A characterful Old Town restaurant with beautiful historic surroundings, generally strong food and welcoming service, though portion size and value are inconsistent enough to merit selective ordering.
Scheeli Restoran delivers strong food quality anchored by consistently praised duck, lamb, and seafood, paired with attentive service that earns high marks across most tables. The historic Old Town setting with live music creates genuine destination appeal, though occasional inconsistencies in sides and preparation keep it just short of the very top tier.
Scheeli Restoran is an atmospheric Old Town dining room where the setting does much of the welcoming: historic details, terrace views and recurring live music create a gently theatrical backdrop. One diner summed up the appeal as a meal where the old room itself added a little magic, while others particularly enjoyed cello or classical performances. Service is usually warm and attentive, and the central location makes it an easy choice after sightseeing. The kitchen takes a polished, broadly European approach with Estonian touches rather than strict traditional cooking. Moose tartare, pike perch, rye-based elements, beetroot and lamb sit alongside ceviche, truffle pasta, burgers and seafood risotto. Duck, lamb, truffle pasta and pumpkin soup are the safest crowd-pleasers, but execution is not perfectly uniform: a few diners found certain sides bland, tartare disappointing or portions too small for the price. Expect roughly €54-66 per person for a representative three-course meal before drinks. Families can manage here, especially with the burger, pizza in the seasonal menu, creamy pumpkin soup, chocolate cake, ice cream and sweet curd pancakes. However, the core menu is more adult-oriented than a dedicated family restaurant, and one family reported soggy burgers and a shortage of fries. It is suitable for children who can handle a slower, more atmospheric dinner, but picky eaters should have the menu checked in advance.
Area vibe: Well-preserved Hanseatic medieval centre known for history, tourism, and atmospheric architecture.
Safety: Generally safe and well-lit with heavy tourist footfall in evenings though pickpocketing can occur in crowded spots.
What's nearby: Immediate proximity to Town Hall Square, historic churches, museums, shops, cafes, and major sightseeing routes.