Brazilian, Greek, Thai, or maybe something with a Medieval theme... With so many different types of cuisine available, the only trick is figuring out what you're in the mood for. Most of the city's restaurants are clustered in and around Old Town, and nearly all have English menus and English-speaking staff. There's no way to list all of the choices here, but we've come up some options to start you ...

A romantic hideaway, a trendy hangout or just somewhere to get a decent cappuccino – whatever kind of café you're looking for, you can find it in Tallinn. But hungry travellers should also know that the line between “restaurant” and “café” in Estonia is somewhat blurred, with many cafés offering extensive food menus. Meals typically range from simple, meat-and-potatoes dishes to elaborate salads and ...

As well as being the best places to unwind during the evening, the city's bars and pubs also operate during the day, serving up reasonably priced dishes to the frugal masses. In local-style pubs the menus tend toward schnitzels and potatoes, whereas international-style pubs will serve you everything from Tandoor chicken to an English breakfast. Look for a chalkboard menu advertising the päevapraad ...

Thanks to the re-emergence of international wine culture in Estonia, the city now boasts several speciality wine venues where you can pick a vintage and settle in for a glass or two. These tend to be cosy, romantic places, perfect for a meeting with old friends or an intimate rendezvous. Most offer a limited selection of cheese and snacks, but the ones included below also serve full meals.

Finding a quick and casual meal is never a problem in Tallinn. In addition to the familiar burgers and fries, you'll also find kebabs, tacos, noodles, pizzas and even Austrian sausages. For something with a bit more local flavour, try the places specialising in potatoes or pelmeeni.

Started by the Gastronomy Society of Estonia in 2004, the Silverspoon Awards are the mark of excellence in the Estonia's food and beverage industry. They give recognition to what their judges deem the previous year's top restaurants and bars in 10 different categories such as Best Gourmet Restaurant, Best Chef, Best Café and the like. Here you'll find the criteria for each category along with the ...