Joyce
A Michelin-selected, two-story restaurant and bar blending Baltic flavors, featuring a popular cocktail bar.
Located in the modern shopping mall building that houses the V Spa Hotel, Joyce is a large, two-story restaurant and bar with bold decor and a popular cocktail bar, selected for the Michelin Guide in 2026. Chef Mihkel Manglus incorporates local and Baltic flavors into creative dishes, available à la carte or as a tasting menu. The menu features charcoal-grilled trout for about €23, butter-fried pike-perch for about €24, and handmade pasta with octopus ragout for about €21, ranking high on Tripadvisor's Tartu list. Some reviews mention that service can be slow. Reservations are recommended; located in the city center, about a 10-minute walk to the Old Town.
Opening hours
Usually Mon–Thu & Sun 18:00–23:00, Fri–Sat 17:00–24:00 (Michelin; other sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- AHHAA Science Centre
- Tartu Art Museum (Leaning House)
- Tartu Town Hall Square & Kissing Students
- Tartu Old Observatory
- KGB Cells Museum
- University of Tartu Main Building
- St John's Church, Tartu
- University of Tartu Botanical Gardens