Argentiina

Meat and seafood grilled Latin-American style are the specialty at this long-time Tallinn favourite, which makes its home in a warmly-decorated locale just a little ways from Old Town. Guests can watch as the chef prepares their cuts over the flaming coals, and on Friday and Saturday evenings be dazzled by a hot dance revue.

• Web:

  argentiina.ee

• E-mail:

  info@argentiina.ee

• Address:

  Tartu maantee 80, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 660 5177

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Tue noon–10pm, Wed–Sat noon–midnight

Chedi

Run by the same group that created the illustrious Bocca, Tchaikovsky and other award winners, Chedi offers Asian-style creations such as Singapore roast chicken and Mongolian-style venison stir fry. The grilled lamb chop with chocolate sauce is a favorite.

• Web:

  www.chedi.ee

• E-mail:

  info@chedi.ee

• Address:

  Sulevimägi 1, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 646 1676

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu noon–11pm, Fri & Sat noon–midnight, Sun 1pm–10pm

Dominic

Top-notch European dining and a superbly-restored Medieval interior make this Old Town establishment an excellent option for those searching for something a cut above the ordinary. Dominic also bills itself as a 'wine restaurant' and indeed its knowledgeable sommelier stocks among the best vintages in town.

• Web:

  www.restoran.ee

• E-mail:

  dominic@restoran.ee

• Address:

  Vene 10, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 641 0400

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–9pm

Elevant

Head up the iron spiral staircase and then settle into a wicker chair to enjoy Elevant’s peaceful, sophisticated ambiance. Here you'll find a selection of tasty Indian standards, along with daring dishes like wild boar kebab and moose curry, all served up by friendly staff. For a dessert with a difference, try the fritter banana in crunchy chickpea dough.

• Web:

  elevant.ee

• E-mail:

  elevant@elevant.ee

• Address:

  Vene 5, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 631 3132

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–11pm

Hermitage

A cozy restaurant in the boutique hotel St Petersbourg in the heart of the Old Town, the oldest hotel in Estonia, opened in 1850. The restaurant's menu follows the traditions of Russian cuisine, but the dishes are served with a modern twist. Examples of the menu of Hermitage include a selection of handmade pelmeni or slow-roasted duck hearts. The legendary chicken Kiev and boeuf a la tartar are also available. There is just one selection that you can never know what it will contain - a six-course surprise menu created for the customer by the chef personally.

• Web:

  lermitagehotel.ee/dining-in-tallinn

• Address:

  Rataskaevu 7, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 628 6560

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sun 6pm–10pm

Kaerajaan

An off-beat interior and inventive dishes make Kaerajaan a great place to experience a modern take on Estonian folk cuisine. Located right on the Town Hall Square, this comfortable restaurant takes its name from an old folk song and dance, and both the decor and the food resonate with the echoes of the nation's ethnic heritage.

• Web:

  www.kaerajaan.ee

• E-mail:

  kaerajaan@kaerajaan.ee

• Address:

  Raekoja plats 17, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 615 5400

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu noon–10pm, Fri & Sat noon–11pm

Beer House

Nothing goes with good food like good beer, and at Beer House, you can enjoy both! This spacious restaurant-brewery just off Town Hall Square produces seven tasty varieties of natural, live beer, which visitors can enjoy with a hearty meal or buy in a bottle to take away. Live music plays every Thursday to Saturday.

• Web:

  www.beerhouse.ee

• E-mail:

  info@beerhouse.ee

• Address:

  Dunkri 5, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 644 2222

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 1pm–11:30pm, Fri & Sat 1pm–midnight

Breweryclub

Brewery beer club is located in Tallinn's Old Town in the old Pearl complex. But now it has been going through a renovation in which there are side by side ancient architecture and modern design. Brewery offers 47 different types of beer, seven of them are draft beers and five of them are brewed in our own house's brewing factory. Our cuisine is a combination of different meals and food cultures all over the world. All foods are made to go together with offered beers and also with wines for our wine friends.

• Web:

  www.brewery.ee

• E-mail:

  info@brewery.ee

• Address:

  Pikk 1, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 631 3631

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Wed noon–1am, Thu–Sat noon–3am, Sun noon–1am

Chicago 1933

Chicago 1933 is an elegant and sophisticated bar-restaurant on the edge of Tallinn Old Town inspired of 1930s America. It offers an international kitchen, a bounty of drinks and a wide variety of wine. The Live music on every evening is inspired by the legendary jazz and swing era. Tobacco lovers can enjoy the luxury cigar room.

• Web:

  chicago.ee

• E-mail:

  info@chicago.ee

• Address:

  Aia 3, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 627 1266

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri noon–late, Sat 2pm–2am, Sun 2am–11pm

Club Hollywood

One of the hottest nightclubs in Tallinn, Hollywood is always popular, packed and pulsing with energy. The club’s large dance floor and heart-of-Old-Town location makes it a great place to drop in with friends at the end of a night of pub hopping. Expect different music and crowds depending on what events are on, including everything from Hip Hop Café to Latin Lust to Retro Night. Minimum age: 18 years.

• Web:

  clubhollywood.ee

• E-mail:

  info@clubhollywood.ee

• Address:

  Vana-Posti 8, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 615 5100

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Sat 11pm–5am

Club Münt

Münt, which means both mint and coin in Estonian, is a small establishment on a narrow, Old Town street. Despite its intimate size, it still aims to pack a full-fledged club experience, complete with go-go dancers on some evenings. Münt is also noted for offering a range of inexpensive drinks, most of them costing just one euro.

• Web:

  clubmynt.eu

• E-mail:

  info@clubmynt.eu

• Address:

  Müürivahe 22, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 5358 0904

Deja Vu Lounge

One of the city's trendiest lounges, this intimate venue keeps its regulars entertained with a venerable schedule of guest artists. Performances can range from jazz singers and trumpet players to dance beat DJs. The extensive food menu, which includes nachos, club sandwiches and Thai soup, is also worth note.

• Web:

  www.dejavu.ee

• E-mail:

  info@dejavu.ee

• Address:

  Vana-Viru 8, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 5688 4455

Bogapott

A popular destination for the discerning tourist, Bogapott is an intriguing pottery studio, shop and cosy café all rolled into one. This is a unique family-run set-up, where there are many creations on sale that can't be found anywhere else in town. In summer, visitors can relax in the cafe's courtyard, sipping coffee from cups that were made right on the spot.

• Web:

  www.visitestonia.com/en/cafe-and-art-studio-bogapott

• E-mail:

  bogapott@gmail.com

• Address:

  Pikk jalg 9, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 631 3181

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–7pm

Boheem

This unpretentious venue just past the train station is a favourite haunt of local young, artsy crowd. Wood floors and old-style furniture give it a timeless feel. In addition to the usual drinks, light meals are available.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/kohvikboheem

• E-mail:

  info@boheem.ee

• Address:

  Kopli 18, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 631 1928

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–10pm

C'est la vie

This inviting, Old Town venue is where the charm, romance and atmosphere of the French café scene meet the peak of 1930s art. The menu is inspired by French cuisine, while the selection of wines and Champagnes will satisfy even the most demanding of palates. Head downstairs to find more formal dining in the elegant, medieval cellar.

• Web:

  www.cestlavie.ee/en

• E-mail:

  info@cestlavie.ee

• Address:

  Suur-Karja 5, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 641 8048

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu noon–9pm, Fri & Sat noon–11pm

Kloostri Ait

This cafe of the Theatrum theatre in the Old Town is a cosy meeting place with that will make you feel at home. The café serves simple foods and tasty coffee. In the winter it is nice to warm up in front of the fireplace, in the summer you can spend time on the terrace in the café's courtyard. Kloostri Ait is also a meeting place for music, words, dance, song, ideas and people who are young at heart. Kloostri Ait's Facebook page will give you an overview of the evening cultural program.

• Web:

  www.facebook.com/kloostriait

• Address:

  Theatrum, Vene 14, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 644 6889

Kohvik Komeet

Komeet is a simple, cosy café on the 4th floor of the Solaris Centre, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding neighbourhood while sipping a cup of coffee and eating a slice of delicious chocolate cake. Various cakes, pies, salads, snacks and hot dishes are on offer. In summer, its rooftop terrace is one of downtown Tallinn's most attractive destinations.

• Web:

  www.kohvikkomeet.ee

• E-mail:

  info@kohvikkomeet.ee

• Address:

  Estonia pst. 9, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 614 0090

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–9pm

Maiasmokk

Tallinn’s oldest café still retains its amazing, pre-war interior and offers a variety of tempting cakes and pastries, as well as fresh coffee and other treats. This old charmer lives up to its name (Estonian for 'sweet tooth') by serving up a variety of baked goods – all made right on the spot – as well as hot drinks and other snacks. Children will appreciate the adjacent Kalev Marzipan Room with its display of artistic marzipan creations.

• Web:

  www.kohvikmaiasmokk.ee/en

• E-mail:

  maiasmokk@orkla.ee

• Address:

  Pikk 16, Tallinn

• Phone:

  +372 646 4066

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat & Sun 9am–9pm