The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have spent another year travelling Estonia in search of its best restaurants. The MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2024 recommends 35 restaurants, four of which are new to the list including: 1x Two MICHELIN Star restaurant, 1x One MICHELIN Star restaurant, 6x MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurants and 3x MICHELIN Green Star restaurants.

Tallinn is home to 25 of the select restaurants, one of which - 180° by Matthias Diether has retained its Two MICHELIN Stars, the only restaurant in Estonia with this award, with its perfectly pitched menus made up of intricate, highly skilled dishes, which captivate guests not only with their flavours but also their eye-catching looks. Whilst NOA Chef's Hall overlooking Tallinn Bay, run by Chef-Owner Tõnis Siigur, has retained its One MICHELIN Star status, the inspectors praised its creative and complex cooking exhibiting bold flavours and great attention to detail.

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guides said: “We are delighted to welcome four new restaurants into the Estonian selection of The MICHELIN Guide. Each is a worthy entry in its own right, and adds to the diversity of the selection, but the highlight has to be Kolm Sõsarat, situated in southern Estonia, Lüllemäe, which joins the Guide with a MICHELIN Green Star for its top-drawer sustainability credentials. Not only does it enrich the selection thanks to its honourable practices, but also because of its passionate owners, who provide such warmth and dedication in what they are doing. It is a truly special place.” This is Estonia's third Green Star restaurant.

Four Newly Added Restaurants,

Out of the four new restaurants selected for the MICHELIN Guide 2024, one has been awarded a Green Star.

 ME, at the intimate boutique hotel Nunne on the edge of Tallinn's Old Town, opened at the end of last year. It is an elegant place where the old and the new combine: part of the Medieval city wall runs down one side of the room, yet it also has a contemporary, design-led style. Modern dishes have a French heart, with feature flavours drawn from around the globe. The inspectors were particularly impressed by the harmony of the combinations, which showed skilled judgement from the chefs.

Situated in a residential area on the edge of Tallinn, RADIO is somewhere several of the MICHELIN inspectors said they would love to have at the end of their street. Part wine shop, part rustic café-cum-bistro, this neighbourhood establishment is all things to all people. It has a bistro feel – with a few sofas available for those who like it super laid-back – and the good value seasonal dishes come in the form of medium-sized plates designed for sharing; unsurprisingly, each also comes with the perfect wine recommendation.

Nok Nok, also located in Tallinn offers authentic Thai flavours, with fresh, zingy, flavour-packed dishes covering many different regions. Two spacious, colourfully decorated dining rooms bring an energetic vibe to proceedings and there's a courtyard terrace for the warmer months. The MICHELIN inspectors loved the chicken satay, the rich curries, and the delicious desserts on offer, with the option of trying a range of dishes on the tasting menu a real bonus.

Finally, Kolm Sõsarat in Lüllemäe (one-hour south of Tartu- European Capital of culture 2024), joins the Guide with a MICHELIN Green Star. Selected for its commitment to sustainability, it is set in a small village and run by three sisters. The playful set menu is a showcase of the area, featuring top quality produce grown in their garden, reared on their farm, or foraged from the forest. The story behind each dish is explained as it is served and the passion of the team is palpable, as they go above and beyond to care for every guest. This is a truly special place where the MICHELIN inspectors felt genuine pride and care from the team, and the 4+ hour experience simply flies by.

A reflection of the country's commitment to sustainable living, Estonia now has three MICHELIN Green Star restaurants. An award which recognises those restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their sustainable practices – offering dining experiences that combine culinary excellence with outstanding eco-friendly commitments and are a source of inspiration both for keen foodies and the hospitality industry.

Existing Green Star restaurants Fotografiska in Tallinn and SOO in Maidla were re-awarded for 2024. At Fotografiska sustainability leads their entire operation, with every ingredient used from either blossom to root or snout to tail in the kitchen and at the bar. SOO is set on an eco-estate and surrounded by woods and wetlands. it was designed with the core value of preserving and protecting the surrounding environment, and this ethos guides their daily work.

The six Bib Gourmand restaurants were recognised for offering good quality food at an affordable price. For 2024, all six restaurants previously awarded a Bib Gourmand retain their distinction.

• Fellin in Viljandi (one-hour west of Tartu), is a warm and welcoming café-cum-bistro serving homely European dishes.
• Härg in Tallinn is a fun all-day brasserie where chargrilling is a speciality.
• Lore Bistroo, Tallinn, is a modern harbourside bistro where dishes are inspired by the owners' travels.
• Mantel ja Korsten, Tallinn, is set in a clapboard house and serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
• NOA, Tallinn, offers seasonal, modern menus and Baltic Sea views.
• Tuljak, Tallinn, a café with a retro look and creative dishes with a Baltic heart.

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