Restaurant Guide Estonia 2024: The Best Restaurants in Estonia
Berlin chef Matthias Diether brought big-city glamor to Tallinn. Rich, confident cooking meets German precision in the kitchen and French sophistication in the dining room, creating a distinctive dining experience.
Guided by mentor chef Tõnis Siigur, this restaurant has shaped generations of chefs. Signature ideas live on elsewhere, while each new menu here introduces fresh flavors and original culinary inventions.
Located in the House of Photography, this restaurant shapes its food, drinks, and events around current exhibitions. Sustainability plays a central role, while in-house sommeliers also produce their own wines.
Maidla Nature Resort is a secluded micro-hotel with three forest villas. SOO, its intimate restaurant, seats only a few guests and serves an exclusive set menu that journeys from local nature to global flavors.
Set in a cozy old building beside one of Tallinn Old Town’s most beautiful gardens, Lee Brasserie has long shaped Estonia’s food trends. Today, clean flavors dominate, led with precision by chef Maido Maiste.
Located in Kakumäe Marina, Restaurant Puri pairs striking architecture with coastal views. Seafood dishes are enjoyed alongside oysters or caviar, supported by a strong selection of champagnes and fine wines.
Anno feels homely until the first dish arrives, revealing cooking well above everyday standards. A modest-looking wine corner hides serious quality, reflecting the owner’s passion for sharing excellent bottles.
Set in a small yellow wooden house in Lüllemäe, this restaurant keeps food miles to a minimum. The three sisters grow most ingredients themselves, with local lamb playing a central role on the menu.
This sharp restaurant combines French finesse with Nordic minimalism. Each dish tells a story, shared by the service team, creating an experience often described as soulful cooking without feeling forced or staged.
Barbarea’s cuisine is defined by light processing and bold combinations. Fermentation plays a central role, while local organic ingredients shape a style familiar from Copenhagen’s new Nordic scene.
Located next to NOA Chef’s Hall, this restaurant offers a relaxed alternative to its fine dining sibling. Casual dishes follow current culinary trends, paired with wide views over Tallinn Bay and the city skyline.
Long regarded as the city’s home of Italian trattoria cooking, this restaurant remains unchanged in spirit. Today, chef Orm Oja’s name and skills ensure Italian passion and consistently high quality.