About us
Restaurant Âme is inspired by French flavors, Nordic minimalist aesthetics and the historical value of our building.
Âme’s passion for food made with soul has no bounds. Our menu is influenced by travels, contact with different cultures and people, as well as memories that take us back to our roots – everything that feeds the soul. With this feeling, we have created dishes that are hedonistic and fanciful, but always polished to simplicity.
Chef
Stella Kurik, the head chef of the Âme restaurant, has gained experience in both Estonian and foreign Michelin-recognized restaurants. In the kitchen, she is very keen on a sustainable way of thinking, preferring seasonal ingredients and the “nose to tail, leaf to root” philosophy. In Âme’s menu, we consider it very important to use raw produce that is not only of high quality, but can also surprise you.
Our menu has been created in cooperation with Tõnis Saar Gastronomy. Tõnis has a strong desire to renew the classic art of cooking with a zest, adding his own special tricks – and you can definitely feel it in our dishes.
After work experience in Scotland and Sweden, where he worked at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Fäviken, Tõnis returned to Estonia to use his skills and knowledge for promoting Estonian gastronomy. White Guide has chosen Tõnis Saar as chef of the year and declared Tõnis Saar Gastronomy Estonia’s most important promoter of the field of hospitality in 2022.
Atmosphere
The environmentally valuable building located in the heart of Tallinn’s old town and the restaurant’s Nordic minimalist interior design reflect the beauty of Âme’s gastronomy that unites the classic historical value with innovation. Interior design elements created by local artists have found a worthy place in the background of the 13th century city wall. The restaurant’s cozy refined atmosphere, taste experiences and warm and attentive service create a unity that every guest wants to experience. In addition, Âme’s taste journey is complemented by a carefully curated wine selection and artisanal cocktails.
