Restaurant Trapesa – A meeting place for Valamo's flavors
Valamo's 260-seat Restaurant Trapesa is named after the Greek word trapeza, meaning 'table' or 'monastery refectory'. Trapesa is one of the monastery's most important meeting places – where good food and a peaceful atmosphere come together. Vegetarian food plays a central role in the monastic tradition, but fish, meat, and dairy products are also available year-round.
Open 1.6-30.8 Mon-Sat 7:30-21 and Sun 7:30-18.
The opening hours for the monastery's services can be found via this link.
Monastery Breakfast 10/person (breakfast is included in the accommodation price)
A traditional monastery breakfast is served mornings from 7:30-10:00.
The breakfast includes the monastery's own breads, porridge, yogurt, muesli, vegetables, fruits, monastery berry juice, and coffee and tea.
Valamo's Summer Buffet 18€/person
Valamo's rich summer buffet is served 1.6.-30.8.2026 Mon-Sun 11-17.
It includes salads and cold side dishes, as well as the monastery's own sauerkraut and breads (e.g., the monastery's renowned malt bread), soup of the day, two hot meal options (vegetarian and meat or fish), dessert, and coffee or tea.
27.7. Monday
Wild Mushroom Soup G, L
Salmon Loaf G, L
Meat Sauce G, L
Spinach Pancakes and Lingonberry Preserve G, Veg
Berry Quark G, L
Coffee, Tea
28.7. Tuesday
Sausage Soup G, M
Onion-Stuffed Pan-Fried Patties L
Almond Fish L
Vegetable Patties G, Veg and Sour Cream Sauce G, L
Currant Kissel G, Veg
Coffee, Tea
29.7. Wednesday
Cauliflower Soup G, L
Herb-Crusted Pollock G, L
Chicken Meatballs G,L
Vegetable Wok G, Veg
Currant Kissel G, Veg
Coffee, Tea
30.7. Thursday
Carrot Puree Soup G, Veg
Baltic Herring Patties L
Pork Stew G, L
Vegetable Patties Veg
White Chocolate Mousse
Coffee, Tea
31.7. Friday
Spinach Soup G, L
Fried Pollock Fillet G, L
Meat and Cabbage Casserole G, L
Vegetable and Cabbage Casserole G, L
Berry Kissel G, Veg
Coffee, Tea
1.8. Saturday
Summer Vegetable Soup G, L
Tender Beef Stew G, L
Fish Patties G, L
Berry Kissel G, Veg
Coffee, Tea
2.8. Sunday
Vegetable Puree Soup G, L
Slow-Cooked Pork Collar G, L
Oven-Baked Salmon G, M
Vegetable Patties Veg
Mango Quark G, L
Coffee, Tea
Trapesa Café Services
Coffee, tea, and sweet and savory snacks available all day – Doughnut coffee is already a concept.
Valamo Tea Table 15€/person
The Tea Table is a modern version of the old Valamo Tea Table, developed with respect for tradition.
The Tea Table is served during summer from 22.6 - 30.8 Mon-Sat 18:30–20:30. Groups by prior reservation.
It includes monastery tea and raspberry jam, pickled cucumbers with sour cream and honey, salmon pie, cabbage pie, dry cake, biscuits, sweets, and fruits.
Treats to go
You can buy the monastery's own products to take away, such as malt bread, sauerkraut, and pastries (selection varies daily).
For Groups and Events
Trapesa also functions as a catering restaurant for meetings and celebrations.
Practical Information
The restaurant has accessible entry. Pets are welcome at the monastery, but not in the restaurant or on the terrace.
Welcome to enjoy Valamo's flavors and atmosphere!
Table Reservations for Groups
Valamo Sales Service
tel +358 17-570 1810
salesservice@valamo.fi
Restaurant Trapesa's Oivahymy report HERE
Wine House
In the atmospheric wine house, you can taste Valamo's own berry wines and high-quality artisan spirits.
Valamo's Wine house is open from June 19 to August 29, Wed-Sat from 6 PM to 10 PM.
For groups, also at other times by arrangement.
Guided Presentations and Tastings for Groups
Welcome to explore the world of Valamo's wines and spirits on site. The warm atmosphere of the wine parlour, the stories behind the drinks, and the peaceful surroundings make the tastings an experience.
Wine Presentation (duration approximately 1 hour)
The tasting includes three Valamo wines.
Whisky Presentation (duration approximately 1 hour)
The tasting includes two Valamo whiskies.
Wine and Whisky Presentation (duration approximately 1.5 hours)
The tasting includes two wines and one whisky.
Presentations are arranged for groups of at least 8 people by prior arrangement.
