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Top restaurants serving traditional Estonian food

Here are the best restaurants where you can try traditional Estonian food, tried-and-true dishes, and modern ways of preparing local ingredients.

Traditional Estonian cuisine is hearty, featuring local ingredients such as rye, sour cream, dill, and potatoes.

However, the flavors of Estonian food are far from simple. Back in the day, home cooks used a variety of preservation methods, including smoking, pickling, and fermenting, to enhance the complexity of their dishes.

Here are the best restaurants to try authentic Estonian food.

Tallinn & North Estonia

South Estonia

West Estonia and the Islands

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