How have I not mentioned Tallinn on this blog before? It’s one of my favourite places in the world. The Old Town of Tallinn is simply beautiful. This lesser-known capital of Estonia, with its fairy-tale Old Town, is a popular escape for us Nordic residents, especially Finns.
A visit to Tallinn is a must if you’re in Helsinki – you read that right! The neighbouring city of Tallinn is a great destination from Helsinki. The cities are just two hours apart by ferry, making it an easy day trip. Several ferry lines operate daily routes and cruises – Viking Line, Eckerö Line and Tallink.
Once upon a time, the Old Town was also very vegan-friendly, considering there were at least three vegan restaurants and cafés in the area. But ever since this thing called corona came about, these businesses shut down one by one. Now we are left with few from the original list I had here (post first published in 2021).
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Fast-forward to 2026, and some more trips later – I bring you this updated guide to vegan eats in Tallinn! We dine at these spots on every visit to Tallinn and can’t get enough of the delicious stuff they offer. Also find a map at the end of this blog.
Restoran V
Rataskaevu 12, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia
Welcome to some fine-dining in the medieval town! Restoran V, the first vegan restaurant in Estonia, is super popular among all and often fully reserved. So make your table reservation a few days in advance! Take-away or have the outdoor seating (in summer).
The creativity of the dishes and flavours make for an all-round culinary experience. They also serve wines, other drinks and some exquisite desserts. The indoor restaurant area is small and intimate. Definitely recommended for a date-night. We’ve tried the starter snack platter (smoked tempeh, artichoke hummus, cashew cheese, vegan feta, olives, papadum – nom!), creamy soups and main dishes like seitan and beet patties. The menu changes seasonally.
Restoran V’s Website
Kohvik Must Puudel
Kuninga 4, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
Bang in the centre of the old town of Tallinn, you’ll find this popular Finnish themed (they do have a lot of Finnish branded furniture and art indoors) café called Must Puudel, which translates to ‘black poodle’. The symbol of the café is a black poodle, and they are dog friendly!
Their menu is not fully vegan, but has several vegan options available all day! They also have many plant-milks to order with your beverages. We went in for breakfast when we arrived to Tallinn on our day cruise from Helsinki. The chickpea pancakes and chia pudding were delicious.
Chakra
Bremeni käik 1, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia
You will find many Indian restaurants in Tallinn old town, but Chakra is the best in my opinion! Their food is authentic Indian – take it from me! The interiors (and music) are very Indian too, the service and quality of food is good. Menu – unfortunately not even vegetarian, but they have vegan options labelled. Many of the vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request. I like the samosas, biryani, aloo paratha and chana masala!
Website: chakra.ee
How about grab some nice cream from the nearby Gelato Ladies after? They are located on Uus 28 and have some dairy-free choices.
Oasis / Restaurant Purèe
On the way back from a day trip, we found Oasis located on the way to the ship terminal, in Rotermanni Quarter. The interiors are like.. an oasis, with plants and pots all around, good vibe music, and also a parrot living there! Innovative plant-based menu. We got the naked chipotle veggie burger and tasty spinach pie.
Since Oasis closed, check out veggie Restaurant Purèe in Rotermanni – they offer wholesome brunch and lunch, plus vegan desserts.
Vegan Inspiratsioon (RIP 2022)
The welcome signboard says it all! Hunger inspiring menu with a variety of healthy brunch options, smoothies, bowls as well as burgers and tortillas, refreshing drinks and a great selection of desserts. Relaxed vibes and lovely staff.
Lisanna Vegan Coffee Shop (RIP 2021)
Lisanna’s was a trendy little café behind Plate Torn (tower). I was there in July 2020, when I took the above photos, and had an iced coffee and toastie.
Vegan in Tallinn.. more suggestions
That’s for our vegan Tallinn Old Town experience! These restaurants are well worth visiting and if you do have the time, check out these vegan spots just outside Old Town:
Veg Machine, Rohe Kohvik, VegB12 and Kartul *new* – located near Balti Jaama market / Telliskivi.
Tallinn is quite vegan friendly – you can find vegan options in many restaurants. Do you have Tallinn on your go-to list or have you been there? Let me know in the comments!
Where to stay in Tallinn
If you plan to stay over in Tallinn, I’m happy to report that there’s a guesthouse called MARTA 8, which serves vegan breakfast. It’s in an old wooden house, located 10-minutes by tram from the Old Town. We haven’t stayed here yet.
Staying in the Old Town area is lovely, but also expensive. I prefer staying in one of the hotels near the port, which are conveniently located close to both the Old Town and ferries. Hyatt Place Tallinn is the perfect choice for a modern 5-star smooth experience. On a couple of occasions I have also stayed at the lovely Fat Margaret’s – they have neat twin rooms and dorms, for a budget stay.
Map of Tallinn Old Town
Travel planning resources:
- Booking.com — we mainly use this to book accommodations around the world! It’s a great resource to find plenty of hotels or apartments worldwide.
- SkyScanner — useful for finding the best flight route and flight combinations for travels! I check flights here for planning our journey, then book direct via the airline company.
- GetYourGuide — leading travel platform for booking tours, guided sightseeing and adventure activities at a destination. Search their online marketplace and find one to suit you!
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Last updated on February 8th, 2026
You forgot Kringel!!
It’s been on my list! A bit outside the Old Town centre, but I’ll definitely check out their vegan breakfasts next time : )