Estonian food reflects Baltic, Nordic and local rural traditions. Rye bread, potatoes, fish, pork, dairy, mushrooms and berries are common ingredients.

20 Foods and Drinks to Know

1. Rye black bread
2. Kama
3. Sprat sandwiches
4. Smoked fish
5. Jellied meat
6. Verivorst
7. Mulgipuder
8. Mulgi kapsad
9. Rosolje
10. Herring dishes
11. Potato salad
12. Curd cheese desserts
13. Semolina mousse
14. Kohupiim pastries
15. Rhubarb desserts
16. Forest berries
17. Wild mushrooms
18. Estonian pancakes
19. Local craft beer
20. Herbal drinks and berry juices

Regional Flavours

Coastal areas have strong fish traditions, while southern and island regions have distinctive local ingredients and recipes.

Modern Estonian Cuisine

Tallinn and Tartu have restaurants combining traditional ingredients with contemporary Nordic and Baltic cooking.

Pair this with our culture guide, regions guide and travel guide.

Official resource: Visit Estonia food and drink.

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