i. Biography
Coming Up
At NOA Chef's Hall in Tallinn, Roman Sidorov leads a kitchen built on discipline and pace. The work reads as contemporary, but it is not loose: the room, the pass, and the plate all move under a steady hand. What defines the cooking here is control under pressure, with each service shaped by focus rather than flourish.
Where They Are Now
Head Chef at NOA Chef's Hall, Roman Sidorov works in a register that balances local heritage with a forward-facing menu. Smoke and fire sit inside the restaurant's method, used as working tools rather than decoration, and they give the food texture, depth, and a clear elemental edge. The kitchen's strength lies in that tension between exactness and motion: technique holds the line, while instinct keeps the plates alive.
Signature
Roman Sidorov's signature dishes include CRAB CROUSTADE, SMOKY BEEF BLINI, PANIPURI & TRUFFLE, QUAIL & TRUFFLE, and NDUJA-GRILLED LANGOUSTINE. The range points to a kitchen working through contrast: crisp against rich, smoke against delicacy, familiar forms against sharper shifts in flavor. CRAB CROUSTADE carries a precise, architectural feel; SMOKY BEEF BLINI brings weight and warmth; PANIPURI & TRUFFLE and QUAIL & TRUFFLE show a controlled play with luxury; and NDUJA-GRILLED LANGOUSTINE brings heat into the frame. Together, the dishes read as a set of signatures built on boldness, exactitude, and an assured hand.
Honors
Roman Sidorov has received MICHELIN Guide Estonia — Michelin Star (2022). Roman Sidorov's honors include Michelin Star (2022). The recognition aligns with the work at NOA Chef's Hall, where a cooking style grounded in heritage, sharpened by fire, and delivered with precision was formally distinguished in 2022.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Roman
What is Roman Sidorov's current role?
Roman Sidorov is Head Chef.
What recognition has Roman Sidorov received?
Michelin Star (2022).
