Gianni is in the Sadama neighborhood, not too far from Rotermann City. It has a cafe and restaurant. I initially planned to dine at the restaurant. However, I was unaware that the cafe was attached to the restaurant, so I ended up in the cafe. The cafe has a simple menu, while the restaurant offers a more extensive upscale menu consisting of seafood and meat dishes. The cafe’s decor was elegant and airy. However, I thought the chairs were a bit gaudy.
The salad was delicious, with a beautiful Balsamic vinaigrette. The greens were fresh, and the chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano encapsulated each bite with a lovely nutty, sharp, and savory taste. The overall flavor was all-rounded, coating your whole mouth.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the pasta. It was oily and bland. The taste of the oil overpowered the whole dish. In addition, the pasta was a little firm for my taste. I requested that the pasta be cooked a little softer, and the chef was kind to make a new plate.
Gianni Cafe was announced as the best cafe in Tallinn in 2018. I was expecting better service and food; perhaps the restaurant’s food and service would be more promising.
Gianni
Website: http://www.gianni.ee/en/cafe/
Opening hours:
Cafe
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 — 20:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 — 21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 — 20:00 |
Restaurant
| Monday – Sunday | 12:00 — 23:00 |
Telephone: +372 626 3684
Address: Jõe 4a, 10151 Tallinn
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