Vinoteek Prelude

Western Estonia & the Islands


This cosy, dimly lit wine bar in an 18th-century building on Kuressaare's main drag is a great choice for interesting food and wine. Climb the staircase to sofas under the eaves, and choose from a menu of international wines (plenty by the glass), antipasti-style snacks and wine-friendly meals such as wild-boar neck cooked with plums and paprika (mains €18 to €21).


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