Café-restaurant
In the heart of Tartu, on the bank of the Emajõgi.
À la carte menu Daily lunch Mon–Fri Events Birthdays
- Paju 2, ground floor, Tartu
- Mon–Sun 9:00–16:00
- +372 5686 0949
River breakfast — €8.50
2 poached eggs, avocado, fresh salad, ciabatta
About
River café
In the heart of Tartu, on the bank of the Emajõgi, River Cafe is a much-loved meeting place serving good coffee, tasty meals and tempting desserts. With its pleasant atmosphere and varied menu, it's the ideal stop for a quick lunch break or a longer, more leisurely visit.
The interior is cosy and welcoming, made for meeting friends, spending time with family or a quiet working day away from the office. In summer the terrace opens onto a lovely view of the Emajõgi, which gives every meal a special charm.
German potato salad — €8.50
“The view to the snail tower across the river looks mesmerising.”“Some of the best vegetable puree soup in town!”“I love the food so much! This is my new favourite cafe. There are ducks nearby too”River Cafe daily lunch
This week's lunch
Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 · 28.09–02.10
Our daily lunch deals deserve special attention: fresh, seasonal flavours at an affordable price. They're a great chance to try something new.
Daily dishes are listed in Estonian.
Monday
Main
Seakaelakarbonaad, ahjukartul, sinepikaste, tomati-kurgisalat
Soup
Hapukapsasupp
Tuesday
Main
Broileri kintsuliha koorekastmes, keedukartul, värske salat
Soup
Hakklihasupp
Wednesday
Main
Lindströmi kotlet, kartulipuder, murulauk-kaste, kapsa-porgandisalat
Soup
Kõrvitsa-püreesupp
Thursday
Main
Fish and chips, tar-tar kaste
Soup
Kodune seljanka hapukoorega
Friday
Main
Kapsa-hakkliha hautis, keedukartul
Soup
Borš sealihaga
À la carte
Our menu
The River Cafe menu is carefully put together to offer something for every taste. For breakfast there are classic choices as well as healthier alternatives.
Full menu
Carbonara — €11
Grilled duck breast — €17
Latvian breakfast — €9
Caesar salad with prawns — €14
Dessert counter and coffee
Sweets and coffee
Sweet lovers will enjoy the River Cafe dessert counter, with classic cakes as well as elegant treats like pavlova and panna cotta. Alongside your cake we serve quality coffee made from carefully selected beans: traditional coffee drinks and a range of speciality coffees.
Events · Birthdays
Events and birthdays
Planning a birthday or an event on the bank of the Emajõgi? Write or call and we'll work out together what you need.
Visit us
Paju 2, ground floor
- Address
- Paju 2, ground floor, 50604 Tartu
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun 9:00–16:00
- Daily lunch
- Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00
Paju 2, ground floor — look for the RIVER CAFÉ signs in the windows.
Paju 2, ground floor, 50604 Tartu
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