Vilnius
Helmed by renowned chef Matas Paulinas, this is one of Lithuania's most memorable dining experiences. The pared-down decor contrasts vividly with the…
Must-see restaurants in Vilnius
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Vilnius
Traditional market stalls mingle effortlessly with on-trend cafes at Halės Turgavietė, one of the city's oldest food markets, staffed by Russian traders…
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Vilnius
Lithuanian staples find elegant expression at this contemporary cellar restaurant: herring with dill foam, duck drizzled with blackcurrant and buckthorn…
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Vilnius
Vilnius' best food court, inside the eponymous shopping mall, is a favourite haunt of local foodies. Standout offerings include steaks by Bučeris, Gan Bei…
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Vilnius
Yes, this is a chain. Yes, the cutesy 'Lithuanian countryside' theme is over the top. But we love this temple to Lithuanian stodge with all our hearts…
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Vilnius
Led by the seasons, Sweet Root pairs locally sourced ingredients – pike and nettles, beetroot leaves and chanterelles – and presents them in a smart…
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Vilnius
Serving only wild-caught fish (eel, bream etc) from the Curonian Lagoon, this nautically themed restaurant feeds you whatever happens to be fresh on the…
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Vilnius
This faithfully français bistro serves classic French dishes in an elegantly distressed setting: melt-in-mouth duck confit with lentils, tournedos de…
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Vilnius
There's a designer boutique feel to this place, where customers are as likely to sip a coffee or glass of wine beneath the crimson splashes of…
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Vilnius
All clean lines and edgy contemporary art, this thimble-sized, charcoal-and-crimson dumpling bar serves five types of moreish gyoza (Japanese dumplings)…
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Vilnius
This heavy wooden-beamed, brick-walled bistro specialises in dishes inspired by 19th-century 'bourgeois' recipes and framed by the availability of…
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Vilnius
Focusing largely on Italian and French fare, and serving wine-friendly snacks such as oysters and scallop bruschettas, this stylish wine bar–bistro is…
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Vilnius
Awaft with the scents of galangal and garam masala, Blue Lotus is one of those rare places that executes two distinct cuisines with aplomb within a subtly…
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Vilnius
As much a nightspot as a bistro, Selfish is all mood lighting, oysters on ice and glasses of bubbly – from champagne to cava to crémant. You can get…
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Vilnius
Dining here is stepping back in time. Each of the imaginatively re-created, centuries-old recipes (trout with saffron bagel, roe-deer sausage with pumpkin…
Vilnius
You can fill up on cepelinai or potato pancakes here, but its real thing is kibinai: pasties traditional to the country's Turkic Karaite minority that…
Vilnius
Look no further than this quiet hobbit-hole deli for the very best Lithuanian comestibles, many unique to the country. Wicker baskets brim with fruit and…
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Vilnius
Nourishing vegetarian food and swift service create a reviving experience at this contemporary restaurant. There's ample choice, from samosas and chickpea…
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Vilnius
Chef Deivydas Praspaliauskas is one of the high priests of modern Lithuanian cuisine. His chefs work their magic in an open kitchen in a whimsical cave…
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Vilnius
Order lager, wheat beer or dark ale. Nibble fried cheese and moreish smoked ribs. Find that you're thirsty again, and start the cycle anew. Meat Lovers'…
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Vilnius
With caramel-striped awnings, flowers throughout, a stunning array of cakes and pastries and good coffee, this smart bakery-cafe is a lovely place to…
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Vilnius
Track down the big wooden bear to make merry in the vaulted 16th-century cellars of a former merchant's house. As a 'hunter's restaurant', it does a…
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Vilnius
Adhering to vegan and ayurvedic principles (no garlic, no onion), Vegafe is on the swankier end of the conscious-eating spectrum. The setting is all clean…
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Vilnius
This stylish, stripped-back place, accessed through a carriageway from bustling Didžioji gatvė, does inventive contemporary food with an emphasis on what…
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Vilnius
Schoolroom seating and bare decor set the understated tone at 'Paper Bar'. An oft-changing menu of soups, salads and inventively presented game is served…
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Vilnius
René Magritte is the patron saint of this place, which showcases 'La Cuisine de la Biere', and wonky, surrealist brickwork. Staff wear bowler hats and…
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Vilnius
Moderately distressed furniture and movie posters greet you at this snug NY-style bagel shop. Freshly baked daily, their fillings cater to all tastes –…
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Vilnius
This sweet little bakery, named for the caraway seeds so beloved in Central and Eastern Europe, is a great place to pick up moist, sweet rye breads,…
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Vilnius
Authentic Sicilian cuisine is on offer at this trendy bar with angular black metal sconces, ceiling-high wine racks, dimmed lighting and an insistent,…
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Vilnius
Fiorentino backs up its plum position near the Presidential Palace with delicious Italian food, professional service and a convivial atmosphere. Its …
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Vilnius
It's not cheap, but it probably has the best steak in Lithuania. Choose classic accompaniments such as maitre d'hotel butter, bernaise and pepper sauce…
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Vilnius
This handsome, brick-vaulted creperie-bakery stands out from the crowd on Vilnius’ busiest tourist street, mixing old-world charm with a fresh, upbeat…
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Vilnius
Cozy defies easy description: is it a bar, cafe or restaurant? The food here, including several inventive salads with duck or turkey meat and more…
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Vilnius
Named for the patron saint of hunters, Hubertus doesn't tend to attract a lot of vegans. But, alongside all the quadrpedal protein (350g steaks, wild boar…
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Vilnius
Not strictly French – it serves Italian and Spanish dishes too – La Provence is a silver-service restaurant with a serious wine list. Carpaccio,…
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Vilnius
You might not come to Lithuania chasing the heights of Mughal cuisine, but if you fancy a curry, Sue's actually does it very well. The menu doesn't stray…
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Vilnius
Pizza is easily obtained in Vilnius, but few do it with such fealty to its Neapolitan origins as 'George and the Dragon'. Opened by the husband of…
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Vilnius
Tries to be all things to all people (a bit of Thai, a bit of Lithuanian, some basic bistro and cafe favourites; they even rent out mopeds) but does it…
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Vilnius
Bistro 18 is a breath of fresh air in Vilnius’ restaurant scene. The service is friendly, polite and attentive, the decor is minimalist yet comfortable,…
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Vilnius
Žuvinė showcases Lithuania's fantastic fresh- and saltwater fish, including zander, scallops, smelts and other piscine delights. The location, in the lee…
