NOA Chef’s Hall
Tallinn, Estonia
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Set within the same striking building as NOA is the stylish NOA Chef’s Hall, where you start your evening with an aperitif in the romantic lounge overlooking Tallinn Bay. The on-view kitchen is the heart of the restaurant – with the open fire used to great effect – and luxury ingredients are to the fore, be that Canadian lobster or preserved, locally foraged produce. The creative 7 course menu keeps you engaged from start to finish, with complex, highly original dishes packed full of complementary flavours and layers of texture. For one course you are invited up to the chef's counter.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Here are three unique and unconventional aspects of NOA Chef’s Hall in Tallinn:
1. Open Kitchen with Open Fire as the Heart of the Experience
The restaurant features an on-view kitchen where open fire cooking is used to great effect, creating a dynamic and engaging dining atmosphere. Guests can see luxury ingredients like Canadian lobster and locally foraged produce being prepared with this elemental technique, adding a sensory dimension to the meal.
2. Invitation to the Chef’s Counter for One Course
During the tasting menu experience, diners are uniquely invited to join the chef's counter for one course. This interactive element allows guests to engage closely with the chefs and observe the culinary artistry up close, which is uncommon in many fine dining settings.
3. Culinary Approach Rooted in Local Heritage and Ancient Techniques
The chefs at NOA Chef’s Hall incorporate local heritage by using ancient techniques such as smoking and cooking over fire to create innovative dishes. This blend of cutting-edge cuisine with traditional methods results in robust, immersive flavors that are both inventive and deeply connected to Estonian culture.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
Key Honored or Signature Ingredients at NOA Chef’s Hall, Tallinn
Canadian Lobster
Used as a luxury ingredient, Canadian lobster features prominently in NOA Chef’s Hall’s creative dishes, highlighting the restaurant’s emphasis on high-quality and refined seafood.Locally Foraged Produce
The restaurant incorporates preserved, locally foraged ingredients, which connect the cuisine to Estonian terroir and seasonality, enhancing the authenticity and uniqueness of the dishes.Arctic Char
Arctic char is used in signature dishes, paired with complementary ingredients such as chestnut and timur berry, showcasing a balance of local fish with innovative flavor combinations.Scallops
Scallops appear in dishes like scallop tartlets, emphasizing fresh, delicate seafood prepared with creative techniques.Smoky Beef (Beef Tartare with Fire Oil)
Beef tartare infused with "fire oil" created by flambéing over charcoal fire is a signature preparation, adding a smoky aroma and bold flavor to the dish, illustrating the restaurant’s theatrical and innovative cooking style.
These ingredients are used in multi-course tasting menus that emphasize creativity, texture, and layered flavors, often prepared with open-fire techniques and paired with complementary elements like elderflower, potato, or caviar to elevate the dining experience.