Where to Buy
Fish in Sortavala?

There are two Jarvikala establishments in the city (translated from Finnish as "Lake Fish").

The first primarily operates as a store, while the second functions more as a café.

However, in both locations, you can either buy your desired fish products or enjoy a meal. The choice of location doesn’t affect the quality of the fish, as it is delivered fresh daily to both places immediately after being caught.

Their selection includes a wide variety of fish products, such as:

• Redfish
• Caviar
• Salmon meatballs
• The popular creamy salmon soup "Lohikeitto"
• Pancakes with caviar, cloudberries, and various other fillings
• Traditional Karelian pies (kalitki)
• Many other delicious items.

VK Group: https://vk.com/jarvikala_sortavala?w=club543836
Location: Яндекс Карты

You can visit the farm in the village of Rautalahti to enjoy a pleasant evening at the lakeside café or drop by their bistro in Sortavala.

The Priladozhye trout farm was established in 2014 in the Kirjavalahti Bay. This family-run farm raises rainbow trout, salting, smoking, and curing it to produce high-quality products that delight many customers.

Freshly caught fish is grilled over coals, giving it an unmatched flavor and aroma. It’s used to prepare traditional Finnish creamy soup "Lohikeitto" with red caviar, golden Karelian pies, hand-made dumplings, hearty fish burgers, and delicate lace pancakes with lightly salted trout fillet.

VK Group: https://vk.com/priladozhjefarm?w=club187110559
Location: Яндекс Карты

This store offers a wide range of fish products, including hot and cold smoked fish, salted fish, caviar, and frozen fish. Additionally, you can purchase various herbal teas and jams.

The local factory runs a network of small shops located in Sortavala, Ruskeala, and even Saint Petersburg! The Sortavala fish factory was founded in 1940 and continues to operate successfully, providing customers with delicious fish products.

When you visit these shops, you can be confident that you’re getting fresh, high-quality, and natural products, complemented by a friendly atmosphere, the aroma of fresh smoking, and a touch of Karelia. They use no liquid smoke or chemicals—just salt and alder chips.

Website: https://rybozavod.store/

Location: Яндекс Карты

This small café-market and kiosk are located in the city center: the kiosk near the Yarmarka shopping center and the café-market near the square with the fountain.

You can buy fresh and tasty fish here, but it’s important to arrive early to catch the fresh catch of the day.

The shop offers a wide range of products: fresh and frozen fish as well as ready-to-eat dishes. At the café, you can enjoy coffee, Karelian pies, salmon dumplings, and the famous "Lohikeitto" fish soup.

Website: https://kafe-market-severnaja-ryba.clients.site/
Location: Яндекс Карты

Finally, it's worth mentioning that you can also buy fish in Sortavala at the local market. It doesn’t have a fixed schedule and only opens when there’s a fresh catch.

Unlike fish stores, the market primarily sells raw fish, often uncleaned. This is because the products are freshly caught and sold by weight rather than individually.

The assortment mainly includes redfish, vendace, smelt, and zander. There is no exact location for this market—it’s usually set up near the lake or the trading square by the bus station.

Location: Яндекс карты