The Michelin Guide Estonia recognized 43 restaurants in 2025, eight more than last year. 180° by Matthias Diether retained its two-star rating and Noa Chef’s Hall kept its one-star rating. 

There are more restaurants in Estonia with the quality mark than in its neighbouring countries.

“We are delighted to welcome nine new restaurants to The Michelin Guide Estonia. These establishments demonstrate the diversity of the cuisine in the country by offering not only modern interpretations of classic Estonian recipes but everything from Italian to Chinese and Japanese cuisine,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The Michelin Guides.

“The addition of a new Bib Gourmand restaurant, UMA, highlights that there’s great value to be found in the city, while the awarding of a new Green Star to Hiis speaks for the country’s mindful gastronomic credentials,” added Poullennec.

Two restaurants have maintained their distinction

180° by Matthias Diether is once again awarded two Michelin stars. The Michelin Guide Inspectors continue to be impressed by this top-notch restaurant, where the service runs like clockwork and the intricate, highly skilled dishes captivate guests not only with their flavours but also their eye-catching looks.

Enterprise Estonia signed an agreement with Michelin in February 2022. This national agreement is a prerequisite for the annual announcement of Michelin-recognised restaurants in Estonia. 

Furthermore, the NOA Chef’s Hall in Tallinn – run by Chef-Owner Tõnis Siigur – retains its one-Michelin-star status. In the restaurant, the inspectors experienced creative, boldly flavoured cooking, where the chefs pay superb attention to detail and the open fire is used to great effect.

Seven restaurants awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand

Named after the Michelin Man – whose official name is Bibendum – the Bib Gourmand distinction highlights restaurants which offer good quality food at a great price. Tallinn restaurant Uma received this recognition for the first time this year. Its name stands for ‘Unorthodox Modern Asian’. The great value menu mixes small and large plates – all designed for sharing – and keeps recognisable flavours to the fore.

UMA joins the six restaurants awarded a Bib Gourmand last year, who all retain their distinction: Fellin in Viljandi, a warm and welcoming café-cum-bistro serving homely European dishes. Härg in Tallinn, a fun all-day brasserie where chargrilling is a speciality. Lore Bistroo in Tallinn, a modern harbourside bistro where dishes are inspired by the owner’s travels. Mantel ja Korsten in Tallinn, set in a picture-postcard clapboard house and serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes. NOA in Tallinn, boasting a seasonal, modern menu and water views. Tuljak in Tallinn, with its retro look and creative dishes with a Baltic heart.

Eight new restaurants added to the main selection

This year, 34 restaurants whose top-drawer cuisine really impressed the Inspectors make up the main selection, including eight new additions. Six of these are located in Tallinn: HOOV, Koyo, Morel Bistroo, Osteria il Cru, Shangi Shi, VÕIVÕI.  TOKO (in Tartu) and Hiis (in Manniva) are outside the capital city. The complete list of recommended restaurants can be seen here.

“Estonia has more Michelin-recognised restaurants than Latvia, Lithuania, or Finland, we are following in Norway’s footsteps. Comparing this result with the population, Estonia now has the most Michelin restaurants per capita in the entire region. Our country is becoming one where the food is not just praised when visiting, but where people come for the food experience itself,” said Anneli Lepp, Director of Estonian Tourism Board at Enterprise Estonia.

In 2022, 31 restaurants in Estonia featured in the Michelin Guide; this year, there are already 43, with 12 located outside Tallinn. Latvia boasts 31 Michelin-recognised restaurants, Finland has 33, and Lithuania has 37. Norway has 51, Sweden 80, and Denmark 109. Estonia has the smallest population of these countries.

The Michelin Green Star highlights restaurants which offer dining experiences that combine culinary excellence with initiatives aimed at reducing their overall impact on the natural world. Newly selected restaurant Hiis in Manniva sees its commitment to mindful gastronomy awarded with a Michelin Green Star. Existing Green Star restaurants Fotografiska in Tallinn and Kolm Sõsarat in Lüllemäe are re-awarded for 2025. 

Michelin recognition has increased visits

“There is no single recipe for creating a Michelin restaurant. It has taken me 25 years. The most important aspect is consistency in food, service, and atmosphere. When these elements come together, it becomes a good restaurant,” said Tõnis Siigur, who has been awarded a star with NOA Chef’s Hall for the fourth consecutive year and manages a total of eight restaurants.

Restaurants have noted that the Michelin recognition has increased visits from regular gourmet customers. “We earn Estonia export revenue just as much as we give those who have visited Estonia repeatedly a reason to return. Michelin restaurants have become a separate travel motivation for foreign visitors today, with which, in addition to restaurants, the transport sector, hotels, and other tourism companies also earn income,” said Anneli Lepp.

GOOD TO KNOW

The 2025 Michelin Guide Estonia restaurant selection:

• 43 restaurants recommended in total, including:
• 1 two-star restaurant
• 1 one-star restaurant
• 7 Bib Gourmand restaurants (1 new)
• 3 Green Star restaurants (1 new)
• 31 selected restaurants (8 new)

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