Vertigo reaches heady heights

TALLINN — Vertigo, one of the most chic eateries in Tallinn is lending its support to local art and attracting new clients with lower prices.

The restaurant run by Estonian food icon Imre Kose is weathering the credit crunch quite well. He has now added art exhibitions to the walls to complement a realistic pricing strategy.

I recently had a rare occasion to celebrate. It was a beautiful day in Tallinn’s modern city center and I suggested to my girlfriend to go to Vertigo for lunch on its rooftop terrace.

Her immediate reaction was “We can’t afford it!”  “Well,” I said “it’s a special day, let’s just have a glass of wine and a snack.”

Our first surprise was that the brasserie, lounge and terrace were quite full. When we opened the menu we found out the probable reason. Small meals starting from €4 were on offer.

No doubt the plush restaurant is still aimed at a different audience, but the casual eating areas can be highly recommended.

The famous Kose quality is still in place, as was the attentive service. For the record we had Baltic herring grilled on a skewer plus potato wedges for €4 per person.

Saar's "Bubbles" exhibition will run at Vertigo until Nov. 12.

Saar's "Bubbles" exhibition will run at Vertigo until Nov. 12.

Vertigo is also helping to promote local artist Martin Saar who is showing his “Bubbles” exhibition with which he had success in New York last year. The exhibition will run until Nov. 12.

I spoke to Martin and he confirmed times are tough for artists as with most other sectors.  However, he said Vertigo liked the idea of supporting a local artist and felt his work complimented their premises. So hopefully a win-win collaboration and a free lunch for Martin!

If you have been shying away from the renowned Vertigo for fear of a heavy bill or you are a new face in town, give it a go and admire the art whilst you eat.

Bon Appétit!

Vertigo

Brasserie, lounge and terrace

Rävala pst. 4, Tallinn

Open: Mon- Thu 12.00-23.00 Sat 12.00-24.00 Sun 11.00-20.00

Tel +372 666 3456

info@vertigo.ee

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