Here you will find information about our restaurant and breakfast, as well as tips for dining!
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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
Our restaurant is open:
MON-WED 6 PM – 10 PM (kitchen until 9:30 PM)
THU open for groups by reservation
FRI-SAT 5 PM – 10 PM (kitchen until 9:30 PM)
Restaurant closed 2.11.
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
Welcome!
APPETIZER
Savory waffles 11 €
With Shrimp
or
With Smoked Reindeer Mousse (L)
Drink recommendation: Ernst Ludvig Riesling -white wine
Summer salmon soup (L,G)
Large 19€ / Small 12€
Creamy salmon soup served with Pekka Heikkinen’s Ärjä Bread.
Drink recommendation: Ernst Ludvig Riesling -white wine
Asparagus soup with mascarpone (L, G)
Small 12 € / Large 19 €
Asparagus soup served with mascarpone and fresh baguette bread.
Drink recommendation: Heineken Silver
Caesar salad (L) Large 11 € / Small 6 €
Romaine salad, baguette
Also available gluten-free.
Drink recommendation: Faustino VII White 18, 75cl -white wine
Green salad (M) Large 10€ / Small 5€
Green salad, cherry tomato, pickled red cabbage, mixed seeds, raspberry vinaigrette, baguette
Also available gluten-free.
Drink recommendation: Faustino VII White 18, 75cl -white wine
COMPLETE SALAD!
Chicken +6 €
Shrimp +6 €
Goat cheese +6€
BURGERS
Salmon bread spread & 18 €
Pan-seared salmon, fried egg, asparagus, shrimp, and white bread.
Riverside Burger (L) 20€
Dark “reissumies” whole wheat bread. Salmon pike steaks, tomato, pickled cucumber, pickled red onion, remoulade, dill aioli, salad, lemon wedges.
Drink recommendation: Haapala Brewery’s Vaarojen Vaalea Blonde Ale
Kajanus Burger (L) 18 €
Pekka Heikkinen’s brioche bun, domestic Ole Premium steak 180 g, bacon, cheddar, tomato, pickle, salad, hamburger mayonnaise, umami ketchup and coleslaw.
Also available as gluten-free and vegan
Drink recommendation: Haapala Brewery’s Vaarojen Vaalea Blonde Ale
KAJANUS BURGER FOR TWO 30 €
Drink recommendation: Lahti Special Summer 2024 0,5L
“Tervajallu” smashburger 29,50€
Pekka Heikkinen’s bun, 4 x smash steak (80g each), tar Jaloviina cheddar, tar onion.
Premium BBQ Burger 25€
Pekka Heikkinen’s bun, premium steak, bacon, onion ring, bbq-sauce and greens.
Sides
Criss cuts 7€
Sweet potato fries 6€
House potato wedges 6€
French fries 5€
Onion rings 6€
Dips 2 € / each
Aioli, Chilimayo, Hamburger dressing, Remoulade
MAIN COURSES
Pike-perch & artichoke risotto (L, G) 29 €
Pan-seared pike-perch seasoned with rosemary, served with
artichoke risotto.
Drink recommendation: Ernst Ludvig Riesling -white wine
Chicken & goat cheese (L) 25 €
Chicken with goat cheese and marinated cherry tomatoes, served
with a small Caesar salad (contains fish).
Drink recommendation: Lahti Special Neipa
Entrecôte with blueberry & blue cheese salad (L, G) 38 €
Entrecôte steak served with parsnip, potatoes and herb butter,
accompanied by a blueberry and blue cheese salad.
Drink recommendation: Dominio de Punctum Syrah -red wine
Lamb-Krakow sausage & cabbage salad (L, G) 16 €
Lamb-Krakow sausage from Kurkimäki Lamb Farm in Kainuu, served
with Kajanus house tar mustard and cabbage salad.
Drink recommendation: Haapala Brewery Beers (GL)
Bean & chanterelle patties (VEG, G, M) 20 €
Juicy vegan mushroom patties made from chickpeas, kidney beans,
and chanterelles, served with sun-dried tomato and onion bake, and
vegan mint mayonnaise.
Drink recommendation: Dominio de Punctum Syrah -red wine
(vegan)
DESSERTS
Strawberry “Brita” cake (L) 10 €
Lacquer mousse heart with caramel
Huuskola farm’s Ice Cream from Kainuu
Mango sorbet (M,G,L)
Bailey’s ice cream (G,L)
Traditional ice creams with your choice of sauce 4€/ball
Ice creams: Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry
Sauces: Chocolate, strawberry and caramel
for children
Build your own skewer 12€
Choose any two from the following:
Salmon-Cucumber (M, L)
Chicken-Pineapple (M, G)
Meatball-Tomato (M, G)
Sausage-Pepper (M, G)
Potato Options: mashed potatoes, French fries,
potato wedges
Children’s burger 12 €
The origin of the meat is Finland
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 oven porridge, a refreshing vegan raw-cooked porridge and of course a traditional oatmeal porridge, all accompanied 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 18€/pax.
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 €34/person (includes starter, main course, dessert) Buffet Lunch €19/person (includes salad bar, main course, dessert)
Welcome!