Tallinn & The Food Scene
Tallinnan ruokaskene - Suomenkielinen tiivistelmä löytyy lopusta.
Twice I have had an honor to join the evaluation of The 50 Best Restaurants in Tallinn. First time was in Septermber 2013 and the second in Septermber 2014. As I have also traveled to Tallinn many times I have visited many restaurants.
There are many interesting restaurants with great value for the money. Many of the restaurant have a different style from the restaurants in Finland. I have noticed that the tradition of cooking with game meat and the season vegetables among the home made style is more obvious in Estonia. You will find delicious home made ice cream and bread from most of the nice restaurants.
Here are some of my recommendations in totally random order.
Horisont
Fine dining with amazing views up in the 30th floor. If you want to skip the dinner enjoy a drink with a view at the Horisont Bar. Eaten here once in September 2014.
Kolm Sibulat
Easy going stylish atmosphere with inspiring food and pleasant service. One of my favorites and I love their scallops! Great value for your money. Eaten here twice in September and November 2013.
Kohvik Moon
Same owners with Kolm Sibulat. Same style but a hint more fancier. Try the home made schnapps. Located quite close to the harbor so eat here just before taking the ferry. Great value for your money. Eaten here three times in February, September and November 2013.
Mekk
Savoy Boutique Hotel's restaurant. Quality food thought the milieu is ok, but nothing special. Worth going for the food! Eaten here once in September 2013.
Gianni
Classically beautiful Italian with chatty service and white table linen. Try the risotto. Eaten here once in September 2014.
Platz
Weird building, ugly menu card, but cozy atmosphere with surprisingly good food. Recommended for vegetarians as well. Service was pleasant. Great value for your money. Eaten here once in September 2014.
Klaus *
Comfortable inner yard terrace. Lovely place for a breakfast close to Kohvik Moon. Eaten here once in June 2014.
Diip *
A cozy restaurant in Kalamaja neighbourhood. A possibility to dine on the terrace. In case you are traveling with children choose this one. They have a play corner for kids. The food was delicious. Eaten here once in June 2014.
Chedi *
Fine dining Chinese. I was expecting a lot more and got a little disappointed. The milieu is beautiful but the food was too basic if you look at the price tag. Or then I just didn't know what to order. Eaten here once in November 2013.
Bocca
Modern Italian. Beautiful milieu. Service a little bit distant. Would expect something more. Most of the portions were delicious. Eaten here once in September 2014.
Neh *
Location is weird next to a gas station but the building is really beautiful. Everything was quite good. Eaten here once in February 2013.
Dominic
This one has the best wine cellar in Tallinn. Food was ok, but they could do better with the service. Eaten here once in September 2013.
Among these I have also eaten once at Wicca, La Bottega & Nero and twice at Lucca. Wicca and Lucca are outside the Tallinn city center.
I will write more about my favorites Kohvik Moon, Kolm Sibulat, Platz & Gianni. Stay tuned!
On my next trip to Tallinn I will make reservations for Salt, Frank and Vegan Restoran V.
Read also my previous posts about Tallinn:
Tallinn Traveller
Tallinn, Estonia - Where to Stay and How to Travel.
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Tallinnan ruokaskene
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