Accolades and Awards
Strive for perfection and passion about what we do has brought us recognition, from the many clients that have come to appreciate the Pädaste experience over the years, as well as from reputed professional critics.
2023
Alexander at Pädaste Manor awarded three forks and ranks No.3 restaurant in Estonia and No.1 outside of the capital Tallinn. The prestigious European culinary publishing house Falstaff awarded 94 points out of 100 to Pädaste Manor’s Alexander Restaurant (Falstaff)
Alexander Restaurant at Pädaste Manor Earns a Coveted Spot on La Liste’s 1000 Best Restaurants on the Planet 2023, for the second year in a row (La Liste)
Alexander Restaurant at Pädaste Manor listed by prestigious Michelin Guide 2023 (Michelin Guide)
Pädaste Manor is honoured being awarded with the highest distinction of an Exeptional Destination of Northen Luxury by Ultima Thule (Ultima Thule Gallery)
Tablet Hotels, the hotel curator of Michelin Guide has pointed our fine spas. A selection of 13 that made it to the supreme and we are proud to be one of them (Tablet Plus magazine)
2022
Nordic White Guide awarded Alexander Restaurant at Pädaste Manor with the Masterclass title. Humbled to be holding this position since 2010. Longevity matters (83/100) (Nordic White Guide)
2021
French La Liste has released its global selection of 1000 best restaurants and Alexander restaurant is one of two restaurants in Estonia that have made it to the list (75%/ 100%) (La Liste)
The prestigious Belgian magazine SABATO awards 100 top European restaurants. Sabato lists Alexander Restaurant. A jury of 6 distinguished food critics shines light on the European culinary scene (SABATO magazine)
Alexander Restaurant has been awarded Masters level as one of the countries’ top 3 restaurants and with that the very best outside of Tallinn for the 15’ year in succession. Our Nordic Islands` Cuisine continues its innovative approach and charms our guests’ hearts (83/100) (Nordic White Guide)
2020
Alexander Restaurant – Best countryside restaurant in Baltics (Nordic White Guide)
2019
Pädaste Manor – Best Hotel in Estonia (U.S. News and World Report)
Alexander Restaurant – Best countryside restaurant in Baltics (Nordic White Guide)
2018
Pädaste Manor – Among 100 most incredible hotels in the world (Fodor’s Travel)
Pädaste Manor – Best Gourmet Experience Award (SLH Awards)
Alexander Restaurant – Best countryside restaurant in Baltics (Nordic White Guide)
2017
Alexander Restaurant selected by Identità Golose – Only Baltic restaurant featured in the prestigious ‘Guida di Identita Golose 2018’
Pädaste Manor – Among Top 100 Hideaways in the World (Andrew Harper)
Alexander Restaurant – Global Masters Level 86/100 (Nordic White Guide)
Alexander Chef’s Table – Global Masters Level 87/100 (Nordic White Guide)
Pädaste Private Farm House – Selected among the world’s best hotel suites (The Telegraph)
2016
Alexander Restaurant – International Master Class 85/100 (Nordic White Guide)
Alexander Restaurant – Best restaurant in Estonia 2016 (Nordic White Guide)
Alexander Restaurant – First place Estonia, 976th Worldwide (La liste)
2015
Alexander Restaurant – Best restaurant in Estonia 2015 (50 Best Restaurants Estonia)
The T&C Travel 100 – 100 Best Hotels in the World (Town & Country Magazine US)
Pädaste Manor – Estonia’s Leading Spa Resort 2015 (World Travel Awards)
2014
Alexander Restaurant – The Worlds 50 Best – Global Selection (www.theworlds50best.com)
Alexander Restaurant – Best restaurants in Estonia 2014 – 2nd place
Pädaste Manor – Estonia’s Leading Spa Resort 2014 (World Travel Awards)
2013
Alexander Restaurant – Best restaurant in Estonia 2013 (50 Best Restaurants Estonia)
Pädaste Manor – Estonia’s Leading Spa Resort 2013 (World Travel Awards)
Pädaste Manor – Best Tourism Enterprise Saare County 2013 (County of Saaremaa)
2012
Alexander Restaurant – Best restaurant in Estonia 2012 (50 Best Restaurants Estonia)
Pädaste Manor wins the European Heritage Award (European Historic Houses Association)
Peeter Pihel – One of Europe’s 12 avant-garde chefs (‘Der Feinschmecker’)
Martin Breuer – Silverspoon 2012 for achievements throughout the years developing gastronomy in Estonia
2011
Alexander Restaurant – Best restaurant in Estonia 2011 (50 Best Restaurants Estonia)
Alexander Restaurant selected by Identità Golose – Listing in the prestigious ‘Guida ai ristoranti d’autore’, presenting the world’s most influential restaurants
FFF – 3 F’s by ‘Der Feinschmecker’ (Germany’s leading international gourmet journal) – Highest rating by Feinschmecker of any restaurant in the Baltic countries
Most influential Chef in Estonia – Peeter Pihel (Estonian Chefs Association and Estonian Sommelier Association)
Best Chef in Estonia – Vladislav Korpusov (Estonian Chefs Association)
Best Young Chef in Estonia – Johannes Hõimoja (Estonian Chefs Association)
Best Tourism Establishment (Saare County Tourism Development Association)
2010
Alexander Restaurant – Best restaurant in Estonia 2010 (50 Best Restaurants Estonia)
Best Chef in Estonia – Sander Väärt (Estonian Chefs Association)
Angelika Taschen Favourite Spas (Taschen publishers)
One of 10 best Eastern European Spas (Condé Nast Traveller spa guide)
2009
Best Chef in Estonia – Martin Meikas (Estonian Chefs Association)
Best Estonian Tourism Establishment (Association of Estonian Travel Agents)
Pädaste Manor – Grand Award winner Andrew Harper – one of 20 finest hotels worldwide
One of 101 best Spas worldwide (Tatler Spa Guide)
2008
Best Chef in Estonia – Peeter Pihel (Estonian Chefs Association)
Wienerin Spa Award – one of 50 best Spa’s in Europe