Restaurants in Tallinn
34 spots across 3 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Tallinn shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Tallinn's dining scene down to 34 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 3 neighborhoods and averaging 4.6★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Kalamaja is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Garden Cafe is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 34 restaurants spots in Tallinn — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Garden Cafe
AtBangkok Tallinn
Kohvik Vaffel
Charcoal Grill
Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room
Soo Uulits Tänavagurmee
Ülo
Siga la Vaca
LITERAAT | Telliskivi Rahva Raamat
T35 - The Breakfast Club
Telliskivi KoHo
Pappa Pizza Telliskivi
Kooker Balti Jaam
One Sixty Smokehouse
Frenchy Bistro
Samsa Family Bakers
Gotsu Kyuho's Kitchen
HIKARU SUSHI&WINE
Restoran Pull
Veinirestoran Dominic
Thai Stop
Kohalik
Restaurant Salt
Stenhus restaurant
Masinaruum bistroo
Osteria il Cru
Restaurant Nok Nok
Restoran Spot
Koidu 82 Resto
Restaurant "100"
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Tallinn?
Polomaps has curated 34 restaurants spots in Tallinn, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Garden Cafe, AtBangkok Tallinn, Gotsu Kyuho's Kitchen. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Tallinn have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Tallinn include Kalamaja, Uus Maailm, Noblessner. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Tallinn?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Tallinn or anywhere else.
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