Guidebook for Tallinn
Food Scene
This is an Asian/Thai restaurant which everyone who comes to Tallinn loves! The coolest thing about this place is the interior - When you go there you can't stop photographing.
The interior there is made by an artist named Soho and the other owner who collects old ancient things from Asia and brings them to this restaurant. There is another bar in the same house Manna La Roosa - Where you can get the best cocktails!
Most exquisite new Asian fusion restaurant with a crazy amazing interior and authentic top chef from Thailand running the show. A must for foodies and design fans. The house with a history that dates back to 1881. Started with a cocktail and restaurant venue downstairs and swarmed upstairs. A crazy-ass old school renowned artist Soho Fond has really outperformed himself to put together that unbelievable mix of Indian authentic art with self-created kitchen new style trippy psychedelic combo of amazing art from history to in-spot improvisation.
All that sounds too crazy to match but it does in its freaky-crazy way. The luminance and flow of the venue create a perfect atmosphere to enjoy all the specialties bursting out from the depths of our kitchen. That department is managed by authentic Thai Chef Khampan who really knows where his knives lay at. That guy is sharp in cuttings and layings and makes your tastebuds go crazy. Really a place to check out if You are en route to bliss and new levels of having been treated. That wicked mix would give satisfaction even to Mick Jagger, who has a hard time getting one.
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Tai Boh
1 Mere pstThis is an Asian/Thai restaurant which everyone who comes to Tallinn loves! The coolest thing about this place is the interior - When you go there you can't stop photographing.
The interior there is made by an artist named Soho and the other owner who collects old ancient things from Asia and brings them to this restaurant. There is another bar in the same house Manna La Roosa - Where you can get the best cocktails!
Most exquisite new Asian fusion restaurant with a crazy amazing interior and authentic top chef from Thailand running the show. A must for foodies and design fans. The house with a history that dates back to 1881. Started with a cocktail and restaurant venue downstairs and swarmed upstairs. A crazy-ass old school renowned artist Soho Fond has really outperformed himself to put together that unbelievable mix of Indian authentic art with self-created kitchen new style trippy psychedelic combo of amazing art from history to in-spot improvisation.
All that sounds too crazy to match but it does in its freaky-crazy way. The luminance and flow of the venue create a perfect atmosphere to enjoy all the specialties bursting out from the depths of our kitchen. That department is managed by authentic Thai Chef Khampan who really knows where his knives lay at. That guy is sharp in cuttings and layings and makes your tastebuds go crazy. Really a place to check out if You are en route to bliss and new levels of having been treated. That wicked mix would give satisfaction even to Mick Jagger, who has a hard time getting one.
WELCOME TO FRANK & FRANK UNDERGROUND!
Founders of FRANK, Mary Jordan and Priit “Julm” Juurmann, have been many things in their lives – an artist and film director, world-traveling DJ and scene-defining restaurateur. Most of all they are free creative spirits. Their shared vision has landed spectacularly and suitably in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town party district. In the historic art deco building, hidden as a secret treasure in the narrow Sauna street FRANK was opened as one of the coolest vibrant metropolitan restaurants in 2014. Presented in a clear and striking manner, the vivid and eccentric spirit of New York, London and Mumbai come alive in FRANK's impressively well-balanced interior. Like an ode to the fading area of cool grandeur. Red leather banquettes. Brass. Black lacquer. Victorian white. Gold leaf gilded signage. Whirling ceiling fan. White marble. Bentwood lounge chairs. Ancient, timeless and ultra modern at the same time. The surprisingly extensive and egalitarian bistro menu offers comfort food - everything from a humble but perfect English breakfast to the extremely popular wiener schnitzel and divine chocolate fondant. Accessible elegance and muted glamour is the modus operandi. The crafted cocktail list and sharp bartenders with cut glass tumblers and copper cups turn this cool-lunch-perfect-dining place into the brilliantly bacchanalian late-night institution. - Alex C Baxter
Frank Underground,
remains dedicated to bringing unrivaled drink quality and service. The bar is no longer a bar. It’s a stage and a theater and a discreet den. A unique-shaped lounge that’s cozy and dimly lit. It transports visitors to a chic, elegant environment with intimate booths covered in mustard leather, theater lighting and an art collection from artists from around the world. This is much more than a cocktail bar – this is a whole scene presented like the old social clubs of New York, London or Paris. A place of exposed concrete, tin ceilings, wooden floors and black shiny walls. Its an institution with counter and lounge drinking culture. From the creative minds of Mary Jordan and Priit Juurmann, this dynamic duo continues to bring their design experimentation into Tallinn creating some of the most memorable evenings and spaces. Frank Underground is open Wed-Saturday 6pm to 2am. Located on #2 Sauna Street next to Frank Bistro.
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FRANK
2 SaunaWELCOME TO FRANK & FRANK UNDERGROUND!
Founders of FRANK, Mary Jordan and Priit “Julm” Juurmann, have been many things in their lives – an artist and film director, world-traveling DJ and scene-defining restaurateur. Most of all they are free creative spirits. Their shared vision has landed spectacularly and suitably in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town party district. In the historic art deco building, hidden as a secret treasure in the narrow Sauna street FRANK was opened as one of the coolest vibrant metropolitan restaurants in 2014. Presented in a clear and striking manner, the vivid and eccentric spirit of New York, London and Mumbai come alive in FRANK's impressively well-balanced interior. Like an ode to the fading area of cool grandeur. Red leather banquettes. Brass. Black lacquer. Victorian white. Gold leaf gilded signage. Whirling ceiling fan. White marble. Bentwood lounge chairs. Ancient, timeless and ultra modern at the same time. The surprisingly extensive and egalitarian bistro menu offers comfort food - everything from a humble but perfect English breakfast to the extremely popular wiener schnitzel and divine chocolate fondant. Accessible elegance and muted glamour is the modus operandi. The crafted cocktail list and sharp bartenders with cut glass tumblers and copper cups turn this cool-lunch-perfect-dining place into the brilliantly bacchanalian late-night institution. - Alex C Baxter
Frank Underground,
remains dedicated to bringing unrivaled drink quality and service. The bar is no longer a bar. It’s a stage and a theater and a discreet den. A unique-shaped lounge that’s cozy and dimly lit. It transports visitors to a chic, elegant environment with intimate booths covered in mustard leather, theater lighting and an art collection from artists from around the world. This is much more than a cocktail bar – this is a whole scene presented like the old social clubs of New York, London or Paris. A place of exposed concrete, tin ceilings, wooden floors and black shiny walls. Its an institution with counter and lounge drinking culture. From the creative minds of Mary Jordan and Priit Juurmann, this dynamic duo continues to bring their design experimentation into Tallinn creating some of the most memorable evenings and spaces. Frank Underground is open Wed-Saturday 6pm to 2am. Located on #2 Sauna Street next to Frank Bistro.
Estonian cuisine and one of the most magical dinner experience of my life.
Ö originates from Swedish and means an island. Ö is also a very important letter in the Estonian alphabet. On the island, where we’re from, people talk a little different than the rest of Estonia and the letter Ö is used a lot more. Ö is just such a beautiful letter that it must be heard! The island we speak of, is of course Saaremaa, Estonia’s biggest island. So big, in fact, that they call it a land, as the literal translation of Saaremaa is Island land. The stars in our sky are the same as everywhere else, but they shine a little brighter above Saaremaa. These stars once lit the way for our Viking ancestors on their expeditions. On our expeditions for new flavours, we have found the most fascinating and delicious ingredients. We get our inspiration from the Nordic nature. Unpredictable seasons. The cold and grey Baltic Sea. Dark forests and their magical gifts. Farmers and small businesses. Hunters and fishermen. Clean air and black soil. Forgotten preservation and preparation methods. We always add a bit of island humour to our dishes. We have the coolest team on the planet! We believe in what we do and we love it! All this bound together under the light of the brightest stars is Ö.
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Restaurant Ö
6E Mere pstEstonian cuisine and one of the most magical dinner experience of my life.
Ö originates from Swedish and means an island. Ö is also a very important letter in the Estonian alphabet. On the island, where we’re from, people talk a little different than the rest of Estonia and the letter Ö is used a lot more. Ö is just such a beautiful letter that it must be heard! The island we speak of, is of course Saaremaa, Estonia’s biggest island. So big, in fact, that they call it a land, as the literal translation of Saaremaa is Island land. The stars in our sky are the same as everywhere else, but they shine a little brighter above Saaremaa. These stars once lit the way for our Viking ancestors on their expeditions. On our expeditions for new flavours, we have found the most fascinating and delicious ingredients. We get our inspiration from the Nordic nature. Unpredictable seasons. The cold and grey Baltic Sea. Dark forests and their magical gifts. Farmers and small businesses. Hunters and fishermen. Clean air and black soil. Forgotten preservation and preparation methods. We always add a bit of island humour to our dishes. We have the coolest team on the planet! We believe in what we do and we love it! All this bound together under the light of the brightest stars is Ö.
One of my favorites restaurants who care about the environment and most of the ingredients are from local Estonian farms. Very delicious and amazing service!
Kaks Kokka is the younger brother of Restaurant Ö. The diner is led by two head chefs from Saaremaa, Ranno Paukson and Martin Meikas; this place is worth keeping in mind. Kaks Kokka is a place that is always changing and is never exactly the same. The character of Kaks Kokka is not defined by state borders or compass directions – everything is based on excellent, fresh and mostly Estonian ingredients.
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Restoran Kaks Kokka
6E Mere pstOne of my favorites restaurants who care about the environment and most of the ingredients are from local Estonian farms. Very delicious and amazing service!
Kaks Kokka is the younger brother of Restaurant Ö. The diner is led by two head chefs from Saaremaa, Ranno Paukson and Martin Meikas; this place is worth keeping in mind. Kaks Kokka is a place that is always changing and is never exactly the same. The character of Kaks Kokka is not defined by state borders or compass directions – everything is based on excellent, fresh and mostly Estonian ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
This funky cocktail bar has received nothing but rave reviews, including from us. The talented bartenders are skilled in making inventive, as well as classic cocktails, all for a great price, considering the top quality. In addition to the great drinks, the atmosphere and the decor is fun, yet sophisticated.
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Sigmund Freud Bar
8 SaunaThis funky cocktail bar has received nothing but rave reviews, including from us. The talented bartenders are skilled in making inventive, as well as classic cocktails, all for a great price, considering the top quality. In addition to the great drinks, the atmosphere and the decor is fun, yet sophisticated.
This is a cool Wine place where usually is a lot of people and great place if you want to find some locals to tell you about the nighlife! You can get there a glass of wine for about 4€.
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Paar Veini
1 SaunaThis is a cool Wine place where usually is a lot of people and great place if you want to find some locals to tell you about the nighlife! You can get there a glass of wine for about 4€.
This is a cool nightclub! Mostly there are younger people. It has two floors with different music.
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Club Studio
1 SaunaThis is a cool nightclub! Mostly there are younger people. It has two floors with different music.
Botaanik is nominated for Top 10 Best New European Bar 2019 by the Mixology Bar Awards. "A closer look at the incredible taste of plants."
Open rarely, but absolutely a gem of Tallinn nightlife. If you go there, make sure you reserve your table in time. Very intimate, best cocktails, and very nice atmosphere.
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Botaanik
2 SuurtükiBotaanik is nominated for Top 10 Best New European Bar 2019 by the Mixology Bar Awards. "A closer look at the incredible taste of plants."
Open rarely, but absolutely a gem of Tallinn nightlife. If you go there, make sure you reserve your table in time. Very intimate, best cocktails, and very nice atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
The exhibition halls on the third, fourth and fifth floors are divided between permanent exhibitions and rotating exhibitions. The exposition on the third floor includes the history of Estonian art from the 18th century to World War II. The fourth floor includes art created during the Soviet occupation from 1940 to 1980. The halls in the B wing of this floor are for rotating exhibitions of the art of this period from the museum's collection and elsewhere. The contemporary art gallery is located on the fifth floor, where rotating exhibitions of modern art are presented.
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Estnisches Kunstmuseum
1 ValgeThe exhibition halls on the third, fourth and fifth floors are divided between permanent exhibitions and rotating exhibitions. The exposition on the third floor includes the history of Estonian art from the 18th century to World War II. The fourth floor includes art created during the Soviet occupation from 1940 to 1980. The halls in the B wing of this floor are for rotating exhibitions of the art of this period from the museum's collection and elsewhere. The contemporary art gallery is located on the fifth floor, where rotating exhibitions of modern art are presented.
The most exciting maritime museum in Europe is located in the Seaplane Harbour!
About 200 authentic items are on display at the historical seaplane hangar: a submarine called Lembit, a century-old icebreaker Suur Tõll, a seaplane called Short 184, remains of the oldest ship found in Estonia, and much more. There is also a cafe MARU and a museum shop.
Globe-trotting in a submarine, having your picture taken in a navy uniform, an aquarium, simulators, throwing paper airplanes, a children's corner with drawing tools, building blocks, an authentic sailboat, and an outdoor playground – programmes and materials meant for independent visits are playful and broaden the horizon of children and adults alike.
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Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
6 VesilennukiThe most exciting maritime museum in Europe is located in the Seaplane Harbour!
About 200 authentic items are on display at the historical seaplane hangar: a submarine called Lembit, a century-old icebreaker Suur Tõll, a seaplane called Short 184, remains of the oldest ship found in Estonia, and much more. There is also a cafe MARU and a museum shop.
Globe-trotting in a submarine, having your picture taken in a navy uniform, an aquarium, simulators, throwing paper airplanes, a children's corner with drawing tools, building blocks, an authentic sailboat, and an outdoor playground – programmes and materials meant for independent visits are playful and broaden the horizon of children and adults alike.
Fotografiska is a Stockholm-based, internationally renowned photographic art center. It’s a meeting place where art, good food, music, design, and open way of thinking get together. The concept of Fotografiska Tallinn includes exhibitions and events area, a café, restaurant, and photography art and gift shop.
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Fotografiska Tallinn
60a TelliskiviFotografiska is a Stockholm-based, internationally renowned photographic art center. It’s a meeting place where art, good food, music, design, and open way of thinking get together. The concept of Fotografiska Tallinn includes exhibitions and events area, a café, restaurant, and photography art and gift shop.
Parks & Nature
Kadriorg Park is the most outstanding palatial and urban park in Estonia, covering around 70 hectares. Its construction began in 1718 on the orders of Russian Tsar Peter I. Elements of park design from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries can be seen here.
The most popular places for a stroll in the park are the flower beds surrounding the Swan Pond and the promenade leading from there to the president's palace.
There are a number of museums in the park, including KUMU (the Estonian Art Museum), Kadriorg Art Museum and the Mikkeli Museum, as well as monuments to such cultural figures as sculptor Amandus Adamson, author F. R. Kreutzwald and artist Jaan Koort.
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Kadriorg Park
26 A. Weizenbergi Kadriorg Park is the most outstanding palatial and urban park in Estonia, covering around 70 hectares. Its construction began in 1718 on the orders of Russian Tsar Peter I. Elements of park design from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries can be seen here.
The most popular places for a stroll in the park are the flower beds surrounding the Swan Pond and the promenade leading from there to the president's palace.
There are a number of museums in the park, including KUMU (the Estonian Art Museum), Kadriorg Art Museum and the Mikkeli Museum, as well as monuments to such cultural figures as sculptor Amandus Adamson, author F. R. Kreutzwald and artist Jaan Koort.
A little bit out of Tallinn - Around 30 minutes ride from Tallinn.
A unique kind of nature and a perfect getaway from the Citylife.
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Viru Moor
A little bit out of Tallinn - Around 30 minutes ride from Tallinn.
A unique kind of nature and a perfect getaway from the Citylife.
Shopping
Viru Keskus is more than just a shopping center – it is Estonia’s fashion mecca, the heart of the city, a great place to meet, an entertainment complex, and the flag-bearer for contemporary culture. You can easily fill a day here – browsing the city’s best stores and most popular brands and enjoying concerts, fashion shows, and a range of other events.
Viru Centre is connected to Tallinna Kaubamaja, another big shopping center.
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Viru keskus 5 station
Viru Keskus is more than just a shopping center – it is Estonia’s fashion mecca, the heart of the city, a great place to meet, an entertainment complex, and the flag-bearer for contemporary culture. You can easily fill a day here – browsing the city’s best stores and most popular brands and enjoying concerts, fashion shows, and a range of other events.
Viru Centre is connected to Tallinna Kaubamaja, another big shopping center.
One of my favourite store - You can find there some coolest Estonian design clothes, shoes and bags!
Reede Shop
5 RotermanniOne of my favourite store - You can find there some coolest Estonian design clothes, shoes and bags!
One of the closest food shops to you Airbnb!
The first Stockmann store was opened in Estonia in 1993. In 1996, the Stockmann Shopping Centre (with a sales area of 12,200 square metres) was opened in the centre of Tallinn. It was extended to five floors, making it the largest department store in the Baltics in 2000. A parking garage for 400 cars was built at the same time.
Today, the Stockmann Shopping Centre is located in the city centre of Tallinn.
Their services:
• stylist and interior designer;
• make-up artist;
• gift card and gift wrapping;
• ordering food and home delivery of products;
• sewing service.
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Stockmann
53 LiivalaiaOne of the closest food shops to you Airbnb!
The first Stockmann store was opened in Estonia in 1993. In 1996, the Stockmann Shopping Centre (with a sales area of 12,200 square metres) was opened in the centre of Tallinn. It was extended to five floors, making it the largest department store in the Baltics in 2000. A parking garage for 400 cars was built at the same time.
Today, the Stockmann Shopping Centre is located in the city centre of Tallinn.
Their services:
• stylist and interior designer;
• make-up artist;
• gift card and gift wrapping;
• ordering food and home delivery of products;
• sewing service.
Tali is one of the largest design stores in Estonia.
Carefully selected products – jewellery, leather goods, clothing, and furniture –provide an excellent overview of the local designers. Simplicity, high quality, minimalism, and geometric form, which are all characteristic of a Northern country, have been balanced with fine sarcasm and humour. The environment has been thought through to the last detail and carefully selected products from the best artists in Estonia are constantly changed. This is a delight for everybody who value high-level design, quality raw materials, and stylish look.
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Tali Design
60a KotzebueTali is one of the largest design stores in Estonia.
Carefully selected products – jewellery, leather goods, clothing, and furniture –provide an excellent overview of the local designers. Simplicity, high quality, minimalism, and geometric form, which are all characteristic of a Northern country, have been balanced with fine sarcasm and humour. The environment has been thought through to the last detail and carefully selected products from the best artists in Estonia are constantly changed. This is a delight for everybody who value high-level design, quality raw materials, and stylish look.
This shop, located in the Rotermann quarter, offers a unique selection of Estonian design, from fashion to furniture, perfect for locals and visitors alike. The shop brings together the absolute best of the local designers – fashion pieces, jewellery, leather art, and design products for furnishing your home, an exciting book selection for book and art lovers, and much more.
Tallinn Design House
14 RotermanniThis shop, located in the Rotermann quarter, offers a unique selection of Estonian design, from fashion to furniture, perfect for locals and visitors alike. The shop brings together the absolute best of the local designers – fashion pieces, jewellery, leather art, and design products for furnishing your home, an exciting book selection for book and art lovers, and much more.
Everything Else
Telliskivi Creative City, located in a former industrial complex on the borders of the Old Town and Pelgulinna and Kalamaja districts, is the creative center of Tallinn. This is the largest creative center in Estonia, consisting of studios, creative companies, and offices of NGOs.
There are several small designer stores and studios, 10 unique eating and drinking places, photo galleries, and a lot of street art.
Nearly 600 cultural events take place annually and a flea market is organized on every Saturday. Here, you can also find the Club of Different Rooms, Theatre Vaba Lava, and the theatre Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava.
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Telliskivi
Telliskivi Creative City, located in a former industrial complex on the borders of the Old Town and Pelgulinna and Kalamaja districts, is the creative center of Tallinn. This is the largest creative center in Estonia, consisting of studios, creative companies, and offices of NGOs.
There are several small designer stores and studios, 10 unique eating and drinking places, photo galleries, and a lot of street art.
Nearly 600 cultural events take place annually and a flea market is organized on every Saturday. Here, you can also find the Club of Different Rooms, Theatre Vaba Lava, and the theatre Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava.
In Rotermann Quarter, in the heart of Tallinn, between the Old Town, the port, and Viru Square, old industrial buildings that have been given new functions stand next to modern architecture.
The industrial area started to thrivingly develop in the 19th century and it was the location for a department store, a factory that produced starch, spirit, tables, and pasta, a mill that produced bread, flour, and groat, buildings of a steam saw, and a salt warehouse, which is one of the most unique preserved limestone structures in Estonia. Currently, the building houses the Museum of Estonian Architecture, which was built on the basis of a design by a Baltic German Ernst Boustedt in 1908.
There are several restaurants, shops, and the multiplex Coca Cola Plaza in Rotermann Quarter.
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Rotermann -Viertel
In Rotermann Quarter, in the heart of Tallinn, between the Old Town, the port, and Viru Square, old industrial buildings that have been given new functions stand next to modern architecture.
The industrial area started to thrivingly develop in the 19th century and it was the location for a department store, a factory that produced starch, spirit, tables, and pasta, a mill that produced bread, flour, and groat, buildings of a steam saw, and a salt warehouse, which is one of the most unique preserved limestone structures in Estonia. Currently, the building houses the Museum of Estonian Architecture, which was built on the basis of a design by a Baltic German Ernst Boustedt in 1908.
There are several restaurants, shops, and the multiplex Coca Cola Plaza in Rotermann Quarter.