This In Your Pocket Guide is available as

Bookmark and Share

Tallinn | Restaurants & Cafes | Estonian

In homage to the Estonian House around the world where émigré Estonians meet to feel close to their homeland, the publisher of Global Estonian magazine opened this casual, family style restaurant, made even more inviting by the friendly, stuffed dolls that inhabit each room. The menu is f [...]


Add your comment

Lauteri 1
tel. 645 52 52

Open:
11:00 - 23:00

Named after a popular national folk dance, this is an Estonian-themed restaurant with a modern twist. You won't find any of the traditional, national dishes on the menu, however you will be pleased to discover many Estonian ingredients sporting an haute cuisine style. The prices, as expected, given the location and the quality, are a little lofty, but you will find a reasonable lunch menu that changes weekly. Check out the upstairs toilet for a truly architectural experience. [...]


Add your comment

Raekoja plats 17
tel. 615 54 00

Open:
11:00 - 24:00
Friday:
11:00 - 01:00
Saturday:
11:00 - 01:00

Heaven for pork-lovers, at the ‘Golden Piglet Inn’ the cooks even put bacon in the bread! This country-style Estonian restaurant undeniably caters to the tourist crowd, but we really liked the bright, folk-art motif. The menu is much more interesting than the heavy food h [...]


Add your comment

tel. 628 65 67

Open:
12:00 - 24:00

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. Elk roast is a regular feature and the lamb with bleu cheese comes highly recommended. Reservations are a good idea for Friday and Saturday evenings. [...]


Add your comment

Rataskaevu 10/12
tel. 626 90 80

Open:
12:00 - 22:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 18:00

One of the biggest disappointments in a long time, the Wirulane's 1930s-style décor suggests a nice romantic location to sip on a glass of wine while enjoying some home-style Estonian food. This was not to be the case. The overpriced and boring dishes left a bad taste in our mouths and the small portions were lack-lustre and overwhelmed by previously frozen vegetables. If you do happen to come here we suggest you stick to beer and a snack.
[...]


Add your comment

Pikk 41
tel. 646 43 11

Open:
11:00 - 21:00

Ö
Despite being named for one of Estonia’s hardest-to-pronounce vowels, Ö is well worth seeking out. The atmosphere of stylish, charcoal-coloured furniture, with dove-wing chandeliers overhead add an artistic touch. The equally fashionable menu, prepared by one of Eston [...]


Add your comment

Mere pst. 6e
tel. 661 61 50

Open:
12:00 - 23:00
Sunday:
13:00 - 22:00
Friday:
12:00 - 24:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 24:00