Fahle Quarter Opens New Restaurant Doors in September
Estonian renowned restaurateur Joonas Koppel is opening a new restaurant in the Fahle residential and business quarter this fall together with Mati Luht. The new restaurant will be located on the edge of the Fahle quarter's landscaped courtyard on a total of 500 square meters spread across two floors. During the summer months, the restaurant will also have an outdoor terrace. The restaurant is in a rather upscale price category and is aimed at people who come for dinner, business lunch, or organize private events in the restaurant. Joonas Koppel, one of the restaurant's founders, will take on the role of head chef and promises to bring flavors created from a combination of cuisines from different countries to clients. The restaurant is planned to open in early September.
Joonas Koppel believes there is certainly room for one more good restaurant in Tallinn. "People are willing to travel from the other end of Estonia in search of culinary experiences and visit new exciting places. Expanding the selection of dining options in the Fahle area adds attractiveness to the district, and an exciting mix of restaurants supports food enthusiasts coming here," said Koppel.
Koppel compares the restaurant's style to a Scandinavian who moved to Asia. "In the menu, Scandinavian pure flavors meet French depth, Asian spices, and my technical quirks. We will offer 14-16 course menus, tasting menus with matching beverage selections, and three-course business lunches," said Koppel.
Although the restaurant's name and final concept are still being finalized, some elements are already known. Upon entering the restaurant, visitors will be greeted with a view of the open kitchen located on the first floor, which will offer visitors spectacular visual experiences. In front of the kitchen there will be a table where up to 15 people can sit in theater-style seating facing the kitchen. The first floor dining area will feature 2 large round tables with a rotating table base in the center and privacy-creating banquettes. The second floor allows for complete privacy. The flexible interior design and spacious area allow the second floor to host private events, conferences, and meetings for up to 60 people without having to close the entire restaurant. The second floor offers a nice view down to the dining room and out to the courtyard.
The creators of the new restaurant, Joonas Koppel and Mati Luht, own JAHH Catering, Estonia's fourth largest catering company. Currently, dishes prepared under Jaanus Koppel's direction can be enjoyed at the Michelin-recommended Mere 38 restaurant in Võsu and Restaurant 38 in Tallinn's Old Town. Koppel has also managed restaurants such as Puri, Paju Villa and others.
