Karmo Tüür's hidden gem: Bergamo cellar deli in Tallinn serves exceptional taste

Located on Maneeži Street in Tallinn, the inconspicuous cellar deli Bergamo doesn't advertise itself, yet offers extraordinary flavour experiences at good prices. Food critic Karmo Tüür discovers this hidden gem.

In the heart of Tallinn, on Maneeži Street, sits a small cellar deli called Bergamo, a place that few know about or seek out, since the establishment doesn't make much fuss about its existence. There's barely a sign pointing passersby to the interior spaces, only a fork and knife symbol by the door hints that something is happening here.

Descending into the cellar reveals a hall with around twenty seats, whose quietness and old-fashioned atmosphere create the feeling of having stepped into another era. Food critic Karmo Tüür describes how the local cellar deli offers flavours that make your taste buds sing, all at surprisingly affordable prices.

Bergamo is an example of how Tallinn still has places that haven't caught the attention of social media and trendy restaurant foodies. It's precisely such hidden gems that keep the city's food culture diverse and offer an alternative to the favourite establishments of tourists and Instagram-minded food enthusiasts.