5 Places To Eat The Best Vegan Food in Tallinn

Tallinn is known for having a trendy food scene and more upmarket restaurants than its southern neighbours; Lithuania and Latvia. There are a number of vegan restaurants in Tallinn to choose from and I had the chance to try a few spots during my time there.

Some restaurants wowed me and got me thinking about whether Tallinn is the foodie capital of the Baltics, and others, not so much.

Estonia is also known for its Scandinavian-influenced cuisine. However, all three Baltic cities; Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn have plenty of great quality restaurants serving both local and international cuisine. 

Here’s my take on some of my favourite eateries for great vegan food in Tallinn that are worth checking out when you visit.

Vegan restaurants in Tallinn

Vegan Restoran V 

Vegan Restoran V is a small restaurant with only around 10 tables. It provides a nice, calm and intimate atmosphere – perfect for enjoying their exceptional food.

They ransack cuisines from around the world, taking flavours and cooking styles from every corner, and make them vegan without even mentioning the dreaded V word. It really is quite the experience.

Service is friendly and I asked what their most popular dishes are before ordering.

The beetroot ravioli was a real work of art and the star of the show for me. There is no pasta involved in this dish, which confused me somewhat. To me, this is more like a beautifully presented beetroot carpaccio.

This has been on their menu for over 10 years as it is so popular, and I can see why. 

There was an explosion of flavours in my mouth; the earthy, slightly sweet taste of thinly sliced beetroot stuffed with an indulgent vegan cream cheese and topped with rich pesto, fresh basil and crushed pistachio nuts. It was sensational. 

I’d even go so far as to say I’d fly back to Tallinn just for this dish. Bold statement, I know.

Ravioli isn’t something that I would usually order on a menu as I often think pasta is a bit uninspiring. However, I am so glad I ordered this. It was hands down the best thing I ate on this entire trip to Tallinn.

I adore a great Caesar salad, and this was just that. There was no mock meat to be seen here, but instead, there were large chunks of baked artichoke in this salad. 

I love artichoke, but aside from the odd pizza topping or antipasti addition, it isn’t an vegetable I eat that much of, so this is what really sold the salad to me.

The artichoke was full of flavour, on a bed of fresh leaves dusted with vegan parmesan and some crispy sweet potato chips instead of croutons.

This is the best Caesar salad I have ever had and I almost forgot the Parmesan was vegan! This is the 3rd time I have eaten vegan cheese that hasn’t repulsed me, so I call this a win.

The breaded ‘chicken’ is served with a herb cheese and sun-dried tomato sauce, potato puree and pickles. I love a good mock meat and I am a huge pickle lover.

The chicken itself is excellent. Made by a local Estonian man out of mushroom protein, which isn’t something I have intentionally tried before. Unlike pea protein, their was no powdery texture to this. The breading looked like cornflakes to me; crisp on the outside and tender chicken on the inside.

The potato purée and sun-dried tomato sauce was incredibly creamy and made the perfect addition to the breaded chicken. If I had to pick my favourite main course it would easily be the vegan Caesar salad. 

Quite honestly, I was hoping to have enough time on my trip to Tallinn to go back to Vegan Restoran V and explore more of their menu. Sadly, this wasn’t the case, but if and when I return, this will be at the top of my list.

Regardless of your dietary preferences, this is a restaurant I would urge every visitor try. Imagine fine dining that’s easy on the wallet – Vegan Restoran V serves the best vegan food in Tallinn.

Location: Rataskaevu tn 12, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia

Kringel

Kringel is a cozy, fully vegan café with warm, incredibly friendly service and some excellent comfort food. While it is located further out of the city than ideal for a short trip to Tallinn, it is well worth the 20 minute bus ride.

We visited for breakfast and the staff let me sample their vegan take on the traditional Estonian ‘egg butter’ before ordering, which was a lovely touch.

The tofust munavõi; egg butter was served on rye bread with pickles, and the flavour was spot on. While it wasn’t made with egg, it didn’t taste of tofu either. It tasted just like egg, minus the sickly feeling eating egg often gives me.

If I’m honest, I was more excited to try some traditional food over the concept of egg butter itself. It’s definitely something I would recommend trying if you haven’t before, though I’m not sure I loved it enough to order it again.

The staff are incredibly friendly here, which makes for such a lovely experience.

Since trying Lithuanian potato pancakes, the Estonian version caught my eye on this menu, so I had to try them.They were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and so satisfying.

I tried the coffee and banana smoothie bowl, which was refreshing and not too sweet – I adore an açai bowl, with or without the açai and this to me was just perfection. My an oat flat white had a smooth, rich taste.

This is the kind of place where you want to linger over a leisurely brunch, particularly on a cold winter’s day. If you’re looking for great service and solid food, Kringel is a winner.

Location: Koidu 101, Planeedi tn 5, Kesklinna linnaosa, 10139, Estonia

Rohe Kohvik

Rohe Kohvik is a casual cafe and restaurant offering hearty plant-based bowls and a variety of vegan comfort foods.

We started with the tšikin vuggets and spicy crispy dumplings, but unfortunately, they were pretty bland and uninspiring – not the best start.

The main courses however, completely turned things around. The tofu buddha bowl was a delightful surprise. I loved the combination of buckwheat in pesto with lentils, pickles and peanut sauce. 

A Buddha bowl is one of my favourite meals and this did not disappoint – it was a dish full of textures and flavours that worked together beautifully.

The real standout for me was the teriyaki tšikin buddha bowl. If you love sushi flavours, this is a must-try. Deconstructed sushi that’s flavourful and deeply satisfying – this one hit the spot nicely.

As far as vegan restaurants in Tallinn go, Rohe Kohvik wasn’t my favourite restaurant, but does make for a great option if you are nearby.

Would I return? Yes, but I’d advise you skip the starters and head straight for a Buddha bowls.

Location: Kopli tn 4, 10416 Tallinn

Balti Jaama Turg

Balti Jaama Turg is a modern market full of street food vendors, and certainly one of the more hip markets I have visited worldwide. Regardless of whether you are looking for some lunch or not, I still recommend visiting on your trip to Tallinn anyway.

Knowing that food markets can often be hit or miss for vegans, I didn’t have any expectations about the food here. I was very pleasantly surprised to discover the sheer amount of vegan options available here. Some vendors only catered to vegans and veggies which shows just how progressive this market is.

I was in my element and tried a variety of things – a traditional Uzbek samsa pastry, filled with spinach and feta. While this is vegetarian and not vegan, this was really nice. The potato & mushroom samsa is vegan but wasn’t as tasty if I were to compare the two.

We shared a vegan shrimp starter and vegan chicken salad from a vendor called Veg Machine. The ‘shrimp’ was delicious, but the ‘chicken’ in the salad wasn’t amazing. The salad itself was great – always nice to have something light when you’re trying a variety of food. The addition of pickles, as always was excellent. Huge pickle fan here!

We also shared a tofu bao from Baojaam which was beautiful.

There were so many more vegan option to explore, both inside the covered part of the market and along the outside near the main entrance. Sadly, we were far too full to try any more.

Location: Kopli tn 1, 10412 Tallinn

NOP Cafe and Shop

I’d heard a lot about NOP, and though it isn’t just a vegan restaurant in Tallinn, there are a few plant-based options to choose from, so I was excited to try it. 

Sadly, it didn’t live up to the hype for me.

I ordered the avocado toast, which was decent but truly nothing special. While I admit that this millennial fave is such a boring choice, there was truly nothing else on the menu that really grabbed me. I wanted something light but hearty and a salad wasn’t going to cut it for dinner. My biggest issue was the sheer amount of rocket piled on top of my toast. It felt like someone had emptied some garden waste onto my plate.

If you’re looking for good vegan food in Tallinn, NOP sadly isn’t the one. While the cafe is beautiful and service lovely, it is too far out of the city to warrant making a special trip for. I personally wouldn’t go back in a hurry.

The shop alongside the cafe is beautiful though and sold some fascinating vegan produce. I was very tempted to purchase some of it, but we’d visited on our way to the airport before flying home. Conscious that we were travelling with just cabin baggage, I didn’t want to risk buying too much which was a shame!

Location: J. Köleri tn 1, 10150 Tallinn

Coffee in Tallinn

I have said it before, and I will say it again – Coffee in the Baltics is incredible. I had some phenomenal coffee in Riga, Kaunas and Vilnius, and I have to say that Tallinn was no exception.

Kofeman Cafe/Wine

I ordered an oat flat white and the coffee here at Kofeman is perfectly strong and a dark roast, just how I like it. 

We also ordered a Florentine tart to share, which was incredibly sweet but delicious nonetheless . 

This is a really cute little café that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastries and dessert throughout the day, turning into a wine bar in the evening. A very cosy little spot in the Old Town to visit.

We did just that a couple of times on our trip – this was hands down the best coffee in Tallinn.

Location: Kullassepa tn 4, 10146 Tallinn

Kehrwieder Saiakang Chocolaterie 

Kehrwieder Saiakang Chocolaterie is the oldest coffee shop from the 17th century. They serve coffee but are known for their fine handcrafted chocolates and delicious small-batch homemade ice-creams.

It is now a family run place that was recently voted “Best Coffee Shop in Tallinn” – and I can’t say that I agree. While sweet treats aren’t really my bag, I wanted to visit for the experience and see what all the fuss is about. 

I ordered hämarikukohv (dusk coffee); coffee of the day with foamed milk and a dash of cocoa and Jass ordered meekohv (cafe miel); an aromatic coffee with foamed milk, honey and cinnamon.

Honestly, I wasn’t a fan at all. 

The coffee was weak and tasteless. It’s rare that I don’t finish a cup of coffee, but this was pretty undrinkable.

I can’t speak for their cake selection or handmade chocolate, but this spot has great potential. The interior is like a cave with some really cosy seating dotted around and is a great place to rest your feet for a short time. 

Customer service is pretty non-existent here too, but I did enjoy exploring the little nooks around this place that is so much bigger than it looks on the outside. Located just off town hall square, you will undoubtedly pass this spot numerous times during your time in Tallinn and it’s worth popping into, if you have some time. Just don’t order a coffee!

Location: Raekoja plats 10, 10146 Tallinn

Vegan food in Tallinn FAQs

Is Tallinn vegetarian friendly?

Absolutely. While Estonia isn’t traditionally known for plant-based cuisine, the vegan scene in Tallinn has been growing rapidly. 

Many restaurants cater to vegetarians and vegans in Tallinn, and even non-vegan spots tend to have at least a few plant-based options to choose from. It’s always best to check menus in advance, but finding vegan food in Tallinn is easier than ever.

Aside from the restaurants, the supermarkets are well-stocked with plant-based options too.

Should you tip in Tallinn?

Tipping isn’t mandatory in Tallinn, but it is appreciated. A service charge isn’t usually included in restaurant bills, so if you’re happy with the service, rounding up the bill or leaving around 10% is a good rule of thumb.

Does Tallinn have any food and drink tours?

Tallinn offers a variety of food and drink tours, including craft beer experiences, and traditional Estonian cooking classes. These are all a great way to explore local flavours and learn more about Estonian food culture.

What are some authentic dishes to try in Tallinn?

If you want to explore Estonian cuisine, look for:

• Kama: A traditional dessert made from roasted grains, often mixed with yogurt or plant-based alternatives.
• Mulgipuder: A potato and barley porridge (sometimes vegan, but check for added butter or meat).
• Rye bread: Estonians take their bread seriously, and it pairs well with all kinds of spreads, toppings and even eaten alone.
• Pickled vegetables: A staple in Estonian cuisine, often served as a side or snack.
• Egg Butter: A classic spread in Estonia made from butter and chopped up hard boiled eggs. The vegan take is made with tofu and plant butter, which you can find at places like Kringel.
• Vana Tallinn: Not a dish, but this is a popular Estonian liqueur with a rich, spiced flavour, often enjoyed on its own or in coffee-based drinks.

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