Dining Etiquette in Estonia

At restaurants in Estonia, it is normal to wait to be seated or to ask before taking a table, keep your voice moderate, and pay at the counter or by card when the bill arrives rather than expecting table service everywhere. In more traditional settings, especially at home or on festive occasions, you may be offered black bread, herring, or a toast with Vana Tallinn, and it is polite to accept at least a small portion or sip.