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What to order at Mantel ja Korsten
- Must order
- The seasonal sharing plates; 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 restaurant. 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
Phone+372 665 9555
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Signature dishes: Mediterranean small plates, Wood-fired vegetables
Must order: The seasonal sharing plates; the kitchen leans Italian and Spanish with Estonian produce.
Tip: Closed Mondays; kitchen closes one hour before the restaurant. A 15-minute walk from the Kumu art museum.
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