Verivorst
Black pudding made with pork blood and barley, a Christmas specialty served with braised cabbage, lingonberry jam and potatoes. Considered the national dish
8-14 EURTraditional taverns, Christmas markets in winter
Toutes les cuisines
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Cuisine Estonia
Doux
A rustic, comforting Nordic cuisine: dark rye bread, pork, herring, potatoes and dairy, reinvented by a young gastronomic scene in Tallinn.
Incontournables
Les plats a ne pas manquer
Mulgikapsad
A stew of pork, sauerkraut and barley, a hearty peasant dish from the Mulgi region
9-14 EUREstonian cuisine restaurants (Vanaema Juures in Tallinn)
Leib (black rye bread)
Dense, slightly tangy dark bread, a cornerstone of every Estonian meal for over a thousand years. Often spread with butter or served toasted with garlic (küüslauguleib)
2-4 EURBakeries, every meal
Sült
Traditional meat (pork) jelly, served cold with mustard and dark bread, typical of the holidays
6-10 EURMarkets, traditional taverns
Rosolje
A bright pink salad of beetroot, potatoes, herring and egg, a speciality for special occasions
5-9 EURLocal restaurants, Balti Jaam market
Kohuke
A small bar of pressed curd cheese (kohupiim) coated in chocolate, a cult snack from the Soviet era, in vanilla, caramel and strawberry flavours
0,60-1,50 EUREvery supermarket
Kama
Toasted flour of barley, rye, oats and peas, mixed with kefir or fermented milk and berries, a typically Estonian dessert
3-6 EURCafés, supermarkets (plain)
Kilu (marinated sprat)
Small Baltic sprats marinated in spices, served on dark bread with egg and onion (kiluvõileib)
4-8 EURMarkets, seaside taverns
Boissons
Boissons locales
Vana Tallinn
An iconic brown liqueur with notes of rum, citrus and cinnamon, often drunk in coffee or as a digestif
Craft beer (õlu)
Estonia has a lively craft scene (Põhjala, Lehe); A. Le Coq and Saku are the big national brands
Kali
A sweet fermented drink made from rye bread, cousin of kvass, refreshing and non-alcoholic
Hõõgvein (mulled wine)
Spiced mulled wine, everywhere at Tallinn's Christmas markets, warming up winter
Street food
Guide de la street food
A gouter absolument
- Kiluvõileib (marinated-sprat open sandwich on black bread)
- Küüslauguleib (garlic-fried black bread, served in taverns)
- Roasted almonds and gingerbread from the Tallinn Christmas market
Conseils de securite
- Very high European hygiene standards
- The Balti Jaam covered market (Balti Jaama Turg) is Tallinn's best street-food spot
Vocabulaire
Mots utiles au restaurant
| Langue locale | Francais |
|---|---|
| Arve, palun | The bill, please |
| Üks õlu, palun (one beer, please) | A beer, please |
| Terviseks! (cheers) | Santé ! |
| Tere | Hello |
| Aitäh | Thank you |
| Palun | Please / You're welcome |
| Taimetoit | Vegetarian food |
| Leib | Bread (dark rye) |
Etiquette
Regles a table
1
You say 'Tere' when entering a shop; Estonians are reserved but polite
2
You toast saying 'Terviseks' while making eye contact
3
Silence isn't awkward: Estonians speak little and without effusiveness, don't force the conversation
4
Taking off your shoes when entering someone's home is the norm
Regime
Pour les vegetariens et vegans
Kama, kohuke and black rye bread are vegetarian and widely available
Tallinn and Tartu have a booming vegetarian/vegan scene (V, Vegan Restoran V)
Salads like rosolje also come in a herring-free version; pork remains central to traditional cuisine
Budget
Budget repas
Street food
3-6 EUR
Stands de rue, marches, vendeurs ambulants
Restaurant local
9-16 EUR
Gargottes, cantines, restaurants familiaux
Restaurant touristique
20-45 EUR
Restaurants connus, zones touristiques
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