Discover the summer flavours of Tartu county – special menus available 1–31 July 2025
Throughout the year, a variety of exciting initiatives and events will take place to celebrate the region’s rich culinary culture. During the entire month of July, visitors can enjoy special menus created specifically for the Culinary Region title in Tartu county. These two- or three-course menus are inspired by the food traditions and history of Tartu county. At least 50% of the ingredients are locally sourced, including products bearing the official Tartu county food label called ‘Tartumaine Toit’. There’s something on the menu for everyone. Bon appétit!
Participating restaurants and their special menus
STARTER
Pike fillet croquette (Peipsi Kalurid) (L)
Dill mayonnaise | Cucumber salad from Tartu County | Poached quail egg from Kaimi Linnutalu
MAIN COURSE
Vasula pork belly with apple glaze
Beer sauce from Anderson’s Brewery | Potato fondant from Tartu County | Parsnip purée from Muhe Mahe
DESSERT
Almond biscuit
Strawberries from Tartu County | Cream cheese mousse | Basil from Luxveg
Dishes can be adjusted for food intolerances upon request.
Menu 36€
Accompanying local wines available for €22
Era tn 2, Tartu
Mon-Thu 12-22, Fri-Sat 12-23, Sun 12-20
info@gastronomist.ee
+372 5332 4219
STARTER
Beef tartare (GF, LF)
MAIN COURSE
Slow-roasted organic grass-fed beef neck (GF, LF)
Locally roasted vegetables (Muhe Mahe, Hiie Farm and producers from the lake Peipus region)
DESSERT
Strawberries from Lemmatu Marjatalu
Viinamärdi yogurt | Biscuits
Menu: €37
Ülikooli 2a, Tartu
Mon-Sat 12-23
katrin@lihunik.ee
+372 5865 0154
STARTER
Smoky tomato purée soup made of local farm tomatoes (GF, LF, vegan)
(Voorepealse Köögiviljad)
MAIN COURSE
Baltic herring fillet breaded in kama flour and served with Peipsi onions and roasted potatoes
(Voorepealse Köögiviljad)
DESSERT
Redcurrant jelly with whipped curd cream (GF)
(Vasula Aed)
Served with fresh rhubarb juice from Rabafarm
(Rabafarm OÜ)
Menu €25
Äksi, Tartu county
Open daily 11-18
info@jaaaeg.ee
+372 5911 3318
MAIN COURSE
Asparagus (Luxveg)
Stracciatella from Viinamärdi Farm | Hollandaise sauce | Crispy lake Peipus onion
DESSERT
Oven-baked apple rose (apples from grandma’s garden)
(Joonase jam Tartu Maavili)
Sponge cake | Cinnamon syrup | Sorrel ice cream
Menu: €22
Lääneringtee 39, Tartu
Please note: the restaurant will be closed from 22 June to 8 July.
From 9 July, opening hours are: Mon–Fri 12-22, Saturdays open for groups only.
info@fiiresto.ee
+372 5885 5200
