Michelin is pleased to present the fourth edition of The MICHELIN Guide Estonia. The Michelin Inspectors have spent another year travelling the country in search of its best restaurants, with nine new establishments joining the selection, including one awarded a Bib Gourmand. In total, The MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2025 recommends 43 restaurants, including one awarded Two Michelin Stars; one with One Michelin Star; seven Bib Gourmand restaurants offering great value dining; and three Michelin Green Star restaurants, who are role-models when it comes to more mindful gastronomy.
Two-Michelin-Starred 180° by Matthias Diether in Tallinn (© Lauri Laan)
Michelin Stars
Michelin Stars are awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking, taking into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients; the harmony of flavours; the mastery of techniques; the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine; and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.Tallinn’s stylish 180° by Matthias Diether is once again awarded Two Michelin Stars. Named after its panoramic view out to sea, it occupies a stunning spot in the beautifully regenerated Port Noblessner, which sits just a stone's throw from Estonia's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors continue to be impressed by this top-notch restaurant, where the service runs like clockwork and the intricate, highly skilled dishes captivate guests not only with their flavours but also their eye-catching looks. (180° by Matthias Diether is also the recipient of a MICHELIN Special Award – see below for more information.)
Furthermore, the striking NOA Chef's Hall in Tallinn – run by Chef-Owner Tõnis Siigur – retains its One-Michelin-Star status. Here, the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors once again experienced creative, boldly flavoured cooking, where the chefs pay superb attention to detail and the open fire is used to great effect. The evening opens with an aperitif in the romantic lounge overlooking Tallinn Bay and charming, passionate service tops off the experience.
UMA in Tallinn is newly added to the selection with a Bib Gourmand (© Lauri Laan)
One New Bib Gourmand
Named after the Michelin Man – whose official name is Bibendum – the Bib Gourmand distinction highlights restaurants which offer good quality food at a great price.For 2025, one restaurant enters The MICHELIN Guide with a Bib Gourmand:
UMA in Tallinn comes from the same owners as Lore Bistroo – in fact, both restaurants are situated next to each other and you can walk between the two, as well as their cocktail bar, without ever needing to leave the building. Situated in a waterside warehouse, it comes with a superb terrace offering beautiful views over the marina, while inside there's a lively buzz, particularly at the weekend. Its name stands for 'Unorthodox Modern Asian’ – and that’s exactly what you'll find here. The great value menu mixes small and large plates – all designed for sharing – and keeps recognisable flavours to the fore. The ‘UMA Experience’ offers a little of everything, with the dishes served on stands akin to those used for afternoon tea. (UMA is also the recipient of a MICHELIN Special Award – see below for more information.)
UMA joins the six restaurants awarded a Bib Gourmand last year, who all retain their distinction:
Fellin in Viljandi, a warm and welcoming café-cum-bistro serving homely European dishes.
Härg in Tallinn, a fun all-day brasserie where chargrilling is a speciality.
Lore Bistroo in Tallinn, a modern harbourside bistro where dishes are inspired by the owner’s travels.
Mantel ja Korsten in Tallinn, set in a picture-postcard clapboard house and serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
NOA in Tallinn, boasting a seasonal, modern menu and water views.
Tuljak in Tallinn, with its retro look and creative dishes with a Baltic heart.
![VÕIVÕI in Tallinn is newly added to Main Selection (© Kristtina Toll [L] & Laurs Laan [R])](https://d3h1lg3ksw6i6b.cloudfront.net/media/image/2025/06/19/c67abbc7d64e491d80dea270213b0b9a_VIVI_Tallinn_Estonia_-_Kristtina_Toll_%28L%29__Laurs_Laan_%28R%29.jpg)
VÕIVÕI in Tallinn is newly added to Main Selection (© Kristtina Toll [L] & Laurs Laan [R])
Eight Restaurants Added to the Main Selection
Being selected for The MICHELIN Guide is a sign of quality in itself. This year, 34 restaurants whose top-drawer cuisine really impressed the Inspectors make up the Main Selection, including eight new additions.Six of these are located in Tallinn:
HOOV takes classically based recipes infused with both local and international flavours, then adds some eclectic combinations and bold textural contrasts. (HOOV is also the recipient of a MICHELIN Special Award – see below for more information.)
Koyo sees a Japanese chef share his love of his native cuisine via an omakase menu where sushi is the highlight.
Morel Bistroo – sister of Rado – serves a short but appealing menu of modern, ingredient-led dishes which are wholesome and satisfying.
Osteria il Cru offers an extensive menu of Italian dishes that exhibit all the flavours you know and love, enhanced with a few personal twists.
Shang Shi, which translates as 'Royal Feast', brings luxurious ingredients to the fore via its Cantonese menu, where there's the option to add caviar to the Peking duck! (Shang Shi is also the recipient of a MICHELIN Special Award – see below for more information.)
VÕIVÕI is something a little different, with its part-restaurant, part-bookshop, part-florist set up, and a menu of boldly flavoured dishes cooked over fire.
Meanwhile, in Tartu, TOKO, the sister of NOA and Tuljak, offers a concise menu with international leanings, as well as stunning views from its rooftop.
The final addition this year is Hiis in Manniva, which joins the Guide with a Michelin Green Star (see following section for more information).
The full list of recommended restaurants includes:
38, Tallinn
Alexander, Pädaste, Muhu Island
ÂME, Tallinn
Art Priori, Tallinn
Barbarea, Tallinn
Fotografiska, Tallinn (Michelin Green Star)
Gianni, Tallinn
Hiis, Manniva (Michelin Green Star) - New
Hõlm, Tartu
HOOV, Tallinn - New
Horisont, Tallinn
Joyce, Tartu
Kolm Sõsarat, Lüllemäe (Michelin Green Star)
Koyo, Tallinn - New
Lahepere Villa, Kloogaranna
Lee, Tallinn
Mere 38, Võsu
Mon Repos, Tallinn
Moon, Tallinn (New Location)
Morel Bistroo, Tallinn - New
Osteria il Cru, Tallinn - New
Paju Villa, Tallinn
Pull, Tallinn
Puri, Tallinn
R14, Tallinn
RADIO, Tallinn
Rado, Tallinn
Rado Haapsalu, Haapsalu
Shang Shi, Tallinn - New
SOO, Maidla
Tchaikovsky, Tallinn
TOKO, Tartu - New
VÕIVÕI, Tallinn - New
Wicca, Laulasmaa
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Hiis in Manniva joins the selection with a Michelin Green Star (© Johannes Hõimoja)
One New Michelin Green Star
The Michelin Green Star highlights restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their mindful practices – restaurants which offer dining experiences that combine culinary excellence with initiatives aimed at reducing their overall impact on the natural world. These restaurants are a source of inspiration both for keen foodies and the hospitality industry as a whole.Newly selected restaurant Hiis in Manniva sees its commitment to mindful gastronomy awarded with a Michelin Green Star. Here, in a rurally set former farmhouse on the Taju Estate, Daanius Aas – our 2023 Young Chef Award winner – caters for just six tables a night, three times a week. A 'circular economy' mindset guides everything they do here, from the dining room that's decorated with fallen tree branches to the 'waste' brioche made for them by a local baker.
Seasonal local ingredients lead the way, with produce grown in their garden and foraged from their forest, and guests are encouraged to keep an open mind when it comes to using ingredients in their entirety. Lesser-used cuts of meat and fish feature in the 15-course menu, where detailed techniques are used to capture flavours at their peak, and the chef's childhood memories also come into play.
Existing Green Star restaurants Fotografiska in Tallinn and Kolm Sõsarat in Lüllemäe are re-awarded for 2025. At the former, a concept of ‘Sustainable Pleasure’ leads the way, with every ingredient used from either blossom-to-root or snout-to-tail in the kitchen and bar. Meanwhile, at the latter, three sisters maintain their lifelong family traditions by serving up top-quality produce grown in their garden, reared on their farm or foraged from the forest.
Mark Keerd of newly recommended HOOV wins the Young Chef Award (© Mark Keerd)
Four Michelin Special Awards Presented
The Michelin Special Awards are given to outstanding individuals who, thanks to their infinite passion and considerable skills, can make a restaurant experience unforgettable.This year's winners are:
Young Chef Award – Mark Keerd of HOOV in Tallinn
Mark Keerd is a chef whose cuisine is underpinned by strong classical techniques, but one who also has the experience to know how to add an element of well-judged creativity. His dishes blend bold, well-defined flavours with great textural contrasts, and show great maturity, despite his young age.
Service Award – Vladimir Severin of Shang Shi in Tallinn
Vladimir Severin leads the part-Estonian, part-Chinese team at this luxurious Chinese restaurant, where guests are welcomed with genuine warmth from the moment they arrive, and every member of staff has a smile on their face throughout the service. As the team guide you through the menu, their individual personalities really shine through.
Sommelier Award – Kevin Lilleleht of 180° by Matthias Diether in Tallinn
Kevin Lilleleht is one of the new breed of sommeliers who show such enthusiasm for their subject. Not only is he keen to impart his knowledge in an interesting and informative manner, but his personality shines through in his every move – his smile alone lights up the room.
Opening of the Year Award – Kristo Malm of UMA in Tallinn
This fun spot comes with a lively atmosphere, colourful lighting and the music turned up high. A sharing plates concept further enhances the social atmosphere, making for an engaging experience, and guests can continue their night in the chic cocktail bar.
Congratulations to all those selected as part of The MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2025!
View the full restaurant listings and magazine articles for Estonia here on The MICHELIN Guide website or on the free iOS/Android app.
