Tallinn: Food and History Walking Tour
Discover the vibrant culinary scene of Tallinn on a guided foodie walking tour. Enjoy 6/7 food and drink stops throughout the Old Town and Kalamaja quarter.
What to order at Rataskaevu 16
- Must order
- Braised elk roast with potato and beetroot gratin (€28.60); add the Estonian cheese platter.
- Signature dishes
- Braised elk roast, Beef tenderloin
- Editor tip
- Book a week ahead in summer. Sister room Väike Rataskaevu at Niguliste 6 takes the overflow with a smaller menu.
CuisineEstonian Comfort Food
Price€€
Neighborhoodvanalinn
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-23:00
Phone+372 642 4025
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Signature dishes: Braised elk roast, Beef tenderloin
Must order: Braised elk roast with potato and beetroot gratin (€28.60); add the Estonian cheese platter.
Tip: Book a week ahead in summer. Sister room Väike Rataskaevu at Niguliste 6 takes the overflow with a smaller menu.
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Location
Address: Rataskaevu 16, 10123 Tallinn
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Väike Rataskaevu on Niguliste is the small-format sister to Rataskaevu 16, serving a tighter dinner-only Estonian menu two streets away in the Old Town.
Signature: Smaller-portion Estonian plates, Game course
Order: Whatever the night's seasonal main is; the menu is shorter than the parent room.
Tip: Saturday lunch only, otherwise dinner. Useful when Rataskaevu 16 is full.
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Tip: Live medieval music Wed-Sat 18:00-21:00. Three floors plus a cellar, but the room books out for the feast nightly.
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Order: Elk soup and a couple of savoury pirukad; pickles come from a wooden barrel at the bar.
Tip: Staff stay in medieval costume and play brusque innkeeper. Cash and card both accepted; servings cost a couple of euros each.
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Väike Rataskaevu on Niguliste is the small-format sister to Rataskaevu 16, serving a tighter dinner-only Estonian menu two streets away in the Old Town.
Signature: Smaller-portion Estonian plates, Game course
Order: Whatever the night's seasonal main is; the menu is shorter than the parent room.
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Osteria il Cru ★ 4.1
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Signature: Hand-rolled pasta, Italian sharing plates
Order: Whatever pasta is on the daily menu; the wine list runs deep on Italian regions.
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Olde Hansa ★ 4.7
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Signature: Grand Chef's Feast, Bear and elk plates
Order: The Grand Chef's Feast tasting; the kitchen runs an entirely candle-lit, electricity-free dining service.
Tip: Live medieval music Wed-Sat 18:00-21:00. Three floors plus a cellar, but the room books out for the feast nightly.
III Draakon ★ 4.4
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Signature: Elk soup, Savoury pirukad pastries
Order: Elk soup and a couple of savoury pirukad; pickles come from a wooden barrel at the bar.
Tip: Staff stay in medieval costume and play brusque innkeeper. Cash and card both accepted; servings cost a couple of euros each.
Pegasus ★ 4.0
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Signature: Daily seasonal mains, Modern European plates
Order: Whatever the seasonal daily menu sends; the kitchen runs a vegetarian-friendly room with full vegan options.
Tip: Vintage Pegasus interior preserves the Soviet-era ceiling. Window tables look across Vabaduse square.