What to order at Lore Bistroo

Must order
The weekday lunch set, or a natural-leaning glass pour with the day's main.
Signature dishes
Weekly bistro plates, Baltic seafood
Editor tip
Walk-up tables are tight at weekends; book ahead. Shares Peetri 12 with the Asian-Baltic UMA upstairs.
CuisineModern Estonian Bistro
Price€€
NeighborhoodNoblessner
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 13:00-20:00
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