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 UMA
- Must order
- The tasting menu; the kitchen blends Japanese and Korean technique with Estonian produce.
- Signature dishes
- Tasting menu, Asian-Baltic plates
- Editor tip
- Closed Sunday and Monday. Shares the Peetri 12 address with Lore Bistroo but runs an entirely separate kitchen.
CuisineAsian Fusion
Price€€€
Neighborhoodnoblessner
HoursTue-Sat 17:30-23:00; Sun-Mon closed
Phone+372 5455 0200
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Signature dishes: Tasting menu, Asian-Baltic plates
Must order: The tasting menu; the kitchen blends Japanese and Korean technique with Estonian produce.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Shares the Peetri 12 address with Lore Bistroo but runs an entirely separate kitchen.
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Location
Address: Peetri 12, 10415 Tallinn
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