What to order at Mantel ja Korsten

Must order
Sharing plates from the seasonal menu; the kitchen leans Italian and Spanish with Estonian produce.
Signature dishes
Mediterranean small plates, Wood-fired vegetables
Editor tip
Closed Mondays; kitchen closes one hour before the room. A 15-minute walk from the Kumu art museum.
CuisineMediterranean-estonian
Price€€€
NeighborhoodKadriorg
HoursTue-Fri 14:00-23:00; Sat 14:00-23:00; Sun 14:00-22:00; Mon closed
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