Kastrul — Restaurant in Pärnu linn

An absolutely fantastic spot right on the Parnu River that shares a former industrial building with a bakery and a coffee shop. All three restaurants appear to be close knit sisters that get along famously. We went to Kastrul for a Thursday lunch and ended up becoming life long guests. We were made to feel right at home from the moment we walked in, to the moment we left. Our server / hostess / bartender / and all "go to" was Pille, and we could not have asked for a nicer or more sweeter person to spend part of our Thursday with. She was attentive, but never hovered and offered incredible suggestions from the menu. And Pille just happened to be a very fun person to be around with a great personality and a quick wit. The menu itself is short and compact which lends itself to quick service and fresh food made from scratch. The ambience in the restaurant is laid back, casual and down right homey. A gentleman arrived, who was obviously a regular, as he had his dog with him upon arrival and the dog went right up to Pille with a never-stopping tail of love and affection for her. Those two apparently knew each other. There is no doubt we will return again and again, but we will do so with friends and family and allow them to enjoy this little jewel...

A delightful hip little place tucked away in an odd corner. Kids portions were well made and served immediately. Staff was attentive and friendly, they even had games for kids to play. Pike perch and fish&chips were both excellent. The bruschetta starter was divine. A sprinkling of salt on the pike perch would have improved it, but I much prefer this over the mummification-by-salt common in many restaurant kitchens. Evening sun catches the outdoor area and offers a nice place to hang out. Kastrul doesn't offer desserts, but they allow you to bring in desserts from the adjacent pastry shop. Toilet was clean and stylish, although the wobbly sink gave me pause.

There is a big parking lot right next to the restaurant or you can park in the shopping center...

Kastrul is a nice place to have some drinks and food. The food was nicely presented and was very good. The schnitzel was a good size, a little bit too greasy and there could have been a little bit more coleslaw. Coleslaw balanced out the grease and salty anchovies but in the end there was just a little bit missing of it. Fish had some small bones in it but it's understandable that you can't remove every bone. Salad could have been more interesting than just salad leaves and radish slices. The atmosphere of the place was nice and it was enjoyable to sit there. Service was nice and positive. But the prices....prices are a bit too high in my opinion. More like...