Eating in Tallinn

It's a well known brand among locals and there are several locations around the city. The most famous and best atmosphere is on Müürivahe street. It's a place for a quick coffee stop or takeaway, lunch meetings, a romantic dinner in the restaurant part – you name it. We like it cause we know what to expect. Read more ›

A perfect cafe experience

Reval Cafe & Restaurant

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F-Hoone

Restaurants 81 11

An inspiring menu and a unique dining experience in an industrial setting - guaranteed. Food is high quality, but prices have stayed cheap, considering the menu. It is absolute favourite of locals. It is so popular that the service can become slow... but we forgive them. Read more ›

Industrial gourmet

F-Hoone

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Must Puudel

Nightlife 76 9

New age fun with a Soviet feel

Must Puudel

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Kompressor

Budget Meals 56 7

Its windows protected by heavy duty metal bars, this place looks less like a restaurant and more like a prison. In a way, it is a prison, because, like most prisons, once you've been in you just can't help but re-offend. We've tried rehabilitation from those pancakes but in the end, the urge to sink our teeth into these is just too great. Read more ›

Pancake heaven

Kompressor

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Von Krahli Aed

Restaurants 46 11

Sometimes vegetarians might feel a bit left out in Tallinn. Estonians, remembering their prehistoric roots all too well, are hell bent on destroying every cow in the country for immediate consumption. Still, there exist a couple of oases of civilisation like Aed where the ideals of organic food have not been abandoned. Read more ›

The embassy of pure food

Von Krahli Aed

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Boheem

Eating 44 3

Many who visit Tallinn never leave the Old Town, and we can't understand why. Walk out of the medieval centre and past the central train station, to find yourself in a new world. The historic Kalamaja district has charming wooden architecture and many hidden wonders - like Boheem, for example. We love this place. Read more ›

A little local place

Boheem

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Von Krahl

Nightlife 44 3

Not everybody is content with Tallinn's mainstream club scene, and those people have long held Von Krahl in high regard. Technically the place is a theatre bar attracting local art patrons and other colourful characters with their tasty menu and short-but-sweet beer selection. Read more ›

Theater cafe for artsy types

Von Krahl

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Komeet

Eating 36 6

The place is famous for it's cakes and the view from the top floor, especially from the terrace in summer. It's owned by Anni Arro, the author of several cookbooks. We're guessing at one point she got tired of writing and decided to show people how it's done instead. So, while there, put her recipes to the test. Read more ›

Top-floor top-pastry

Komeet

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Sesoon

Cafes 31 6

The quality of the food that you get in this café is unheard of for such little money, even rivalling the standards of a fine dining restaurant. Read more ›

Extraordinary food for budget prices

Sesoon

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Leib Resto ja Aed

Restaurants 31 3

Estonians have a strong connection to bread. Leib ("bread" in Estonian) doesn't do fancy, complicated combinations of tastes, over-the-top service or expensive prices – instead they focus on simplicity and the freshness of their ingredients. They work with local fishermen, farmers and other small producers. Read more ›

Simple & good food

Leib Resto ja Aed

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Vegan Restaurant V

Restaurants 27 12

Honestly, you don't have to be a vegetarian or a vegan to love this place! Opened only in 2014 as the first vegan restaurant in Tallinn V has quickly gathered a faithful following with its delicious food and warm-hearted service. I've heard more than one person say after a dinner there that it doesn't seem hard at all to give up meat and dairy. Read more ›

Not only for vegans

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Sfäär Restaurant

Restaurants 27 5

Italian and Nordic aren't exactly terms that get along well. Yet by some stroke of insane genius, Sfäär has found a way to force these to into a fusion. The result is a truly modern cuisine, presented in a contemporary and sleek setting with some tastefully incorporated retro elements. Read more ›

North by south

Sfäär Restaurant

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Rataskaevu 16

Restaurants 24 8

With its cosy atmosphere, friendly service and tasty dishes Rataskaevu 16 has crept its way into locals' hearts. Even though it's located in the very center of Tallinn, the prices are more than affordable and the amazingly attentive service just makes you want to come back. We also love their mouth-watering lunch offers on weekdays for only €5. Read more ›

Tasty dishes in cosy atmosphere

Rataskaevu 16

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Chocolaterie Pierre

Eating 24 4

I certainly love my chocolate and Pierre is a perfect place to do some shopping and sampling. Swimming in a vague bohemian aura, this place has various chocolate drinks and lots of sweets. Taste the chocolate masterpiece in the atmospheric Masters' Courtyard! Read more ›

Chocolatey sin

Chocolaterie Pierre

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Lounge 24

Nightlife 23 1

Lounge 24 has arguably the best view in the city. In fact, we're thinking the only reason they built the Radisson Blu Hotel is so that they could put this lounge at the top of it. Although some may call it a flight of fancy, Lounge 24 is really quite special. Read more ›

Up in the air

Lounge 24

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NOP Cafe and Shop

Eating 23 4

This homely cafe and eco-shop is a popular meeting point for Kadriorg's eco-friendly folk. The selection here is good too. Be it fresh vegetables from small Estonian farms to organic farm milk to Mediterranean sardines and Asian noodle sauces. It's more than a cornerstore – the cafe works hard every day to provide a tasty organic lunch. Read more ›

Neighbourhood, Organic, Practical

NOP Cafe and Shop

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Kohvik AUGUST

Eating 22 4

As you're walking by cafe August you'll see those really comfortable-looking colorful pillows on their deep window sill and you can't help but to step inside. This little retro-style cafe offers high-quality coffee and a cosy environment. They also have a simple yet tasty menu and delicious lunch specials on weekdays for only €4–5. Read more ›

Cosy and colorful

Kohvik AUGUST

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Gourmet Coffee

Eating 22 1

One word: coffee. Absolutely amazing coffee, from freshly ground beans from all around the world. A resounding "no" to compromises, it's the perfect place for a rest after an exhausting day around Kadriorg park. Read more ›

For real coffee lovers

Gourmet Coffee

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Popular & Boheem

Bars 22 2

A favourite of locals since 2003 as the most popular hookah place in Tallinn. In 2012 it started importing food from one of the hit kitchens - Boheem. Some locals don't like that the good old chillax place has turned into a half cafe, but at least you can have some decent food late at night instead of junk food. Read more ›

Hookah lounge

Popular & Boheem

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Drink Bar & Grill

Nightlife 21 1

Drink is the beer Mecca of Tallinn. Sorry, is it wrong to say that? Their selection, comprising both local and imported beers, is comprehensive. The pub was started by an Englishman so you can be sure they know what they're doing. Recently Drink added another member to the family in the form of a shop right next door. Read more ›

The beer Mecca of Tallinn

Drink Bar & Grill

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Pizza Grande

Budget Meals 20 2

Pizza Grande lacks the fast food joint attire usually associated with cheaper places and their menu is long, affordable and supplemented by a casual atmosphere which is perfect if you want to enjoy some downtime with your friends or family. Or you can simply take your food to go and have a picnic in a park instead! Read more ›

Legendary pizzas at legendary prices

Pizza Grande

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Põrgu

Nightlife 20 2

The choice of name ("Hell") is diabolical, as the pub itself is deviously charming. The food is sinfully cheap, considering the quality of their meals, prepared by chefs who take their jobs dead-seriously. From an Estonian perspective, the foods here are quite traditional. Read more ›

For your sins

Põrgu

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Pööbel

Eating 19 3

Pööbel is a great place for an informal night out with friends. Its name stands for "plebs" – a tongue-in-cheek hint to being just downhill from the parliament. The place is always buzzing with lively groups of locals and their food is this traditional, filling and finger-licking pub food that makes you mumble with happiness. Read more ›

Local pub fare

Pööbel

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Burger Box

Budget Meals 18 12

A new addition to the Kalamaja food scene Burger Box is nothing you'd imagine from something behind the train station. Located in what I'd call a shed real food lovers fix up a mere 4-5 dishes every day – burgers, kim-chi fries and a few more. I suspect the guys running this place are actually DJs because the music is always great. Read more ›

Top burger behind the train station

Burger Box

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Energia Cafe

Cafes 18 3

Oh my god - are we still in Soviet Estonia? The only thing that's changed in this cafe in the last twenty years is that the waitresses are now older. A place when my grandma feels safe. Read more ›

Back in the USSR

Energia Cafe

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Cafe Moon

Restaurants 18 1

CLOSED IN JULY! Cafe Moon is the perfect place to enjoy an exciting menu, strongly influenced by Russian cuisine, after a refreshing walk at the seaside. Its minimalist interior design projects an aura of sophistication, while remaining tactfully modest. Read more ›

Seaside sophistication

Cafe Moon

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Kolm Sibulat

Restaurants 17 5

CLOSED IN JULY! Founded by the same people who own Cafe Moon on the seaside this little place off the beaten track has quickly become known among locals. Even so known that on Fridays it's very difficult to get a table. Located in a typical wooden Pelgulinn house Kolm Sibulat will not disappoint with its food. Read more ›

Local vibe with excellent food

Kolm Sibulat

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Muhu Pagarid

Budget Meals 16 8

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Probably the best bread in the world

Muhu Pagarid

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When Muhu Pagarid opened their little yellow patterned bread bakery in the most hidden corner of Telliskivi Loomelinnak, eating a whole loaf at once no longer was a problem to anyone. You walk there, the incredible smell invites you in and you leave with a warm smile on your face and even with a warmer black bread in your bag! Read more ›

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Controvento

Restaurants 16 3

Controvento is known amongst locals as one of the best Italian restaurants in town. Run by a Sicilian chef Controvento is slightly more democratic and easy-going than the upmarket and more expensive Bocca and La Bottega, but by no means compromises on quality. Read more ›

Little piece of Italy in Tallinn

Controvento

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NOKU

Bars 16 3

Once a closed club for the local art and culture crowd Club NoKu has recently opened its doors to the (well-informed) public as well. Short for Noorte Kultuuriklubi (Youth Culture Club), it still attracts people from the more creative fields of life to enjoy the bohemian atmosphere and hold intellectually challenging conversations. Read more ›

A magic door on Pikk street

NOKU

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Kalamaja Pagarikoda

Cafes 15 1

This bakery has the neighbourhoody feeling of Kalamaja. It's the corner bakery people just love to visit. Why even go to a cafe or a restaurant if you can just grab fresh pastries and go sit in a park? Read more ›

Fresh out of the oven

Kalamaja Pagarikoda

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Uulits

Restaurants 14 4

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Great gourmet burgers worth the trip

Uulits

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It's one of the best burger places in town and the best in Mustamäe. They attend food festivals which has started a cult following among many foodies craving for not good but great burgers. The location is convenient with parking outside & quickly filling and emptying seats that make the wait worthwhile. Read more ›

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Klaus

Eating 14 2

This cafe is a design paradise from the 60s where the interior changes once in a while just to keep it interesting. Since it's located outside of the Old Town, by the seaside, not many tourists will wander off that far and that's why Klaus caters mainly for the local clientele. Read more ›

Design paradise from the 60s

Klaus

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Anneli Viik Handmade Chocolate

Eating 14 3

Anneli Viik, once an investment banker, chose to do what she truly loved – making chocolate, more precisely - handmade chocolate. And she's pretty good at it, owning a little cafe on Pikk street that attracts local chocolate addicts. Read more ›

#1 for chocolate lovers

Anneli Viik Handmade Chocolate

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Pirosmani

Restaurants 14 3

Miles from the center but probably the best place to enjoy real Georgian hospitality together with their amazing skill of turning meat into the most mouth-watering shish kebabs. Located by the Tallinn University of Technology it's rarely visited by tourists. They just never make it that far out of the center. Read more ›

No-one does meat like Georgians

Pirosmani

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Pegasus

Restaurants 13 2

Located in the House of Writers Pegasus is a legendary meeting point that has been run by several different owners, but now it looks like it's here to stay. High quality Estonian-inspired food for more than reasonable prices means that it's one of those few places frequented by locals in the old town. Read more ›

Three floors of goodness

Pegasus

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Mamo

Budget Meals 13 2

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Healthy and vegetarian food

Mamo

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Mamo might look like a place for hipsters, but actually this lovely cafe wins the heart of everyone who visits it. There are three Mamos in Tallinn, all of them surrounded by office buildings, so if you happen to drop by during lunch hours, you'll probably see a lot of white-collars waiting for their salads or sandwiches. Read more ›

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Estonian Burger Factory

Budget Meals 13 4

Having run a tiny kiosk in Kadriorg for years and becoming sort of a legend among the local burger lovers the same owners decided to turn it up a notch and have a decent place to sit down at. Situated close to the Cinema Kosmos it cooks up a variety of creative burgers all grilled on open fire. Read more ›

Probably the best burgers in Tallinn

Estonian Burger Factory

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Papa Joe's falafel & hummus

Budget Meals 13 5

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Vegan take away

Papa Joe's falafel & hummus

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This little takeaway kiosk makes 100% vegan kebabs - falafel and hummus. Hand made at the spot from chic peas. Honestly, not so well known in majority of locals cause we don't even know much about Middle East cusine. But some do ... and it's amazing. Read more ›

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Elevant

Restaurants 13 4

Elevant has been cooking up authentic flavours from around India for decades already. They also spice up the atmosphere with good music. Dare we say, the calm and quiet atmosphere’s the only thing that’s not authentically Indian! Read more ›

Indian with an Estonian twist

Elevant

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Square Kebab

Budget Meals 13 3

Tallinn has its share of fast food joints, the biggest and best known of which are far too commercialised. Kebab's been around, but it's always been on the sidelines. Square Kebab is really the first place to bring those Middle-East meat combos to the mainstream Estonian consumer. Read more ›

The national food of every nation

Square Kebab

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Texas Honky Tonk & Cantina

Nightlife 13 1

Texas is kitsch, but in the best sense of the word. No one in Estonia does the hot American thing better than they do. There's a big selection of Tex-Mex foods, all very decently priced. The beer selection is also decent (it's needed to wash down the spicy hot wings). Read more ›

Best American food in Tallinn!

Texas Honky Tonk & Cantina

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Bibi Pagar

Cafes 12 1

This is the homely neighbourbood bakery that everybody loves. They offer a great variety of sweet and savoury pastries with really affordable prices. Everything is always fresh and oftentimes still warm from the oven. I always find it hard to leave with only the pastries that I came for. Read more ›

The neighbourhood's favourite bakery

Bibi Pagar

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Restaurant Mets

Eating 12 1

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One of the best restaurants in Mustamäe

Restaurant Mets

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Restaurant Mets is a lunch restaurant in Tallinn, Mustamäe. It offers great Estonian-like food with moderately reasonable prices (4-5 EUR per lunch). It is reasonably quiet and thus great for business meetings. Restaurant Mets has also a nice cosy interior and free parking. Read more ›

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Sõõrikukohvik

Budget Meals 12 2

There's just something about greasy oven warm donuts. Anyone grown up in Estonia will remember that taste from their early childhood. Donuts aside, they also serve breakfast and lunch for more than reasonable prices. Pancakes with different fillings are tasty too! Read more ›

Donuts, Estonian style

Sõõrikukohvik

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Koogel Moogel

Cafes 12 1

This cafe in a theatre might also be a magic land, we suspect. They serve food that’s not made by real cooks, but dedicated food lovers, including a viola player, an interior designer and a music teacher. It's also hidden in a quiet courtyard that only locals know. Read more ›

Live and breathe theatre

Koogel Moogel

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Karja Kelder

Nightlife 12 2

One of the first pubs in Estonia, and the very first one I visited when I moved here 7 years ago. The place has been a staple standard for ages. Read more ›

Simple and reasonable

Karja Kelder

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Vana Villemi Pubi

Nightlife 12 0

The pub has a nice interior and sports a proper "pubby“ feel. They also have a pretty big terrace, making it a great choice for warm summer evenings. Read more ›

Real local pub

Vana Villemi Pubi

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Kohalik

Eating 11 0

What could be a more inspiring setting for Uus Maailm's community café than a 100-year-old wooden house with restored stoves and old furniture? While the food is a bit richer than it was in the old days, the café still has the distinct feel of a grandma's house complete with old furniture that most of us recognise. Read more ›

As local as it gets

Kohalik

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Vanaema Juures

Restaurants 11 0

Grandmothers quite like cooking for their grandchildren. And while it can take some time for Estonians to warm up to you enough to invite you to their grandma's place, this Grandma's Place will let people in regardless of their familial relations. It is what it is – a no-nonsense seat by a table with a warm meal. Read more ›

Homecooked meal in a homely environment

Vanaema Juures

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Hr Mauruse Pubi

Nightlife 11 0

'Cos it's off the main streets of pubs and it definitely has it's own loyal customers who enjoy the simplicity of a friendly atmosphere, food and happy hours for beer. Read more ›

The library pub

Hr Mauruse Pubi

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Frenchy

Restaurants 10 1

In the very back of Telliskivi quarter there is a bright yellow building and as bright as the colour of it is the warmth of France experienced inside. They serve authentic French dishes and even have French-speaking staff to add to the atmosphere (they speak English too, so don't worry!). Read more ›

Little piece of Paris

Frenchy

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MoMo pood

Shopping 10 1

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Discover Japanese flavors!

MoMo pood

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It's small Japanese food store. They have over 200 different products from Japan and they also offer delicious and authentic Japanese meals for takeaway. Read more ›

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NOA Peakoka Pool

Restaurants 9 1

NOA Chef's Hall was elected best restaurant in Estonia in 2014. It's located just next to the sea and has amazing panoramic views (and sunsets) on Tallinn. You can choose between 5 or 7 course dinner with a compatible wine list. Read more ›

Best food and breathtaking view

NOA Peakoka Pool

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Green Bakery

Cafes 9 3

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Authentic fresh vegan snack pit stop

Green Bakery

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Parallel to a busy hotel and bank street where people run around with suits and ties, there's a little peaceful GreenBakery. It's a place where you never know what you are going to get today, because everything is freshly made the same morning. It's one of those places where the person behind the counter actually wants to talk to you. Read more ›

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La Bottega

Restaurants 9 2

La Bottega is all about Chef de Cuisine Nicolo Tanda. He is also Chef de Cuisine at the well-known fine dining restaurant Bocca. We think that La Bottega is closer to his heart. Read more ›

Best Italian food in Tallinn

La Bottega

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Cafe Josephine

Eating 9 2

Sometimes a chocolate bar, no matter how decorated or tasty, just doesn't cut it. Enter Cafe Josephine. Named after the American dancer/singer Josephine Baker, the cafe looks to 1920's Paris for inspiration. The result is a sparkling, yet tasteful representation of French charm. Read more ›

Chocolaterie a la Paris

Cafe Josephine

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Gelato Ladies

Eating 8 2

Finally you can get genuine Italian gelato in Tallinn. Sweet-toothed locals sure have been longing for it. Located right in the Old town it's a perfect spot for a romantic gelato date. Be it too cold for gelato, they also serve great coffee and a generous selection of teas and wines. They also have a second location at Balti Jaam's Hommikuväljak. Read more ›

Genuine Italian gelato

Gelato Ladies

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Carmen Cafe Rotermanni

Eating 8 3

Founded by experienced caterers who have an ambitious plan of take over some of the local cafe scene. Going out for breakfast is not a huge thing in Estonia so for me this place is an appreciated addition to the Tallinn food scene with their great breakfast choices – paninis, various egg dishes, porridges and pastries. Read more ›

Breakfast place in Rotermann district

Carmen Cafe Rotermanni

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Vesivärava Kohvik

Cafes 8 3

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Charming Suburban Sanctuary

Vesivärava Kohvik

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Located in the pleasant, family-friendly district of Kadriorg, Vesivärava Kohvik is a time-tested favorite of neighborhood locals. Some of the best pastries in the city are to be found here, baked lovingly by the hands of the two sweet older women overseeing the business. Read more ›

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Annön

Budget Meals 8 0

Locals of Lasnamäe, Tallinn's largest soviet block district, are long aware of this little canteen run by a Korean family who somehow made their way to Estonia via Uzbekistan in the soviet era. Interior is kitschy, tables covered with simple plastic covers, menu is hand-written on the wall in Russian and broken Estonian, but the food is excellent. Read more ›

Uzbekistan-influenced Korean food

Annön

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Tokumaru

Restaurants 8 4

I have to say I'm usually very sceptical about food courts inside shopping malls – they tend to be overpriced and low quality food. Solaris however has managed to bring several good places to eat under their roof. The minimalist yet authentic Japanese eatery is one of those. Read more ›

A gem in a shopping mall

Tokumaru

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Ristikheina Café

Budget Meals 8 1

This place is simply adorable, you can't help but to fall in love with its charming interior and delightful cakes. They also serve a variety of hearty breakfasts, up till 1 pm on weekends, and high-quality coffee to accompany it. Their lunch/dinner menu isn't long, but the dishes are all with an original twist. Read more ›

Divine cakes in a cosy atmosphere

Ristikheina Café

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Ariran

Budget Meals 8 3

Far from fancy Ariran is the closest to Korea you can get in Tallinn. Run by an older guy and his wife (?) who don't speak much Estonian it serves authentic food accompanied by a bit awkward service. Dishes almost always come in portions you won't be able to finish if you follow the owner's advice. Done that several times. Try kimchi. Read more ›

Delicious food in rundown awesomeness

Ariran

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Salt restaurant

Restaurants 8 2

Set amongst the charming houses of Kadriorg, Salt is yet another hidden place serving delicious food. The menu is short but inspiring and the service is friendly from the moment you walk in. It's tucked away in a residential building and the interiors are pleasantly unassuming, but the menu aspires to surprise you with unique dishes and tastes. Read more ›

Cosy neighbourhood restaurant

Salt restaurant

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Chakra

Restaurants 7 5

Located down a tiny side street in the Old Town, Chakra is truly a hidden gem. It's your best bet if you're looking for authentic Indian food in Tallinn. The chefs and owners are from India and know what they are doing. The spicy here actually means spicy. Read more ›

Authentic Indian cuisine

Chakra

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Kuusk Hernesto

Cafes 7 1

This homely neighbourhood café serves nourishing food made mostly with ingredients from local producers. In addition to their menu they serve a variety of daily specials on weekdays. Kuusk Hernesto is also a firm favourite among locals for weekend brunch. Read more ›

Real food from real people

Kuusk Hernesto

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Amps

Budget Meals 7 1

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The best pancakes in Tallinn

Amps

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If you like pancakes, then you should definitely visit Amps (previously also known as Nõmmevärava Kebab & Pannkook). It offers the wide variety of pancakes - both salty ones accompanied with creamy sauce and sweet ones with for instance ice cream. Read more ›

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Platz

Restaurants 7 3

A bit of Estonian flavour

Platz

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Coccodrillo, Viimsi

Restaurants 7 1

Coccodrillo is 13 km from the centre of Tallinn in the residential district Viimsi. This is one of the few good restaurants on that side of the city serving mainly Italian food, like pasta and pizza. A lot of families with children love it for the informal setting and comfort food. Read more ›

Romantic Italian out of the city

Coccodrillo, Viimsi

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Kathmandu Hill

Restaurants 7 6

The foods, prepared with care, are reasonably priced. Far from being a suit-and-tie kind of a place, we enjoy the casual atmosphere. If you're not keen on going out you can also have your meal brought to you. With all this in mind, it must be said that Kathmandu Hill is an excellent choice for fans of Indian and Chinese cuisine. Read more ›

A little bit of Asia

Kathmandu Hill

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Ribe

Restaurants 7 0

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Gourmet's delight

Ribe

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This restaurant is the fruit of three people who used to work for restaurants putting their heads together and creating the kind of place they would enjoy themselves. Read more ›

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Gotsu, Kim's Kitchen

Restaurants 6 0

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Korean food experience

Gotsu, Kim's Kitchen

6

Gotsu is a loved place among locals for enjoying great Korean food. It's is a little bit away from the center of the city, but still close enough to hop on a tram and visit! Only few stops away from downtown. But the food and an almost underground location make the restaurant a warm place to be. And soon you will be a fan of Korean food! Read more ›

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Gourmet Club Deli & Cafe

Eating 6 0

One of the most recognised chefs in Estonia, Imre Kose, has opened an unpretentious little deli to add a bit of luxury to the everyday life of Tallinn's busy urban crowd. Their chocolate creams and salad dressings are known to every cooking fan in town. Read more ›

Pastries and soups

Gourmet Club Deli & Cafe

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Alter Ego

Restaurants 6 2

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Little piece of Spain in Tallinn

Alter Ego

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Another great place with the right attitude and great food. Alter Ego attracts mainly locals with its fresh seafood and a high quality yet budget-friendly wine list. With an outstanding selection of tapas it might be tempting to skip the main course; every main dish is, however, a real piece of art. Read more ›

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Humalakoda

Bars 5 2

There is no such thing as one beer. At least in Humalakoda. They have a tiny brewery but also import a quite large selection of beer. Besides great beer you can also have decent dinner (read: fancier version of pub food). Their battered fish bites and chips are to die for! Read more ›

Best place for local beer and great food

Humalakoda

5

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TOA - Taste of Asia

Restaurants 5 4

As the name suggests, this is the place to come for authentic Asian flavours. They serve Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian dishes. It's all about social dining and sharing the experience here. And the open kitchen allows you to smell and see all the food being cooked. Read more ›

Authentic Asian cuisine

TOA - Taste of Asia

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Restoran Kuldmokk

Restaurants 5 0

Offering flavours from all the shores of the Mediterranean, Kuldmokk takes you on a journey to France, Greece, Italy, the Middle East and more without having to leave your comfy seat. If you love big tastes and food made with passion, this place is a must. Read more ›

Like taking a trip to the Mediterranean

Restoran Kuldmokk

5

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Talu & Deli

Shopping 5 1

Talu&Deli sources the freshest produce from local farmers and small producers. Everything on offer is of high quality and hand-picked. They also have their own butcher so all sorts and sizes of fresh meat can be bought. Read more ›

Local produce at its best!

Talu & Deli

5

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Diner

Budget Meals 5 2

By Liine

The Star-Spangled Burgers of Tallinn

Diner

5

Who wouldn't like a good burger? Estonians love a good burger. And Diner provides. Diner also brings a little of the USA feel to the cosy Nõmme area. Some of the burgers are quite inventive but all the tried and tested favourites are also there. Situated further out from the city centre makes it a true locals hangout. Read more ›

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Hotokas

Budget Meals 5 5

Hotokas is located in an old wooden house in an area behind Hirvepark where not many tourists pass by. It's founded by true enthusiasts who want to share their passion for this popular street food using freshly baked bread, having their sausages custom made for them and trying to use local ingredients as much as possible. Read more ›

Creative hot dogs

Hotokas

5

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NO99 Restoran

Bars 5 0

By Kerti

Café, Restaurant, Bar, Jazzclub

NO99 Restoran

5

This lovely place is located in a lobby of one of the most popular theaters in Tallinn, NO99. While enjoying good food or good music, you might come across many local hip and young celebrities and theater people who like to hang out there. It's located in the city center, behind the Bank of Estonia and next to shopping center Solaris. Read more ›

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Katharinenthal

Restaurants 5 1

By Kerti

Cafe and restaurant for gourmands

Katharinenthal

5

Katharinenthal is located right on the corner of Kadrioru Park, so you can enjoy a lovely view from the cafe while relishing delicious meals, pastries, coffee, etc. They have special lunch offers on workdays, but the menu is full of delicacies and the cafe downstairs offers heavenly pastries. They also have a breakfast menu. Read more ›

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Wabadus

Eating 5 0

Talking about long history Wabadus Cafe beats many places in town. Under different names it's been the favourite meeting place for intellectuals since 1937 when its owner Nikolai Kultas provided his visitors with many foreign newspapers and magazines. These days it features one of the most popular outdoor terraces in town. Read more ›

Legendary meeting place

Wabadus

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Rucola

Restaurants 5 2

There's not much to see in Mustamäe except for soviet style housing, but Rucola is a local favourite especially among parents with children. Pastas, pizzas made in a wood-heated oven and other delicious Italian dishes reward the ones ready to venture out this far. Service is sweet and professional. Read more ›

Yummie pizzas!

Rucola

5

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Bocca

Restaurants 5 0

Bocca is a fine-dining Italian restaurant, run by chef de cuisine Nicola Tanda, a native Sardinian. Restaurant Magazine UK placed Bocca number 15 amongst 50 of the world's most prestigious and respected restaurants in year 2003. Read more ›

Best Italian fine-dining in Tallinn

Bocca

5

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Dominic Wine Restaurant

Restaurants 5 1

By Anu

Low-key, high-class

Dominic Wine Restaurant

5

Dominic is another place in the Old Town that has a soul and is constantly improving. Their food is good and the romantic interior makes it a great place for a more private night out. Read more ›

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NOK NOK

Restaurants 4 2

This magical Thai restaurant in the Old Town feels as if you're stepping into another world. Their serene and sophisticated atmosphere makes you forget about time passing. The food is authentically Thai – spicy and flavoursome, as one would expect. It's definitely one of the best Asian restaurants in Tallinn. Read more ›

Amazing Thai cuisine

NOK NOK

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Restoran Mimosa

Restaurants 4 3

During the summertime there is nothing better than enjoying warm sunshine, tasty-homie food and listening to the laughter of your children, running around in the huge garden instead of giving you a detailed list of why they are not going to eat their chicken (that a minute ago was their favorite food ever) but are going to have your salad instead. Read more ›

A lovely restaurant with a huge garden

Restoran Mimosa

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Telliskivi 15

Eating 4 0

Maybe a bit off the main tourist track, maybe a bit ordinary and boring in interior, but the food is worth the trouble of finding it. Great, honest comfort food with really reasonable prices and with an Estonian twist. Read more ›

A well hidden secret

Telliskivi 15

4

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Scheeli Restoran

Restaurants 4 2

By Liisi

Excellent slow food restaurant

Scheeli Restoran

4

Slow food that has quality produce, traditional recipes and fine-dining experience written all over it. Though it's in the middle of tourist traps in Tallinn Old Town, this will surprise you as an affordable gourmet experience with unforgettable classical tastes, attentive service and unique 1920s atmosphere to take time off from busy life. Read more ›

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Cafe Boulevard

Eating 4 1

By Ivar

Delicious pastries

Cafe Boulevard

4

Cafe Boulevard offers a wide selection of delicious pastries and cakes. Usually pastries are sweet, but they have also salty ones (eg with tuna fish). Locals love to make a stop there and bring them to home or to the office. Read more ›

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Japarto Pannkoogid

Cafes 3 1

By Li

it's worth the travel

Japarto Pannkoogid

3

At Japarto's they offer the best ice cream on waffels I have tasted in Tallinn so far. You can choose what kind of waffel, ice cream and toppings you like - and all that for a decent price. If you don't like deciding yourself, you can just pick a offer from the fixed menu. Read more ›

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Cakery Levier

Eating 3 3

Famous for their perfect macarons and divine cakes, Levier brings a piece of Paris to Kalamaja. It's virtually impossible to choose from all the delights they offer, so go with a group of friends and order a piece of everything to share. Don't forget to grab a cup of masterfully made coffee to enjoy with your cake on their lovely terrace. Read more ›

A piece of Paris in Kalamaja

Cakery Levier

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Mon Repos

Restaurants 3 1

The first thing one notices when arriving, is the building itself. Take a moment and just look at it before going in. There are two concepts wraped into one: downstairs is casual dining (suitable for families) and upstaires fine dining 4 or 6 courses menu. As the place is located between Kadriorg Park and the sea, the views are spectacular. Read more ›

taste of the Golden historical time

Mon Repos

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Art Priori

Restaurants 3 2

Excellent food is almost obvious here, but the interior is a whole another experience. Combination of food and interior is a true intellectual and aesthetic experience. The final preparation part of kitchen is an open one, so you can enjoy watching the culinary masters at work. Read more ›

It's not only food that is art here

Art Priori

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Argo Baar

Restaurants 3 2

When Argo Baar had to move away from the shack they called home in Kadriorg many locals were very sad, as it was the best place for grilled meat in town. Now they have re-opened around the corner from Kristiine Shopping center and the regular customers of this Georgian family still make the journey out there for some serious Caucasian cooking. Read more ›

Best shish kebab in town

Argo Baar

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Washoku

Restaurants 2 1

Washoku Story is born out of a dream of a really nice Japanese guy who came to Estonia and started cooking for people to get them to like his cooking to eventually open a restaurant here. Japanese food (except sushi) has never been particularly popular in Estonia, but now it's really booming. Read more ›

Japanese hospitality at its best

Washoku

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Peps

Budget Meals 2 0

Peps is a lovely neighbourhood cafe/wine bar hidden on a side street in the city centre. Besides their regular menu, they serve a good variety of tasty breakfasts all day long. The place feels really bright and spacious thanks to glass walls and the super-friendly service just perfects the whole experience. Read more ›

Great place for late breakfast

Peps

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RØST Pagar & Kohvik

Cafes 2 0

This newly opened sandwich & coffee spot is located in the new "food alley" of Rotermann district and it's the most non-Estonian feeling cafe I know. We are not big on sandwiches in this country, but this place may change our minds with its freshly baked sourdough bread and a handful of yummy sandwiches. Read more ›

Great coffee and sourdough bread

RØST Pagar & Kohvik

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Dereku Burger (Telliskivi)

Budget Meals 2 1

Located in the Depoo street food corner, this little spot serves up one of the best burgers in town. Handcrafted, flame-grilled to the desired doneness and made with local beef – that’s how we like our burgers. Rinse your meal down with one of their fine craft beers. Read more ›

Good burgers in Telliskivi

Dereku Burger (Telliskivi)

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Reval Café & Bakery

Eating 1 0

This lovely bakery produces the most divine pastries: poppy seed rolls, cinnamon braid bread, and juicy focaccia, just to name a few. The delicious smell of fresh bread will certainly lure you in. Take a moment to enjoy yourself at this retro-style spot, or grab some pastries to-go. Read more ›

Pastries to die for

Reval Café & Bakery

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DEPOO

Budget Meals 1 0

‘Depot’ is a compact shipping container hipsterville tucked in between Balti Jaam Market and Telliskivi Creative City. The containers house various street food stalls (fish ‘n’ chips, burgers, burritos, etc.) and shops (Estonian design, antiques, etc.) The whole area is a tribute to the city’s Soviet legacy, with Sveta Baar being the cherry on top. Read more ›

Food street of the hipsterville

DEPOO

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Põhjala Tap Room

Bars 1 0

By Martin

Craftbeer bar with Texas bbq

Põhjala Tap Room

1

24 beers on tap. half of them local Põhjala cellar Series and other half some of the best from Estonia. You can take a 1h brewery tour try out couple of beers and get a souvenir beer glass. There's a giftshop for Põhjala gear. Defenitely worth a try is locally made beef jerky and Texas BBQ Brisket. Read more ›

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Flammkuchen

Eating 1 0

Flammkuchen aka Tarte flambée is an Alsatian specialty made of bread dough. It might look like pizza but don't be fooled - the crispy base is covered with creme fraiche and whichever other toppings you choose. The combo is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Read more ›

It's not pizza!

Flammkuchen

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Faehlmanni kohvik

Budget Meals 1 0

Faehlmanni cafe has one of the best breakfast menus on the area, amazing atmosphere and great service. Cosy place where to work, to have lunch dates or dinner meetings with friends. Their pastries are to die for. Read more ›

Great breakfast place in Kadriorg

Faehlmanni kohvik

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FREDO Köök & Baar

Restaurants 1 0

Fredo treats its guests to flavoursome food, an abundant drinks menu, and attentive service. In addition to a diverse à la carte menu, you'll find a selection of tasty weekday lunch specials and healthy breakfasts. The sleek, stylish interior and welcoming atmosphere make it suitable for any occasion. Read more ›

Diverse European food

FREDO Köök & Baar

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Kius

Budget Meals 1 1

Amazing food, super friendly service and great atmosphere just in the heart of Nõmme - the green area of Tallinn. Great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have cafeteria part on the first floor and restaurant on the second. During summer time check our their cute terrace! Read more ›

Local gem in Nõmme

Kius

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Karu Talu šokolaad

Eating 1 0

By Filip

Best chocolate in town – and fully vegan

Karu Talu šokolaad

1

Karu Talu is an amazing little chocolate shop. Affordable prices (2 € for a big chunk), delicious, fulfilling. Furthermore, the chocolates are locally made and everything is vegan. Recently they also started selling ice cream. Read more ›

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Noodle Box

Budget Meals 1 1

With the influx of hipsters to Kalamaja there are only a few places left that sport the real street food attitude. Noodle Box is one of them. Authentically dodgy location, only a few tables inside, most people grab take-away and the emphasis is solely on food, not on some mambo-jambo. Read more ›

What street food really is about

Noodle Box

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Vinoteek Veinipesa

Bars 1 0

By Kertu

Cozy wine bar in Old town

Vinoteek Veinipesa

1

Veinipesa is small and intimate bar with pleasant staff, that offers various wines made in Estonia or elsewhere. Also has modest variety of different cold and warm dishes. Located on the top floor in the old town, it has a comfortable snug with a fireplace to enjoy your wines in. Read more ›

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Taibaan

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True taste of Thailand. Taibaan offers the authentic flavours of Thailand. If you have been in Thailand you will know the difference between a bad and a good Pad Thai. Taibaan manages to offer great Thai street food served in a simple way as it supposed to be served. Read more ›

The most authentic Thai food in Tallinn

Taibaan

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Rukis

Eating 0 0

By Helen

Freshly baked rye bread

Rukis

0

The first time I walked through the door all I could smell was freshly baked rye bread, which I later got to try and it was delicious. Nothing makes you feel more at home than that. It is a perfect place for anything - a quick coffee in the morning or a nice dinner in the evening. Read more ›

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Farm

Restaurants 0 1

Farm serves true modern Estonian cuisine made with the finest local produce and ingredients. As Estonians really like their meat, there can be found a variety of appetising meat and fish dishes on the menu (don't worry, there's an option for vegetarians as well). Read more ›

Modern Estonian cuisine

Farm

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Jahu Tänavagurmee

Restaurants 0 0

By Martin

Fresh new take on a burger & pizza

Jahu Tänavagurmee

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Great location near busy center on the corner of freedom Square. Alternative kombucha drinks with a good variety of gourmet burgers & fast baked pizza. Add fries or snacks or get a locally roasted coffee from one of the new rising boutique restaurants. Read more ›

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R14

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