Tallinn
It's worth the trek out to the far side of Pirita to reach this top-notch waterside restaurant, which consistently backs up its elevated reputation…
Must-see restaurants in Estonia
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The name means 'shed', but this delightful harbourside restaurant easily confounds any low expectations that name sets. Smoking its own fish, welcoming…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The menu at this stylish little cafe-bar is deceptively simple (mainly burgers, with a few wraps, soups and seafood dishes thrown in), but Retro's kitchen…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Occupying the elegant 1889 Spa Hall from which it takes its name (Ku Kuu is short for Kuressaare Kuursaal), this is Saaremaa's loveliest dining room. The…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
A reboot of a famous, early-20th-century Haapsalu bakery-cafe of the same name, Dietrich is clearly a labour of love, with elements of 1920s and 1930s…
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Tallinn
A judicious hand in the kitchen respectfully reinterprets the cuisines of China, India and Southeast Asia, scattering European staples such as schnitzel…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Named for Estonian composer Raimond Valgre, this is the Hedon Spa & Hotel's night-time fine-diner. At the rear of the complex, opening onto the beach, it…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The name roughly translates as ‘organic-ish’, and wholesome, largely seasonal food is the focus of this cosy all-day cafe. There are cooked breakfasts…
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Estonia
The refurbished ambience of Põhjaka Manor (founded in 1820) serves as a blank canvas for a wonderful restaurant showcasing fresh Estonian farm produce,…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Last named Estonia's best restaurant in 2015, Alexander is the culinary centrepiece of the ultra-luxe Pädaste Manor. Offering either a three-course or…
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Lahemaa National Park
Part of the complex containing Viinistu Art Hotel and Museum, this smart restaurant-bar specialises in fish from local waters, some of it smoked in-house…
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Tallinn
A little sister to Estonia's top-rated restaurant NOA, OKO sits pretty on Haabneeme's popular foreshore, sustaining holidaying families resting between…
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Lahemaa National Park
Set in a thatched, wooden building with a large terrace, this uber-rustic place is run by the same folks behind Palmse Manor. Operating in spring and…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Housed in an 1834 postal building, this rustic tavern has excellent Russian cuisine (ranging from simple to sophisticated), a convivial crowd and imperial…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Looking like it was designed by Barbara Cartland on acid (bright pink and a riot of stripes and prints), this fabulous cafe serves an appealing mix of…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The name means ‘flounder and sheep’ and the emphasis is on the excellent fish and lamb that Hiiumaa is renowned for, alongside curios such as a Kassari…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
On the western fringe of Kassari Village, this dark and atmospheric tavern (dating from 1843) offers hefty serves of simple food such as herring with…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
More adventurous than many places in Pärnu's Old Town, Lime Lounge offers skilfully executed Southeast Asian cooking (the tom kha gai is creamy and…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
This rustic restaurant, occupying a schoolhouse once attached to the photogenic church adjacent, just does old-fashioned Saaremaa cuisine. You'll taste…
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Lahemaa National Park
You can dine in the garden or on a balcony, but you’d be missing out on the grand ambience of Vihula Manor’s ballroom, with its original parquet floors…
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Lahemaa National Park
A popular pit stop for families travelling between Tallinn and Narva, this reconstruction of a fire-damaged tavern from the early 19th century serves…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
How often can you say you’ve dined inside a 19th-century windmill? Without being too touristy, this place keeps quality and ambience at a premium, with…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Technically in Linnumäe, a village blending into the southeastern approach to Kärdla, this restaurant-bar is a cut above the typical roadside joint. Big…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Paargu means 'summer house' and this slick little pavilion near the tip of the Sõrve Peninsula only kicks off in the warmer months. Grilled fish, freshly…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
With more umlauts in its name than seems reasonable (the name means ‘beside the walls’), this gorgeous cafe is clearly the town’s favourite, if the crowds…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Picture windows make the most of the marina views in the bright and airy dining room of Georg Ots Spa Hotel. The food is light, fresh and creative, making…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Despite its low-key feel and tucked-away location (it's attached to a small hotel on a side street near the beach), 'Peppermint' is definitely one of…
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Estonia
If it's a more upmarket, formal ambience you're after, the restaurant at the Villa Theresa hotel is well worth seeking out. The menu offers retro,…
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Lahemaa National Park
Just a short walk south of Palmse Manor, housed in the 1831 farm labourers’ quarters, this rustic tavern evokes yesteryear under heavy timber beams with a…
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Estonia
Cosy with banquettes and tasselled drapery, the Antalya is the no-frills, satisfying Turkish restaurant every city needs at least one of. Whether it's…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Attached to a hotel of the same name, this bakery-cafe has an appealing vibe, with its timber-and-stone interior and black-and-white photos hanging from…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
At the crossroads in Liiva, this humble 'fish cafe', just a simple clapboard shack with outdoor seats for good weather, serves up first-rate fish with…
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Estonia
With a flower-trimmed, timber-decked summer terrace that makes ideal use of a plumb spot by Rakvere's Market Sq, this red-brick tavern offers a wide range…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Steffani is a top choice for thin-crust and pan pizzas, particularly in summer when you can dine alfresco on the big, flower-filled terrace. The menu also…
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Estonia
With an inviting rear garden, including a small kids' play area and tables shaded by a broad oak, this cafe serves equally well for lunch, afternoon…
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Estonia
Set inside the Northern Yard of Narva Castle, Rondeel is Narva's best restaurant. Estonian dishes such as local pork, blanketed in mustard sauce, and cold…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Sitting pretty on the road into Hullo, this red-brick tavern, open in summer, is a delightful place to while away an aimless Vormsi afternoon. The food is…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Pärnu's market is a mash-up of old and new: the 1953-built covered market was refurbished in 2016 and now boasts food outlets and a supermarket. Meanwhile…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Stock up on victuals in Hullo’s small general store; there’s a post office and internet point attached.
