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?

Opera Menu, Dish by Dish

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

Taste Saimaa Ltd.
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Eat Paavo’s bite
Restaurant Metsä at Hotel Punkaharju
Eat Macbeth’s Game
Café-Restaurant & Hotel Saima
Responsible company
Eat Otello cake
Sirkan Ravintolat Oy
Eat Composer’s Tosca
Taste Saimaa Ltd.
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Eat The Dark Whisper
Restaurant & Street Bar Sarastro
Do, Eat Snail Pan – Le Lumache di Puccini
Osuuskauppa Suur-Savo
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Eat The last Temptation
Taste Saimaa Ltd.
Responsible company
Eat The Three Riddles
Café-Restaurant & Hotel Saima
Responsible company
Eat Rigoletto’s Toast
Taste Saimaa Ltd.
Responsible company
Eat The Tsar’s Crown
Restaurant Metsä at Hotel Punkaharju
Eat The Fateful Pike-Perch of Saimaa
Crêpe Café Kalliolinna
Eat Forest Surprise Crêpe
Savonlinnan HerkkuPekka Pullapuoti Oy
Eat Highland Crown

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.