Savouring Estonia. From Fine Dining to Street Food 2022

FROM FINE DINING TO STREET FOOD 2022

savouring estonia

Cover Foto: Lauri Laan 180° by Matthias Diether Staapli 4, Port Noblessner 10415 Tallinn Tue-Sat 18 - 23 +372 661 0180 180degrees.ee

Texts: Heidi Vihma Designer: Aleksander Karu Translator: Juta Ristsoo Photos: Lauri Laan (6,7,12,13,24,25,47,50,51,57,60,61,62,63) Tiina-Liina Uudam (9), Tiit Veermäe (28), Merilin Kaustel-Lehemets (33), Alina Birjuk(16,17), Mana Kaasik (43), Kaupo Kalda (5), visitestonia.com (55), private collections.

Publisher: Best Guides OÜ www.bestguides.ee Savouring Estonia 2022

Enjoy Savouring Estonia!

Our small country is filled with large flavours, exciting and unique eateries. Savouring Estonia has selected the best of the best. No matter whether it is a fancy, fine dining restaurant or the vendor of simple street food, they are all places where we eat, where we invite our friends and acquaintances, and that we are always happy to recommend to foreign visitors. Estonia has always been a border country both geographically and gastronomically. Like other Nordic countries, we prefer pure and fresh flavours. However, these have been enriched by both our close neighbours the Russians, as well as the Germans, with whom we shared a cultural space for centuries. Yet today, the local flavour palette includes the entire world – we are curious and open to trying new things.

Wishing you flavour journeys filled with new experiences,

Heidi Vihma Katrin Weiss Restaurant Critic Best Guides OÜ Estonia Estonia

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Tallinn

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SALT

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180° Experience

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Uulits

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Fotografiska Restaurant

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Tallinn Map

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La Bottega

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Tartu

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Ocean11

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Hõlm

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Riviera Palais Brasserie

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GMP Pühajärve Restaurant

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Rudolf

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GMP Patisserie

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Smak

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Joyce

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Tchaikovsky

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Tartu Map

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Tuljak

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The Islands and Lääne County

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Wicca

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Brasserie 11

Alexander Restaurant at Pädaste Manor

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City Grill House

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Hapsal Dietrich

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Ristorante Flavore

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Rose

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Kolu Inn

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Von Gernet Café-Restaurant

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Platz

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The Islands and Lääne County Map

Fine Dining Fine dining hasn’t meant classical restaurants with white tablecloths for a long time now. Today, fine dining restaurants can be very unique and special. But basic truths never change and they still value the completeness of the experience, and turn their attention to all aspects thereof. These are places where the food and service are first class, and the menu represents the head chef’s unique creations that are born of commitment. In these places the beverage menu is outstanding, the design supports the whole, and attention is paid to the smallest details.

Casual Dining In some cases, the line between fine dining and casual dining may be paper-thin, but usually casual restaurants do not set goals that are comparable to fine dining.

Instead they focus on the atmosphere. The casual style gives chefs the courage to try various flavour combinations and techniques, and provides the guests with a pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy them. Under the heading of casual dining, we have collected those restaurants and cafés that provide a gastronomical experience, pleasant service and relaxing atmosphere. These are places where you can also stop by for a drink, snack or light meal.

Street Food The fact that street food can also be gourmet food is proven by the best street food vendors around the world. During the last few years, local gourmet street food has also developed in Estonia. Initially indeed based on examples from the rest of the world, since Estonian street food is still developing. A new phenomenon on the Estonian culinary landscape is the chef going and ‘mixing with the people’.

Searching for new challenges, internationally experienced top chefs are establishing street food kiosks, and applying their high culinary experience in a new context and raising street food to a totally new level.

Tallinn – the city of good food During the last ten years, the Tallinn restaurant landscape has undergone exceptional rapid development. Good restaurants of various styles, which value local ingredients, can be found in every neighbourhood. The greatest concentration of restaurants, cafes and bars is in the Old Town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. But when seeking gastronomic adventures, one shouldn’t limit themselves to the main thoroughfares, but also pop into some of the back streets. In the city centre, it’s worth visiting the Rotermann Quarter, where there are many special eateries. Some of the fancier fine dining restaurants are located outside the city centre in Kadriorg, Pirita and elsewhere. The street food is concentrated in trendy Kalamaja, especially around the Baltic Station, and in Pelgulinn.

Tallinn is a food capital that deserves attention.

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180° Experience

by Matthias Diether 180 Degrees, a fine dining establishment located in historic Port Noblessner, serves a four- and a six-course tasting menu. The flavour experience is completed by the visual enjoyment provided by the sea view and the kitchen in the centre of the dining room, which is open on three sides. The head chef is Matthias Diether, a Michelin-starred chef from Germany, whose ambition is to raise the quality of the local cuisine to a new level. The taste experience providing culinary brilliance is perfected by the relationship between food and drink.

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Fine Dining

www.180degrees.ee

Tu-Sa 18 - 23, Staapli 4, Port Noblessner, Tallinn, +372 661 0180

Fotografiska Restaurant & Rooftop Garden Sustainable and seasonal Fotografiska gets its inspiration from traditional local production methods and the changing of the seasons on the land, at sea and in the woods. Based on the sustainable thinking of our ancestors, nothing is wasted, the raw ingredients include everything from the blossoms to the roots and from the snouts to the tails.

The principle of sustainable enjoyment is not only adhered to in the kitchen, but recycling is also highly regarded throughout the restaurant. Head chef Peeter Pihel is probably the Estonian food authority who has attracted the most attention, having had a brilliant career at the Alexander restaurant in the Pädaste Manor, as well as at the Fäviken Magasinet in Sweden and Fulgurances in Paris, which are among the best in the world.

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Fine Dining

www.fotografiska.com

Mon closed, Tue-Sat 12 – 23, Sun 10 – 17, Telliskivi 60a/8, +372 5745 0922

La Bottega Trattoria in the Old Town La Bottega has been operating in a historic building in the Tallinn Old Town since 2008.

Nicolo Tanda, who came from Sardinia, created this restaurant with its pleasant atmosphere and authentic Italian food.

Today, his work is being continued by head chef Orm Oja, one of the brightest stars in the Estonian restaurant world. The food and drink, dining atmosphere and friendly service at this classic trattoria replicates authentic Italy in its most traditional form.

All the pastas and sauces are made on site and are based on fresh, high-quality ingredients as is typical of Italian cuisine. La Bottega’s cosy and award-winning interior features a medieval mantle chimney and racks filled with a great selection of wines.

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www.labottega.ee

Mon-Thu 12 - 23, Fr-Sat 12 - 24, Sun 13 - 22, Vene 4, Tallinn, +372 5194 8759

Ocean 11 Restaurant in the Cruise Pier The restaurant Ocean 11 is Tallinn’s newest, and also most seaside, restaurant. The restaurant on the second floor of the multifunctional cruise terminal in the Old Port, which opened only last summer, provides an opportunity to discover the city from a completely new perspective, enchanting views of Tallinn Bay, the ships entering and leaving the port, and the sunset. Unlike the roguish comedy that has become a cult film, which the restaurant is named after , this is a totally serious place to eat and drink. In keeping with a harbour restaurant, the main emphasis is on fish and seafood, but meat lovers and vegans will not be disappointed. The menu is varied, including sumptuous lobster, but also more everyday fish and shellfish dishes, as well as oysters and entrecote. The interior design and service of the restaurant are also suitably elegant.

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Fine Dining

www.facebook.com/restoranocean11

Mon-Fri 8 - 23, Sat-Sun 11 - 23, Logi tn 4/2, Tallinn, +372 5917 1351

Riviera Palais Brasserie Magical fairy tale about the Riviera The Riviera Palais Brasserie carries on the legendary tradition of restaurant life during Estonia’s golden age in the 1930s, when a luxurious restaurant-nightclub with the same name was located in Maarjamäe Castle. This unique restaurant has been revived with a contemporary interior and aura. The team, which has been tempered by the excitement of the kitchen at the Salt Restaurant, has again created something unique, but at a totally different scale – both the castle restaurant and terrace with its magnificent sea view is like a magical fairy tale about the Riviera. However, the menu does not soar to fairy-tale heights, but rather offers a selection typical of Parisian brasseries. And maintains a classical and simple style.

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Fine Dining

www.brasserie.ee

Tue 16 - 23, Wed-Sat 12 - 23, Sun 12 - 22, Pirita tee 56, Tallinn, +372 6968677

Rudolf A Frenchman with an Estonian accent The interior design of the Rudolf restaurant in Kadriorg has been influenced by Scandinavian minimalism. The name is a play on words related to Estonian cultural history and the street names in Kadriorg, while the menu transports our mood and thoughts to France.

Named after the Estonian composer Rudolf Tobias, the main tonality of the restaurant is inspired by the great classics of French food culture, to which unexpected harmonies add a modern hue. The foie gras harmonises with the juniper syrup from Saaremaa, the beef’s companion is a delicate truffle, the octopus is accompanied by domestic beetroot and marinated rhubarb as a ganache. The menu is complemented by a full drink menu. In the morning, a French-Estonian-style brunch is served. There’s an abbreviated lunch menu, and the evening menu starts from 5 pm.

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Fine Dining

www.rudolfrestoran.ee

Tu-Sat 09 -23, Sun 09 - 15, R.Tobiase 11-1, Tallinn, +372 5309 0013

Smak Representatives of good taste Installed in a former limestone warehouse, the atmosphere at Smak is bright and light. The soul of the restaurant is Dmitri Rooz, one of Estonia’s top chefs, who has represented Estonia at the Bocuse d’Or, one of the world’s most prestigious cooking competitions. Regardless the chef’s great success, Smak is still the place to have a meal or a drink on any occasion: for lunch or dinner, for coffee and cake, or for a cocktail. Smak’s menu is an improvisation of well-known themes, where “something extra” has been added to old favourites – an unexpected touch, new taste nuances, or even a technological trick. Whereas, the surprises are not just games for the sake of games, but rather expansions of the culinary horizon.

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Fine Dining

www.smak.ee | +372 588 77903

Mon-Thu 11 - 22, Fr-Sat 11 - 23, Sun 11 - 20, Lootsi 10-3, Tallinn

Tchaikovsky A gastronomic symphony The Tchaikovsky is respectable and formal, but in a subtle way – a slight undertone of nostalgia and a touch of theatricality don’t let its respectability predominate. Just like in a good musical composition, various themes are united in the menu – French flavours, Russian traditions, and Estonian raw ingredients – in order to provide an enjoyable combination. The style of cuisine at restaurant Tchaikovsky, dictated by head chef Denis Golik, is one of the best in Estonia and has received international recognition.

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www.telegraafhotel.com

Mon-Sun 17 - 23, Vene 9, Tallinn, +372 6000 610

Tuljak A modern take on history At the Tuljak, history meets modern design: the building, an Estonian architectural masterpiece that was completed in 1965, has undergone a renovation that is true to that era, but has acquired a contemporary interior. There is also nostalgic feel to the menu. However, a contemporary and exciting spin has been added to all the dishes. One can be absolutely sure that something unique will be served at Tuljak and nothing like it is available anywhere else in Tallinn. The beverage menu is more varied than average. The cocktails are stylish and flavourful. The service is attentive and professional

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www.tuljak.ee

Mon-Sun 12 - 23, Pirita tee 26E Tallinn, +372 530 22020

Wicca Traditional tastes in a new way The Wicca restaurant is located thirty kilometres from Tallinn in LaSpa, one of the most popular spa hotels near Tallinn, which features views of coastal pines and the sea. The menu plays with Estonian food traditions, combining the old and the new in sometimes unexpected, but always very tasty, ways. Wicca always offers something that you won’t find in other restaurants, be it a novel flavour combination or a special ingredient not yet discovered by other restaurants. The raw ingredients come from Estonia’s small and organic producers, as well as from the forests and meadows.

Wicca’s chef is Angelica Udeküll, who also introduces Estonian flavours as the host of a popular cooking show on TV.

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www.laspa.ee | +372 6870 870

Mon-Fr 12 - 15, 17 - 22, Sat 12 - 23, Sun 12 - 22, Puhkekodu tee 4 Laulasmaa

Brasserie 11 Brasserie 11 in Fahle House There are only a few buildings in Tallinn that are known by their names and we have even fewer French eateries, so Brasserie 11 in the Fahle House is unique in many ways.

The Fahle House atop an industrial building formerly occupied by a pulp and paper mill has become a kind of landmark due to its architectural inventiveness. The Brasserie 11 menu includes the classics of French cuisine, to which chef Heidi Pinnak, who is one of the best in Estonia, has added unexpected nuances. Everything is on offer -- onion soup, frog legs, sole, tarte Tatin and much more.

The stylish and chic interior design with alternating art exhibitions create an elegant background for the restaurant. The French spirit is also conveyed by the wine selection, pleasant service and luxurious cake counter.

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www.brasserie11.ee

Mon-Sat 11 - 19, Tartu mnt 84a Tallinn, +372 5411 0112

City Grill House A modern grill restaurant in the heart of the city The Grill House, one of the most familiar and beloved shipboard restaurants has come ashore and opened up at the Tallink City Hotel. The two-storey-high City Grill House restaurant provides plenty of room and spaciousness. In the open kitchen, meat and fish, as well as seafood, vegetarian food and vegetables, and even some desserts, are prepared on the Mibrasa charcoal grill. In addition to the innovative dishes, the menu also includes some of the old favourites that are served at sea. The live fire gives the food a rich taste and brings out the best in the raw materials. The grill menu is complemented by wine pairings from the Bon Vivant wine wall.

The City Grill House is focused on flexibility and combinability – the chefs are ready to adapt the food to the wishes of the guests and the ordered dishes can be shared.

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www.tallinkhotels.com

A. Laikmaa 5, Tallinn, +372 630 0818

Ristorante Flavore Italian Customs and Flavours Ristorante Flavore is a tribute to Italian customs and flavours. Its menu takes the guests on a culinary journey through Italy.

In addition to authentic Italian dishes, Flavore has the authentic atmosphere of a ristorante filled with easy-going sociability, a crossbreeding of flavours and opinions, and the passion of the head chef. The menu includes fresh pastas and pizzas, as well as other delicious Italian food made from high-quality ingredients.

You can select a beverage to complement your meal from the unique self-service wine bar or lovely cocktail menu.

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www.flavore.ee

Tulemaja, Sadama 7, Tallinn, +372 612 8244

Kolu Inn Traditional rural inn The Kolu Inn at the Open Air Museum in Rocca al Mare serves traditional Estonian food in an original 19th-century building.

The menu is focused on century-old traditions, but also makes some detours into the present day. As is typical of farm food, the dishes are simple, but prepared with a warm heart and skilful hands. In modern terms, the dishes at the Kolu Inn can be described as the most authentic slow food. The menu includes pork and porridge, sauerkraut, pea soup, and other simple farm dishes that fewer and fewer members of the younger generation still know how to prepare.

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www.evm.ee | +372 6549 118

Winter season Tu-Sun 10 - 17, Summer Mon-Sun 10 - 20, Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12

Platz Meeting place at the crossroads of pedestrian pathways Platz was one of the first restaurants to establish itself in the newly renovated historical Rotermann industrial district.

And it secured the best location at the crossroads of the pedestrian pathways.

The minimalist Scandinavian-style interior and diverse menu are ideal for a nononsense business meeting, quick lunch or a formal dinner. On several occasions, Platz has been chosen as the restaurant with one of Estonia’s best beverage menus, which is much more diverse than usual. The terrace, which is an integral part of Platz in the summer, is a great place to rest and observe the hustle and bustle of the city.

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www.platz.ee

Mon-Sun 11:30 - 23, Roseni 7, Tallinn, +372 664 5086

SALT Trendy pleasures The menu at Salt combines contemporary street food and fusion cuisine in a special and slightly crazy way – unique to them.

As if trendy breezes are being caught in a culinary testing laboratory, and various flavours and countries are being mixed.

And yet, the guests’ sense of tolerance is not being tested. The atmosphere is also as special as the menu. The feeling in the small basement space is more typical of a homey dining room than a restaurant.

However, in contrast, the terrace with its courtyard feeling and view of the radio building provides an extremely urban experience.

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www.saltrestoran.ee

Tue-Sat 12 - 22, Vase 14, Tallinn, +372 518 8510

Uulits Street gourmet Uulits, the only local street food chain, which can also be considered the pioneer of street food in Estonia, offers traditional street fare with a healthy and contemporary approach. This is gourmet street food, prepared in the style of a first-class restaurants the burgers are prepared to order and everything is made on-site – beef burgers, burger wraps, salads, sauces and fries. Starting years ago with a modest kiosk, the chain has expanded to several locations in Tallinn, Viimsi, Tartu and summer season pop-up in Pärnu.

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www.uulits.ee | +372 6601 212

Tallinn - Kadaka tee 135A, Soo 1B/6, Kopli 1, Viimsi - Sõpruse tee 15, Tartu - Rüütli 7

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180° Experience

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Fotografiska Restaurant

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La Bottega

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Ocean11

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Riviera Palais Brasserie

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Rudolf

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Smak

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Tchaikovsky

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Tuljak

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Wicca

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Brasserie 11

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City Grill House

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Ristorante Flavore

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Kolu Inn

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Platz

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SALT

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Uulits

Old Town

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Tallinn Map 14

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Old Town

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City Centre

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Tartu – the city of good flavours Tartu is not only a university city, but also a city of good flavours. Its numerous restaurants serve exciting flavour experiences, whereas many of the raw ingredients came from local small producers and farms in South Estonia. During the summer, pop-up cocktail and wine bars, for taking time out in Tartu style, appear on the Emajõgi River promenade. The year’s greatest food event is the Food and Wine Festival in August, when good food and drink occupy the entire city for three days.

Other contributions are made by the Tasty Tartu Restaurant Month and the Home Café Days in May, August and September.

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Hõlm Special and impressive Its location in Tartu, in the Hotel Lydia, a 4-star superior hotel at the foot of Toomemägi Hill, makes the Hõlm fine dining restaurant very special and impressive. The views from the windows of the modern building of the park and City Hall Square, elegant interior design, rich drink menu and menu designed by head chef Sven Pärn are also special. His dishes combine the historic with the modern: they are inspired by the recipes of the hotel and restaurant owner’s great grandmother, but executed with a modern twist. The open kitchen allows the guests to view the birth of the culinary art. The Hõlm provides the best that Tartu has to offer to lovers of good food. And a generous drink menu created by sommelier Alar Pärn.

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www.holmrestoran.ee

Tue-Fri 18 - 23, Sat 17 - 23, Ülikooli 14, Tartu, +372 730 4008

GMP Pühajärve Restaurant Enchanting atmosphere, delicious flavours The GMP Pühajärve Restaurant is like a hidden jewel on the shore of the picturesque Lake Pühajärv in South-Estonia. It has been among the best eateries in Estonia for years, by serving top-quality culinary arts. The menu includes many elegant dishes prepared from local ingredients, which always provide a positive surprise. Head chef Koit Uustalu’s efforts are not limited to what is prepared in the kitchen. And the entire team works hard to give the guests a warm welcome and make sure they feel comfortable. And these same values guide the entire staff at the GMP Clubhotel as a whole.

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www.clubhotel.ee | +372 50 733 74

Tue-Thu 12 - 22, Fri-Sat 12 - 23, Sun 12 - 20, Tennisevälja 1, Otepää

GMP Patisserie Paris in the heart of Tartu In Tartu, a city of cafes, it’s hard to surprise anyone, but the GMP Patisserie still does: the pastry display case makes you feel like you’ve ended up in Paris. The cakes and other baked goods not only look French, but also taste French: the croissants are light and crisp, the tartlets are elegant, and the eclairs are truly classic. The French confectioner has finessed the cakes and pastries, and at his request, the baguette flour is imported directly from France -- the local varieties do not produce the proper taste. Breakfast is served until noon, after which the menu also includes heartier fare. The experience is refined by soft chansons, fresh daily newspapers, and a bookshelf with French and Parisian-themed publications.

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www.patisserie.ee | +372 51 94 06 07

Mon-Thu 7:30 - 21, Fri 7:30 - 23, Sat 9 - 23, Sun 9 - 18, Küüni 5b, Tartu

Joyce Joy of Flavours The excellent choice of flavours at the Joyce restaurant is a delight. The proprietors have discovered that elusive something that makes a good restaurant into an excellent one. The menu creates unexpected harmonies, by passionately combining continents and lands. These result in some of the city’s most exciting flavour games, which are played with youthful fervour.

Joyce is focused on two values that are understood around the world: ‘joy’, which results from time spent in good company; and the ‘choice’ of impressive flavours that will please any guest.

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www.joyce.ee

Sun-Thu 12 - 23, Fri-Sat 12 - 00, Riia 2, Tartu, +372 53 217 500

Tartu Map 44

Hõlm

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GMP Pühajärve Restaurant

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GMP Patisserie

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Joyce 44 48

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Otepää Map

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Otepää Centre

The Islands and Lääne County If, restaurants elsewhere that appreciate local food try to obtain their raw materials from suppliers within a radius of a hundred kilometres, on the islands and in Lääne County, one doesn’t need to travel that far – almost everything exists locally. Through the ages, much of the staple food has come from the sea, which is why the fish dishes prepared there are better than anywhere else. Because the soil layer is thin, the coastal meadows have not been ploughed into fields, and the sheep and cattle are able to graze in the heritage landscapes as they’ve always done. The grain comes from the fields. The mushrooms and berries from the forests. Valuing seasonal local ingredients and a curiosity about the world’s gastronomic innovations has made sure that the eateries of the quiet resort town of Haapsalu, as well as the restaurants of Kuressaare, the largest city on the islands, have a place on the gastronomic map of Estonia. However, the Alexander restaurant, located on the small island of Muhu, which is one of the best in Estonia, is a miracle that must be seen with one’s own eyes.

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Alexander Restaurant at Pädaste Manor Flagship of hospitality Alexander Restaurant on the small and charming island of Muhu has been a driving force in Estonian restaurant culture for more than 25 years. The restaurant is located in a glorious light-filled room in the main house and its Michelin-worthy cuisine is very much inspired by the spirit of its location and first-class personal service. The extraordinary hospitality stands for what one might call classic restaurant culture, but in a most innovative and refreshing way; creating a very enjoyable atmosphere. Alexander is famed for its Nordic Islands’ Cuisine, based on a respect for terroir; a love for seasons; and using carefully selected produce from local farmers and hunters. Many of the herbs, greens and flowers are grown in the restaurant’s own Kitchen Garden, or are foraged along the shore, and in the meadows and forests of the estate. Valuing local traditions does not mean being stuck in the past. To the contrary, the Alexander’s kitchen is highly innovative and wellgrounded in its own respectable philosophy.

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www.padaste.ee

Pädaste Manor, Muhu Island, +372 454 8800

Hapsal Dietrich The Promoter of Coffee Culture Hapsal Dietrich represents the long history of café culture in Haapsalu, the most idyllic small town in Estonia, by merging it with contemporary flavours. The old and the new have been beautifully combined, and the cafe is attractive, comfortable and cosy. The spirit and good taste of the once famous Dietrich confectionery store are evoked by a large and sumptuous cake counter and interior design details that are nearly a hundredyear-old. The café menu changes seasonally and is light and varied. Raw materials are sourced from local farmers and fishermen, and they grow much of the raw materials themselves. The menu includes Asian flavors, European classics and dishes representing Estonian cuisine. You’ll never be bored. The Dietrich team is always coming up with another surprise, which has been recognised by their guests for nine years already.

Unlike many of the other eateries in the resort town, Hapsal Dietrich is also open during the winter season.

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www.dietrich.ee

Karja 10, Haapsalu, +372 509 4549

Rose Classical cuisine with a Saaremaa accent Over the years, the Rose restaurant in Saaremaa’s popular Grand Rose SPA hotel, has earned the trust and approval of its guests, primarily for the dishes that are prepared with pure local ingredients, as well as for its friendly and attentive service. A historically romantic atmosphere reigns in this restaurant with its nooks and impressive arches. The menu offers international taste experiences with a local accent, by mainly using local ingredients. Novelty and unexpected flavours have been added by the recently hired head chef German Macharashvili. The restaurant’s drink menu includes a representative selection of Estonian craft beverages – beers, ciders and berry wines. The house liquors that Miika Õunaid, the restaurant’s sommelier, has created from local berries, and the cocktails he creates from them, have become very popular. However, the lemonade that he makes from spruce tree shoots has become the undisputed favourite.

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www.grandrose.ee

Sun-Thu 12 - 22:30, Fri-Sat 12 - 23, Tallinna 15, Kuressaare, +372 666 7003

Von Gernet CaféRestaurant Boutique hotel restaurant in a noble family’s summer home In Haapsalu, the newly restored Friedheim villa provides culinary and drink experiences in the Von Gernet café-restaurant. The restaurant has been named after the Gernets, the noble family who formerly owned the building. As is appropriate to its status, the menu caters to the food preferences of the tsarist court and is based on 19th-century cuisine. The classic style has been supplemented with modern ideas from both European and Russian cuisine. The restaurant’s flower-drenched terrace opens directly onto the seafront, providing enchanting sea views. The eye-catching interior design features spacious windows, a von Gernet family photo and display case filled with sumptuous patisserie, i.e., French-style pastries.

The Villa Friedham boutique hotel and Von Gernet Restaurant are part of the GMP Group, which has garnered fame among gourmets with the highly regarded Pühajärve GMP Clubhotel restaurant and GMP Patisserie café in Tartu.

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www.villafriedheim.ee

Supeluse 2, Haapsalu, +372 5199 6608

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Haapsalu

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Saaremaa

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The Islands and Lääne County 56

Alexander Restaurant at Pädaste Manor

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Hapsal Dietrich

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Rose

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Von Gernet Café-Restaurant