Hors d'oeuvres are very good and often the best part of the meal.
National specialities:
• Sült (jellied veal).
• Täidetud vasikarind (roast stuffed shoulder of veal).
• Rosolje (vinaigrette with herring and beets).
• Braised goose stuffed with apples and plums.
• Solid rye bread.
• Estonian wild mushroom soup.
National drinks:
• Saare beer (dark and heavy yet tasty).
• Mulled wine.
Legal drinking age: The legal drinking age is 21.
Tipping: Taxi fares and restaurant bills include a tip.

Tallinn is used to entertaining daytrippers from Finland and has a wide range of restaurants, cafes and bars. There is also an opera and ballet theatre.

Amber and local folk art are good buys. Craft markets sell traditional handmade thick wool jumpers. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800. Many shops are also open at the weekend. In larger towns, some shops have longer opening hours.