Gluten-free restaurant in Telliskivi area of TallinnPhoto author: Rasmus Jurkatam

Gluten-free, lactose-free, or vegan dining in Estonia

Special diet? No problem! Modern Estonian food can be tailored to suit all sorts of dining preferences. Check out these restaurant suggestions.

Food intolerances or dietary preferences shouldn't make it difficult to eat out.

These restaurants in Estonia that cater to gluten-intolerant and/or vegan diners, the latter of which also serve those with lactose or casein intolerance.

Note: If you have celiac disease, it is still worth asking the waiters to ensure cross-contamination has been avoided during food preparation. The Estonian Celiac Society website has more information.

Restaurants in Estonia offering gluten-free options

Restaurants specializing in vegan cuisine

The options for vegans are getting wider, and there are more and more places where no animal or dairy products are used in the preparation of food. Such restaurants and cafes serving plant-based modern Estonian food were once limited to Tallinn, but now they can be found in almost every corner of the country. 

Many restaurants and cafes have at least one item for vegan diets, but here is a selection of restaurants and cafes with more options. There are even more listed at vegan.ee (in Estonian).

International restaurant guides featuring modern Estonian food

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International restaurant guides featuring modern Estonian food

Photo author: Kristjan Kivistik, Visit Viljandi

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