE SOUP (G*, L) 13,90 € /21,90 €
With roasted prosciutto and sage oil, served with house baguette
Whitefish on Rye (L) €16
Butter, salt-cured whitefish from Lake Inari, lemon & dill on rye bread
Caesar Salad (L)
Large €11 / Small €6
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing (contains fish) & baguette. Gluten-free option available.
ADD TO YOUR SALAD
Crispy chicken* +€6
BURGERS
Kajanus Burger & Fries (L) €19
150g full-beef patty, cheddar, tomato, pickles, marinated red onion, lettuce, aioli. Served with chili mayo dip.
Chicken Burger & Fries (L) €17
Crispy breaded chicken, mango-tomato chutney, kimchi mayo, cucumber & aioli dip
Portobelloburger & Fries 19,90 €
Burger bun, portobello mushroom patty, blue cheese,
tomato chutney, aioli, lettuce, and tomato, also available as a vegan option
Dirty Fries 11,90 €
Rustic fries with bacon crumbs and cheddar sauce
with crispy chicken + 6.00 €
MAIN COURSES
RAGU PASTA (G*, L) 24,90 €
Overnight-braised tomato beef stew with tagliatelle and Parmesan
FUNNEL CHANTERELLE RISOTTO & SAGE OIL (G, L) 22,90 €
Kajanu’s TWO FISH (G, L) 30,90 €
Pan-fried trout and pike-perch, carrot-sweet potato purée, crayfish sauce and roasted seasonal vegetables
PEERÂ’S STEAK (G, L) 28,90 €
Beef sirloin steak 200g, creamy sherry sauce, chimichurri butter, house potato wedges and roasted seasonal vegetables
Roasted Celeriac Steak (VEG, G) 21.90 €
Celeriac steak with potato wedges, seasonal vegetables, guacamole, and house-made vegan aioli
Raili’s Sautéed Reindeer (L, G) €28
Sautéed reindeer with mashed potatoes (with onion milk), lingonberry compote & pickled cucumbers
Vesa’s Hunter’s Toast (L) €24.90
Pork schnitzel on white bread, chanterelle sauce, cucumber, tomato & parsley
DESSERTS
KAJANU’s TIRAMISU (G, L) 12,90 €
Amaretto biscuits, berries, caramel, and rich mascarpone foam
Apple Autumn Delight (G, L) 11,90 €
Baked apple, vanilla ice cream, and crumble
ICE CREAM WITH TOPPING (G, L) 5,90 €
Ask the waiter for more information
Minna’s Mud Cake (L) €9.50
Mud cake with cloudberry sauce & berries

Peerâ breakfast
Nice to see you, better morning! We believe that a good morning starts with good scents and freshness accompanied by excellent taste, to top it all off. The table is filled with colorful and inspiring tastes – tempting you to have a bite.
You are sure to fill your energy reserves with our Peerâ breakfast. For variation, you can assemble different kind of combinations during a longer stay or just spend one longer breakfast moment peacefully trying out all the different options.
Our specialty, the Peerâ Porridge Bar, offers a slowly cooked porridge by delicious accompaniments.
You can also enjoy the Peerâ breakfast even if you’re not staying with us – just book your seat the previous day for parties of more than 6 people!! Satiety is a virtue, experience it!
For others than hotel customers, our breakfast is available for 19€/pax.
Mon-Fri 6-9, Sat-Sun 7-10
Sat-Sun & public holidays 7am – 10.30 am
Customer kitchen
Interested in cooking your own meals?
Our guest kitchen, located in the basement, is available for our guests to use throughout their stay. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need for light cooking, including a fridge for convenient storage of your ingredients.
In the kitchen, you’ll find: a microwave, fridge, coffee maker, electric kettle, dining utensils, and a freezer compartment.


Are you planning an event or celebration?
Our restaurant offers facilities for events and celebrations for up to 200 people.
For groups of over 20 people, we offer buffet dining: Buffet Dinner €35/person (includes starter, main course, dessert) Buffet Lunch €19/person (includes salad bar, main course, dessert)

Welcome!