Delicia (Italian Restaurant), Tallinn

Overview

We’ve now visited Delicia 5 or 6 times and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on each occasion, so we cannot recommend this lovely dog-friendly Italian restaurant highly enough! Delicia is located in the heart of Tallinn old town, just a short walk from Hell Hunt and several popular bars. It boasts a spacious and inviting atmosphere, a broad and interesting Italian menu, and a very good drinks list. While not the cheapest place in town, the high-quality food and drinks, great service, and welcoming ambience make it an excellent value for money. As you’ll see below, Delicia has become one of our go-to favourites in Tallinn.

Atmosphere & Dog-Policy/Welcomeness

Delicia has a warm, relaxed charm that makes you feel right at home. Set in a lovely old town location, the interior is stylish yet comfortable. With our small dog, we’ve never felt cramped, but those with larger dogs may want to reserve a window or downstairs table. The staff are always friendly and efficient, and the calm, unhurried atmosphere is perfect for long, indulgent meals.

Food

Our experience of the food at Delicia has been consistently excellent. The menu is broad and interesting, and over several visits, we’ve enjoyed a wide range of dishes—each one thoroughly satisfying.

We’ve begun with the Vitello Tonnato a few times—a beautifully executed version with tender veal and a creamy, tangy tuna, caper, and anchovy sauce, topped with large capers.

Among the pasta dishes, standouts include the Spaghetti alla Gricia, perfectly al dente with a rich, peppery pecorino and guanciale sauce—no cream or eggs, just as it should be—and the Tagliatelle de Agnello, which featured a lovely lamb ragout with semi-dried tomatoes and olives. We liked it so much we recreated it at home.

A particular highlight was the Baccalà alla Siciliana—baked cod with vegetables, olives, capers and parmesan. Full of flavour and perfectly cooked, it was a surprising hit, especially as we’re often wary of cheese with fish.

Other delicious dishes have included the Ravioli ai funghi porcini, Mezze Maniche al Tonno, rich duck with orange sauce, grilled sea bream, and a fantastic mushroom and truffle risotto added to the list in June 2025.

A final note: we often share dishes and order one at a time. The staff are always happy to accommodate this—sometimes even splitting portions for us—which is a thoughtful and much-appreciated touch.

Drinks

Delicia offers a well-chosen selection of drinks, and over several visits, alongside sparkling water, we’ve enjoyed Campari on ice, solid Negronis, local Saku beer (both draft and bottled), and several very good glasses of the house red. Meals have often ended with a Fernet Branca or two. Everything has always been well served and of good quality. That said, drink prices have gradually increased over time and are now at the higher end for Tallinn.

Price/Value for Money

Given the excellent standard of food, lovely setting, and quality drinks, we still think Delicia offers great value. Our bills have been €120 and €145 on different visits, which included four dishes, generous drinks, and great service. For this level of quality and experience, it’s hard to find better. You certainly won’t feel short-changed.

Summary

If you’re looking for a high-quality, dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Tallinn old town, Delicia is a fantastic option. Authentic food, great service, quality drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for both people and pups—Delicia ticks all the boxes and then some. Highly recommended!!