We want all or our passengers, regardless of age, to feel warmly welcome in our bistro. Step right in, find a nicely set table and find food and beverages to order either from our menu or from the blackboard, where you can discover the Dish of the day.
The concept of bistro originates from France. Bistro Botnia stays true to that original idea: a restaurant atmosphere that feels casual and intimate. Choose your favourite over and over again or have the personnel recommend something new and exciting to you – there is always something interesting going on in the bistro.
Our food is made of quality ingredients that we acquire from local producers whenever possible. There are both traditional and more contemporary dishes on the menu. Our current Dish of the day varies from time to time and can be found on the blackboard every day.
For us in the kitchen it is very important that the food we serve feels genuine and well made. We strive to ensure that each of our customers leaves satisfied and feels that they got value for their money.
Vaasa Meet and Eat
Bistro Botnia is taking part in Vaasa-lehti’s food festival Vaasa Meet & Eat. We will be serving festival dishes on the following departures:
- Friday 4.9.2026 at 16:45 from Vaasa
- Friday 4.9.2026 at 20:15 from Umeå
- Saturday 5.9.2026 at 17:00 from Umeå
Dish 25€
Roast venison with chanterelle sauce (L, G)
Menu 35€
Roasted butternut squash with pesto and feta cheese (L, G)
Pike-perch fillet with beurre blanc and crayfish tails (L, G)
Cranberries, vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (L, G)
How to book:
The ferry journey is not included in the price. Book your day cruise or route trip as usual. Make a reservation at Bistro Botnia under Step 3: Meals in the booking system. Food and beverages are ordered and paid for on board.
Bistro Menu
Starters
Chanterelle soup L, G 9 €/99 SEK
Västerbotten cheese pie with marinated crayfish tails L, G 9 €/99 SEK
Roasted butternut squash with pesto and feta cheese L, G 9 €/99 SEK
Main Courses
Bistro Botnia pepper steak with creamy pepper sauce L, G 36 €/396 SEK
Pike-perch with miso beurre blanc L, G 27 €/297 SEK
Braised beef cheek with truffle-flavoured potato purée L, G 23 €/253 SEK
Dal with the ship’s naan bread L, G 19 €/209 SEK
Potato selection: Pommes frites, potato wedges or potato puree
Desserts
WL Truffle L, G 4 €/44 SEK
White mud cake with cloudberry compote L, G 10 €/110 SEK
Exclusive portions
Afternoon Tea
Our exclusive Afternoon Tea dish includes cheeses, cookies, delicious sandwiches and sweet pastries for two persons at 35€/385 SEK. Coffee or tea is included, a glass of sparkling wine can be purchased for an additional fee.
How to book
Afternoon Tea is ordered beforehand from our booking system (Tab 3: Meals) and is served to your table in Bistro Botnia. Please order at least 48 hours before departure time.
How to book a table
You can reserve your seat in our online booking system while you are booking the trip. Choose the desired time and the number of guests in tab 3: Meals. Meals are ordered and paid on board.
You are also always welcome to drop in to our restaurant within opening hours.
Bistro Botnia is located on deck 8.
