The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over 900Kr)
$$$ (600Kr to 900Kr)
$$ (300Kr to 600Kr)
$ (up to 300Kr)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one, including all taxes, service and half a bottle of house wine or equivalent.

Egoist
The cooking is sublime at one of the country's best restaurants, whilst the award-winning sommelier is on hand to steer diners through the excellent wine list.

Vene 33
Tel: 646 4052.
Website: www.egoist.ee
Price: $$$$

KN Brasserie
Funky cellar brasserie in the Old Town that opened in 2005 and swiftly became a firm favourite of the local cognoscenti. Good service, large portions and plenty of atmosphere.

Merchant's House Hotel, Dunkri 4/6
Tel: 697 7500.
Website: www.merchantshousehotel.com
Price: $$$

Restaurant Kadriorg
Flavoursome gourmet cuisine, in the French and Italian traditions but with an Estonian twist, is on offer at this modern restaurant.

Weizenbergi 18
Tel: 601 3636.
Website: www.restorankadriorg.ee
Price: $$-$$$

Revalia Grill House
With a medieval theme and warm, cosy atmosphere, this grill house serves excellent, hearty food - with both Estonian and international dishes.

Raekoja plats 8
Tel: 631 3922.
Website: www.restaurantrevalia.ee
Price: $$

Stenhus
A favourite of visiting businessmen and politicians, this classy eatery is located within one of the city's finest luxury hotels. The menu is as smooth as the service so book ahead.

Schlossle Hotel, Puhavaimu 13/15
Tel: 699 7780.
Website: www.schlossle-hotels.com
Price: $$$$

Vanaema Juures
'Grandma's Place' is a wonderfully traditional and cosy old eatery that specialises in tasty local cooking.

Rataskaevu 10/12
Tel: 626 9080.
Price: $$-$$$

Von Krahl
Cheap and cheerful food is served up by friendly staff at this local favourite where the large pancakes are a meal in themselves.

Rataskaevu 10
Tel: 626 9096.
Website: www.vonkrahl.ee
Price: $-$$