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What to order
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Isot Pidot
Recommended multiple times as a feast/menu experience with carefully selected wine pairings, praised for excellent food, generous portions, and a strong overall dining experience.
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Pitot - Feast
Mentioned as an excellent multi-course feast with standout starters through dessert, strong wine selection, and one of the best dinners ever according to reviewers.
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Three Dish Lunch
Praised for being extremely delicious, bold, and creative, with reviewers saying the quality was hard to surpass even though it was not the cheapest option.
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Grilled White Fish
Highlighted as the best part of an Isot Pidot wine-paired meal and described as especially delicious by a reviewer.
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Asparagus Starter
Called equally good as the grilled white fish in a wine-paired feast, suggesting it was a standout starter.
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Grilled Corn On The Cob
Specifically highly recommended for its smoky chili mayonnaise, roasted chorizo, and parmesan cheese combination, which reviewers found memorable.
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Tartar
Described as one of the best tartars ever, making it a clear standout dish from the reviews.
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Veal Cheeks
Praised for intense caramelized flavor, rich juices, and excellent preparation with roasted potatoes and green sauce.
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Pepper Ice Cream
Mentioned as part of a memorable dessert course, paired with white chocolate cream and described as unique and enjoyable.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 5 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 1 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Kakolanruusu
Kakolanruusu is a restaurant in Turku, Finland, serving lunch and dinner with a focus on shared portions, small plates, and course-style feasts. Reviewers consistently praise the food as a mix of comfort and fine dining, along with a strong wine list, cocktails, and knowledgeable service. The atmosphere is described as cozy, historic, romantic, and upscale, with outdoor seating and a quiet setting that works for groups, solo diners, and date nights. The price level is €50+, and reviewers often mention that the experience feels worth it for the quality and service.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Kakolanruusu known for?
Kakolanruusu is best known for its feast-style meals and wine pairings, especially the multi-course "isot pidot" or "pitot" dinners that come with carefully selected wines. Reviewers also repeatedly praise dishes like tartar, grilled whitefish, and the overall balance between comfort food and fine dining.
What dishes are most recommended at Kakolanruusu?
Reviewers most often highlight the tartar, grilled whitefish, and the lunch feast, which has included salad, fresh cheese, sourdough bread, veal cheeks, roasted potatoes, and pepper ice cream with white chocolate cream. The grilled corn on the cob with smoky chili mayonnaise, roasted chorizo, and parmesan is another standout mentioned as highly recommended.
What is the atmosphere like at Kakolanruusu?
The restaurant is described as cozy, historic, romantic, quiet, and upscale, with dim lighting and light music that suit date nights. It also works well for groups and solo diners, and reviewers mention a warm, well-fitting atmosphere with attentive service.
Is Kakolanruusu good value, and what is the price range?
Kakolanruusu is in the €50+ price range, and reviewers describe it as high-end dining that is still worth the cost because of the food quality, wine selection, and service. One lunch feast was called a rare quality-for-price experience at about 45€ per person, while others said the course meals felt like a culinary delight worth the price.
Should you make a reservation at Kakolanruusu?
Yes, lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and reviews suggest it can get very busy during peak times. Several diners mention a full house and a lively dining room, so booking ahead is the safest way to avoid a wait or a less ideal table.
Is parking available at Kakolanruusu?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Kakolanruusu have vegetarian options?
Yes, Kakolanruusu offers vegan options.
