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Due to the influx of Italian men who have migrated to Tallinn because of the seemingly endless supply of blonde women, the city has a plethora of eateries dedicated to this type of cuisine.

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Tallinn | Restaurants & Cafes | Italian

Almost guaranteed a flow of customers thanks to its prime location on Viru tänav, this busy place is made up of a funky, foyer café and a more staid rear dining room. Cakes spin around in a glass case in between. The menu concentrates on familiar pasta dishes and a whack of [...]



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Viru 8

tel. (+372) 611 76 00

Open 12:00 - 22:00,
Fri 11:00 - 23:00,
Sat 11:00 - 23:00,
Sun 11:00 - 21:00.
Truly an unexpected find. Though not quite rivaling the best Italian cuisine in town, for a restaurant that's in a giant cinema house, Basilik is surprisingly high-quality. Soups, pastas and other mains are served by friendly staff in a nicer-than-average dining room. Crowds ebb and flow according to the film schedule. [...]



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Hobujaama 5, in Coca-Cola Plaza

tel. (+372) 56 50 99 91

Open 11:30 - 23:00
Bocca
A smart, slick establishment where you'd expect to run into super-chic members of Tallinn's A-list, or maybe a supermodel or two. Bocca delivers formal, professional service and an inventive array of pastas and filletos (fillets), all under the watchful eye of award-winning chef Nicolo Tanda.  The attached loungy bar is a swank place for a post meal cognac. Make reservations on weekends. [...]



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Olevimägi 9

tel. (+372) 611 72 90

Open 12:00 - 23:00,
Fri 12:00 - 24:00,
Sat 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun 13.00 - 22:00.
Buongiorno
Infused with the powerful fragrance of garlic and decked out with unmistakably Italian mementoes, this small café leaves no room for doubt that there’s the hand of a native at work here. More casual and less expensive than Old Town’s other Italian choices, Buongiorno will treat you to an authentic and friendly experience. Rumour has it that quality has been down as of late, we'll let you be the judge.
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Müürivahe 17

tel. (+372) 627 76 13

Mon Closed,
Tue Closed,
Wed Closed,
Thu 15:00 - 21:00,
Fri 15:00 - 21:00,
Sat 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun 12:00 - 23:00.
Complemento
Once you get over the location - in the lobby of the Baltic Vana Wiru Hotel - you'll be surprised by the wonderful quality-to-price ratio here. A small selection of delicious fettucine and ravioli is complimented by a range of 'roasts', all served with hot rolls and st [...]



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Viru 11

tel. (+372) 669 15 10

Open 11:00 - 23:00
Controvento
Decorated in a cosy combination of medieval Estonian and rustic Italian, this stylish eatery has been a favourite of expats and locals for years, and deservedly so. The food here is absolutely top notch, with excellent pastas and beef dishes complemented by a good selection of I [...]



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Vene 12/Katariina käik

tel. (+372) 644 04 70

Open 12:00 - 22:45
This small restaurant's bright, ochre walls and cheerful oil paintings give it a somewhat refined look without crossing over into formality. Menu items are certainly inventive, with white fish in zucchini pastry and canneloni stuffed with duck on offer. The pizza (65 - 120kr) is the real [...]



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Aia 7

tel. (+372) 641 61 77

Open 12:00 - 23:00,
Fri 12:00 - 24:00,
Sat 12:00 - 24:00.
Fellini
Distinguished by its location above Town Hall Square (definitely ask for a window table!), Fellini offers pastas, meat and fish dishes in a subdued ambience that skirts the edge of formality. Live piano music two nights a week adds a romantic touch. [...]



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Kinga 1 (Raekoja Plats)

tel. (+372) 631 47 75

Open 10:00 - 24:00,
Fri 10:00 - 01:00,
Sat 10:00 - 01:00.
Gianni
Think candlelight, champagne buckets and soft, swank modernity. A sophisticated, Italian restaurant like Gianni could pass muster anywhere in the world - this one just happens to be in Tallinn, off Narva mnt. in the direction of the port. Our ricotta-filled ravioli was expertly-prepared. Those looking for a less involved experience can head to the attached Gianni Café, open 08:30 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 21:00.
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Jőe 4a

tel. (+372) 626 36 84

Open 12:00 - 24:00
La Bottega
Dreamt up by the creative minds who brought you the likes of Bocca, Ö, Chedi and a host of other stylish eateries, the Bottega is certainly just as 'sparkling'. In fact, this restaurant is styled just like an upscale Italian 'shop' with shelves of wine and other delicacies stacked all the way to the very high ceiling. The cuisine is equally fresh and the service was not disappointing.
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Vene 4

tel. (+372) 627 77 33

Open 12:00 - 23:00,
Fri 12:00 - 24:00,
Sat 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun 13:00 - 22:00.
The idea behind this Italian place is simple - to offer delicous, but simple Italian cuisine for affordable prices to people who like to relax and enjoy life. The atmosphere is stylish but equally relaxed and the friendly staff are also quite happy to make sure you feel at home. If you stop by later in the evening you may just wind up drinking wine until the wee hours. 
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Kullasepa 4

tel. (+372) 641 52 21

Open 12:00 - 23:00From May open 09:00 - 23:00
A little bit far from Old Town, this restaurant/pizzeria has got those particular touches that certainly reflect the input of a native, certainly not a rare thing in Tallinn. Nevertheless, the interior design is fresh and crisp and so are the pizzas. The dishes were a little on the salty side when we stopped in, but we'll give them the benefit of the doubt that it's not a regular occurrence. The prices are decent and you can even take home some authentic wines and food products from the attached delicatessen.
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Ehitaja tee 114a

tel. (+372) 680 41 00

Open 08:00 - 23:00,
Sat 10:00 - 23:00,
Sun 10:00 - 23:00.
A touch of Italy comes to Tallinn in the form of this native-owned and operated restaurant. Home-made pastas and mains like entrecote with truffled porcini mushroom cream are served up in an airy room accented with wood and wine bottles. Although it's not the most inexpensive Italian eatery in town, we're told all the ingredients are imported from Italy, which is just 'bella' in our books.
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Vene 6

tel. (+372) 645 00 45

Open 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun 12:00 - 23:00.
Vapiano is a European chain of self-service, market concept restaurants where the tantalising food is prepared right before your very eyes. When you arrive at the door you're greeted and given a plastic card, then proceed to the area of your choice to place your order (pasta, salad/antipasti or piz [...]



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Hobujaama 10

tel. (+372) 682 90 10

Open 11:00 - 24:00,
Sat 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun 12:00 - 24:00.
Also at: D/E-3/4 Estonia pst. 9 (Solaris Centre), tel. (+372) 628 59 99. Open 11:00 - 24:00.
Just across from Harju Hill park is the fun but classy Italian restaurant known as Villa Borghese. With equally fun but classy dishes such as marinated beef tenderloin grilled on coarse salt, and wide variety of paper-thin pizzas, the authentic Borghese will leave the most discerning of diners satisfied. In case you're not much into the 'red meat', they also offer a good selection of sea-themed meals and various pickings from the vegetable garden.
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Harju 7

tel. (+372) 699 96 80

Open 12:00 - 23:00