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Lee Brasserie describes itself simply: a place where it is good to be. Warm, unpretentious, and built on honest flavours, this Tallinn restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended nod for 2026 – and the recognition feels right. The menu is classic yet surprising, offering both à la carte and a six-course sharing experience called the “Lee Elamus”, served on shared plates and designed to be a journey through the kitchen’s heart.
Head chef and partner Maido Maiste knows how to keep things simple without losing elegance. Having worked in Estonia’s top kitchens and abroad, he brings a clear personal style to Lee Brasserie. His food is modern cuisine at its most approachable: layered but never fussy, with subtle Asian Fusion influences that appear in fresh herbs and bright, clean dressings. The result is a menu that feels both familiar and exciting.
The Lee Elamus (€65 per guest) is a six-course tasting menu built for sharing. For a shorter option, the Prix Fixe (€39) offers Skagen, risotto, and crème brûlée. À la carte highlights include a feta salad with tahini yogurt and herb dressing, a butcher’s terrine with mead mustard and cornichons, and beef tartare with mushroom cream and crispy onion. Mains range from wild garlic risotto with Taleggio to trout fillet with leek and blueberry sauce, and a beef sirloin with truffle-potato cream and chimichurri. To finish: date pudding with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream, or a classic crème brûlée.
The setting is relaxed, with outdoor seating in warmer months and a private room for smaller gatherings. The wine list is thoughtfully curated. It is modern cuisine designed for lingering – simple, flavourful, and made to be passed around the table.
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