Savurafla Kotisaari

Rovaniemi

Smoky BBQ dishes on a lush island in Rovaniemi

Savurafla is open only during the summer season. This coming summer, smoke will rise again from Kotisaari starting on 13.6.2025!

Summer in Rovaniemi smells like smoke and BBQ delicacies. The popular Savurafla is located on Kotisaari Island in Rovaniemi, in an old boathouse, and the only way to get there is by boating along the scenic Kemijoki River.

The riverboat transfer is included in the dining price. The reservation calendar opens on Tuesday 13.5.2025.

Dinner times – Summer 2025

13.6.–3.8.2025

  • Thursdays 16-30

  • Fridays and Saturdays 16.30 & 19.00

  • Closed on Midsummer Day 21.6.

4.–30.8.2025

  • Thursdays: 16.30

  • Fridays and Saturdays 16.30

On service days, you can also reach us at +358 40 676 2884 as follows:

  • On single seating days: 15.00–19.00

  • On double seating days: 15.00–20.00

In honor of BBQ traditions

There is a limited number of settings and access to the island takes place by boat from carpet washing place of opposite shore 15 minutes before the start of the setting. The price of the menu includes boat transport to Kotisaari and back. It is also possible to arrive there with your own boat.

The heart of the savurafla is the real smokery, which crowns the smokery complex. All protein is smoked on site. The restaurant respects BBQ traditions and the menu consists of authentic dishes. Although skillfully prepared meats play a big role here, a vegan menu is also possible, and that also charms with its smoky taste. Diets and allergies are kindly taken into account, as long as these are reported at the time of booking.

Menu

Three rotating, mouth-watering meats grilled on the BBQ, such as: beef brisket, smoked pork ribs, and chicken.

Sides (examples include):

  • Mac & cheese

  • Coleslaw

  • Pickled cucumbers

  • Charred potatoes with browned butter foam

  • Smoked bean and meat stew

  • A selection of BBQ sauces

For dessert:

Coffee, cardamom pancakes with maple syrup and caramelized bacon, pineapple marinated in Jaloviina-maple syrup, campfire marshmallows

59 € / adult
17 € / child (4-14 years) (children's BBQ platter OR hot dog)

A vegan menu is also available upon request in advance.

Prices include riverboat transportation. Drinks are ordered and paid for on site. Card payments only. Lapland Hotels gift cards are not accepted as a payment method.

Restaurant in the old boat shed at Kotisaari

In the spirit of the timber floating era, the island is surrounded by greenery, free from asphalt or air conditioning. The restaurant honors the island's history as a base for loggers, and this history lives on in the island's old buildings.

If you wish to organize a private event at Kotisaari outside of Savurafla's opening hours, the Savurafla hostesses and floating crew will be happy to assist you: savurafla@laplandsafaris.fi