Restaurants

Welcome to Pedrina’s!

You can find us in the center of Kokkola and feast here with texmex cuisine and savor great flavor experiences tuned in Finnish taste!

Since 1995, we have been serving the city’s finest texmex food, blending traditional flavors with a modern twist. Our restaurant is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and high-quality food, made from local ingredients. Enjoy delicious burgers, steaks, and finger foods for lunch or dinner.

Come alone, with family, or in a larger group – we have room for everyone and a menu that will make your mouth water!

Rock’n Roll Diner gives you an experience inspired by the American restaurant world, the experience is crowned by the tasty food and authentic decor that ties everything together.
Our employees shine with their personalities and welcome both families with children and rockers.
Our dishes are made with Finnish ingredients that have been given an American twist that’s noticeable both in our steaks and burgers.

In the kitchen, we work with a relaxed vibe, focusing on Mediterranean flavors. Our Big Green Egg grills add a unique touch of charcoal to the ingredients.

The menu features tapas, grilled vegetables, fish, meat, and delightful desserts. In line with our Mediterranean theme, wines are an important part of the experience. Our selection offers options for many tastes.

Nera is a blend of a relaxed Nordic bistro and an international steakhouse vibe.

In the summer, our operations expand to our restaurant’s courtyard, where Nera Garden operates.

Restaurant Rosso is located at the shopping center Chydenia in the middle of the beautiful town of Kokkola. We have a special menu for children as well as a fun playing area.

During summer, you can enjoy your lunch at the terrace with a Mediterranean feel.

Casual food with relaxed feeling and top service! Amarillo´s kitchen brings you spicy and tasty meals even for the bigger hunger. Besides good food and refreshing drinks we give you the sunniest terrace in town and relaxed bar life in the evenings. All at the best location by the market square.

Valentino’s offers Italian as well as Italian-American food made from scratch. We prepare all of our sauces, soups and desserts ourselves from high-quality ingredients. Even our pasta, pizza and bread doughs are made by us in our restaurant.

We are offering a range of pastas, risottos, pizzas, salads and desserts. We also serve lunch with fresh pasta, soup, salad and bread from Tuesday to Friday.

We have a variety of Italian wines, cocktails and other beverages.

JOY OF LIFE AND EXCELLENT FOOD!

Ravintola Vastaranta is the coziest event venue in Kokkola and offers a wonderful setting right in the city center on the edge of the market square. Our restaurant is easy to reach thanks to our central location. Restaurant Vastaranta is located next to Original Sokos Hotel Kaarle.

In our multipurpose facilities, you can organize events from intimate family parties to large meetings or company parties. Our premises can be used for many purposes, our warm restaurant works as a lunch restaurant on weekdays and we are open in the evenings and on weekends by prior reservation.

At lunch, we offer tasty food at the buffet table. Stop by for a while or have a leisurely lunch with a friend or colleague. It is of the utmost importance to us that everything runs smoothly during your visit at Vastaranta.

Our kitchen uses high-quality ingredients, from which our chefs prepare food with great heart.
Whether it’s a casual lunch or a valuable celebration, we’ll set the table for a get-together!

Feel free to contact us and we will tailor an ensemble that suits your occasion.

Contact info to our sales office:
Phone 020-780 8920
Email: sales.kokkola@sokoshotels.fi

Tower Bistro is a lunch and order-restaurant offering both meeting and catering services. We provide high-quality, nutritious and seasonal food.

Our inspiration comes from the local nature and international flavors.

The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with 136 seats, making it an ideal venue for various festive occasions. Located in the Port Tower, it offers meeting spaces, including the luxurious Visit Center with a beautiful view and sauna.

Tailored catering menus and prices are available.

Pihlajan Pizzatalo ja Kahvila is situated in the heart of cultural Ykspihlaja in Kokkola. We are a small cosy Italian style restaurant serving mainly Italian food and also some additions for the local area. We serve our own style of Pizzas, Pastas, Salads, Parmigiana, Burgers and more. Alongside our Italian food we also serve a great selection of beers,wines and other alcoholic beverages.
On our special boards you will find some seasonal specials and a selection of our homemade desserts.
All of our delicious food is served to you by our well trained and very friendly staff. We offer a large selection of Vegan and Vegetarian dishes and will also cater to any allergies like Gluten free or lactose free ect.
Also children are our future so we welcome and cater for all little ones too.
We are looking forward to serving you here in our family restaurant.

In the stylish and tranquil atmosphere of Kokkolinna, one can still sense the whisper of history. Our menus feature the finest offerings of Finnish cuisine made from clean and fresh local ingredients, as well as international flavors. The range of options spans from weekday lunches to individually tailored menus and festive occasions.

We are also open by appointment at other times.

Restaurant Coccolita is located in Kokkola City Hall. Everyone is warmly welcome to our restaurant. We serve both the staff and the meeting guests but also outside visitors.

On weekdays we offer you a tasty varied lunch. We are also providing versatile meeting and event services plus catering in the City Hall and all around Kokkola region.

Cafe Eden is a versatile lunch café open throughout the year and located in the Swimming Centre VesiVeijari. The café is open every day from morning till evening, with only a few exceptions.

On weekdays and Saturdays (excluding summer Saturdays), we offer a delicious home-cooked lunch buffet prepared from domestic ingredients by our kitchen staff. The lunch includes a rich salad bar, warm dishes, freshly baked bread in the morning, beverages, as well as coffee and a cookie. Friday’s pork cutlet with side dishes is always the highlight of the week.

Our menu also features various grill baskets, savory and sweet pastries, filled rolls and sandwiches, salads, soft serve ice cream and milkshakes, ice cream, refreshments, and a wide selection of candies and toy candies. During the summer season, we also serve savory and sweet waffles.

We also offer catering and dining services for VesiVeijari’s sauna and meeting facilities, evening gatherings, meetings, and team-building days. Cafe Eden, located on street level, has accessible entrance.

Kirkonmäen Herkku-Pirtti is located in Kirkonmäki, next to the local heritage museum, in the heritage village block. In our cozy café setting, we offer freshly prepared delicacies and services. You can come and enjoy homemade soup for lunch or our kitchen’s own burger. The menu also includes many other on-site prepared treats. We also have a liquor license. In our premises, you can also arrange lovely small-scale family celebrations. You can also pick up delicacies to go from our bakery store. The café interior has 28 customer seats, and our charming summer terrace has 22 customer seats.

Welcome to enjoy and relax in our idyllic café and bakery! We are open year-round. It’s worth coming from afar.

HH Cafe, located in the heart of HalpaHalli store, is a cozy and diverse dining spot offering delicious and affordable options for both lunch and coffee breaks. Whether you are shopping, taking a break from work, or spending time with family and friends, HH Kitchen is the place where you can enjoy good food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Welcome to Kulma – the living room with a good taste.

Kulma is a lunch-cafeteria locating in Kokkola city center. Just a short walk from the railway station and Chydenia Shopping Centre.

On weekdays we offer tasty lunch buffet and fresh salad bar. From the cafe´s section you can find delicious baked goods and freshly ground coffee.

Welcome and enjoy!

In Café Stiina you can drink or eat in a peaceful, cozy atmosphere. Whether you have time or you are in a hurry, everything works for us. We offer savory and sweet products, hot and cold drinks, lunch, waffles, ice cream dishes etc. There are plenty of gluten-free and lactose-free products available. We aim to find a suitable option for everyone.

You can find us in the center of Kokkola, on the pedestrian street, opposite the library. Everything we prepare or purchase, we do with warmth and love.

In addition to the satisfaction and well-being of our customers, we prefer to use ingredients that are produced as locally as possible in our products. Fish is close to our hearts, so every day we offer salmon soup for lunch. You can also have some authentic sourdough rye bread with it. The same whole-grain rye bread is used also in our popular smoked salmon sandwich. All products are also available for take-away.

Jukkolanmäen Kellari – Cellar in Kokkola is a party venue renovated into an old barn. The venue is suitable for smaller and more intimate events. The venue can be rented all year round for an atmospheric evening out, for unique parties, such as weddings or birthday parties, or even as a meeting space.

The facility has sound speakers, a mobile video cannon, a screen and a piano.

Jukkolanmäen Juhlanavetta – Cowhouse in Kokkola is a party venue built in an old barn, which is open by appointment. The barn is available for rent all year round for weddings and other parties, meetings, Christmas parties and other needs. The space is suitable for larger events and is at its best especially in the evenings when it gets dark.

During the summer months, an art exhibition is set up in the space with artists who change every year. Our cafe serves in connection with the art exhibition.

Juhlanavetta – Cowhouse is equipped with full crockery, sound speakers, microphones, tablecloths, a video cannon and a screen. Cloth napkins can be rented through us for the space.

Amor offers visitors authentic experiences and natures peace and beauty. You can spot the swans dancing on the sea or the majestic Sea Eagle soaring over the waves, and who knows, you might get lucky and catch a glimpse of the deer that live in the surrounding forests. Ambient and homely setting and a stunning view of the sea beckon you to relax, enjoy and experience something new.
Why not take a walk, or a bike ride to enjoy the peace and relaxing sounds of the nature first hand.

Our comfortable and homely rooms give you a sense of the old times. By order our chef will conjure up delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.

Opening in June 2025!
Hickarö Restaurant offers a unique dining experience by the lake, surrounded by beautiful nature. Our kitchen combines fresh, seasonal Nordic ingredients with a modern twist on traditional Finnish flavors.

On our spacious terrace, you can enjoy stunning lake views as you dine, while our warm, inviting indoor space provides the perfect setting for a delicious lunch or dinner, complemented by a selection of carefully chosen drinks. Whether you’re here for a romantic dinner, a family lunch, or a relaxed evening with friends, Hickarö offers an unforgettable moment with breathtaking views from the terrace.

Welcome to enjoy!

Summer restaurant Mustakari is located by the sea, approximately three kilometres from the market square. The summer restaurant Mustakari is known for its food, which is organic and locally produced. In addition, its maritime location creates a wonderful setting for meetings and experiences.
On the Mustakari terrace, you will enjoy your stay until late in the evening, experience the best moments of summer and see the most beautiful sunsets. Mustakari is open from the beginning of May until the end of August.

Summer Restaurant Elba is located in Kokkola amidst nature, by the sea, less than five kilometers from the center of Kokkola. At our restaurant, you can enjoy high-quality and delicious food and drinks surrounded by beautiful nature.

The menu at Summer Restaurant Elba is built around delicious antipasti, bruschetta, salmon soup, fresh and hearty salads, and Neapolitan-style artisanal pizza made with our own recipe. Additionally, our menu includes coffee, wine, and other carefully selected beverages, as well as delectable desserts. Every dish on our menu can also be ordered gluten-free.

Our indoor seating accommodates a total of approximately 80 people, and additional seating is available on our terrace and in our yard area, which extends all the way to the beach.

You are welcome to enjoy our restaurant alone or with a larger group!

The Waffle Café is located in an old bakery in the idyllic Museum Quarter, just south of Neristan, the picturesque wooden old town of Kokkola.

We offer a unique combination of delicious waffles and local art in a charming atmosphere. Ask our staff for our vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free options.

Come and enjoy our delicious, fresh waffles in an idyllic setting.

Friendly and challenging golf experience close to the city!
Kokkola Golf located only few minutes away from town square, you will find a golf course that offers both front- and back rounds which allows you two completely different golfing experiences.

The nine first park-like built holes are flat and fairways are fairly wide. The greens on this are are clear in shape and easily approachable in many places.

The remaining nine holes are designed in a more wooded and water enclosed terrain which requires the player accuracy. The many beautifying water obstacles complicate the game, particularly at the end of the round.

Café Tankar attends the people visiting the island of Tankar. We serve coffee, tea, sweat and salty pastries, soft drinks, bear, wine, ice cream, creamy salmon soup for lunch and daily chancing dinner. Island of Tankar in located on the sea, about 17 kms outside the city of Kokkola. You can reach the island by m/s Jenny or by own boat.

A summer cafe and yearly changing art exhibition in Jukkola’s old barnhouse situated in Kokkola. Welcome to enjoy a great variety of homemade pastries and lunch soup. Open on weekdays and Sundays during summer time. Check the website for more detailed opening hours.

Jukkolanmäen Navetanvintti
Jukkolanmäentie, Lohtaja

https://en.navetanvintti.com/

Opening in June 2025!
Hickarö Restaurant offers a unique dining experience by the lake, surrounded by beautiful nature. Our kitchen combines fresh, seasonal Nordic ingredients with a modern twist on traditional Finnish flavors.

On our spacious terrace, you can enjoy stunning lake views as you dine, while our warm, inviting indoor space provides the perfect setting for a delicious lunch or dinner, complemented by a selection of carefully chosen drinks. Whether you’re here for a romantic dinner, a family lunch, or a relaxed evening with friends, Hickarö offers an unforgettable moment with breathtaking views from the terrace.

Welcome to enjoy!