Tallinn's best restaurants

180° was created by the two Michelin star chef Matthias Diether and his dedicated crew. ‘The food we make must speak for itself. This means that the real stars of our dishes are the raw ingredients – without any excessive additions,’ Matthias said about his principles. The fine-dining restaurant is located in the historic Noblessner Harbour. It boasts a wonderful view of the sea, has an open kitchen, an elegant menu, and offers aesthetic pleasure in addition to an unforgettable gastronomic experience. A 6-course menu is served to a 10-person table. Guests can see how the chefs prepare the food up close. Individual tables can choose between 4–6-course menus. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

When you arrive at the NOA Chef's Hall, you will forget the daily worries and start your journey into the mysterious yet exciting world. An evening with world-renowned food experience, unique wine selection and very attentive service. This experience is worth every second! NOA Chef's Hall offers you multi-course tasting menu, please reserve approximately 3 hours for the visit. Bookings only.NOA Chef's Hall has been declared the best restaurant in the Baltics in  2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

NOA is the first Estonian restaurant to bring the latest food trends to Tallinn locals. Our dishes are made with seasonal and fresh ingredients, and we always make sure they look impressive. In addition, we are the only restaurant in Tallinn that has an aquarium, which we use for our own seafood. NOA also offers some competition for the best cocktail bars in Estonia. The list of signature cocktails is long here and several of them have already won an international award. Large windows with sea views and a cozy terrace await you so you can enjoy both the sunset and the wonderful view of the Tallinn skyline. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Restaurant Härg wants to offer steaks of the best quality, meat cooked at a low temperature, delicious grilled dishes, and healthy salads and fresh juices/smoothies. We find good wines are equally as important and our wine list is especially large – we use the Coravin method for most of them. We only use high-quality raw ingredients from the world’s finest farms. We also appreciate live fire – the dishes are grilled directly on and in coals and we are known for the signature dish of Enn Tobreluts – the dirty steak. In addition to the best food, we offer a cosy atmosphere, good music, stylish interior, and a courtyard. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

This meeting place in Kalamaja has become a focal point for spending quality time with friends and family. At the Lore Bistro, we offer a temptingly eclectic menu consisting of good old-fashioned classics with a nice modern vibe. Our food selection offers the joy of discovery in the form of sharing dishes inspired by our travels. Find us at Noblessner Marina. We have established ourselves in the historic shipyard building where the Kai Art Centre is located. Here, you can combine taste experiences with art and enjoy both good food and each other. Read more about the MICHELIN inspector review!

Restaurant Fotografiska works on a zero-waste basis. We use inventive ways in cooking – we don't waste ingredients or create waste. Everything from the flower to the root or from the nose to the tail can be used – both in the kitchen and bar. The little amount that's left over is used in compost, which makes its way back to the fields and garden boxes. The soul of our food is Peeter Pihel, a sustainable restaurant advocate, who has had a versatile career (Pädaste, Fäviken Magasinet, Fulgurance), and who has shaped the flavours of modern Estonia. Kristjan Kiho is responsible for the seasonal and unique wine list. Read more about the MICHELIN Inspectors' rating!

The kitchen of restaurant 38 strives towards shifting the limits of traditional flavours. The chef is inspired by the diversity of raw materials, different cuisines, travelling and people around him. Combining new and classic flavours with playful presentations, he leaves a memorable impression even to the biggest of foodies.  The atmosphere of the restaurant is cosy, but exhilarating. The rooms are decorated with colourful pieces of art and cosy light solutions. You will find us in the historic Tallinn Old Town within the reach of many sights and theatres. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Ciao! Osteria il Cru is your pass to the heart of authentic Italian cuisine. As you enter, you'll be immersed in a sunny Mediterranean atmosphere, symbolised by the lush olive tree in our interior, as if a piece of Italy had arrived in Tallinn's Old Town. Osteria il Cru is a place to create and share memories, laugh and simply enjoy good food with great company. Live in the moment, love endlessly, eat from the heart – that's what Osteria il Cru delivers.

The elegant restaurant and cosy café Gianni are a little piece of Italy right here in the city centre of Tallinn. We offer the delight of the best flavours of traditional Italian cuisine, carefully selected wines, and excellent service. The restaurant is open from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cafe offers a nice breakfast on weekdays as early as from 8 a.m. (from 9 a.m. during summer months). Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Elegant and stylish Restaurant & Bar Horisont is located at the top floor of Swissôtel Tallinn. This is an ideal place for relaxing and enjoying a five star cuisine. Visitors can enjoy the enchanting panoramic view of the Old Town of Tallinn and the sea. Restaurant Horisont offers a modern take on food, using seasonal, local and international ingredients. The Restaurant also offers a possibility to hold private dinners in a special purpose room. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Lee is the word for the ancestral hearth full of life and good food shared by the people around the fire. Lee Restaurant, located in the Old Town of Tallinn, offers local ingredients combined with international skills and playful curiosity to create a fine dining experience. Our focus is always on local produce from small producers and friends in Estonian farms and forests. The menu also has options for vegans and children. The drink menu includes a wide and international selection of wines. We invite you to enjoy good food and share stories to recreate the feeling of Lee! Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

The French name Mon Repos (‘my rest’) allows taking a genuine break with delicious delights. The menu, that was born in the kitchen of the villa with an enchanting interior and inspired by the golden era of fabulous Kadriorg district, was created by an extremely talented team; the origins of some recipes date back centuries. The main hall of the restaurant is a great place for relaxation in the middle of a busy working day. The first floor – the Head Chef’s hall (open from Thursday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) – offers more refined flavours and a more intimate atmosphere where guests can enjoy our 4–6 course meals or a menu designed especially for them. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Paju Villa is a gorgeous Jugendstil villa located in Tallinn's Nõmme district. The villa is a combination of beautiful interiors, heavenly food and professional staff. Here you can enjoy food from our inspired à la carte menu or the special full course menu created by our head chef. The bright and light atmosphere of Paju Villa is perfect for both romantic occasions and family celebrations. There are several different dining rooms in the villa and in the summer, you can also enjoy the food and weather in our garden. The restaurant has also received Michelin recognition in 2022 and 2023, more information here.

Steaks of the highest quality, meat cooked at a low heat, delicious grilled dishes with healthy salads, freshly squeezed juices and smoothies, the best wines, a cosy atmosphere, good music, and a stylish modern design in a historic building. The restaurant uses only the highest-quality raw material from the best farms in the world and it focuses on real fire – most of the dishes are grilled over coals or in a grill.  Restaurant PULL was created by its owners, the internationally known grill-masters Enn Tobreluts, Hanno Kuul, and Andres Tuule, who also offer luxurious grill and barbeque catering, trainings, and shows. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!  

Puri is an exclusive restaurant for real food gourmands. As characteristic for a harbour restaurant, the menu of Puri is full of seafood. Service is friendly, food and beverage offers fun twists, as if mischievous teenagers have been allowed to a royal reception. The Nordic design of the restaurant and its detailing as well as breath-taking views from the windows to the Haven Kakumäe marina create an excellent atmosphere for enjoying food. The name Puri (Sail in Estonian) has been inspired by the sails of a ship, raised to bring us to new waters. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Wine restaurant R14 offers high-quality wine and great authentic food. The food and drink combinations are in perfect harmony thanks to the head chef and sommelier. The menu of R14 is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant has partnered with Rein Kasela's Wine Room to select the wines to perfect the dishes. Additionally, wine trainings and tastings are held, and you can, of course, buy your favourite wine to go as well. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Rado is a small restaurant created with the help of our friends. We use raw ingredients that your grandmother uses and those brought from Tallinn Central Market. Our menu is seasonal and changes daily, but we always offer fish and meat dishes.We want to welcome you in a cosy atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

In many different languages, Smak means especially good taste. Our chef is not afraid to push the boundaries between the traditions of various national cuisines as well as old and new when preparing his dishes. In the timeless cafe-like interior you can enjoy our modernly served dishes. Besides seafood, another highlight of the menu is our strudels. In addition to the classic apple strudel, you will find our menu sauerkraut and duck strudels! Our summer its are cold soup made of sour cream and Borjomi mineral water, beetroot sorbet with radish, cucumber and dill accompanied by garlic bread with egg salad and green onions. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

At the end of the 18th century, the best French chefs found their way to Russia. The result was an unprecedented fusion of Russian and French cuisine. Our passion is to reproduce the recipes created by these masters and infuse them with our own experience and vision. In the evenings, you can enjoy live music, musical medleys and fantasies from operas, operettas, ballets, and arrangements of symphonic pieces. The winner of many awards, Tchaikovsky, is a genuine and high quality restaurant for real gourmets, where even the tiniest details are important. The wonderful emotion is worth the price. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Restaurant Tuljak is once again open after a 50-year hiatus! This is the first time that the best Soviet architecture, designed and built in the 1960's, has been renovated so extensively, creating a very stylish restaurant. Its large terrace, the greenery surrounding it, its pool and ice cream stand have been restored close to the original as well. The menu of the restaurant features some more familiar dishes such as herring with bonfire potatos or curd pancakes, but also newer flavours such as Oriental noodle soup. Each dish is a flavour experience and a combination of the classics and modern. The dining room and terrace accommodate up to 300 people.

MOON is a tricky word. In English, it means the Moon; however, when pronounced the Estonian way [mɔːn], it stands for a beautiful red flower (poppy). A few years ago, Roman and Igor decided to toss their tall white chef's hats in the corner and go back to their roots, and thus, restaurant Moon was born. Quoting a good friend of the owners and a wonderful person who said after visiting Moon for the first time: “You have to go back to move forward!” Simplicity, independence, local raw ingredients, integrity and respect, Nordic coolness. An unusual name. Unusual location. But a very usual place otherwise. Restaurant MOON has been selected to the Top 50 of the best restaurants in Estonia for several years running. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Restaurant Art Priori means high-level art on the walls and on the plates. Soft, creative, and exquisite flavours offer you an elegant and surprising dining experience. The thee dining halls of Art Prior exhibit valuable original art from the past as well as from the present, and offer intellectual and aesthetic experiences to go with the delicious food. The open kitchen of Art Prior is very modern and inspired by the elegance and authentic taste of each ingredient. This, in turn, is presented creatively and boldly. The restaurant's daily priority is to offer visitors a memory of wonderful food and art. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

Barbarea is a restaurant and natural wine bar in Kopli, located in the old Põhjala Factory.When Bakery Karjase sai closes its doors in the afternoon, it opens them as Barbarea. The entire menu is inspired by different parts of the world, and the dishes are meant to be shared so that the whole experience can be enjoyed with others. Half of the menu consists of pizzas, whose dough we make from Estonian and Italian flours, and bake in a Gianni Acunto wood-fired oven. We care about high-quality raw materials, so we work with local farmers and other small organic producers on a daily basis to ensure that we always have fresh raw ingredients. Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!