The Fifth Edition of the MICHELIN Guide Estonia Has Been Unveiled

Being selected for the MICHELIN Guide is a sign of quality in itself. This year, 32 restaurants whose top-drawer cuisine really impressed the Inspectors make up the Main Selection, including five more new additions, all located in Tallinn.

Cafe Tempo sits in an old car workshop in the artsy Telliskivi Creative City district. During the day, it operates as a bakery and café, while at night it comes alive as a buzzy bistro where Mediterranean dishes lead the way and the chargrill takes centre stage.

Põhjala Tap Room guarantees a fun night out. Located in a craft brewery, it's a bright, spacious place with an open kitchen and windows looking down onto the brewing hall below. Guests can enjoy an authentic taste of Texas BBQ and a fabulous range of draught beers, including Põhjala IPAs and barrel-aged imperial stouts.

Restoran O2 is found in a modern redevelopment on the edge of the Old Town and comes with dark, moody décor. Bold cooking mixes Estonian and Nordic flavours with the occasional Asian touch, and there's a curved chef's table for those who want a ringside seat.

Riva's tagline is 'Where the southern sea meets the northern shore', and this can be seen on the plate, with top-notch local produce from the land and sea taking on vibrant Mediterranean colours and flavours. The room pops too, with its bright, blingy style, and the friendly team add a welcoming touch.

Sadu is a buzzy place located amongst a collection of small businesses in a redeveloped area on the edge of the city. Run by half-Estonian, half-Korean chef-owner Kristjan Jekimov, it offers a concise menu that's an enticing mix of classic and more personalised recipes that are informed by the intermingling of his two cultures.

The 32 restaurants that make up the 2026 Main Selection are:

Art Priori, Tallinn
Barbarea, Tallinn

Cafe Tempo, Tallinn - New

Gianni, Tallinn
Härg, Tallinn
Hiis, Manniva (Green Star)
Hõlm, Tartu
Joyce, Tartu
Kolm Sõsarat, Lüllemäe (Green Star)
Koyo, Tallinn
Lee Brasserie, Tallinn
Mere 38, Võsu
Mon Repos, Tallinn
Moon, Tallinn
Morel Bistroo, Tallinn
Osteria il Cru, Tallinn
Paju Villa, Tallinn

Põhjala Tap Room, Tallinn - New

Pull , Tallinn
Puri , Tallinn
R14 , Tallinn
RADIO , Tallinn
Rado , Tallinn

Restoran O2, Tallinn - New

Riva, Tallinn - New

Sadu, Tallinn - New

Shang Shi , Tallinn SOO , Maidla
Tchaikovsky , Tallinn
TOKO , Tartu VÕIVÕI , Tallinn
Wicca , Laulasmaa