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Rakas Restaurant & Bar's seasonal menu | Rovaniemi

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Rakas’ summer menu offers refined flavours inspired by the Arctic nature, alongside more relaxed favourites, all crafted with love and passion.

STARTERS

PORCINI CAPPUCCINO
14 €
Velvety porcini mushroom soup, air-dried reindeer and puffed potato
(LF, GF)

CURED WHITEFISH AND GREEN APPLE
19,50 €
Sugar-cured whitefish, soy glaze, green apple and yuzu mayonnaise
(MF, GF)

ROASTED BONE MARROW
17,50 €
Roasted and gratinated bone marrow, grilled brioche, pickled mustard seeds, parsley and caper salad, and lingonberry chutney
(LL)

KING CRAB CAKE
29,50 €
Panko-crusted king crab cake, radish, rainbow trout roe and garlic-thyme mayonnaise
(LF)

SUMMER GARDEN SALAD
17 €
Crisp Little Gem lettuce, strawberries, cold-smoked tomatoes, goat’s cheese, wild herbs and spruce shoot oil
(LF, GF)

MAIN COURSES

WILD REINDEER AND AUTUMN COLOURS
46 €
Pan-seared reindeer loin, potato and parsnip purée, charred seasonal root vegetables and dark chanterelle sauce
(LF, GF)

CATCH OF THE NORTH
36 €
Grilled trout, crushed new potatoes, carrots and sage beurre blanc
(LF, GF)

SIRLOIN STEAK
54 €
Chimichurri, French beans with Parmesan, balsamic-glazed vine tomatoes and roasted garlic
(LF, GF)

FLAVOURS OF THE GARDEN
24 €
Grilled parsnip, crispy chickpeas, turnip and garlic purée, kale, rhubarb chutney and onion foam
(VEG, GF)

BURGERS

VENISON BURGER 160 g
Brioche bun, iceberg lettuce, yellow onion, beefsteak tomato, cheddar cheese sauce and juniper berry mayonnaise

BEEF BURGER 160 g
Brioche bun, iceberg lettuce, yellow onion, beef tomato, cheddar cheese sauce and juniper berry mayonnaise

PORTOBELLO BURGER
Brioche bun, iceberg lettuce, lingonberry chutney, yellow onion, beef tomato and garlic-thyme mayonnaise

All burgers are served with French fries and a dipping sauce. Gluten-free buns are available.

DESSERTS

RAKAS FONDANT
15 €
Dark chocolate fondant, salted caramel and blueberry ice cream

Made to order.

STRAWBERRY PARFAIT
15 €
Fresh strawberry parfait, pistachio crumble and spruce shoot syrup

BIRCH PANNA COTTA
13 €
Birch sugar panna cotta with rum-infused cherries

CHILDREN’S MENU

TORTELLINI
17 €
Pasta filled with tomato and herbs, served in a plum tomato sauce
(VG, MF)

BURGER
19,50 €
100 g beef patty, cheddar cheese sauce, and ketchup
(LF)

Served with French fries and dipping sauce.

TROUT
21 €
Grilled trout fillet, potato and parsnip purée, and carrots
(LF, GF)

CHICKEN SKEWER
20,50 €
Grilled chicken skewer with French fries and carrots, served with dipping sauce
(MF, GF)

DF = Dairy-Free, LF = Lactose-Free, GF = Gluten-Free, VG = Vegan

CHEF’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY MENU

Over the past ten years, the kitchen at Rakas Restaurant has created dishes that have become favourites among both our guests and our team. To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brought them together in a unique tasting menu.

Carefully selected wine and non-alcoholic pairings are available to complement the menu.