Restaurant Tonttula

Welcome to Restaurant Elves Village, nestled in the peaceful village, just a 10-minute drive from Levi. Operating since 1999, Restaurant Elves Village has long been a hidden gem of Lapland, but now we are opening our doors to everyone! You can also arrive with a Elves Express Bus. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee by bike in the summer, or by cross-country ski in the winter. You can get there by ski or snowmobile by going across the sunlit frozen Ounasjoki river in the spring. There is a snowmobile track goes all the way into the courtyard.

It’s always Christmas at our restaurant

Step into a traditional Finnish Christmas cottage and experience the warmth of a crackling fireplace, the glow of hanging ornaments, and the rich aroma of mulled wine. Restaurant authentic ambiance and relaxed atmosphere create the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends and family. Restaurant Tonttula’s specialty is the legendary Heavenly Feasts – a three-course Lapland experience where we serve Lapland delicacies from long planks or we can customize a shared meal for groups, either as portions or as a buffet! Our restaurant also has two cozy and private dining area, the Vasa Cabin (seats 8) and the Vaami Cabin (seats 12), which can be combined to create a spacious room for up to 20 people – perfect for meetings or intimate family gatherings.

Great place for lunch and dinner groups

The restaurant’s crackling fireplace and relaxed atmosphere create the perfect setting for group lunches and dinners.

It’s more than just a meal; it’s a complete Lappish experience.

Enjoy our daily changing soup and a selection of other portions reindeer meatballs, sautéed reindeer etc.. In the evenings, during the winter season, our à la carte menu celebrates traditional Lappish ingredients and flavors with a touch of international inspiration from Santa Claus’s travels around the world.

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