Ravintola Nolla

Top of the table in zero-waste cred is pioneering Nolla (meaning “zero”), which even boasts a designer composter in one corner. It serves regularly changing taster menus (four courses €59, six courses €69) in an old townhouse with a relaxed, hip vibe. Led by Catalan chef and co-owner Albert Franch Sunyer, the 70-seater espouses localism and upcycling: staff uniforms are made from old curtains and sheets, while the base of a wine bottle becomes a butter dish.

Nolla (which means zero in Finnish) is also in the Guide, and has a Michelin Green Star, for its own compost machine and a micro-brewery.

A distinguished restaurant with sustainability at heart, Nolla (meaning zero in Finnish) aims for a zero-waste policy without compromising the emphasis on serving excellent food. With sustainability front of mind, ingredients is sourced from local farmers, producers and fishers, while suppliers are offered composted soil made out of the food waste. Nolla is truly paving the way as the ultimate leader of environmentally friendly conduct in hospitality.

Ravintola Nolla is a casual restaurant that has been serving bistro food for nearly five years, with a focus on simplicity and seasonality. The restaurant's zero-waste ideology is a central part of its operations, and it even brews its own beer on-site. The menu, which is predominantly vegetarian, is crafted from local ingredients that change with the seasons, and the restaurant also offers a selection of natural wines and in-house brewed sour beers.

Ravintola Nolla in Helsinki exemplifies its name, meaning ’zero’ in Swedish, by pioneering a zero-waste philosophy. This ethos permeates every aspect of its operations: the restaurant avoids packaging from suppliers, repurposes materials like bed linen for staff uniforms and processes organic waste with an on-site composter. Furthermore, its in-house microbrewery, visible from the dining area, enhances the dining experience.

Ravintola Nolla is a casual yet innovative bistro that’s deeply committed to sustainable dining, pioneering the zero-waste movement in Helsinki. This eco-friendly spot has been operating for over five years and focuses on seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. The menu, largely plant-based, reflects simplicity with a twist, spotlighting vegetables in a way that allows their natural flavors to shine.

Nolla is a sustainable restaurant run by three chefs from Serbia, Portugal, and Spain. The word “nolla” means zero in Finnish, and this name embodies the restaurant’s philosophy to produce zero waste. Nolla aims to show that sustainability and high-quality food can go hand in hand, whether it’s using every part of an animal, or making bread from spent grains from their own beer production.

Nolla takes the top spot on this list for being the first restaurant to offer waste-free, high-quality meals without sacrificing flavor. The restaurant is well-versed in delivering authentic Portuguese, Spanish, and Serbian dishes based on fresh local food. For their tasting meals, the chefs select only organic and locally sourced ingredients that are in season.

Nolla (Finnish for “zero”) is a sustainability pioneer that also happens to be incredibly delicious. Founded by a trio of chefs from Finland, Slovenia, and Portugal, the restaurant brews its own beer, composts everything, and serves up innovative dishes with no waste and no pretension. Think: cod cheeks, seasonal veggies, and wine on tap.

Being the pioneer in zero wastage and top-quality food without losing its taste, Nolla becomes the top restaurant in this list. The restaurant is well versed in serving authentic Portuguese, Spanish, and Serbian dishes based on fresh local produce. The chefs handpick the organic and local products all year round for their tasting menus.

Tomatoes, raspberry and chilli at Nolla / Image: Nikola Tomevski. Three chefs – Albert Franch Sunyer from Spain, Carlos Henriques from Portugal and Serbian-born Luka Balac – were all doing well in Helsinki, but shared a sense of frustration at the amount of food waste they saw at the end of service. So they did something about it.

Nolla, which means ‘Zero,’ is a super-friendly local restaurant that’s all about reducing waste. They refuse packaging from suppliers, use discarded bed linen for uniforms, and even have their composter and microbrewery. The menu features creative dishes with local ingredients, with a touch of Spanish influence.

This is the place where high-quality food meets sustainability. The ideology of Nolla is waste minimization (hence, the name) and mindful sourcing of seasonal products which come from local farmers, fishermen and producers. You won’t see a wide range of dishes there, but will find something to your taste.

Nolla The idea of Nolla was born out of a desire to serve great food without compromising sustainability. The restaurant aims to minimize the amount of waste they produce with everyday actions that follow sustainable values and waste-free ideology.

Come to Nolla for seasonal, Southern European-style cuisine in a beautiful space. They are especially known for their commitment to sustainability, operating the restaurant waist-free. Address: Fredrikinkatu 22, 00120 Helsinki, Finland

If tasty food and solid green credentials are high on your list when it comes to choosing the best restaurants in Helsinki for lunch, then Nolla is a great restaurant choice where excellent food goes hand in hand with sustainability.

Nolla – a zero waste concept where they can easily cater for GF. It isn’t marked on the menu, but they can adapt if you ask (especially in advance). All produce is fresh and seasonal so the menu is subject to change.

The restaurant is totally committed to a zero waste approach, with its own compost bin and microbrewery. Nolla even goes so far as to make its employees’ aprons from old sheets!

Nolla: the first and only zero-waste restaurant will blow you away with not only a great concept, but delicious food, carefully selected wines and now their own beers.

Nolla: “Nolla” means “zero” in Finnish, and Nolla is the first, and at this point, the only zero-waste restaurant in Scandinavia.

Nolla – not only has a stunning vegan tasting menu but is also the first and only restaurant that operates fully zero-waste