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9.6.2016 | Restaurants

Tallinn’s Best Terraces

Tallinn’s Best Terraces

Every year we ask Tallinn locals what their favourite places to eat and drink al fresco are. While we can’t list everything, here are some places you should definitely check out while in Tallinn. Viru Street will be under construction, so unfortunately there won’t be any terraces open there for the time being, but restaurant will still be open.

 

Kehrwieder
Saiakang 1, Tallinn Old Town
www.kohvik.ee
Tallinn’s Town Hall Square is spotted with terraces in the warm months. Kehrwieder dispels the myth that all of these places are tourists traps. Reasonably priced drinks, freshly roasted coffee, pastries, and meals can be enjoyed on their terrace, which is also an excellent place for people watching.

 

Leib
Uus 31, Tallinn Old Town
www.leibresto.ee
If you’re looking for a quiet garden oasis, you’ve come to the right place. Leib Resto & Aed focuses on Estonian cuisine using only local ingredients. Their menu is inventive and their drinks list is carefully chosen. In summer the garden of the old Scottish Club turns into an outdoor restaurant with plenty of seating, as well as a grill.

 

Noa
Ranna tee 3, Tallinn
www.noaresto.ee
Owned by the same group behind Oko and Tuljak, Noa offers one of the best views of the Tallinn skyline from across the bay. Sit inside or outside on their beautifully designed terrace and enjoy a great cocktail or a wonderful meal. Located a bit outside of Tallinn on the way to Viimsi, it’s certainly worth the trip to 2015’s Best Estonian Restaurant.

 

Telegraaf
Vene 9, Tallinn Old Town
www.telegraafhotel.com/hotell
You know summer has arrived when Hotel Telegraaf opens its terrace. Located a stone’s throw from the Town Hall Square, you wouldn’t know that you were in the centre of it all with the quiet refuge this terrace offers. Telegraaf is one the city’s top restaurants, so you can expect great food, fine wines, and top class service.

 

Café Noble
Tööstuse 48, Tallinn
www.facebook.com/cafe.noble.noblessner/
The revamped old port district of Noblessner has become a top destination in summer for not only dining, but other activities like sailing. Watch the boats go by from Café Noble’s terrace. The menu offers a great selection of dishes to share, as well as meat and fish from the grill. A perfect place to spend a warm summer’s evening.

 

Umami
Kadaka tee 141, Tallinn
www.umamiresto.ee
Also located a bit outside of Tallinn’s city centre, Umami offers another unexpected hidden terrace. The garden of this old house is spotted with tables among an old apple orchard. Umami’s menu plays with local ingredients and international flavours. The drinks list offers a great selection of local beers and great wines.

 

Komeet
Estonia pst 9, Tallinn
www.kohvikkomeet.ee
Another sign that summer is here is the opening of Komeet cafe’s rooftop terrace above Solaris shopping centre. During the day and evening, food is served and then on Wednesday nights from June until September, the party is on. Known as Legendary Wednesdays, this is one of the hottest parties in town in summer.

 

Klaus
Kalasadama 8, Tallinn
www.facebook.com/Klaus-Kohvik-269310136428834
Located at the Kalasadam, or fish port, enjoy a good cup of coffee and a wonderful meal by the sea. Klaus offers a great Sunday brunch too. You can find out more about their changing menu on their Facebook page.

 

Telliskivi Creative City
Telliskivi 60a, Tallinn
telliskivi.eu
There is no shortage of cafés and restaurants to choose in this area. An afternoon or evening can easily be spent visiting a few places and enjoying the many terraces in this area. Some of our favourites: Frenchy and Pudel.

 

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TEXT KRISTINA LUPP, PHOTOS ANDREI CHERTKOV

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