Western Estonia & the Islands
The name means 'shed', but this delightful harbourside restaurant easily confounds any low expectations that name sets. Smoking its own fish, welcoming…
Must-see restaurants in Western Estonia & the Islands
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The menu at this stylish little cafe-bar is deceptively simple (mainly burgers, with a few wraps, soups and seafood dishes thrown in), but Retro's kitchen…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Occupying the elegant 1889 Spa Hall from which it takes its name (Ku Kuu is short for Kuressaare Kuursaal), this is Saaremaa's loveliest dining room. The…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
A reboot of a famous, early-20th-century Haapsalu bakery-cafe of the same name, Dietrich is clearly a labour of love, with elements of 1920s and 1930s…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Named for Estonian composer Raimond Valgre, this is the Hedon Spa & Hotel's night-time fine-diner. At the rear of the complex, opening onto the beach, it…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The name roughly translates as ‘organic-ish’, and wholesome, largely seasonal food is the focus of this cosy all-day cafe. There are cooked breakfasts…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Last named Estonia's best restaurant in 2015, Alexander is the culinary centrepiece of the ultra-luxe Pädaste Manor. Offering either a three-course or…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Housed in an 1834 postal building, this rustic tavern has excellent Russian cuisine (ranging from simple to sophisticated), a convivial crowd and imperial…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Looking like it was designed by Barbara Cartland on acid (bright pink and a riot of stripes and prints), this fabulous cafe serves an appealing mix of…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The name means ‘flounder and sheep’ and the emphasis is on the excellent fish and lamb that Hiiumaa is renowned for, alongside curios such as a Kassari…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
On the western fringe of Kassari Village, this dark and atmospheric tavern (dating from 1843) offers hefty serves of simple food such as herring with…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
More adventurous than many places in Pärnu's Old Town, Lime Lounge offers skilfully executed Southeast Asian cooking (the tom kha gai is creamy and…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
This rustic restaurant, occupying a schoolhouse once attached to the photogenic church adjacent, just does old-fashioned Saaremaa cuisine. You'll taste…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
How often can you say you’ve dined inside a 19th-century windmill? Without being too touristy, this place keeps quality and ambience at a premium, with…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Technically in Linnumäe, a village blending into the southeastern approach to Kärdla, this restaurant-bar is a cut above the typical roadside joint. Big…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Paargu means 'summer house' and this slick little pavilion near the tip of the Sõrve Peninsula only kicks off in the warmer months. Grilled fish, freshly…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
With more umlauts in its name than seems reasonable (the name means ‘beside the walls’), this gorgeous cafe is clearly the town’s favourite, if the crowds…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Picture windows make the most of the marina views in the bright and airy dining room of Georg Ots Spa Hotel. The food is light, fresh and creative, making…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Despite its low-key feel and tucked-away location (it's attached to a small hotel on a side street near the beach), 'Peppermint' is definitely one of…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Attached to a hotel of the same name, this bakery-cafe has an appealing vibe, with its timber-and-stone interior and black-and-white photos hanging from…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
At the crossroads in Liiva, this humble 'fish cafe', just a simple clapboard shack with outdoor seats for good weather, serves up first-rate fish with…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Steffani is a top choice for thin-crust and pan pizzas, particularly in summer when you can dine alfresco on the big, flower-filled terrace. The menu also…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Sitting pretty on the road into Hullo, this red-brick tavern, open in summer, is a delightful place to while away an aimless Vormsi afternoon. The food is…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Pärnu's market is a mash-up of old and new: the 1953-built covered market was refurbished in 2016 and now boasts food outlets and a supermarket. Meanwhile…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
Stock up on victuals in Hullo’s small general store; there’s a post office and internet point attached.
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Western Estonia & the Islands
You can order meaty bistro-style dishes, but the fresh salads, soups, pasta and, especially, the pizza are much better value. Despite the stylish decor,…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
A pretty pit stop with indoor and outdoor seating, this cafe offers light meals such as soup or quiche. Make sure you save room for the sensational…
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Western Estonia & the Islands
The most central supermarket is inside the Port Artur shopping centre.
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