This restaurant, close to the main train station in Tallinn, has an old Estonian name that has fallen out of favour with younger generations. But it’s a deliberately cheeky attempt to subvert the traditional trappings of Estonian cuisine, as the speciality here is vegan dining of the highest order. Don’t worry, there are still some meat and fish dishes, but you’ll really want to try some of the healthier options as they are seriously tasty.

One of the newer additions to the area won the hearts of the locals fairly quickly. Boasting an extensive herbivore-friendly selection (80% vegetarian/ vegan, 20% meat) it has quite a few interesting and yummy things on the menu to choose from. Service here is friendly and polite, the interior is somewhere between modern and chic, food is on most occasions great (personal favorite is the starter selection of snacks for two, some unusual bites right there!) and it’s all in all a winner as far as casual dining goes.

The interior at restaurant Ülo is a modern take on a trendy 1970s apartment, but the menu is definitely 2024. To start, try one of their original sours from the cocktail menu (I loved the sweet-meets-tart “Sloe Sour”) before moving onto the veg-led food menu. Grilled cabbage is possibly my new favourite vegetable, and at Ülo it came in a creamy walnut and mustard-seed sauce with crunchy pecans.

Welcome to Ulo, the charming neighborhood of Tallinn that will make you wonder if you've stumbled into a fairy tale. With its cobbled streets, colorful buildings, and quirky shops, Ulo is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Don't be surprised if you spot a mischievous gnome or two, as the locals say they keep the neighborhood lively and entertaining.

One of them exclaims, “Well, at least they have a few options for me.” At Ülo, this is actually the meat-eater for once. This restaurant has something for everyone, vegetarians, vegans and carnivores alike. Their menu flips the normal proportion on its head though, offering about 80% vegetarian options and 20% meat dishes.

Ülo champions plant-based dishes (without entirely shunning meat or fish) and fuses global flavours with local ingredients. Try the mushroom ramen with aubergines and lime leaf, or chamomile meringue with quince mousse. facebook.com/Kopli16

Lovely Ülo is not vegan, but a vegetarian restaurant that also serves some meat and fish. Many dishes can be prepared vegan, and there are many on the menu as well. Here is a lot more pictures of the place.

I will definitely make my way there again on my next visit to Tallinn. First of all, the restaurant décor is absolutely lovely. I really love the green interior.