GUIDE
A restaurant in Telliskivi TLN
Telliskivi is one of Tallinn’s best-known areas for food, culture and design. This guide brings together useful information for planning a visit to Telliskivi and Restaurant Moon.
Telliskivi – where food and culture meet in Tallinn
Telliskivi has grown from a former industrial complex into one of Tallinn’s best-known areas for culture, business, food and design. Former factory buildings are now home to restaurants, cafés, galleries, studios, shops and creative businesses. Restaurant Moon opened at its new address in Telliskivi in June 2025, at Telliskivi 60/4 in the G-building. Moon brought its modern Slavic cuisine to the new location, with a focus on seasonal ingredients, familiar flavours and the restaurant’s own approach. Telliskivi brings together local residents, businesses, creatives and visitors to Tallinn, making it easy to combine dinner with a walk, an exhibition or time spent exploring the neighbourhood.
GETTING HERE
How to get to Telliskivi
Train & public transport
Balti jaam, Tallinn’s main railway station, is about a five-minute walk from Moon. The Telliskivi and Balti jaam public transport stops are also within easy walking distance. Check Tallinn’s journey planner for the most up-to-date tram, bus and trolleybus connections.
Car & taxi
Paid parking is available in and around Telliskivi. If you arrive by taxi, you can be dropped off close to Moon.
Bicycle
Bicycle parking is available around the area. If you arrive by rental scooter, follow the parking instructions in the operator’s app.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
What else to do in Telliskivi
It’s worth leaving some time to explore Telliskivi before or after your visit to Moon. Galleries, small shops, cultural events, cafés and bars are all within easy walking distance.
Fotografiska Tallinn
A contemporary photography museum about 200 metres from Moon. It’s an easy place to combine with an exhibition before or after your visit to the restaurant.
Events in Telliskivi
Telliskivi hosts exhibitions, concerts, pop-ups and other cultural events throughout the year. Check the current events calendar before your visit.
Design shops
Telliskivi is home to several design and lifestyle shops, including Reet Aus and TALI. You’ll find Estonian fashion, design, homeware and other carefully selected products.
Food & cafés
Telliskivi has plenty of places for coffee, breakfast or lunch before an evening at Moon.
Balti Jaama Turg
A market with fresh produce, small producers and a wide range of food stalls, about a five-minute walk from Moon.
Street art in Telliskivi
Murals and smaller pieces of street art can be found throughout Telliskivi and the surrounding streets. A short walk around the area is an easy addition before or after dinner.
A DAY IN TELLISKIVI
A day in Telliskivi, dinner at Moon
A visit to Moon can easily be combined with a longer day in Telliskivi. Before dinner, there is time for an exhibition, coffee, a walk or a few of the area’s shops.
10:00 – MORNING
Coffee and art
Start the day with coffee at Reval Café or F-hoone, then visit Fotografiska. Check the museum’s current opening hours and exhibitions before you go.
13:00 – LUNCH
Lunch and a walk
For lunch, choose from the different food stalls at Balti Jaama Turg or stop at F-hoone. Afterwards, continue through Telliskivi’s shops and galleries.
16:00 – AFTERNOON
Design and street art
Visit some of Telliskivi’s design and lifestyle shops, such as TALI or the Reet Aus Studio Store, then take a short walk through the area’s courtyards and street art.
18:30 – APERITIF
Before dinner
If you’d like a drink before dinner, choose one of the bars in the Telliskivi area. You can also start the evening with a drink at Moon.
19:30 – DINNER AT MOON
Dinner at Moon
Finish the day at Moon, Telliskivi 60/4 in the G-building. The menu combines modern Slavic influences with seasonal ingredients and longtime Moon classics.
22:30 – AFTER DINNER
After dinner
After dinner, take a short walk around Telliskivi or check whether there is a concert, exhibition or other event taking place nearby that evening.
HISTORY
From industrial complex to Telliskivi – more than 150 years
Telliskivi’s history reaches back to the development of the Baltic Railway. Buildings once used for railway workshops and industry are now home to restaurants, shops, galleries, cultural organisations and businesses. Moon’s move to Telliskivi is one of the more recent chapters in the area’s continuing development.
1870
The Baltic Railway workshops begin operating
The main workshops of the Baltic Railway were established near Balti jaam to service the railway, trains and rolling stock. Telliskivi’s industrial history grew directly from the development of the railway.
1944–1991
Industrial area during the Soviet period
During the Soviet period, the Kalinin factory operated on the site. Over time, production shifted increasingly from railway-related work towards electrical engineering, while the area remained primarily industrial.
2007
The former industrial area begins to open up
In the late 2000s, a new chapter began in Telliskivi as former factory buildings gradually became home to culture, businesses, design, food and smaller creative companies.
2009–2014
A cultural district takes shape
Telliskivi developed rapidly during this period. F-hoone opened, new creative businesses, galleries and design shops arrived, and the area became an important venue for Tallinn Music Week. Vaba Lava opened here in 2014 and operated in Telliskivi until 2023.
2019
Fotografiska Tallinn opens
The Stockholm-founded photography museum Fotografiska opened its Tallinn location in Telliskivi, adding an international exhibition programme to the area.
2024
Telliskivi TLN name introduced
The development previously known under its earlier Telliskivi branding adopted the name Telliskivi TLN. In everyday conversation, the area is still usually called simply Telliskivi.
2025
Restaurant Moon moves to the G-building
After many years in Kalamaja, Restaurant Moon opened at its new address at Telliskivi 60/4 in the G-building in June 2025.
Good places for photos in Telliskivi
A short walk around Telliskivi reveals industrial architecture, street art, courtyards and rooftop views.
The G-building in the evening light
Moon is located at Telliskivi 60/4 in the G-building, part of the historic industrial area. Its brick architecture and renovated surroundings work particularly well in the evening light.
Street art in Telliskivi
Murals, graffiti and smaller details can be found throughout the area and are easiest to discover on foot.
Railway details and old train carriages
Telliskivi’s railway history is still visible in the architecture and surrounding details. Old train carriages can also be found around Peatus nearby.
Fotografiska rooftop
Fotografiska’s sixth-floor restaurant and rooftop bar offer views across Telliskivi, Kalamaja and towards Tallinn’s Old Town. Check current opening hours and access information before visiting.
An evening in Telliskivi, dinner at Moon
Leave some time to explore Telliskivi around your visit to Moon. Arrive a little earlier for an exhibition at Fotografiska or a walk through the area’s street art and courtyards. After dinner, you can continue the evening at one of the nearby bars if you wish.
It makes for an easy evening in Telliskivi, with time for dinner and a walk before or afterwards.
SISTER RESTAURANT
Kolm Sibulat – Moon’s sister restaurant in Maakri
If you’d like to discover our other restaurant, Kolm Sibulat is located in Tallinn city centre in the Maakri district. It is around a 10–15 minute drive from Telliskivi, depending on traffic.
Kolm Sibulat has a different character from Moon, combining fusion cuisine with handmade noodle ramen, bao and other dishes designed for sharing. You’ll find it at Maakri 19/1.
RESTAURANTS IN TELLISKIVI
A wide choice of food in one neighbourhood
Telliskivi has a varied selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and smaller food spots, from casual lunch to dinner. Moon is a MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant in Telliskivi, serving modern Slavic cuisine alongside seasonal dishes and longtime classics. Moon has been included in the MICHELIN Guide for five consecutive years, from 2022 to 2026.
Other places in and around Telliskivi include:
- F-hoone – A restaurant in a former industrial building, suitable for lunch or a casual dinner.
- Frenchy Bistro – A French bistro in Telliskivi serving classic bistro dishes and wine.
- LaBocca Telliskivi – An Italian restaurant in the I4-building serving pizza, pasta and desserts.
- Lendav Taldrik – An Asian-inspired fusion restaurant in Telliskivi.
- Kivi Paber Käärid – A restaurant and bar with a gluten-free kitchen.
- One Sixty – A smokehouse and BBQ restaurant in the Telliskivi area.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Telliskivi
What is Telliskivi TLN?+
Telliskivi TLN is a former industrial area that has developed into a district with restaurants, cafés, galleries, design shops, offices and cultural spaces. Today it is one of Tallinn’s best-known areas for spending an afternoon or evening.
What can I do in Telliskivi?+
You can visit Fotografiska, explore street art, browse Estonian design shops, stop at cafés and restaurants, or continue to nearby Balti Jaama Turg and Kalamaja.
Is Telliskivi close to Tallinn Old Town?+
Yes. Telliskivi is next to Tallinn’s Old Town and Kalamaja, and only a short walk from Balti jaam. It is easy to reach on foot from both the Old Town and Kalamaja.
Is Telliskivi easy to reach by public transport?+
Yes. Train, tram and bus stops are located close to Telliskivi, and the area is also easy to reach on foot or by bicycle. Check Tallinn’s journey planner for the most up-to-date connections.
Is there parking in Telliskivi?+
Yes. There are several paid parking areas in and around Telliskivi. Parking zones and prices vary, so check the signs and current parking information before leaving your car.
How much time should I allow for Telliskivi?+
If you’re only coming for dinner, a couple of hours may be enough. If you also want to visit Fotografiska, Balti Jaama Turg, shops or galleries, allow at least half a day.
Is Telliskivi suitable for families?+
Yes. Telliskivi is easy to explore on foot and has places suitable for both adults and children. Restaurant Moon also welcomes families.
Why combine dinner with a visit to Telliskivi?+
Telliskivi brings food, culture and industrial architecture together in one walkable area. A visit can easily include an exhibition, shops or a walk before or after dinner.
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