From Stage to Plate: Opera Delights

Savor the delights in the footsteps of Aino Ackté or taste local flavors in the charming city cafes in summer 2025.

Summer in Savonlinna and the famous Opera Festivals are the best time to explore the local culture and lifestyle! In addition to the opera experience in Olavinlinna castle you may indulge in the exquisite menus and dishes from local restaurants and cafes, all inspired by the magic of the opera. 

Choose from the summer selection

Would you prefer a memorable dinner, a delicious tasting plate, or a refreshing drink?

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Opera Menu, Dish by Dish

Below, you can explore dishes that tell a story through melodies and mouthwatering flavors.

Restaurant Metsä at Hotel Punkaharju
Eat The Fateful Pike-Perch of Saimaa
Tiittala manor
Responsible company
Eat The Fairy Queen’s Waffle
Savonlinna-Risteilyt
Responsible company
Do, Eat Don Giovanni’s Sweet Temptation
Kruunupuisto
Responsible company
Do, Eat Queen of the Midsummer Night Pastry
Green Care Farm Luonnos
Eat Juha’s Smoked Salmon Pie à la Luonnos
Café-Restaurant & Hotel Saima
Responsible company
Eat Otello cake
Osuuskauppa Suur-Savo
Responsible company
Eat Pesce d’opera | Perlina di Castello
SaimaaHoliday Oravi
Responsible company
Eat Catch of the Day | Restaurant Ruukinranta
Tertti Manor
Do, Eat The King’s Goblet Macbeth
Savonlinnan HerkkuPekka Pullapuoti Oy
Eat Highland Crown
Café-Restaurant & Hotel Saima
Responsible company
Eat Rigoletto’s Toast
Bistro The Fishing Spot
Eat Nessun Dorma – Smoked fish tzatziki -vohveli
Restaurant & Street Bar Sarastro
Do, Eat Snail Pan – Le Lumache di Puccini
Tertti Manor
Do, Eat The Fairy Queen
Restaurant Metsä at Hotel Punkaharju
Eat Macbeth’s Game
Hotel Hospitz
Eat Verdi’s Tapas Plate
Crêpe Café Kalliolinna
Eat Forest Surprise Crêpe
Savonlinna-Risteilyt
Responsible company
Do, Eat Figaro’s Summer Trio
Sirkan Ravintolat Oy
Eat Composer’s Tosca
Hotel Hospitz
Eat Macbeth’s Sweet
Osuuskauppa Suur-Savo
Responsible company
Eat Princess Turandot’s rye bred
Tertti Manor
Do, Eat Last temptation
Kakkukaaos Oy
Do, Eat Olavinlinna’s Black Ram Pie
Cafe Rantakivi
Eat Papageno’s Delicacy Platter
Kakkukaaos Oy
Do, Eat Mozart’s Chocolate Cake

The “Saimaa lautasella” project has put together the “From Stage to Plate: Opea delights” menu in collaboration with the Savonlinna Opera Festival. The “Saimaa lautasella” project is co-funded by the European Union.