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.

THE BRASSERIE MENU

Starters

Terrine of Foie Gras on a port wine jelly broiche
85.00 EEK / 5.65 Euros

Two types of Carpaccio "fillet of beef & Foie Gras" Served with a radish salad in a parmesan basket drizzled with truffle oil
115.00 EEK / 7.65 Euros

Marinated herring on a Classic beetroot salad
85.00 EEK / 5.65 Euros

"Sult" local veal jelly with pickles, heart salad served with a vinegar dressing and a chilled shot of Estonian vodka
95.00 EEK / 6.30 Euros

Vegetarian merchants house salad served with a choice of two dressing Balsamic or Yoghurt
90.00 EEK  / 6.00 Euros

Giant prawns served with a celeriac-pineapple salad
125.00 EEK / 8.30 Euros

Rabbit Confit on a classic German potato salad
95.00 EEK / 6.30 Euros

SOUPS

Cappuccino of wild mushroom
75.00 EEK / 5.00 Euros

Gazpacho
60.00 EEK / 4.00 Euros

A Seafood Nage with Tiger Prawns & Marinated Scallops
85.00 EEK / 5.65 Euros

MAIN COURSES

Duck Breast with Asparagus, Gnocchi and a Red Wine Shallot Jus
275.00 EEK / 18.30 Euros

Tranche of Salmon with a Pistachio Crust on a bed of lentils, Saffron Nage
245.00 EEK / 16.30 Euros

Rack of Lamb on a Petite Ratatouille with Truffle Potato Puree
323.00 EEK / 21.65 Euros

Saffron Risotto with seared Tuna & Balsamic Reduction
265.00 EEK / 17.65 Euros

Fillet of Beef "Rossini" with Foie Gras, Celeriac Puree & Red Wine Reduction
315.00 EEK / 21.00 Euros

Fillet fo Pork on top of a Pumpkin-Carrot Ragout & Mushroom Sauce
165.00 EEK / 11.00 Euros

Marinated Wild Boar  on Roasted Potatoes & Fresh pepper Herb Ragout
345.00 EEK / 23.00 Euros

DESSERTS

Summer Puddding with Lemon Creme Fraiche
75.00 EEK / 5.00 Euros

Chocolate Fondue With vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Tuile
65.00 EEK / 4.30 Euros

Pissang Ambon Panna Cotta
65.00 EEK / 4.30 Euros

Coffee Creme brulee
65.00 EEK / 4.30 Euros

Lemon Cream with Fresh Fruits in Champagne
65.00 EEK / 4.30 Euros

KN Brasserie breakfast "A la carte" & Cold Buffet
For breakfast we offer hot breakfast "A la carte" to combine with the lavish cold buffet:

3 Egg Omelette, with a choice of:
Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Cheese, Mushroom, Ham, Salmon, Mozzarella
Pick from our choice below, any selection:
Crispy Bacon, Toast, Mushroom, baked beans, sausages, smoked salmon
Poached, fried, boiled (how many minutes) or scrambled  eggs

English Breakfast:
Fried eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, mushrooms, black pudding, toast and baked beans
Cold Breakfast Buffet (Includes)
Milk, cream, butter, margarine and a selection of Yoghurts
Fresh coffee and a selection of teas
A selection of juices, still and sparkling water
Selection of jams
Selection of breads, toast, pastries & rolls
Selection of cheeses
Selection of musli & breakfast cereals
Dried Fruits
Selection of fresh fruits
Selection of smoked fish
Selection of cold meats
Fresh green salad