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Restaurant Elm (2022) is a neighbourhood spot on the edge of Kaivopuisto Park in South Helsinki. Our ingredient-driven cooking is guided by the seasons and our Mediterranean roots, offering simple dishes made with carefully selected ingredients. We warmly welcome both bookings and walk-ins—whether you’re stopping by for a quiet lunch, catching up over coffee, or sharing a long-table meal.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Fri
11.30-22.30
Sat
13.00-23.00
EXCEPTIONS:
Mon 2.6. 17.00-22.30 (lunch closed)
Wed 18.6. 11.30-16.00 (private dinner)
Midsummer open normally
Sat 19.7. 13-17 (private dinner)
Image by © Emma Ranne
Image by © Emma Ranne
Events etc.
Private
Events
and Catering
From family gatherings and lunch meetings to long-table dinners with friends, Elm offers a relaxed setting for all kinds of occasions. We’re happy to help you host your event in our space—or bring our food and hospitality to you, with catering available across Helsinki and surrounding areas.
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Cyanotype print by © József G. Kiss
Sustainability
We believe that with a little extra effort, we can make a big difference in how we take care of the environment as well as our community. From partnering with local farmers to eliminating single-use plastic in our kitchen, and cooking with seasonal ingredients, we do our best to make informed choices that have a positive impact – be it big or small.
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Meet Our Team
Elm is a restaurant by chefs Carlos Henriques (Portugal), Albert Franch Sunyer (Spain), and Luka Balac (Serbia), also the trio behind Nolla and Nolita. Our approach to hospitality is shaped by responsibility, quality, and the warmth of our Southern European roots—values that guide us and our team across all three restaurants.
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Image by © Emma Ranne
Image by © Emma Ranne
Puistokatu 4
Our restaurant is housed in a historic villa dating back to 1880, within Puistokatu 4 – a Space for Science and Hope. This forward-thinking space fosters research, collaboration, and events, bringing together people from various fields to drive meaningful change.
Puistokatu 4 is a collaboration between the Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation and the Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation, who own the building. Our restaurant is located on the first floor and is fully accessible, with lifts, wheelchair-friendly restrooms, and a ramp at the entrance.
Image by © Emma Ranne
Image by © Emma Ranne