Lauri’s guidebook to the neighbourhood
Hyper local shopping & eating & drinking
Groceries, markets, bars and bakeries we frequently visit which are within 5-20 minutes walk. Please check the opening times as some are very small and cater only during specific times.
Central market is one of the three main open markets in Tallinn (the others are Balti Jaam Market and Nõmme Market) and is literally 15' walk from our home. Good value fresh vegetables, fruits and forest goodies like mushrooms and berries, recommended between May-September.
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tallinn Central Market
9 KeldrimäeCentral market is one of the three main open markets in Tallinn (the others are Balti Jaam Market and Nõmme Market) and is literally 15' walk from our home. Good value fresh vegetables, fruits and forest goodies like mushrooms and berries, recommended between May-September.
This is one of the original eco-bakeries in town, the Vana-Lõuna location is the actual bakery and you get factory-shop prices for the freshest produce possible, say hello to the madam for us!
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pagar Võtaks
17 Vana-LõunaThis is one of the original eco-bakeries in town, the Vana-Lõuna location is the actual bakery and you get factory-shop prices for the freshest produce possible, say hello to the madam for us!
very local, very friendly and cozy outdoor seating in the backyard - check the opening times as they're good for dinner too if you are an early eater
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kuusk Hernesto
6 Hernevery local, very friendly and cozy outdoor seating in the backyard - check the opening times as they're good for dinner too if you are an early eater
Old school bakery/shop literally 200m down the street, also sells your basic milk, water and some beers.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Herne Bakery
18 HerneOld school bakery/shop literally 200m down the street, also sells your basic milk, water and some beers.
Neighbourhood sushi place literally down the street but very good quality, try the baked sushi which never disappoints! You can call up, place your order and start walking - your order is likely to be ready almost by the time you get there (about 7 minutes)
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amijami Sushi
13 RaviNeighbourhood sushi place literally down the street but very good quality, try the baked sushi which never disappoints! You can call up, place your order and start walking - your order is likely to be ready almost by the time you get there (about 7 minutes)
Excellent Middle Eastern food at great value, just across the park from our place, takeaway orders.
Marhaba
14 TareExcellent Middle Eastern food at great value, just across the park from our place, takeaway orders.
One of the best grocery and department stores in Tallinn is 17' walk away their deli and fish selections are great, wine store is not bad either but there are better/cheaper options for that in our neighbourhood
157 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stockmann
53 LiivalaiaOne of the best grocery and department stores in Tallinn is 17' walk away their deli and fish selections are great, wine store is not bad either but there are better/cheaper options for that in our neighbourhood
A legendary baker and confectionary famous all over town! Their cherry strudel is our top favourite, check the opening hours as Liisu does not work after regular office hours.
Pagari Liisu
7 Vana-VeerenniA legendary baker and confectionary famous all over town! Their cherry strudel is our top favourite, check the opening hours as Liisu does not work after regular office hours.
Russian-style kitchen (and this is a compliment, not a warning) run by the madam of the house, hyperbolic pies which you can devour on the spot or take-away.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cafe Grenka
76 Pärnu mntRussian-style kitchen (and this is a compliment, not a warning) run by the madam of the house, hyperbolic pies which you can devour on the spot or take-away.
Good value wine and drinks shop, part of a chain but this is their flagship store. The emphasis is on good value.
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80 Pärnu mntGood value wine and drinks shop, part of a chain but this is their flagship store. The emphasis is on good value.
A local pub called "Local" and the naming is perfectly accurate, this pub/restaurant was set up in a local commune building and mostly serves people in the vicinity and is not frequented by tourist. That said, the staff speaks English well and the menus are in multiple languages too. Our favourite is the open air garden in summer and the BBQ menu.
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kohalik
4 KoiduA local pub called "Local" and the naming is perfectly accurate, this pub/restaurant was set up in a local commune building and mostly serves people in the vicinity and is not frequented by tourist. That said, the staff speaks English well and the menus are in multiple languages too. Our favourite is the open air garden in summer and the BBQ menu.
No frills 24/7 BBQ place which is legendary among the post-nightclub crowd but serves decent (and huge) meat dishes to the more regular folks as well.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tommi Tavern
64 TatariNo frills 24/7 BBQ place which is legendary among the post-nightclub crowd but serves decent (and huge) meat dishes to the more regular folks as well.
The best Korean spot in Tallinn happens to be 10' from our home, not open late or weekends, known to take long summer holidays too
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gotsu Kyuho's Kitchen
62a Pärnu mntThe best Korean spot in Tallinn happens to be 10' from our home, not open late or weekends, known to take long summer holidays too
Tallinn Top 10 restaurants
My personal and very subjective list of top restaurants in town.
One of the few places in Old Town which does not lower their standards as many tourist traps in their neighbourhood do. Very personal service, reservation is a must on weekends, views towards the St. Nicholas church and within walking distance from our home.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurant Pegasus
1 HarjuOne of the few places in Old Town which does not lower their standards as many tourist traps in their neighbourhood do. Very personal service, reservation is a must on weekends, views towards the St. Nicholas church and within walking distance from our home.
Great food, good service and nice view - all of the above at a reasonable (for the quality offered) price.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
TULJAK
26e Pirita teeGreat food, good service and nice view - all of the above at a reasonable (for the quality offered) price.
Stunning views over the bay towards city panorama, offers high-end chef's table and more affordable regular restaurant area as well.
80 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
NOA Restaurant
3 Ranna teeStunning views over the bay towards city panorama, offers high-end chef's table and more affordable regular restaurant area as well.
Brilliant food and service in an early-1900's villa in Nõmme district which is not known by the tourist crowd, reservation is a must.
Paju Villa
88 Vabaduse pstBrilliant food and service in an early-1900's villa in Nõmme district which is not known by the tourist crowd, reservation is a must.
One of my favourites over a decade this Old Town gem offers steady quality in amazing setting, especially their inner courtyard open only during the summer season is a must visit when strolling the ancient streets of medieval Tallinn
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Leib Restoran
31 UusOne of my favourites over a decade this Old Town gem offers steady quality in amazing setting, especially their inner courtyard open only during the summer season is a must visit when strolling the ancient streets of medieval Tallinn
Fine Dining with ALL CAPS, but you pay the price too!
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
180 Degrees Restaurant
4 StaapliFine Dining with ALL CAPS, but you pay the price too!
Winner of Estonian top50 restaurants on many years, classic white tablecloth fine dining place which never disappoints (if you can afford it)
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tchaikovsky Restaurant
9 VeneWinner of Estonian top50 restaurants on many years, classic white tablecloth fine dining place which never disappoints (if you can afford it)
Run by the BBQ world champion Enn Tobreluts the centrally located Härg (Ox) is all about the meat and for meat lovers it won't disappoint.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restoran Härg
tänavalt TornimäeRun by the BBQ world champion Enn Tobreluts the centrally located Härg (Ox) is all about the meat and for meat lovers it won't disappoint.
Best pubs and beerhalls
Estonia has seen an amazing craft beer revolution over the last 5-8 years - we can't produce wine but we have entrepreneurial spirit accompanied by strong streak of individuality, this lead to hundreds of small breweries sprung up in short time, all yours to enjoy.
The best known and most profitable brand of local craft beer scene is Põhjala, they run a taproom on top of their factory in the Noblessner port - well worth a visit even for the non-beer lovers.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Põhjala Brewery
5 PeetriThe best known and most profitable brand of local craft beer scene is Põhjala, they run a taproom on top of their factory in the Noblessner port - well worth a visit even for the non-beer lovers.
Located in the Shoreditch of Tallinn which is Telliskivi district the Pudel is quite famous for its beer selection and atmosphere - no food here which is uncommon for Tallinn beer places.
77 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pudel
62 TelliskiviLocated in the Shoreditch of Tallinn which is Telliskivi district the Pudel is quite famous for its beer selection and atmosphere - no food here which is uncommon for Tallinn beer places.
Good location next to Old Town, situated next to restaurant "Kuldmokk" and a hot dog connoisseur's dream "Hotokas" the Pööbel offers decent food too but the main topic is draft beer of which it has many!
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pööbel
16 ToompuiesteeGood location next to Old Town, situated next to restaurant "Kuldmokk" and a hot dog connoisseur's dream "Hotokas" the Pööbel offers decent food too but the main topic is draft beer of which it has many!
Another good option in the Telliskivi district among Pudel and Humalakoda the St.Vitus stand its ground with a long craft beer selection on tap as well as decent pub food (which is a common theme in Tallinn)
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
St. Vitus
61b TelliskiviAnother good option in the Telliskivi district among Pudel and Humalakoda the St.Vitus stand its ground with a long craft beer selection on tap as well as decent pub food (which is a common theme in Tallinn)
The aptly named Põrgu (Hell) is located across the street from the famous St. Nicholas church as the old tradition holds. The place is so deep underground you lose all cellular connectivity and can enjoy the great selection of beers on tap.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Põrgu
4 RüütliThe aptly named Põrgu (Hell) is located across the street from the famous St. Nicholas church as the old tradition holds. The place is so deep underground you lose all cellular connectivity and can enjoy the great selection of beers on tap.
The most classic pub in Tallinn, open since the end of USSR times, good selection of beers, decent bar food but nothing special in the culinary section.
49 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hell Hunt
39 PikkThe most classic pub in Tallinn, open since the end of USSR times, good selection of beers, decent bar food but nothing special in the culinary section.
A really good beer selection in the Old Town, more focused on British brews than locals but I like the place, decent pub food too.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Drink Bar & Grill
8 Väike-KarjaA really good beer selection in the Old Town, more focused on British brews than locals but I like the place, decent pub food too.
The best beer & food place in the great Balti Jaam market, brews its own beer and the food is fab too.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Humalakoda Pub Restaurant Brewery
1 KopliThe best beer & food place in the great Balti Jaam market, brews its own beer and the food is fab too.
Places with a view
Bars, restaurants and coffee places which sprout great views over the bay or town.
The original top of the tall building rooftop place in town in Radisson SAS hotel
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lounge 24
3 Rävala pstThe original top of the tall building rooftop place in town in Radisson SAS hotel
Famous cafe run by equally famous chef, located on the top of Solaris shopping center.
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Kohvik Komeet
9 Estonia pstFamous cafe run by equally famous chef, located on the top of Solaris shopping center.
Rooftop of the Stockmann department store has 3-4 different places but the view is their stronger point, prices tend to be high while service is mediocre.
Cafe Mademoiselle Stockmann
53 LiivalaiaRooftop of the Stockmann department store has 3-4 different places but the view is their stronger point, prices tend to be high while service is mediocre.
Highest place in town is the TV tower restaurant. The tower witnessed a historic standoff between Soviet army and Estonian guard during the coup in 1992 when a small group of local defence militia members barricaded themselves in the top floors of the TV tower and refused to surrender to the Soviet forces.
Teletorni restoran/Tallinn TV-tower Restaurant
58a Kloostrimetsa teeHighest place in town is the TV tower restaurant. The tower witnessed a historic standoff between Soviet army and Estonian guard during the coup in 1992 when a small group of local defence militia members barricaded themselves in the top floors of the TV tower and refused to surrender to the Soviet forces.
Tourist traps
The best of the worst tourist traps in town. These are places that specialise on tourists yet maintain high quality and enjoyable service levels which is a rare feat.
The time here is 1472 which means America was not yet discovered so they don't serve potatoes, all dishes are original to the time and include ingredients available at the time. Service is friendly and entertaining. Olde Hansa is the most profitable restaurant in town for 10 consecutive years, the proof is in the pudding.
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Olde Hansa
1 Vana turgThe time here is 1472 which means America was not yet discovered so they don't serve potatoes, all dishes are original to the time and include ingredients available at the time. Service is friendly and entertaining. Olde Hansa is the most profitable restaurant in town for 10 consecutive years, the proof is in the pudding.
Russian style restaurant on the Old Town Square - they serve 50+ different types of vodka and they do it in style. Do not visit prior to an important meeting next morning!
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restoran Troika
15 Raekoja platsRussian style restaurant on the Old Town Square - they serve 50+ different types of vodka and they do it in style. Do not visit prior to an important meeting next morning!