Nolla

Cuisine

Modern Cuisine, Finnish

Michelin

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Price

€€€

Website

https://www.restaurantnolla.com/

Description

Nolla means ‘Zero’, a hint at this lively neighbourhood restaurant’s zero-waste ethos, a philosophy that underlines everything they do, from composting their own food scraps to creating their uniforms from discarded bed linen. Small producers who share the Nolla philosophy provide the ingredients for the hearty cooking, which is best enjoyed from the generous "Chef’s Choice" menu or while sitting at the Chef’s Table for a ‘behind the scenes’ experience. The dishes pack a punch flavour-wise and could include a wonderfully intense, glossy meat reduction sauce to accompany tender roasted deer.

Review score

4.2

Review count

80

Review summary

Nolla in Helsinki offers modern Finnish cuisine centered on sustainability. Reviewers frequently praise the 6-7 course tasting menus, highlighting inventive uses of food scraps like sourdough ends and light seafood, with options catering well to vegetarians. The atmosphere is generally relaxed, with some enjoying seats near the kitchen. However, negative feedback points to inconsistent service, including rigid reservation protocols, slow responses, and perceived rudeness. Some diners criticized portion sizes as too small, flavors as unbalanced, and questioned the authenticity of the zero-waste claims. While many found the culinary experience exceptional and good value, others reported disappointing food quality and service failures.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking innovative sustainable cuisine who can tolerate service variability; confirm booking details in advance.

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