Head Chef Charlie Aird arrived in Tallinn this January after previously working in the UK and Portugal. In coming to Estonia, his ambition was to set up a kitchen and team capable of complimenting the unique charactor found within each of the dinning outlets of the Merchant House Hotel

Charlie  has developed a menu that offers top quality European food at inexpensive prices served inany one of Cafe Time, The Ice Bar, KN Brasserie and the hotel courtyard and terrace. To keep his team of young cooks on their toes, Charlie often spends time perusing the local markets for inspiration for the daily specials. " There is nothing more exciting for a young cook than being asked to use imagination to create unique dishes from the freshest of ingredients". Charlie has been impressed by the endeaver and creativity of his young team, and believes that this is reflected in the superb quality they achieve on a daily basis.

CAFÉ TIME MENU

SALADS

Classic chicken caesar salad 70 EEK
Strips of marinated chicken, parmesan, croutons, anchovies and the classic dressing

Poached salmon caesar salad 70 EEK
Strips of poached seasoned salmon with croutons, anchovies and the classic dressing

Cottage cheese, caramelized red onion mixed leaf salad 60 EEK
Salad of leaves, cucumber, black olives, cottage cheese and caramelized red onion

Tomato and mozzarella caprese salad 55 EEK
Ripe tomatoes with lemon and thyme oil marinated mozzarella

Prawn salad 80 EEK
Dressed seafood salad with a light marie rose dressing

Spicy thai beef served with a red chilli salad 65 EEK
Thin slices of seared beef with a soy, lime and nam pla dressing

APPETIZERS

Home made Quiche of the day 55 EEK
Fresh quiche with a mixed seasonal salad

Scandinavian antipasti 55 EEK
A selection of cold meats, smoked fish and herring

Trio of bruschetta 50 EEK
3 slices of olive oil griddled baguette with tomatoes, marinated red peppers and hummus

Platter of smoked salmon 60 EEK
Fresh local smoked salmon served with finely chopped red onion, capers and lemon oil

HOT OPEN BAGUETTES  
all served with french fries and a salad:                                                 

Tomato and mozzarella with pesto 55 EEK 
Ham and cheese 55 EEK
Tuna and mayonnaise 50 EEK
Sirloin of beef and onion 75 EEK
Chicken and bacon 55 EEK

CREPES
all served with a mixed salad:

Chicken and bacon 50 EEK
Assorted vegetables 45 EEK
Smoked salmon, herb and creme fraiche 55 EEK
Homemade cheeseburger with French fries and green salad 65 EEK
Time’s take on the classic burger with parsley and a hint of chilli
Soup of the day 50 EEK
Fresh soup everyday made by our chefs
Pasta of the day 75 EEK
Fresh pasta everyday, made by our chefs

DESSERTS

Chocolate nemesis with a whisky cream 55 EEK
Indulgent chocolate, perfect for a treat
Cointreau and cardamom marinated orange salad 35 EEK
A light refreshing end to the meal
Passion fruit pannacotta with mixed berrys 55 EEK
Italian classic with a twist
Vanilla creme brulee with a cinnamon tuile 50 EEK
Simple but delicious