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| Leib. |
Below are my thoughts.
The Scene
Located adjacent to a Scottish garden -- there were busts of Sean Connery and Robert Burns in the garden -- I suspect the place would have been a perfect place to dine during warm days and nights. Alas, I was there in the dead of winter and all I got was an icy, wet and muddy garden.
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| The Scottish Garden leading towards Lieb. |
I walked in without a reservation one cold winter's day. It looked like the place was big because I saw other diners come in but they were never seated near me. Instead, I sat mostly alone with two other groups of diners in the main dining room.
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| Inside Lieb. |
- The rye bread with sunflower and pumpkin seeds, which I was told was the chef's family recipe that was tweaked just a little bit, was tasty with a nice crunchy crust. The butter was a bit hard (perhaps because the whipped butter at Neh spoiled me). If I had to rank the breads I've eaten in Tallinn, I'd say Leib's came second best.
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| Breads. |
- The marinated Baltic herring had a subtle vinegar taste. The pickled veggies were tasty and crunchy. I thought the creaminess of the cottage cheese, the sharpness of the pickles and the vinegary taste of the herring worked well together to produce something refreshing.
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| Baltic herring. |
- The pork cheeks were rich and sweet. I found the dark beer sauce a bit too salty, however. The (Apple?) chips provided texture for the dish.
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| Pork cheeks. |
The Service
The server was friendly and spoke English well. He had a knack, however, of asking me if everything was okay every time I took a bite. Is there a school for that?
The Price
At around €30, I was beginning to suspect that lunches around Tallinn at sit-down restaurants cost about that much. Again, I thanked my luck stars that the exchange rate favored the dollar.
The Verdict
It was an enjoyable meal and I am glad I tried it. Would I go back? Probably.
Have you dined at Leib? Please share your thoughts on your meal below.
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