Dining
At Varjola, we have a long tradition of crafting delicious dishes, and just like in the old days, we prepare everything from scratch. Our plentiful buffet tables are filled with a variety of flavors, highlighting seasonal delicacies and the best of our local nature’s bounty. We have a long-standing reputation as both a celebration venue in the Jyväskylä region and a high-quality countryside restaurant. We also deliver a wide selection of treats to our saunas and accommodation facilities—so take a look at our offering and come enjoy the flavors!
We are open for groups by reservation from autumn until early summer.
Varjola Menu
Varjola Menu is available only as preordered, at least one week before the date. All our food is lactose-free. Please, let us know your main course choice in advance.
Menu valid until 30 September 2026
Rossi’s warm-smoked salmon terrine and cold-smoked salmon, served with coarse malt crumble, fresh herb salad, and lemon vinaigrette
Grilled beef sirloin steak, with chanterelle butter, red wine sauce, Parmesan wedge potatoes, and seasonal summer vegetables
OR
Pan-fried whitefish, with Koskenlaskija cheese sauce, new potatoes, and vegetables from the kitchen garden
OR
Roasted beetroot, goat’s cheese, and a sauté of new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Varjola’s lemon cake with raspberry melba sauce
€59.50 per person
The Varjola Menu is available by advance reservation only, with bookings required no later than one week before the event.
All of our dishes are lactose-free.
Please let us know your preferred main course and any special dietary requirements in advance.
VARJOLA MENU 1.10-31.12.2026
Creamy Chanterelle Soup with House Bread
***
Beef Sirloin Steak, Devil’s Sauce,
Garlic Potato Cake and Seasonal Autumn Root Vegetables
OR
Roasted Trout, White Wine Sauce,
Lemon Potatoes and Seasonal Autumn Root Vegetables
OR
Crispy Smoked Tofu, Thyme Mayonnaise,
Lemon Potatoes and Seasonal Autumn Root Vegetables
***
Carrot Cake Marbled with Salted Caramel
and Roasted White Chocolate
Christmas menus
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Herring
Spruce-Salted Salmon with Varjola’s Mustard Sauce
Traditional Christmas Ham
with House Mustard and Spiced Apple Purée
Creamy Mushroom Salad
Fruity Green Salad with Jukola Cheddar and House Dressing
Rosolli – Traditional Finnish Beetroot Salad with Beetroot Cream
Finnish Potato Casserole
Finnish Carrot Casserole
Finnish Swede Casserole
Karelian Stew
Boiled Potatoes
Festive Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce
Chocolate Pralines
Coffee and Tea
House Yeast Bread, Marja’s Buttermilk Loaf, Varjola’s Malt Bread and Manninen’s Rye Bread
33,90€/person
Varjola’s Christmas Feast
Apple Herring
Mulled Wine Herring
Spruce-Salted Salmon with Varjola’s Mustard Sauce
Roe, Red Onion, Sour Cream and Malt Bread
Flambéed Blue Cheese and Roasted Nuts
served with House Preserves and Biscuits
Green Salad with Christmas Fruits and House Dressing
Rosolli – Traditional Finnish Beetroot Salad with Beetroot Cream
Creamy Mushroom Salad
Traditional Christmas Ham
with House Mustard, Green Peas and Spiced Apple Purée
Finnish Potato Casserole
Finnish Carrot Casserole
Finnish Swede Casserole
Boiled Potatoes
Orange & Chocolate Cheesecake
Lingonberry Coffee Cake
Gingerbread & White Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Pralines
Coffee and Tea
House Bread, Marja’s Buttermilk Loaf, Varjola’s Malt Bread and Manninen’s Rye Bread
56€/person
Autumn Grand buffet tables
Flavours of the region
Herring Delicacies
Rossi’s Smoked Salmon with Caviart Sauce
Chanterelle Hummus, Herb Oil and Barley Flatbread
Bacon Pasta Salad with Marinated Red Onion
Chilli Coleslaw
Green Salad with House Dressing
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Jukola Cheddar and Devil’s Sauce
Garlic Potatoes
Thyme-Roasted Root Vegetables
Boiled Potatoes
House Breads, Butter and Herb Spread
Traditional Finnish Home-Brewed Beer and Water
Carrot Cake with Roasted White Chocolate
Coffee and Tea
45€/person
Autumn Harvest
Whisky-Mustard Herring
Spruce-Salted Salmon with Honey Sour Cream
Rye Reindeer Pizza with Sugared Lingonberries
Blue Cheese & Pear Salad with Cashews
Forest Mushroom and Potato Salad
Green Salad with Croutons and House Dressing
Slow-Cooked Pork Cheek with Rich Apple Sauce
Braided Salmon with Roasted Almonds and White Wine Sauce
Parmesan Sweet Potatoes and Seasonal Root Vegetables
Boiled Potatoes
House Breads, Butter and Herb Spread
Traditional Finnish Home-Brewed Beer and Water
Blackcurrant Sparkling Wine Cake
Coffee and Tea
57,20€ / person
Summer Grand Buffet tables
Our rich buffets offer a variety of flavours which are available on request for parties, meetings and all kinds of special occasions.
Available from May 1 to September 30, 2026
RYYTIMAA’S TABLE
Pickled herring with tomato
Smoked salmon cake by Rossi with pickled cucumber
Goat cheese bruschetta with balsamic syrup
Tomato and melon salad with fresh greens
Pea pesto pasta salad with parmesan
Green salad with rustic croutons and house dressing
Lime and ginger chicken with herb yogurt sauce
Roasted potatoes
Seasonal summer vegetables
Boiled potatoes
House breads, butter, and herb spread
Traditional Finnish small beer (kotikalja) and water
Lemon cake
Coffee and tea
€45 per person
RAFTSMAN’S FEAST TABLE (Uittopäällikön pöytä)
Baltic herring “suutarin silakka”
Dijon-cured salmon with dill sauce
Parmesan chicken with pine nuts and Caesar dressing
Asparagus quiche with hollandaise
“Queen” salad with goat cheese and balsamic syrup
Smoked vendace and elderflower salad
Green salad with cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette
Pan-fried pork tenderloin with chanterelle butter and house red wine sauce
Roasted salmon with creamy Koskenlaskija cheese sauce
Potato and vegetable bake
Boiled potatoes
House breads, butter, and herb spread
Traditional Finnish small beer (kotikalja) and water
Strawberry and rhubarb charlotte
Coffee and tea
€57.20 per person
Minimum group size 10 persons
Bistro Menu
Bistro Menu is available during summer season 2.7-31.7.2026
Please let us know of any special dietary requirements in advance.
All of our dishes are lactose-free.
House Garlic Bread
L, (G, D)
Jukolan Aito cheddar cheese and garlic.
€5.40 (2 slices)
Crispy Rye Crisps from Manninen Bakery
L, (D, Ve)
Choose your dip:
Garlic mayonnaise
Herb mayonnaise
Lime aioli
€5.20
Bistro Wedge Potatoes
L, G, (D, Ve)
Served with your choice of:
Garlic mayonnaise
Herb mayonnaise
Lime aioli
€5.40
Loaded Bistro Wedge Potatoes
L, G, (D), (Ve)
Bistro wedge potatoes topped with tomato salsa, garlic mayonnaise and Parmesan.
€6.90
Sylvi’s Salad
A fresh salad with cucumber, tomato, rocket, balsamic vinaigrette and your choice of:
Cold-Smoked Salmon
Rossi’s cold-smoked salmon, egg and pickled red onion.
D, G
OR
Fried Goat’s Cheese
Fried goat’s cheese, house chilli jam and toasted pine nuts.
LL, G, (Ve)
Small €13.20 | Large €18.60
Varjola’s Cold-Smoked Salmon Soup
Made with Rossi’s cold-smoked salmon.
Served with local rye bread from Manninen Bakery and butter.
L, (G), (D)
Starter €13.30
Main Course €18.20
Farmer’s Beef Burger
L, (G), (D)
Jyväs-Pakari potato brioche bun, 150 g Finnish beef patty, Jukolan Aito cheddar, Varjola rhubarb ketchup, garlic mayonnaise, house chilli jam and Myrttinen pickles.
Served with Bistro wedge potatoes and Varjola rhubarb ketchup.
€22.20
Smoked Salmon Burger
L, (G), (D)
Jyväs-Pakari potato brioche bun, Rossi’s warm-smoked salmon, tomato and lime aioli.
Served with Bistro wedge potatoes and Varjola rhubarb ketchup.
€22.20
Gardener’s Burger
LL, (G), (Ve), (D)
Jyväs-Pakari potato brioche bun, roasted beetroot, goat’s cheese, herb mayonnaise, house chilli jam and Myrttinen pickles.
Served with Bistro wedge potatoes and Varjola rhubarb ketchup.
€21.90
Pan-Fried Whitefish
Butter-fried whitefish served with sautéed new potatoes and seasonal vegetables, finished with a creamy Koskenlaskija cheese sauce.
€26.90
Estate Manager’s Sausage Skillet
Locally produced Pohjosaho pork sausage served with Bistro wedge potatoes and Myrttinen pickles.
Served with garlic mayonnaise and rhubarb ketchup.
€17.60
Dietary Information
Items shown in parentheses are available on request.
G = Gluten-free available
Ve = Vegan available
D = Dairy-free available
Special dietary adaptations +€1 per dish
We use 100% Finnish meat and fish.
Artisan Pizzas
Our artisan pizza bases are handmade here at Varjola.
Each pizza has been created to showcase the outstanding ingredients from our local producers.
Our local partners include:
Pohjosaho Farm, Laukaa
Rossi Fish, Laukaa
Lehtola Limousin Organic Farm, Jyväskylä
Valkea Pannu & Poro, Enontekiö
1. Salmon
L, (G), (D)
Rossi’s cold-smoked salmon, sour cream, pickled red onion and dill.
€21.90
2. Tomato & Mozzarella
L, (G), (D), (Ve)
Tomato, mozzarella and basil oil.
€19.90
3. Pork
L, (G), (D)
Air-dried Pohjosaho pork, tomato, Parmesan and rocket.
€21.90
4. Goat’s Cheese
L, (G), (D)
Goat’s cheese, balsamic glaze and rocket.
€19.90
5. Reindeer
L, (G), (D)
Sautéed reindeer from Valkea Pannu & Poro, pickled red onion and locally harvested lingonberries from Lankamaa.
€21.90
Dietary Information
Items shown in parentheses are available on request.
G = Gluten-free available
Ve = Vegan available
D = Dairy-free available
Special dietary adaptations +€1 per dish
We use 100% Finnish meat and fish.
Children’s Menu
Children’s Pizzas
1. Ham & Tomato
2. Tomato & Mozzarella
€9.90
All pizzas include tomato sauce and cheese unless otherwise stated.
Gluten-free and vegan options available +€1 per pizza.
Children’s Mini Sausages
L, (G)
Served with Bistro country-style wedge potatoes, cucumber sticks and carrot sticks.
€9.20
Children’s Burger
L, (G)
Finnish beef patty, Jukolan Aito cheddar, ketchup, tomato, lettuce and garlic mayonnaise.
Served with Bistro country-style wedge potatoes.
€9.20
Children’s Cold-Smoked Salmon Soup
L, (G)
Served with Manninen rye bread and butter.
€7.90
Desserts
Varjola Chocolate Cake
L
Chocolate sponge inspired by Sachertorte, filled with raspberry mousse and finished with a rich chocolate ganache.
€6.90
Lemon Cake & Raspberry Melba
L
Warm baked lemon cake served with raspberry melba sauce.
€5.90
House Cheesecake
L, G
Please ask our staff for today’s flavour.
€6.30
Art Gelato Ice Cream
L, G, (D)
Locally produced artisan ice creams and sorbets from Vihtavuori, Laukaa.
Please ask our staff for today’s selection of flavours.
€4.50 (1 scoop)
€8.00 (2 scoops)
Dietary Information
Please ask our staff about special dietary requirements.
(G) = Gluten-free available
(Ve) = Vegan available
Special dietary adaptation:
+€1 (gluten-free/dairy-free)
+€2 (vegan)
Dine in restaurant or take your food with you – take away is also possible!
We use only Finnish meat and fish on our dishes.
- Dining
- Varjola Menu
- Christmas menus
- Autumn Grand buffet tables
- Summer Grand Buffet tables
- Bistro Menu
Creating an experience for all senses
We offer large scale of meetings, events and celebrations with over 20 years of experience
Our restaurant serves you with Finnish genuine hospitality and warmth.
Barn Restaurant
Buffets tables, a lá carte, celebrational concepts (click for panorama views)
Grand Buffet Tables
Our summer tables create a delicious experience for groups.
Flame cooked salmon dinner
in Varjola´s Lappish Hut
