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Bistroo Mary G-2, Paldiski mnt. 4 (Meriton Grand
Conference & Spa Hotel), tel. (+372) 628 81 50,
hotel@meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels.com.
One of several eateries at the sparkling Meriton Conference
and Spa Hotel, Bistroo Mary is simple yet elegant. The
international cuisine is all fresh, delightfully prepared and
the desserts - to die for. QOpen 12:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat,
Sun. Buffet lunch €20. UW
Express Café Soup Gallery A-4, Sadama 9, tel.
(+372) 667 87 00, expresshotel@tallink.ee, www.
tallinkhotels.com. On a cold day it’s hard to go past an
all you can eat soup buffet. There are always at least six
tasty soups to choose from, so take your time and enjoy. If
the soup doesn’t fill you up, pig out on the bread selection,
which is included in the set price. QOpen 11:30 - 21:00,
Sat, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (€4.15). USW
Turg C-2, Mündi 3, tel. (+372) 641 24 56, reserve@
turg.ee, www.turg.ee. Turg’s hearty buffet is a hidden
gem, tending towards the Eastern European style, and the
people in the kitchen really seem to know what they’re doing.
Servings cost €1 per 100g, coffee and water are included.
QOpen 11:30 - 24:00. Lunch buffet 12:00 - 15.00. JS
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Limoncello C-3, Vene 6, tel. (+372) 682 58 67, info@
limoncello.ee, www.limoncello.ee. Fresh, elegant and delicious
are just three words that describe this revitalised eatery on Vene
street. The ingredients that go into the cuisine combine the best
locally available items with certain special touches from Italy. There
are a variety of exceptional wines on hand and, as the name would
suggest, enough Limoncello and inspired creations to go around.
QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. (€9.60). JSW
Milano Kohvik C-3, Väike-Karja 8, tel. (+372) 660 15 11,
milano.kohvik@gmail.com. This 'café' replaces another Italian
place but you won't find it a whole lot different from the previous
establishment. They offer a good selection of Italian cuisine,
although mostly on the lighter side, some pretty decent wines,
bruchettas, cured meats and even some excellent Gelato. We tried
to grab a bite here late on Friday night though and they said they
were closing up - so much for honesty in opening hours. QOpen
11:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. J6
Pulcinella C-2, Suur-Karja 2, tel. (+372) 56 22 96 91, info@
pulcinella.ee, www.pulcinella.ee. Certainly one of the few actual
delights we've had the pleasure of reviewing as of late, this very
authentic, Neapolitan cellar-restaurant pulls all the stops to give
you the complete experience. From the native chefs and owner
to the sprawling miniature scene complete with running water,
we quite enjoyed the ambiance. The cuisine was also delightful
and our pizza one of the best we've had in Tallinn. There are so
many layers to explore at Pulcinella and we look forward to going
back to discover them all. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. (€19). JS
Trattoria Massimo H-3, Maakri 25, tel. (+372) 55 62
06 23, massimo@trattoria.ee, www.trattoria.ee. Fantastic
interior, pretty good service and some interesting menu items give
Massimo an overall good grade. They are however somewhat
lacking when it comes value for money on certain dishes as well
as quality control in the kitchen. Hopefully they'll iron out the kinks
in order to bring themselves up to top-notch. Great daily offers
and some excellent live music on weekends. QOpen , Mon, Tue
12:00 - 23:00, Wed, Thu 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00,
Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€12). E
Vapiano B-3, Hobujaama 10, tel. (+372) 682 90 10, foorum@vapiano.ee,
www.vapiano.ee. Vapiano is a European
chain of self-service, market concept restaurants where the
tantalising food is prepared right before your very eyes. When you
arrive at the door you're greeted and given a plastic card, then
proceed to the area of your choice to place your order (pasta,
salad/antipasti or pizza) and the items are charged to the card.
The majority of mouth-watering food items and fresh, that's right
- fresh, pastas are dispatched quite quickly, the pizza doesn't take
too long either, but you'll be given a pager that vibrates and blinks
when your pie is piping hot. The prices are delightfully affordable
and the food - bella! QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri 11:00 - 24:00, Sat
12:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. Also at: D/E-3/4 Estonia pst.
9 (Solaris Centre), solaris@vapiano.ee, tel. 628 59 99. Open
11:00 - 23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00 - 24:00. (€6). JUW
Japanese
Sakura Ramen & Sushi bar E-3, Sakala 20, tel. (+372)
648 44 77, info@restoransakura.ee, www.restoransakura.
ee. This reincarnation of 'Sakura' was overall quite satisfactory.
Although we did not see anyone working here of Japanese ancestry,
the chefs that currently staff it probably learned a thing
or two from the former head chef from the island of Nippon. You
can find all manner of sashimi, nigiri, maki as well as some hot
Japanese specialities to round it all out. We quite liked everything
we had and the service, at least on that day, was efficient and
came with a smile. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 23:00.
(€5.40). T6LVSW
Silk C-2, Kullassepa 4, tel. (+372) 648 46 25, silk@silk.ee,
www.silk.ee. Just off the square, this sleek and trendy sushi
spot has made a big splash with those who are willing to spend.
All varieties are available - maki sushi, baked sushi, spicy sushi,
etc. Eight-piece maki dishes generally run €1.60 - 6.07, while larger
assortments go from €14.70 - 31.30. Other Japanese dishes are
also available in the tasteful, black-lined restaurant. You can even
order sushi online and have it delivered to your hotel. See www.silk.
ee for more details. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00.
Also at: G-4, Narva mnt. 15, tel. 661 60 99. Open 11:00 -
22:00, Fri 11:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00 - 23:00. (€8.95). JSW
Sushi is currently quite popular in Tallinn these days
and the number of places that offer the Japanese
street food have sky-rocketed. Here is a list of just
some of the many places around town offering sushi
these days.
Oishii H-3, Rävala pst. 5, tel. (+372) 648 14 17. ‘You
spin me right round baby right round’... okay, we’ll stop
there. This fast-food sushi place is the only one of its kind
in the city and even though the chefs aren’t from Japan,
or Korea, the quality was actually quite decent. The items
are all laid-out on a conveyor belt or kaiten, the plates are
colour-coded for price and that’s pretty much it. QOpen
11:00 - 21:00. Closed Sat, Sun. (€1-3 per plate). S
Silk Sushi Bar C-4, Viru Centre, Viru väljak 4/6, (first
floor), tel. (+372) 610 15 81, info@silk.ee, www.silk.
ee. The newest addition to the Silk sushi family is located
conveniently in a shopping centre. Eight-piece maki run
€1.90 - 12.45, nigiri €1.90 - 3.85, and combos range €14
- 31.30. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. JUSW
Sushi Cat H-3, Roosikrantsi 16, tel. (+372) 682 52
33, info@sushicat.ee, www.sushicat.ee. The weird
and wonderful world of Japanese pop culture roars at
Sushi Cat, a bright, upbeat café where the décor, and even
the waitresses, are done up like naughty/sexy manga
characters. Settle into a pink seat and watch the bewildering
music videos. It’s far more casual and affordable than
its rivals - the sushi comes in sets ranging from ‘kitten’
(€3.90) to ‘lion’ (€12.80), all of which include green tea
and miso soup. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri 12:00 - 24:00,
Sat 13:00 - 23:00, Sun 13:00 - 22:00. T6VSW
Zebra Café G-3, Narva mnt. 7, tel. (+372) 610 92 30,
info@zebracafe.ee, www.zebracafe.ee. A little on the
pricey end of the chopstick but very professionally prepared,
this trendy lounge restaurant offers up eight-piece maki for
€6.70 - 15, nigiri €1.90 - 4.15 and combos €19.80 - 35.45.
QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. VS
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