From a beachside café to a top restaurant – Dining with a sea view

Text Susanna Poikela
Photos Jelizaveta Gross, Susanna Poikela 

Oven-braised beef brisket with baked potatoes, kale, and marinated onions.

Two years ago, restaurateur Valentina Palkovs transformed the old beach hut on Toila beach into a remarkable dining destination. Following a complete renovation, the restaurant now boasts a fresh and inviting atmosphere, drawing food lovers from both near and far to enjoy the dishes prepared by chef Ilja Šljapin.

The à la carte menu features a variety of starters, salads, soups, main courses, and desserts at affordable prices. The highlight is the venison tenderloin with chanterelles and port sauce, priced at 21 euros – the most expensive item on the menu.

“We’re open from Friday to Sunday year-round, but we no longer serve dumplings or garlic bread like the old tavern that used to be here,” Palkovs says with a laugh.

During the summer months, the restaurant extends onto a spacious terrace offering breathtaking views of the Toila seafront. Located within walking distance of the Toila SPA Hotel and the stunning Oru Park, Toila Mereresto provides a welcoming dining experience no matter the season.

Toila Mereresto, Sadama tee 4, Toila.

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