Take a break at Café Von Gernet
Café Von Gernet has been inspired by the sea, architecture, and history. We wish for you to enjoy life and relaxation here, and to savor all of our humble delicacies.
We hope that in this atmosphere you can rest with the same feeling as the Von Gernet family who built this house, Pyotr Tchaikovsky who once holidayed in Haapsalu, and the many other distinguished citizens from Estonia and abroad who have cherished this resort town.
About Our Menu
When creating our menu, we first delved into the archives to learn about the culinary preferences of the 19th-century Tsar’s court and the character of the cuisine of that time. Now we can say, hand on heart, that we bring you the finest classics and fresh ideas from both French and Slavic traditions. Naturally, every dish has been given a new and contemporary form.
In the menu you will find both savory delicacies and authentic French sweets.
We are open
Café Von Gernet is open during the summer season 2026 at the following times and dates:
MAY
30 May | 18:00 Von Gernet x Jarno Nittim Experimental fine dining dinner
JUNE
Fri, 5 June | 13:00 Italian Wine Festival: 3-course lunch
Fri, 5 June | 19:00 6-course tasting dinner with wine pairing
Sat, 6 June | 12-23
Sun, 7 June | 12-16
Fri, 12 June I 17-23
Sat, 13 June I 12-23
Sun, 14 June I 12-16
JULY
3-5 July
Fri-Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
10-12 July
Fri-Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
17-19 July
Fri-Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
24-26 July
Fri-Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
31 July – 2 August
Fri-Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
AUGUST
8-9 August
Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
28-30 August
Fri-Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
SEPTEMBER
11-13 September
Fri-Sat | 12-23
Sun | 12-16
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At other times we are open for dining and accommodation by reservation only.
If you would like to host a special event such as a birthday, wedding, formal reception, seminar, or similar occasion, Villa Friedheim offers excellent opportunities for this.
We accept bookings for:
* Café Von Gernet, starting from €1500
* Restaurant Von Gernet Fireplace Hall, starting from €2000
Additional information and booking
MENU
Summer 2026
Starters
SMOKED BEEF TARTARE 18€ 
Chuck tender fillet / smoked herring mayonnaise / pickled cucumber / shallot / toasted onion powder / spring onion oil / crispy bread
LIGHTLY CURED IDE 15€ 
Buttermilk velouté / dill oil / tarragon oil / fermented pickled onion
VENISON DUMPLINGS 18€ 
Venison / roasted bone marrow / wild mushroom consommé / herb oil / wild garlic
ARTICHOKE 15€
Roasted artichoke / artichoke cream /
basil oil
Feel free to ask about our vegetarian and vegan options.
Our staff will be happy to provide additional information about allergens.
Main courses
CATCH OF THE DAY 24€ 
New potatoes / dill / wild garlic / saffron-tarragon velouté / trout roe
QUAIL 30€ 
Guinea Fowl filet & foie gras farce / roasted celeriac purée / truffle jus
STEAK AU POIVRE 36€ 
Beef tenderloin / classic green peppercorn sauce / mashed potatoes
Feel free to ask about our vegetarian and vegan options.
Our staff will be happy to provide additional information about allergens.
Desserts
LEMON & VANILLA PANNA COTTA 10€ 
Lemon curd / lemon-tarragon oil / candied lemon zest
DARK CHOCOLATE 12€
Chocolate crémeux / chocolate sorbet / blackcurrant / rye bread
Selection of sweets on the counter
About our drink menu
Our drinks menu brings you the spirit of the Haapsalu resort town – homemade lemonades, cocktails, beers, ciders, and carefully selected wines to enjoy at any moment.
Klaasivein / By the glass/ 12cl /
VAHUVEIN & ŠAMPANJA /SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE
Pere Ventura Tresor Gran Reserva Brut Cava, Portugal
7 €
Prosecco Brut Rose, Ca'Bolani, Itaalia
8 €
Klaasivein / By the glass/ 12cl /
Valge vein / White wine
Alvarinho, Aveleda, Minho, Portugal
7 €
Pinot Grigio Mongris, Marco Feluga, Collio
8 €
Grüner Veltliner, Strassertaler, Allram, Kamptal, Austria
8 €
Kung Fu Girl Riesling, Charles Smith, Columbia Valey, USA
9 €
Roosa vein / Rosé
Miraflors Rosé, Domaine Lafage, Côtes Catalanes, Prantsusmaa
8 €
Punane vein / Red wine
Criaianza 7, Conde de Valdemar, Rioja, Hispaania
7 €
Primitivo di Manduria DOC "Lirica", Produttori di Manduria, Puglia, Itaalia
9 €
Magus / Sweet / 6 cl
2015 LBV, Niepoort, Portugal
9 €
Kokteilid / Cocktails
Mokteil / Mocktail
Virgin Mojito
8 €
No-Gin Tonic
8 €
Virgin Aperol Spritz
8 €
Virgin Hugo
8 €
Kokteil / Cocktail
SPRITZID
Aperol Spritz
10 €
"Negroni" Spritz
10 €
KLASSIKUD
Negroni
10 €
Mojito
10 €
Gin Tonic
10 €
Skinny Bitch
10 €
Tom Collins
10 €
Espresso Martini
10 €
Tequila Sunrise
11 €
Alkoholivaba / Non-alcoholic
Vesi / Water
Pudelivesi / Bottled water/ 33 cl / 75 cl /
2.5 € / 4 €
Mahl / Juice
Mahetalu naturaalne õunamahl / Mahetalu natural apple juice/ 25cl /
3 €
Värske mahl / Fresh juice/ 25cl /
5 €
Karastus / Soft
Fentimans Connoiseurs Tonic Water / 20 cl /
3 €
Fentimans Rose Lemonade / 20 cl
3 €
Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water/ 20 cl
3 €
GMP naturaalne limonaad / GMP natural lemonade/ 33 cl /
5 €
GMP 0.5% õlu / GMP 0.5% Beer/ 33 cl /
7 €
ISH Sparkling Rose 0% / 75 cl /
36 €
ISH Sparkling White 0% / 75 cl /
36 €
