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The kauppahalli is a cosy spot for a coffee or snack; in fact it seems to have more cafes
than stalls.
Ravintola Roux
FINNISH
Mon-Fri, 1-9pm Sat)
In an atmosphere of quiet elegance, with well-spaced tables, this corner restaurant has
brought a touch of culinary sophistication to the city. Local lakefish and crustaceans ap-
pear alongside hearty meat dishes, and the odd vegetarian option. The food's not as gour-
met as it thinks it is, but it's easily Lahti's best.
Casseli
FUSION
11am-10pm Tue-Fri, 1-10pm Sat)
Look for the brick chimney by Sibeliustalo to find this appealing harbourside restaurant,
boasting a summertime deck with great water views. Dishes combine a few Spanish and
Asian influences with typically Finnish ingredients with some success; it's refreshingly
original.
Taivaanranta
FINNISH
11am-11pm Mon-Tue, 11am-midnight Wed-Fri, noon-midnight Sat; )
This good-natured place sits above the stills that produce Teerenpeli's single malt, so it's
no surprise that whisky crops up in various sauces. It specialises in steaks and sausages,
but also does fine Finnish favourites such as liver and salmon.
Teerenpeli
PUB
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
www.teerenpeli.com
;Vapaudenkatu 20; noon-2am Sun-Thu, noon-3am Fri
& Sat)
A real Lahti success story, this pub sells its own beers and ciders (try the blueberry one)
and distils a single-malt whisky. It's got an upmarket interior, plush stools and is always
