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Guests start with a traditional Scandinavian cold appetizer buffet featuring house-cured salmon, roe, smoked reindeer, and seasonal salads. The meal continues with table-served main courses and carefully prepared desserts. Professionally selected drink pairings are recommended to accompany each course.

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Tickets

Christmas lunch €64, including the Scandinavian cold starters buffet, a main course served at the table, and dessert. Main-course choices: meat, fish, or vegetarian; choose the main course at the restaurant. Christmas dinner €74.

Hours

Christmas lunch: Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Christmas dinner: Monday–Friday, 4:00–10:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 1:00–10:00 p.m.

Food & Drink

The meal includes a Scandinavian cold appetizer buffet, a table-served main course, and dessert, with professionally selected drink pairings recommended; lunch and dinner have different main-course choices.

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Location

Ravintola Pöllöwaari · Yliopistonkatu 23, 40100 Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Adults, couples, friends, and families seeking a festive sit-down meal

Vibe

Refined, warm, festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve a specific seating before you go, as both lunch and dinner require seating reservations.
  • If you cannot find a suitable seating online, contact the restaurant to discuss your reservation.
  • Tell the restaurant about special dietary requirements in advance so they can take them into account.
  • For lunch, choose your main course at the restaurant from the meat, fish or vegetarian options.
  • Allow time to enjoy the cold starters buffet, table-served main course and dessert at lunch.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Christmas lunch is served Monday–Friday.
  • Christmas dinner is served Monday–Friday and Saturdays.
  • Christmas lunch includes a cold starters buffet, a table-served main course and dessert; main-course choice is made at the restaurant.
  • Christmas dinner includes dessert, with meat, fish, game or vegetarian main-course options.
  • Special dietary requirements can be accommodated if provided in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food is served at the Christmas lunch?

Lunch includes a Scandinavian cold starters buffet, a table-served main course and dessert. The buffet features fish, roe, smoked reindeer, herring, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, salads and warm potatoes.

How does the Christmas dinner menu differ from lunch?

Dinner includes dessert and offers meat, fish, game or vegetarian main-course choices. Lunch includes the cold starters buffet, a main course and dessert.

Do I need to reserve a seating?

Yes. Lunch and dinner reservations are made for specific seatings. Some seatings can be booked online; contact the restaurant if you cannot find a suitable option.

Can the restaurant accommodate dietary requirements?

Yes. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated; provide the information in advance.

Who might enjoy this meal?

The event is presented as an option for a company Christmas lunch, dinner with friends or a family celebration.

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