RESTAURANT Makuhelmi
The giant’s plates
Food is a very important thing to us giants, almost as important as the forest. We like our food simple but tasty. We enjoy our meals full-heartedly, which is why we like to create the right atmosphere as well. At the dining table you may also notice that our character shows in the size of the food, too. You don’t often see cardamom buns as big as ours.
Restaurant Makuhelmi
Welcome to enjoy lovingly made, authentic homemade dishes, with a touch of wild herbs! Take a seat at the giant’s table, where handcrafted home cooking meets the beauty of nature in a cozy, enchanting setting. Every dish tells a story from the heart of Kainuu’s forests—made with warmth, love, and a hint of magic.
À la carte menu 18.11. – 18.12.2025 is available from Tuesday to Saturday 15 – 20 (kitchen closes at 19.00). Please note: à la carte will not be available on 6.12. and 12.–13.12.
Giant’s Special 3-course winter dinner 20.12.2025 – 4.4.2026 is available every day of the week. Please remember, dinner table reservations at least 1 day in advance.
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A romantic dinner for two, or a warm evening gathering with friends, surrounded by flavors and a cozy atmosphere? At our restaurant, you can enjoy delicious giant’s dishes, whether in a small group or a larger party.
Restaurant with a view
For us, good food and a warm atmosphere go hand in hand. Our restaurant with a view is located on the second floor of the main building Taikalinna, in the dining room you can admire the mystically beautiful elements of nature, the glow of candles and the wonderful scenery that opens from the windows. We serve mouth-watering taste experiences for a dinner for two as well as for a larger group, not forgetting party drinks.
Local food
We love nature and all its flavors. We collect the mushrooms, berries and herbs. we use as raw materials from nature. When using other raw materials, such as fish, meat and root vegetables, we always prefer domestic raw materials and origin. We prepare the food portions in such a way that the end result is like a giant’s plate: coarse and clear, so that the raw materials can be clearly distinguished. Nature is important to us and we want to act in an environmentally friendly manner and respecting the principles of sustainable development.
The service was warm and the breakfast basket delivered to the cabin was a great start to the day. The hostess’s reindeer pie was the best I’ve ever tasted and the carrot jam was almost mind-blowing!
M.L
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We are open
On Finland’s Independence Day, 6 Dec 2025, our restaurant will be closed.
Giant's à la carte menu
18.11. – 18.12.2025 | TUE – SAT 15 – 20 (kitchen closes at 19)
Please note: the menu will not be available on 6 Dec and 12–13 Dec.
Three-course winter dinner 2025 – 2026
20.12.2025 – 4.4.2026 | MON – SUN klo 19 – 22
During the winter season, we have a special dinner menu for each weekday. Please book your table at least 1 day in advance.
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Breakfast
When you wake up in the morning high on the peak of danger, your day can't be anything but great! Start your day slowly, stretching between breaks without any effort or rush, and let us deliver a tasty breakfast directly to your accommodation. A delicious and versatile breakfast brings enormous strength to your day.
We prepare breakfast for our guests upon order, which is delivered to the accommodation at 9:00 in the morning. You can also come and enjoy breakfast with us, even if you are not staying with us. Then breakfast is served in our view cafe connected to the reception.
Breakfast reservations no later than 1 day in advance.
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Robber’s Roast
Life's greatest pleasures come with a patient mind and long stewed. Robber's roast is Wäki-Turila's delicious masterpiece, which is combination of warm atmosphere and tasty local flavors. Robber roast is an old traditional way of cooking meat slowly and patiently in the shelter of a hot earth pit, which gives the meat its very own charming taste.
Robber’s Roast evenings 2025:
2.8., 16.8. and 23.8.
Table reservations at least 1 day in advance.
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Giant´s Super Soup
"An inside full of warmth is best when you walk in the woods."
The belly filling Giant super soup is made from clean ingredients from the surrounding areas and seasoned with nuanced wild herbs. Energy giving cooking experience is primarily meant to be enjoyed in nature; listening to the hum of the forest on the stump, while watching animal friends from the trees. We pack the soup in a food thermos, which is easy to grab in a backpack and take with you on a trip. If necessary, we also serve it in our Makuhelmi restaurant. Available from Wednesday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.
Remember to book 1 day in advance.