Hapsal Dietrich

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 decor, photos from the old days and a winning way with cakes. The more substantial dishes such as the schnitzel with lingonberry jam or dumplings in duck broth are excellent, too.

Next door is a guesthouse with six apartments furnished with the same taste and care (from €85).


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