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MICHELIN Guide in Estonia
Restaurant Moon has been included among the MICHELIN Guide's recommended restaurants for five consecutive years, from 2022 to 2026.
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MICHELIN GUIDE
Recommended 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026
Five consecutive years in the MICHELIN Guide
When the MICHELIN Guide published its first selection of Estonian restaurants in 2022, Restaurant Moon was among those recommended. Moon has been included in the Guide's selection every year since – in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
MICHELIN Guide inspectors visit restaurants anonymously and are treated exactly like any other guest. Their assessment focuses on the cuisine: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, mastery of cooking techniques, the personality of the chef expressed in the food, and consistency across the menu and over time. Five consecutive recommendations reflect our commitment to quality and consistency.
OUR JOURNEY
Moon's MICHELIN timeline
2022
First MICHELIN Guide recommendation
The MICHELIN Guide publishes its first selection of Estonian restaurants. Restaurant Moon is among the recommended restaurants in that very first Estonian selection.
Recommended2023
Second consecutive recommendation
Moon is recommended by the MICHELIN Guide for the second year in a row. Later the same year, the restaurant is also included in the first Estonian selection of the Falstaff Nordic Restaurant Guide.
Recommended2024
Third consecutive recommendation
Moon is recommended by the MICHELIN Guide for the third year in a row and remains among Estonia's recommended restaurants.
Recommended2025
Fourth consecutive recommendation and a new home in Telliskivi
Moon is recommended by the MICHELIN Guide for the fourth year in a row. In the summer of the same year, the restaurant moves to its new home at Telliskivi 60/4, building G. In autumn 2025, readers of Oma Maitse and Delfi Ärileht vote Moon among Estonia's three best dinner restaurants.
Recommended · Estonia TOP 3 dinner restaurant2026
Fifth consecutive recommendation
Moon is included in the MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2026 selection of recommended restaurants for the fifth year in a row. It is the restaurant's first MICHELIN Guide recommendation since moving to its new location in Telliskivi.
Recommended · 5th consecutive yearMoon's recognition
Alongside the MICHELIN Guide, Moon has been recognised by other Estonian and international restaurant guides. They reflect our continuous work and commitment to quality.
MICHELIN Guide Recommended
A MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant for five consecutive years.
White Guide Nordic
Moon has been included in the White Guide Nordic selection in the “Very Good Restaurant” category.
Falstaff Nordic Guide
Moon is rated 86 points in the Falstaff Nordic Guide 2026 (food 43/50, service 18/20, wine 16/20, style 9/10). In the 2025 guide the rating was 87 points.
Silverspoon Gastronomy Awards
Moon received recognition at the Silverspoon Gastronomy Awards.
Baltic Wine List Awards
Moon's drinks list has been recognised at the Baltic Wine List Awards. The wine list is overseen by sommelier Svetlana Javorskaja.
Oma Maitse & Delfi Ärileht
In a reader survey, Moon was voted among Estonia's three best dinner restaurants.
MICHELIN GUIDE ESTONIA 2026
MICHELIN Guide restaurants in Estonia 2026
The MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2026 selection includes 43 restaurants across Estonia. Restaurant Moon is among the recommended restaurants for the fifth consecutive year, with a menu rooted in Slavic cuisine.
2 MICHELIN STARS
Estonia's only two-star restaurant
180° by Matthias Diether retained its two MICHELIN Stars in 2026.
1 MICHELIN STAR
One-star restaurant
NOA Chef's Hall retained its one MICHELIN Star in 2026.
BIB GOURMAND · 9 RESTAURANTS
Good quality, good value cooking
Fellin, Lore Bistroo, Mantel ja Korsten, NOA, UMA and Tuljak retained their Bib Gourmand. FUME, Fotografiska and Vesta were added as new.
MICHELIN GREEN STAR · 3 RESTAURANTS
Restaurants committed to sustainable gastronomy
Fotografiska, Hiis and Kolm Sõsarat in Lüllemäe retained their MICHELIN Green Star.
RECOMMENDED · 32 RESTAURANTS
MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurants
Five new restaurants joined the Recommended selection in 2026: Cafe Tempo, Põhjala Tap Room, Restoran O2, Riva and Sadu. Continuing in the selection:
Art Priori, Barbarea, Gianni, Härg, Hiis, Hõlm, Joyce, Kolm Sõsarat, Koyo, Lee Brasserie, Mere 38, Mon Repos, Moon, Morel Bistroo, Osteria il Cru, Paju Villa, Pull, Puri, R14, Radio, Rado, Shang Shi, Soo, Tchaikovsky, Toko, Võivõi and Wicca.
Sources: MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2026 and ERR's summary, May 2026.
MICHELIN SPECIAL AWARDS 2026
In addition to the restaurants, four individuals were recognised:
- Young Chef Award – Gerli Travkin, Fotografiska
- Service Award – Karl-Friedrich Kuuse, Vesta
- Sommelier Award – Aleksei Pogrebnoi, NOA Chef's Hall
- Opening of the Year Award – Heinrich Liis, FUME
THE FIVE MICHELIN CRITERIA
What the inspectors assess
- Quality of the ingredients – the quality and suitability of the ingredients used.
- Harmony of flavours – the balance of the dishes and how the flavours work together.
- Mastery of cooking techniques – skilful and precise use of cooking techniques.
- The personality of the chef in the cuisine – how the chef's signature and the character of the kitchen come through in the dishes.
- Consistency – consistent quality across the whole menu and over time.
BEHIND THE SCENES
How the MICHELIN Guide assesses restaurants
A MICHELIN Guide recommendation is the result of a thorough assessment process. Restaurants are visited by anonymous inspectors who assess every restaurant by the same principles.
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Anonymous visits
MICHELIN Guide inspectors visit restaurants anonymously. They book a table like any other guest, order from the menu and pay their own bill.
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More than one visit
Where it is needed for a decision, inspectors may visit a restaurant more than once. This helps to assess whether the quality stays consistent from visit to visit.
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Five assessment criteria
Inspectors assess restaurants against five criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, mastery of cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, and consistency across the menu and over time.
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The same standards worldwide
The MICHELIN Guide applies the same assessment principles in every country. Estonian restaurants are assessed by the same standards as restaurants elsewhere in the world.
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An annual selection
MICHELIN Guide Estonia publishes a new selection of restaurants once a year. The final decisions are made by an international team of anonymous inspectors.
FOR LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
Moon for Tallinn locals and visitors
The MICHELIN Guide helps you discover recognised restaurants both when travelling and in your own city. For someone living in Tallinn, it means Moon is an option not only for a special occasion, but also whenever you want to take more time over dinner, introduce visitors to the local restaurant scene or discover new flavours on the menu.
Special occasions and evenings together
Moon is a good choice for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and other important moments. A calm atmosphere, a considered menu and attentive service let you focus on good food and good company.
A place to bring visitors to Tallinn
Moon is easy to recommend to friends, family and business partners arriving from abroad. The menu brings together Slavic influences, local ingredients and Moon's own signature.
Seasonal flavours
The menu changes with the seasons and with the ingredients available. Returning guests will find new dishes and combinations at different times of the year.
Help with your choices
Knowing the preferences of regular guests and offering attentive recommendations is part of the service at Moon. Our sommelier can help you choose a wine to go with your dish, and previous preferences are taken into account where possible.
A restaurant to come back to
A MICHELIN Guide recommendation may be the first reason to visit Moon, but it is the food, the service and the feel of the evening that bring guests back. Our aim is an experience worth returning to.
„A MICHELIN recommendation is not a goal in itself for us – it is a sign that we are on the right track.“
– Roman Zaštšerinski, Head Chef · Restaurant Moon
RESTAURANT GUIDES
Moon in international restaurant guides
MICHELIN Guide
2022–2026
Moon has been among the MICHELIN Guide's recommended restaurants every year since the first Estonian selection was published in 2022. The Guide describes Moon's menu as seasonal and rooted in Slavic flavours.
Falstaff Nordic Restaurant Guide
2026 guide
Moon was added to Falstaff's first Estonian selection in the 2024 guide, published at the end of 2023. In the guide published in March 2026, Moon is rated 86 points: food 43/50, service 18/20, wine 16/20 and style 9/10.
White Guide Baltic
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Moon has been included in the White Guide selection of Baltic restaurants. The White Guide entry describes the restaurant as representing modern Russian and Slavic cuisine.
Oma Maitse and Delfi Ärileht
2025
Readers of Oma Maitse and Delfi Ärileht voted Moon among Estonia's three best dinner restaurants. This was a reader survey.
Baltic Wine List Awards
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Moon's wine list has been recognised at the Baltic Wine List Awards and is overseen by sommelier Svetlana Javorskaja.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the MICHELIN Guide
What is the MICHELIN Guide?+
The MICHELIN Guide is one of the best-known restaurant guides in the world, first published in France in 1900. Restaurants are assessed by anonymous inspectors who visit as ordinary guests and pay for their own meals. The Guide recognises restaurants with MICHELIN Stars, the Bib Gourmand and the Recommended category.
What does MICHELIN Guide Recommended mean?+
Recommended means that the restaurant is part of the MICHELIN Guide's official selection and that the inspectors consider it worth a visit. It is a distinct form of recognition, separate from MICHELIN Stars and the Bib Gourmand.
Does Restaurant Moon have a MICHELIN Star?+
Restaurant Moon is currently in the MICHELIN Guide's Recommended category. Moon has received this recognition every year since the first Estonian MICHELIN Guide was published in 2022.
When did Moon first receive MICHELIN Guide recognition?+
Restaurant Moon received its first MICHELIN Guide recommendation in 2022, when the first Estonian MICHELIN Guide was published. Moon has been among the Guide's recommended restaurants every year since.
How does the MICHELIN Guide assess restaurants?+
MICHELIN Guide inspectors assess restaurants against five criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, mastery of cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, and consistency across the menu and over time. The same principles are applied in every country where the MICHELIN Guide assesses restaurants.
How many MICHELIN Guide restaurants are there in Estonia?+
The MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2026 selection includes 43 restaurants. Among them are a two-star restaurant, a one-star restaurant, Bib Gourmand restaurants and Recommended restaurants, which include Restaurant Moon.
Is a MICHELIN Guide restaurant always expensive?+
Not necessarily. The MICHELIN Guide covers restaurants at very different price levels. Current prices for Moon's starters, main courses and desserts are always on our menu page.
Is there a dress code at Moon?+
There is no formal dress code at Moon. Most guests go for smart casual, but the most important thing is that you feel comfortable.
How far in advance should I book a table?+
Availability varies by day and season. On weekdays a table is often available the same day or the next. For weekends, we recommend booking about a week ahead; for holidays, special dates and other popular periods, earlier still if possible. Current availability is always visible in DinnerBooking, or ask us by phone at +372 6 314 575.
What is the difference between Recommended and the Bib Gourmand?+
The MICHELIN Guide's Recommended category brings together restaurants the inspectors recommend visiting. The Bib Gourmand is a separate distinction for restaurants offering particularly good value for money. Both are part of the MICHELIN Guide's official selection, but they mark different kinds of recognition.
Why does the MICHELIN Guide recommend Restaurant Moon?+
The MICHELIN Guide does not publish full assessment reports for individual restaurants. Its description of Moon highlights the menu rooted in Slavic cuisine, the seasonal approach and the quality of the ingredients. For us, the recommendation reflects consistent work and attention to the quality of the food.
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