Hõlm is a restaurant that belongs to the best restaurants in the Nordic region according to the Falstaff Nordic Restaurant Guide and is recommended by MICHELIN Guide 2025.
It is a place where everyone feels welcome. Its kitchen, led by head chef Sven Pärn, creates unforgettable dining experiences in which every detail is carefully considered, expertly prepared and lovingly presented.
Our team
At Hõlm, we believe great hospitality begins with great people. If you’re passionate about food, service, and warm connections, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that values respect, growth, and creativity — all in the heart of Tartu.
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Private Events at Hõlm – Celebrate in Style
Host your next occasion in an elegant atmosphere at hotel Lydia event centre. Designed for those who value style, comfort, and exceptional service, our venue offers an elegant backdrop for private celebrations, business gatherings, and exclusive soirées. With bespoke menus crafted by our chefs and seamless attention to every detail, your event becomes a memorable experience — effortlessly refined and uniquely yours.
What our guests say
We ate here two nights of our three night stay at Hotel Lydia. It was amazing! A world class experience delivered with kindness and grace. The second night we had small children in our group and they were treated as honored guests. The restaurant has a child's playroom next to the space so the kids were happily occupied while we enjoyed an absolutely outstanding meal! Everything was both beautiful presented and delicious.
They deserve their first star! This is a real star worthy restaurant. Fine dining in optima forma. Excellent food and excellent wines. So please Michelin, don’t forget to visit this place soon.
Restaurant Hõlm was really a pleasant experience. The food was beautiful and delicious all the way, from bread to desserts. The place itself was beautiful and spacious - not crowded with tables but you could actually have a nice conversation. Lovely view trough the windows from every table. Excellent service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant in your visit to Tartu.
Great venue, great food and great service...'nuff said. All joking aside, great restaurant with a modern warm look that fits well with the rest of the hotel, there is also seating outside next to a park. Gracious, professional and warm service (believe our waiter was Alar) from the team as a whole with a very high level of knowledge of both the food, service and the attendant wine list.
Great for visiting with kids It's a great place to visit with children - separate playroom, special children's menu and we had a very considerate waitress who served us. I was a bit anxious because we were there with my children (6 and 9), but it turned out great and although they are picky eaters, both boys had their stomachs full when we left.