Many tourists converge on the Town Hall Square after finishing their activities and fan out to the surrounding restaurants. This is a mistake, as you'll most likely be overcharged. Instead, try digging a little deeper to get to the r…Open the full description
Many tourists converge on the Town Hall Square after finishing their activities and fan out to the surrounding restaurants. This is a mistake, as you'll most likely be overcharged. Instead, try digging a little deeper to get to the real gems. Trust us, you needn't go far.
The twisting streets of the Old Town hold many culinary delights, from fashionable fringe restaurants to traditional Estonian experiences and world cuisines. Even if you're looking for a quick and simple fix you'll be glad to know Tallinn offers excellent and infinitely healthier alternatives to McDonald's, often at a lower cost.
Rewards are for those who seek them, and Tallinn's size makes seeking shamefully easy. Nothing's ever too far in this small city, so don't be afraid to push to and beyond the old walls in search of that perfect meal.
Controvento
Restaurants
18
3
St Catherine's Passage is worth a visit itself, but you can also enjoy it while having a nice dinner. Being located in this gorgeous passageway, Controvento blows you away with its romantic atmosphere and variety of authentic Italian dishes and wines, complete with a laid-back attitude. Pasta & pizza run for €7–13, mains €10–25.
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Kolm Sibulat
Restaurants
18
5
The food is absolutely delicious as you would expect from Roman Zaštšerinski and has no particular focus on any national cuisine. That's what makes it awesome though – you can just order what you feel like any particular moment from Asian-like noodle dishes to scallops to excellent duck breast!
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Tallinn Food Tour through Kalamaja: 5 Venues
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Duration
4 h
Languages
Estonian, English
Cafe Moon
Restaurants
20
1
What makes Cafe Moon even more interesting is that its neat interior is in contrast to the surrounding neighbourhood. The cafe is situated in a place where architectural modernism clashes violently with the dilapidated docks.
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F-Hoone
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85
12
If you manage to get all the way to Kalamaja, don’t miss the F-Hoone. If it wasn’t situated in such a funky neighbourhood, you’d call it out of place.
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Vegan Restaurant V
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27
13
Visit this place if you're looking to discover new tastes, unexpected textures and creative combinations of ingredients. V is small and cozy, making it a perfect place for catching up with that good old friend, having a romantic date or just snuggling down with a book and hot ginger tea when the Estonian winter kicks in.
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Sfäär Restaurant
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27
5
The menu includes a decent selection, and it does well in complementing the refreshingly modern foods. We can't think of a reason not to enjoy a glass on the spot, seeing as the place has chic written all over it and you'll find a range of quality wines certain to please anyone infatuated with viticulture.
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Tallinn Food Tour through Kalamaja: 5 Venues
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49
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
Estonian, English
Von Krahli Aed
Eating
47
11
For those interested in modern Estonian cuisine this place is sure to offer some fairly interesting experiences. It's all the more surprising that the restaurant sports a very cool rustic looking interior, making it ideal for long conversations over a glass (or several) of wine.
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Leib Resto ja Aed
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33
4
Leib is one of the best kept secrets in the Old Town with the loveliest terrace in the backyard. It's run by two professional foodies – a chef and a sommelier, so that means the dishes match their wines and beers perfectly. As soon as you walk in you'll be surprised by the warm and welcoming staff.
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Uulits
Restaurants
17
4
They have quite a selection of different burgers (15+) from small to triple monsters so you won't be hungry when you leave. Bacon, cheddar, blue cheese, vegan – you name it. Burgers are big & filling with quite good prices for gourmet fast food. The simple cheese burger is like 4 euros.
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Rataskaevu 16
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25
8
This little place might not catch your attention when walking by, but it will surely surprise you once you step inside. Next to a relaxed and warm atmosphere they offer top-notch service and food. Great for a romantic date, business meeting or a family dinner. Be sure to book a table as they're quite busy.
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Salt restaurant
Restaurants
9
2
Escape the Old Town buzz and have a sweet dinner at a cosy Kadriorg restaurant. It's unlikely you'll meet tourists here, although this doesn't mean the service is compromised – in fact it's almost too friendly for Estonia! The fish is delicious and the drinks menu features many wines from small producers that you won't find elsewhere.
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Vanaema Juures
Restaurants
13
0
Vanaema Juures is all about that nice, big, steaming plate of homecookedness. If you've been travelling for a while, having only dreamt of a homely meal, then this place might offer some consolation. The antique looking interior shrouded in a soft light from the candles makes you feel truly welcome.
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Pirosmani
Restaurants
16
3
If you are not planning to go as far as Georgia itself, then you'll be happy to know that they serve all the Georgian classics, like kharcho, khachapuri and khinkhali, not to mention local wines from the region. It's waaaay cheaper than any downtown restaurant.
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Pegasus
Restaurants
14
2
Only a few steps from the Town Hall Square it has three floors of colourful retro interior that overlooks the St Nicholas church and a green area around it. In summer their terrace stretches along the pedestrian Harju street and makes a great summer lunch spot with wine and/or cocktails. It's five o'clock somewhere.
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Frenchy
Restaurants
10
1
Go there for the informal urban Parisian vibe and perfectly paired food and wines brought to you all the way from France. All the classics like onion soup, coq au vin, tartiflette and crème brûlée – they have them all. For those only looking to have a drink they’ve just opened a lounge area for enjoying cocktails as well.
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