A Romantic Oasis in Pelgulinn
Text Susanna Poikela Photos Elis Suviste, Susanna Poikela
Hem’s head chef Priit Suviste draws inspiration from Italian and Scandinavian cuisine. “This summer’s dessert features rhubarb,” says Suviste.
Hem koduresto & Aed operates in a wooden house in the charming and green residential area of Pelgulinn. From the outside, the restaurant looks small, but inside there is dining space across two floors. In the summer, the delightful garden is also opened, accommodating about 60 restaurant guests.
The backyard is bordered by tall wooden fences from neighbouring houses and a limestone wall, which is eagerly climbed by a wild vine. These, along with flowerbeds and a hawthorn tree growing in the centre of the yard, create a romantic atmosphere.
“A secluded restaurant garden like this is hard to find anywhere else in Tallinn. Many people don’t even know this garden exists,” says Hem’s head chef, Priit Suviste.
Over the outdoor tables, string lights crisscross above. As summer progresses and the evenings grow darker, the mood lighting offers a magical experience for diners.
If a summer evening is cool or rainy, customers are served indoors instead of in the garden. The restaurant’s elegant interior offers a beautiful setting to enjoy gourmet food.
“I really enjoy Italian and Scandinavian cuisine. In my dishes, I combine the flavour profiles of these two culinary traditions. We also use seasonal ingredients. In the summer, for example, we smoke fish and meat in an outdoor oven,” Suviste explains.
The restaurant is open during the summer from Monday to Saturday.
Hem koduresto & Aed, Telliskivi 21, Tallinn
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