Kaunas
This tiny whitewashed restaurant, tucked away on a quiet Old Town square, does great house-made pasta. The stuffed pastas – perhaps ravioli with braised…
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Nida
Vaguely Polynesian in look, with its thatched pavilion and carved wood, Ešerinė offers a vast waterfront terrace (with views of the Parnidis Dune) and…
Lithuania
When the weather's good it's hard to beat a chorizo hotdog, fries and beer from this semi-permanent food van. There are plenty of benches and trestles on…
Crimea
This is the best workers' cafe in town because it makes your order fresh. Varenyky, blyny (pancakes), borshch and good, crisp salads all join the namesake…
Crimea
In the courtyard of Yegiya Kapay Synagogue, this place touts itself as a museum of Jewish gastronomy. It's a long shot, but we loved ghefilte fisch (carp…
Crimea
We heard people calling it the best fish restaurant in Crimea. Located on a floating platform at the far end of the main promenade, it's specialty is…
Nida
Laumė is an unpretentious little place with great views of the lagoon from its flower-girt terrace. Alongside basic Lithuanian staples you'll find pizzas,…
Klaipėda
This combination bar, restaurant and cafe overlooking Teatro aikštė is popular for its meat dishes, pancakes and cepelinai. The covered terrace is open…
Lithuania
One of the most popular spots in town, and deservedly so – its pizzas and Italian-Lithuanian fare are really good, and its terrace encourages lingering in…
Klaipėda
This popular place on the Danė River focuses on well-made Italian dishes, including pizzas, pastas, salads and fish. The decor is a stripped-down…
Kaunas
Avilys is an offshoot of the award-winning brewery in Vilnius. It serves unusual beers alongside Lithuanian standards and international dishes to an avid…
Crimea
Definitely the prettiest market in Crimea displaying an abundance of seasonal fruit – from grapes and figs, to peaches and water melons. There are also…
Klaipėda
There aren't too many alternatives to Lithuanian and Italian in Old Town Klaipėda, but Jing Bin Lou does decent Westernised Chinese. It even takes a stab…
Western Estonia & the Islands
You can order meaty bistro-style dishes, but the fresh salads, soups, pasta and, especially, the pizza are much better value. Despite the stylish decor,…
Kaunas
Making the most of its plum location, 'Castle Gardens' mixes good cheer with craft beer and the fruits of the grill: burgers, fish, pork chops and more…
Latvia
This secret gem is favoured by people in-the-know for its impressive wine list and lovingly and inventively prepared European meals. There is a neat…
Crimea
This unassuming cafe serves well as an introduction to Crimean Tatar cuisine. Go for grilled meat – shashlyks (shish kebabs) – and make sure you try some…
Old Rīga
Across from Rīga Castle, this somewhat gloomy restaurant specialises in moderately priced tummy fillers. In warmer weather patrons dine outside on…
Crimea
An upmarket beachside restaurant with wall carpets, tablecloths and armchairs covered in Oriental floral ornaments. A creative take on traditional Central…
Western Estonia & the Islands
A pretty pit stop with indoor and outdoor seating, this cafe offers light meals such as soup or quiche. Make sure you save room for the sensational…
Lithuania
Utena isn't rolling in dining options. If you find yourself near the bus station, and hungry, you could do worse than this branch of the country-wide…
Latvia
A noble attempt at savvy, locally sourced fare, 2 Locals offers a delectable assortment of meat and fish dishes; don’t miss the scrumptious homemade…
Latvia
A friendly seafood restaurant with a pleasing, old-time nautical vibe – creaky wood floors, a fishing boat moored outside and nets draped across the…
Lithuania
With an ideal location on Laisvės aikštė, this casual Italian is good for a glass of wine, a panino, pasta with pesto, or something meaty from the grill.
Latvia
This cheerful, brightly coloured cafe cum pizzeria is a veritable source of cheap and tasty breakfast and lunch food as well as competently brewed coffee.
Lithuania
The Yacht Club is ideal for a quiet meal – perhaps fried zander with potatoes and salad, or grilled pork with mushrooms – and a sundowner by the lake.
Crimea
Pop in to sample local brews that go well with the meaty Central European dishes and Black Sea fish featured on the menu. Service is so-so.
Nida
A good option for a burger, steak or salad (or just a beer), the Grill House also has a terrace with harbour views, for the sunny season.
Old Rīga
The biggest and best-located supermarket in the old town, located within the Gallerija Centrs shopping mall.
Crimea
A cute vegetarian/vegan cafe serving smallish portions of Indian- and Crimean-influenced dishes.
Vilnius
One of the biggest supermarkets in town. Has branches everywhere, including the bus station.
Lithuania
With a terrace on the main square, this gallery/cafe does good-value Lithuanian cuisine.
Western Estonia & the Islands
The most central supermarket is inside the Port Artur shopping centre.
