Student restaurant Carelia
Student restaurant Carelia is a student and staff restaurant in Yliopistokatu 4 in Joensuu. We are operating in the Carelia building of the university of Eastern Finland. We cater students, personnel and visitors. Welcome!
ALERT!
Restaurant open Wed. 18.2.2026 8.30-15.30 (lunch 10.30-15.00) because of evening reservation.
Restaurant normal opening and lunch times starting 7th of January
Mon.-Wed. 8.30-18.00 (lunch 10.30-17.30)
Thu. 8.30-18.00 (lunch 10.30-16.30)
Fri. 8.30-16.00 (lunch 10.30-16.00)
Sat. 9.00-15.00 (lunch 11.00-14.30)
Sun. closed
Our restaurant is accessible. if you need help with a tray, for example. Our staff will be happy to help. Feel free to ask for help :-)
Self-service cafe Agora opening times starting 7th of January
Mon.-Fri. klo 9.00-15.00
Wellcome!
A subsidised student meal includes a main dish, side salad, salad dressing, bread and a spread, and a drink. The meal subsidy is available at the checkout when presenting a valid student card approved for Kela’s meal subsidy, or a meal subsidy card issued by Kela.
Kela’s student meal subsidy is 2.80 € per meal.
Lunch
Lunch served 10.30–17.30
Vegetarian soup
Student 1,46 € / UEF-Staff 4,59 € / Visitor 4,59 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Pureed cauliflower soup
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 € / Takeaway 6,40-12,50 €
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Quinoa steaks
(A, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
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Hummus-flavored oatghurt
(*, A, G, ILM, L, M, Veg, VS)
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Roasted potatoes
(*, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Sauce Bolognaise
(*, A, G, L, M, VS)
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Organic whole grain pasta
(*, A, ILM, L, M, Veg)
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 € / Takeaway 12,50 €
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Pinsa with feta and aubergine
(A, VL)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
Lunch served 10.30–17.30
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 € / Takeaway 6,40-12,50 €
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Soya Vindaloo
(*, A, G, ILM, L, M, Veg, VS)
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Rice
(*, G, L, M, Veg)
Soup
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Pea soup
(*, A, G, ILM, L, M)
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Onion
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Creamy rainbow trout and potato casserole
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 € / Takeaway 12,50 €
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Pinsa with feta and aubergine
(A, VL)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Pancake
(A, L)
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Strawberry jam
(G, L, M, Veg)
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Whipped vanilla cream
(A, G, L)
Lunch served 10.30–15.00
Vegetarian soup
Student 1,46 € / UEF-Staff 4,59 € / Visitor 4,59 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Herb and carrot puree soup
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 € / Takeaway 6,40-12,50 €
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Bologna's grandma's vegetable lasagnette
(A, L, VS)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Tandoori chicken in yogurt sauce
(*, A, G, L)
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Rice
(*, G, L, M, Veg)
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 € / Takeaway 12,50 €
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Crispy pork schnitzel
(A, L, M)
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Choron sauce
(A, G, L)
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Warm potato salad and pickled red onion
(G, L, M, Veg)
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Vegetables of the season
(G, L, M, Veg)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Chocolate mousse (A, L, G)
(A, G)
Lunch served 10.30–16.30
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 € / Takeaway 6,40-12,50 €
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Quorn in tomato sauce
(*, A, ILM, L, M, VS)
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Rice
(*, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
Soup
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Rainbow trout soup
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 € / Takeaway 12,50 €
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Crispy chicken
(G, L, M)
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Gochujang mayonnaise
(A, L, M, VS)
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Roasted potatoes
(*, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
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Vegetables of the season
(G, L, M, Veg)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Lingonberry curd dessert
(A, G, L)
Lunch served 10.30–16.00
Vegetarian soup
Student 1,46 € / UEF-Staff 4,59 € / Visitor 4,59 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Corn and sweet potato soup
(*, A, G, L, VS)
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 € / Takeaway 6,40-12,50 €
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Sicilian seitan pasta
(*, A, ILM, L, M, Veg, VS)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Cheese gratinated baked sausage
(A, G, L)
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Mashed potatoes
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 € / Takeaway 12,50 €
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Crispy chicken
(G, L, M)
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Gochujang mayonnaise
(A, L, M, VS)
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Roasted potatoes
(*, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
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Vegetables of the season
(G, L, M, Veg)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Apple and oatmeal crumb bake
(A, L, M, Veg)
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Vegan vanilla sauce
(A, G, L, M, Veg)
Lunch served 11.00–14.30
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 € / Takeaway 6,40-12,50 €
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Chickpea and sweet potato stew
(*, A, G, ILM, L, M, Veg, VS)
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Rice
(*, G, L, M, Veg)
Soup
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Mexican-style chorizo soup
(*, A, G, L, M, VS)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 € / Takeaway 6,40-11,50 €
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Minced meat and beetroot patties
(*, G, L, M)
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Onion sauce
(*, A, L)
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Roasted potatoes
(*, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
Please, kindly note that the raw materials used in the restaurants may vary from the planned and therefore the product specifications and dietary labels published at web sites may differ from the final and correct information that will be given at the restaurant. Persons with allergies are advised every time to check the suitability of the offered food choices to their diet at the restaurant. Thank you for your understanding.