Culture Atlas Explore the world of culture culture-atlas.com Culture Atlas
← Restaurants in Europe
Restaurants · Europe

Top 18 restaurants in Estonia

18 of the best places to eat in Estonia, from celebrated dining rooms to much-loved local favourites.

18 restaurants

  1. 1
    Fine dining

    NOA Chef's Hall

    Tallinn

    Seaside tasting-menu restaurant east of Tallinn, cooking modern Estonian dishes in an open kitchen.

  2. 2
    Fine dining

    180° by Matthias Diether

    Tallinn

    Restaurant in the Noblessner harbour area where guests watch dishes prepared at a 180-degree kitchen.

  3. 3
    Traditional & regional

    Olde Hansa

    Tallinn

    Candlelit Old Town restaurant recreating medieval Hanseatic feasts, with game dishes and honey beer.

  4. 4
    Bistro & brasserie

    Rataskaevu 16

    Tallinn

    Cosy Old Town restaurant known for hearty modern Estonian dishes such as slow-cooked elk.

  5. 5
    Bistro & brasserie

    Fotografiska

    Tallinn

    Rooftop restaurant at the Telliskivi photography museum, known for zero-waste, produce-led cooking.

  6. 6
    Bistro & brasserie

    Leib Resto ja Aed

    Tallinn

    Old Town restaurant with a garden, known for Estonian produce and its homemade black rye bread.

  7. 7
    Fine dining

    Alexander

    Muhu

    Restaurant at Pädaste Manor on Muhu island, serving Nordic island cuisine from local ingredients.

  8. 8
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    III Draakon

    Tallinn

    Rustic medieval-style tavern in the Town Hall, famous for elk soup and pies served by candlelight.

  9. 9
    Café & bakery

    Café Maiasmokk

    Tallinn

    Tallinn's oldest café, operating since 1864, known for pastries and its marzipan tradition.

  10. 10
    Café & bakery

    Pierre Chocolaterie

    Tallinn

    Old Town café in a courtyard of artisan workshops, known for handmade truffles and cakes.

  11. 11
    Market & street food

    Balti Jaama Turg

    Tallinn

    Market hall by the Baltic railway station with food stalls, local produce and international street food.

  12. 12
    Casual & neighbourhood

    F-hoone

    Tallinn

    Industrial-style Telliskivi Creative City restaurant known for casual comfort food and a big terrace.

  13. 13
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    Põhjala Tap Room

    Tallinn

    Brewery tap room in the Noblessner shipyard serving its craft beers alongside barbecue.

  14. 14
    Traditional & regional

    Altja Kõrts

    Lahemaa

    Thatched village tavern in Lahemaa National Park serving traditional Estonian country food.

  15. 15
    Café & bakery

    Werner

    Tartu

    Historic Tartu café on Ülikooli street, a student favourite known for cakes and pastries.

  16. 16
    Casual & neighbourhood

    Aparaat

    Tartu

    Restaurant in a former factory in Tartu's Aparaaditehas creative hub, known for relaxed modern dishes.

  17. 17
    Café & bakery

    Supelsaksad

    Pärnu

    Colourful Pärnu café known for its extensive selection of homemade cakes and light meals.

  18. 18
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    Saaremaa Veski

    Kuressaare

    Tavern inside a historic windmill in Kuressaare, serving island dishes and Saaremaa beer.

An editorial selection by Culture Atlas. Restaurants change chefs, menus and opening hours, and some close, so please check and book directly before you go. Map buttons open Google Maps and review buttons a Google search. Availability varies by country. Favourite counts and comments are visible to other visitors. Sign in to keep your favourites in My Atlas.