With many restaurants in Vilnius offering a great variety of global cuisines and dining options, we picked 20 eateries for everyone’s taste. Here you will find traditional Lithuanian restaurants, vegan-friendly eateries, the best food halls in the city, and more exotic places to eat.
International cuisines
Restaurant „Gurmanai“
Vilnius residents and guests of the city can be happy that Dainius Špakauskas, the chef of the GURMANAI restaurant, is now sharing his 20 years of experience in the capital and inviting you to experience gourmet tastes.
Elton John, Russell Crowe, Rowan Atkinson, Christian Bale and many other famous names for whom he produced songs.
The most impressive achievement of his career was working for the godfather of modern gastronomy, one of the world’s most famous chefs – Marco Pierre White, whose restaurant had even three Michelin stars.
Address: Užupio g. 30, Vilnius | Web: Dugurmanai.lt | FB: Gurmanai restoranas | Insta: gurmanai_restoranas
River Town
Located on the bank of the Neris River in the centre of Vilnius, with a spectacular view of Gediminas Castle, River Town is a restaurant that embraces the concept of quality seasonal food. The restaurant’s kitchen is jointly managed by Šarūnas and Darius, two experienced chefs and members of the Lithuanian Chefs’ Association. The River Town menu varies seasonally because, according to Šarūnas and Darius, fresh produce from the current season can best bring out the flavour and character of dishes. The chefs are especially proud to invite their guests to try the vitello tonnato, a traditional Italian appetizer of veal and tuna sauce, the USDA Prime aged beef entrecote, and the fresh sole, which, together with the Canadian scallops, the Dzūkian beef tenderloin chop, the octopus with roasted pepper (pancetta) sauce and sweet Belgian chocolate fondant as well as the Pavlova meringue dessert, have already become restaurant hits.
Olimpiečių st. 1, +37064576757
Piano Man bar
The late-night pub serves various food: BBQ ribs, Canadian poutine, fish and chips, and cold beetroot soup; also, there’s a menu for snack sharing. Piano Man is located in the bar and nightclub area. Therefore, it’s a great bar and eatery choice on a night out.
Islandijos st. 1
Maghrib
Restaurant Maghrib represents modern and traditional Moroccan cuisine that has evolved from Arabic cuisine and Jewish, French and Spanish, Berber and Mauren cuisines. The atmosphere inside is very homey, making the restaurant a great place to escape during the cold autumn and winter evenings.
Užupio st. 22
Casa La Familia
Casa La Familia is a family and veg-friendly pizzeria full of Mediterranean flavours, where you will find both a daily lunch and a comfortable space for your private celebrations or family dinners. Pizzas are baked in an authentic oven with burning firewood, desserts and ice cream are prepared from organic products. The interior of the restaurant is unique, and on warm days the restaurant opens a terrace.
Rūdninkų st. 18
OIŠY Izakaya
OIŠY Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant with many small dishes that can fit your hunger level and are perfect for sharing. The authentic dishes cost from 1.4€, and the place offers and a variety of unusual Japanese drinks.
Trakų st. 2
Blue Lotus
India and Thailand have a long tradition of culinary excellence. Blue Lotus restaurant brings some of that excellence to Vilnius. Here you’ll find the fusion quality Thai and Indian food made by highly qualified chefs. Restaurants’ menu is broad and suits many kinds of dieters.
Totorių st. 16
Beigelistai
Beigelistai is a place with many types of freshly made bagels and coffee. Located in a small and quiet street in the Old Town, Beigelistai is perfect for breakfast, lunch, and a coffee break with a pastry. Inside the cafe, you’ll find a homey atmosphere with a couch, old black piano, and a large bookshelf.
Literatų st. 7
ZATAR falafel & hummus
Middle Eastern restaurant that serves salads, soups, falafel plates, pitas, and wraps. The restaurant is great when you’re on the run but still seek a healthier fast food option — you’ll find many veggies in here.
Vokiečių st. 9
JAMMI
Jammi is a fast food restaurant and a kebab shop. The restaurant is open 24/7, and it’s located in many neighbourhoods of the city (14 restaurants in total). Thus, Jammi is a rescuer for all Vilnius people when they are out craving “a midnight snack.”
One of the nicest centrally located Jammi restaurants is on Tauras hill — Tauro st. 3.
Traditional Lithuanian food
Šnekutis pub
Happy customers from the farthest parts of the world have kindly praised Šnekutis beer and warm pub’s setting. All Šnekutis pubs in Vilnius serve their real farmhouse beer and savoury Lithuanian dishes. Some dishes include fried bread salad, peas with cracklings, potato pancakes, and pickled cucumber soup. The local pub is conveniently located in three different areas around Vilnius city centre.
Šv. Mikalojaus st. 15
Polocko st. 7A
Šv. Stepono st. 8
Ertlio namas
Ertlio namas is a unique family space where refined historical Lithuanian cuisine gracefully meets modern culture and technology. The restaurant has recreated authentic dishes of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque epochs and interpreted them in a contemporary manner. In the restaurant, you will enjoy meals that most probably were proudly served for dinner in influential estates and were savoured by Radvilos – significant personas in the Europe of the time.
There are 4 and 6-course dinners available with an expansive wine menu. Dishes are presented with stories from historical sources.
Šv. Jono st. 7
Senolių tradicija
The bakery/canteen translates as “Ancestors’ Tradition,” and meals here are based on old Lithuanian recipes created by great-grandmothers, grandmothers, and mothers. For this reason, all the ingredients are only natural and the ones you use at home to cook for your family.
The canteen is located in the very centre of Vilnius in Gediminas Avenue. It serves authentic dishes at very friendly prices for budget travellers — during lunch hours, a bowl of soup costs 1€, and the main dish is 3€.
Gedimino pr. 17
Etno dvaras
For 15 years, Etno dvaras successfully cherishes the Lithuanian traditions of ethnic culinary. It is the first restaurant whose dishes have been certified by the Lithuanian Culinary Heritage Fund. The famous for reasonable prices restaurant is located on Old Town’s main streets.
Etno dvaras is one of the best places to try the famous Lithuanian dish cepelinai.
Pilies st. 16
A. Vartų st. 2
J. Kubiliaus st. 16
Vegan and Vegetarian
RoseHip Vegan Bistro
Rosehip is pursuing all the newest tendencies of vegan restaurants in the world. The kitchen is diverse – it combines international dishes, from healthy Buddha Bowls to Burgers and deserts. The restaurant changes the old standpoints and proves that vegan food can be delicious, colourful, nutritious, and suitable for any diet lovers.
Here you can try a veganized version of the famous Lithuanian cold beetroot soup (šaltibarščiai).
B. Radvilaitės st. 7
Pylimo st. 22
Radharane
A healthy veggie restaurant that cooks with high-quality grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, Indian and Lithuanian spices, ghee (clarified butter), paneer (homemade cheese), tofu (soybean cheese), soya. All of their products are free from GMOs or other food additives. Radharane offers tasty cakes, Indian sweets, bread baked in the oven, samosas (pastries with fillings).
Gedimino a. 22
Chaika
CHAIKA is a small cute cafe in Vilnius Oldtown with a colourful retro interior. Here you can find great vegan-friendly desserts, choose a beverage from an excellent drink menu (including condensed milk latte, mint hot chocolate, and seabuckthorn teas) and have a delicious hot sandwich for lunch.
Totorių st. 7
Pylimo st. 21B
Vieta
Another vegetarian and vegan place that offers fresh food and an intimate atmosphere. Some of the reasonably priced tasty meals include tofu steaks, cream paninis, tapenade snacks, “snickers” cake, and a daily lunch menu with different dishes, often traditional Lithuanian.
Šv. Ignoto st. 12-1
Food halls
Gastronomas
Gastronomas Food Hall consists of several different zones: the worlds’ cuisines, confectionery, a cafe, a bar, and a place dedicated to product sellers. Visitors can sit at individual tables, at long tables, in a noisier or more quiet area depending on what everyone likes.
Gedimino pr. 34
Senatorių pasažas
“Senatorių pasažas“ is a historic mansion in the heart of Vilnius old town dedicated to quality food. Here you will find two well-known restaurants 14Horses and Nineteen18 that propagate the farm-to-table concept. Right next to the restaurants, you will find shops with products from the local farm “Farmers Circle.” Also, meat and cheeses from local farmers, flowers, books, and functional interior details.
Dominikonų st. 11
Downtown Food Hall
If you are looking for a place to have dinner in the city centre, in a beautiful yard or spacious inside area with many different food options, Downtown Food Hall is your go-to place.
A. Smetonos st. 5
