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Restaurants & Cafés in Tallinn
Due to the current economic climate you may find that the occasional restaurant we have listed here has either closed its doors or reduced its hours of operation, but we've tried our best to have an accurate list by print time. Also be aware that in most cases you’ll have to seat yourself, so don’t wait around like a dummy - just grab an available seat and you’ll eventually be brought a menu. In pubs, you’ll likely need to order and pay at the bar. Service in the centre is nearly always English-speaking and foreign-language menus are the rule, although the words may not always be spelled correctly. VAT (20%) is always included and service should never be added to the bill.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Maikrahv
Named for the 'May Count' of Tallinn's medieval days of yore, this respectable establishment hidden under Town Hall Square hints at old-style regality all the while providing a decidedly modern and down-to-earth dining experience that won't bust your budget.
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St. Michael Juusturestoran
Monks and cheese - always an unbeatable combination. The Imperial Hotel building was once part of the St. Michael Nunnery, so naturally waiters in monks' garb preside over its smart, medieval style restaurant.
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Horisont Restaurant & Bar
This first-rate restaurant may have a great view, but we think the cuisine and top-notch service are even more spectacular.
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Vanaema Juures
True to its name, Grandma's Place treats its guests to a warm welcome and a cosy dining room filled with antiques. Take heart that there's no sign of the big, bad wolf here, though wild boar is occasionally on the menu.
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Von Krahli Aed
The 'Garden' is a highly chic establishment with plenty of opportunity to lounge while enjoying a fresh meal or light snack.
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Latest Comments
This is one of the few all-around rip-off restaurants in Tallinn. No local ever dares to visit Bossanova, and only poor/disoriented tourist bit the bait. Prices are about 2-3 times what you usually pay in Tallinn, quality is extremelly low and sevic[...]
This was our second visit to Villa Thai, the first was 3 years ago and again tonight, July 19th, 2010. Unfortunately, the food failed miserably on both visits. The unusual mixed decor is the highlight of this restaurant. The chicken wings are a tast[...]
Sorry to disagree with the description: food is plane, unimaginative and not tasty at all! Prices are expensive for a cafeteria (beware, this is NOT a restaurant! At least not as we understand in Western Europe). For the same price you can get bette[...]
Toscana is closed and the phone number given in here is not in use.[...]
I was here in april 2010 and was more than very pleased with this place. After staying some days in Estonia without a good meal this was magnificent. The day before we were at a place called Peppersack and thet was very very bad. One of us was food [...]
This place is trying to cheat its customers by charging additional "20% VAT" on top of its listed prices. Estonia does have 20% VAT, but it's always customary (if not mandatory by law?) for it to be included in the advertised price. I'm not averse t[...]
Ahora, mayo de 2010, parece que las cosas han cambiado, gracias al nuevo chef, Eduardo, ejemplo de universalidad (padre italiano, madre peruana, esposa de Estonia); siempre muy atento. Pero ... debieran repasar con más asuidad el WC.[...]
I have been a client at Texas Honky Tonk & Cantina for many years. When I first came to Estonia five years ago, I tried to find Estonian restaurants to go to but as it happed I became a regular at Texas.The food is great!!! Spicy just as Texas s[...]
This is what I have been waiting for in Tallinn! The prices are cheap and the sandwiches delicious!Pop by when in need for a quick lunch![...]
Warm and nice personl! Excellent beer and food! Great atmosphere to be spend evening with friends. Just try it and you will love it..[...]
Hmm. Well, it's probably fair to describe the food as 'heavy', but I'm not sure that's altogether inauthentic. Not the sort of place I would ever usually choose for a meal, but completely surprised me - fantastic attention to detail in the front o[...]
went to the new Boost juice in Rocca Al Mare shopping centre.awesome service, so different to typical estonian service level, and sensational smoothies. love the way they personalize their service by asking for customers first name :)[...]
The food was good, but the waiting staff and management were appalling. Wine ordered was out of stock and their recommendation was a bottle at double the price. One of the main courses served was completely different to what was ordered and the sala[...]
Awesome food. Cozy atmosphere. We had four-course lunch menu. Borscht was superb. Stroganoff smooth, and silky. Bellini’s just right. Would go back in a heartbeat.[...]
It is excellent. Very good service and food.[...]