The Best of »Falstaff Restaurantguide Nordic 2024«

Restaurant Frantzén is the epitome of fine dining and culinary innovation. The restaurant presents a meticulously crafted tasting menu that combines Swedish culinary traditions with global influences, using only the finest ingredients.

Under the direction of acclaimed chef Viktor Westerlind, haute cuisine with a French twist takes centre stage. Experience tableside theatrics with extravagant dishes complemented by an impressive wine list, all in one of the country's most stunning dining rooms.

Step into a culinary wonderland at this exceptional restaurant from the talented duo of Tommy Myllymäki and Pi Le. Here, every dish is a masterpiece, intricately crafted with French influences. Located on the tranquil island of Djurgården, the restaurant boasts a spacious interior flooded with natural light.

Renowned Berlin chef Matthias Diether has moved to Tallinn, bringing with him a healthy dose of big-city glamour. Enchanted by the interior, the attentive service and the first promising tastes, diners are discovering that classic fine dining, often considered a little passé, is alive and well here. Matthias Diether runs his kitchen in the spirit of proper German organisation, while the dining room embodies effortless French elegance. The combination creates a refined dining experience unlike any other restaurant in Tallinn.

If you are here for the first time and something seems familiar, there is no reason to be surprised. Today's leading chefs of several dozen restaurants cooked their first great dishes over the same hearth, following the guidance of mentor chef Tõnis Siigur. Dishes that are considered classics here live on in other restaurants in a slightly different style. At NCH, however, they taste completely anew with each successive menu that Tõnis creates in collaboration with his mentees. NCH is at the forefront of Estonian gastronomy.

Restaurant Adam & Albin is a culinary gem known for its contemporary Nordic cuisine with a creative flair. Co-owned by chefs Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman, the restaurant offers a seasonal and innovative tasting menu that showcases their dedication to locally sourced ingredients and artistic presentation.

Restaurant Ekstedt stands out for its innovative approach to open fire cooking. Chef and owner Niklas Ekstedt's concept revolves around traditional Nordic techniques fused with modern culinary methods. Meticulously prepared dishes, excellent service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The latest venue from acclaimed chef Mathias Dahlgren, renowned for his innovation, creativity and commitment to excellence in gastronomy. Known for his dedication to using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, Dahlgren's culinary art reflects a strong appreciation of Swedish flavours while embracing global influences.

The Fotografiska restaurant has been serving sustainably prepared, zero-waste food since it opened. Food produced without waste tends to be more flavourful. There are more textures on the plate and the dishes look more colourful and elegant. Today, using ingredients from leaf to root and from nose to tail is a novelty and people come to Fotografiska out of curiosity. In the future, it should be the norm. Fotografiska's kitchen is leading the way and sharing its knowledge.

Set in a stately former farm, Vyn exudes an air of elegance and comfort. With an open kitchen and stunning views of the countryside, guests can enjoy chef and owner Daniel Berlin's seasonal menu, which showcases local produce sourced with precision and creativity.

Pädaste Manor serves Nordic island cuisine. Just like the Nordic weather, the dishes are subject to frequent changes and the menu is completely new for each season. However, you will not be served the traditional simple, rustic dishes of the past, but dishes inspired by them, using the same ingredients. In all other respects, Pädaste's cuisine is a unique form of contemporary culinary art.

Etoile is an exquisite blend of sophistication and relaxation, curated by renowned chefs Jonas Lagerström and Danny Falkeman. The culinary experience is a delightful journey where the chefs flirt with the avant-garde techniques of molecular gastronomy, crafting playful and imaginative creations.

La Tour by Pontus Frithiof is an exquisite oasis for the discerning palate. Overseen by acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Pontus Frithiof, the restaurant is located on the 23rd floor and offers a dining experience steeped in French excellence.

Maidla Nature Resort is a micro-hotel with three small forest villas. SOO is a restaurant for ten guests within the resort. It couldn't be more exclusive. The chef personally brings all the dishes to the table and introduces them to everyone. It's like having your own private chef. The only difference is that instead of you deciding what to eat, he does it for you.

Lee is one of the oldest words in the Estonian language and means a communal fireplace. Today's Lee restaurant has a Japanese chef at the hearth. The result is a distinctive cuisine, a bold combination of local flavours and Japanese influences. Lee's dishes are meant to be shared and discussed in order to understand and appreciate the unique flavours.

It is generally accepted that a good restaurant can be opened anywhere. People who love good food will discover it. Lahepere Villa is such a place. The driving force that keeps food lovers flocking and queuing is Chef Silver Saa. Silver's fine cuisine is a fascinating contrast to the summer house atmosphere of the restaurant.

Chef/owners Daniel Höglander and Niclas Jansson are at the forefront of creating an immersive dining experience where guests can savour thoughtfully curated dishes prepared with precision and creativity.

An award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant that expertly crafts dishes with a captivating Japanese influence. Recognised as one of Sweden's most imaginative culinary artists, Chef Sayan Isaksson curates exquisite and beautiful dishes that enchant every sense.

Situated in the heart of Småland, PM & Vänner is a gastronomic paradise offering a wide range of experiences. It includes a bistro, bakery, café, florist and gourmet restaurant, as well as one of Sweden's most impressive wine cellars with 4,200 labels.

The glamorous lifestyle is rather unfamiliar to Estonia. Those who can't live without glamour look for it elsewhere, for example in Monaco. But there is one place in Tallinn that bears a strong comparison with Monaco. This restaurant is Puri in Kakumäe Marina Haven. Start with champagne and caviar, move on to sole or halibut and finish with a dessert called Malibu Club. Tallinn is just big enough for a well-run, classy restaurant to thrive, especially as the glamour is authentic and not a carbon copy from somewhere else.