Apelsini Raudtee is, as it calls itself, a modern European restaurant and cafe, located in Tallinn, Kopli district and street. It was opened early June 2015 but has already proven itself to visitors from home and abroad.
I found myself there during a family lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Surprisingly, we were the only ones there. We chose a table on the outdoor terrace, which has not yet been finished, and there was construction work just a few metres from us. The occasional rumbles aside, the area is very relaxing and interesting, with historical buildings right in the back yard. In case you felt cold, there were blankets available.
Before food came, we were brought fresh ciabatta and herb (wild garlic) butter. Flavoured water in a jug is also free of charge, if you ask for it.
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| I was reminded to take a photo just before it was too late |
I ordered a salted salmon salad (soolalõhe salat), which had roasted potatoes and beetroot, green salad, capers, blanched carrots and asparagus, cherry tomatoes, radish, salted salmon of course, horseradish dressing on the side, and a Dijon mustard dressing on the potatoes and leafy greens. The salad was very nice. The whole spectrum of food enjoyment was there: sweetness from the carrot and beetroot, saltiness from salmon, bitterness from radish and the dressings, heat from mustard and horseradish, sourness from tomato, and crunch and warmth to contrast the fresh salad from potatoes. Overall a complete dish. It cost 7.50€, but I would pay it again.
We didn't stop there. My mother had hyped up a white chocolate cheesecake (valge šokolaadi juustukook) she had tried there earlier, so that's what I got, alongside some green tea (which wasn't bad either!). The cake was presented with blueberries, strawberries, a cherry, and a few leaves of mint, dusted with powdered sugar. The sauce was made of sea buckthorn. There's only one thing I hate about restaurant cheesecakes. They're usually cold from the fridge. But not this one! It even had a crunchy burnt sugar topping, like crème brûlée. Again, all the elements were there. The tart sauce is what made the flat-sweet taste of the cake more interesting and the berries gave even more freshness and a different texture. This one cost 4€. What's with the super affordable eateries lately?
Final verdict: 9 out of 10. I would definitely return in a few months to check out their fall menu. By that time they will have hopefully finished with renovations in the area and made some changes to the small details, like real potted grass instead of faux, and something else instead of the plastic tables and perhaps chairs, but they were not that distracting from the good food and service. There are also breakfast and lunch menus available, and also daily offers.
Info at www.apelsiniraudtee.ee or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/apelsiniraudtee
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