Nida
The selection of fish dishes at this snug wooden cottage restaurant is impressive – and inviting – and the pike cutlets are an absolute winner. If you’re…
Must-see restaurants in Lithuania
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,…
Nida
A dependable allrounder, Kuršis pumps out omelettes and scrambled eggs at breakfast time, salads and seafood at lunch, and cepelinai, pork, pasta and…
Curonian Spit National Park
Near the pier in Pervalka and overlooking some yachts bobbing in the lagoon, the outdoor terrace of this seaside restaurant makes an excellent halfway…
Lithuania
Pilies Skliautai serves some of the best food in Biržai, and certainly wins a sugar cookie for atmosphere. It's housed in the vaulted cellars of the Duke…
Nida
Open all year, this beautifully situated restaurant, almost in the lee of the Parnidis Dune, is one of Nida's best. Prices seem steep by Lithuanian…
Lithuania
This family-run restaurant executes dishes from its pan-European repertoire with flair and gusto. Standout mains include risotto with caramelised pear,…
Lithuania
This handsome timbered tavern has provided relief from the main street madness since 1925. The Lithuanian cuisine is good and simple, and the restaurant’s…
Nida
Right near the sea, this summer-only restaurant serves crowd-pleasing wood-fired pizzas with a plethora of toppings and high-quality ingredients. During…
Lithuania
Idle at wooden tables on the shaded deck of this traditional Lithuanian restaurant, while you await plates loaded with pork in red wine, roast chicken…
Lithuania
Come to the Visaginas branch of the reliable Lithuania-wide sushi chain for well-executed dragon (eel and shrimp), sakura (salmon, shrimp, mango sauce),…
Kėdainiai
Bare brick walls and an assortment of Lithuanian staples, including particularly good cepelinai, are accompanied by a few Lithuanian beers on tap. Cheap…
Kaunas
A local institution for nearly four decades, this sweet spot induces nostalgia in locals with its freshly baked doughnuts. The coffee's nothing fancy but…
Lithuania
This stylish cafe doubles as an art gallery for local talent and serves good coffee, excellent homemade gelato and a short and sweet menu of soup, salad…
Lithuania
Offering a mix of Lithuanian and Karaite fare, Kiubėtė has a lovely location opposite Lake Totoriškių, on the quieter side of the Trakai peninsula.
Lithuania
Overlooking a pond, this weekend-only restaurant offers crowdpleasers such as big plates of ribs and lasagne.
Kaunas
Brick walls, craft beers and American dude food draw a loud crowd to Rocknrolla. The kitchen does best on the meatier side of its menu, like big burgers,…
Lithuania
You’ll find decent coffee as well as ice cream, Lithuanian cookies and cakes at this French-style bakery and cafe, just next to the tourist office.
Lithuania
The pick of a small, uninspiring bunch, this restaurant serves Lithuanian staples and quantity-over-quality set lunches (€4).
Kaunas
The first Buon Giorno is fantastic for breakfast, with excellent coffee and food. Then, in the evening, it morphs into a laid-back bistro, with tasteful…
Vilnius
Fiorentino backs up its plum position near the Presidential Palace with delicious Italian food, professional service and a convivial atmosphere. Its …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lithuania
It's not much to look at, but it’s worth stopping by this family-run brewery and restaurant for a meal and a pint or two. Four generations have brewed the…
Lithuania
For a diversion from Lithuanian, pizza and fun-fair-fare, this authentic Armenian restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Spiced lamb and beef soups,…
Vilnius
Not strictly French – it serves Italian and Spanish dishes too – La Provence is a silver-service restaurant with a serious wine list. Carpaccio,…
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…
Lithuania
If you have your own wheels and a hankering for fresh fish, you'll find Žejų Namai 16km north of Trakai, on the road to Vievis. Rods, bait and buckets are…
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…
Kaunas
A newer outpost of the Old Town original, this is more of a full-blown restaurant than its parent, a trattoria. With further connections to Buon Giorno…
Lithuania
Housing a kitsch but fun restaurant, this windmill on the western edge of Šeduva was built in 1905 and retains the original central-core cog mechanism…
Klaipėda
The house restaurant of the Old Port Hotel has a lovely port setting overlooking the Danė. The chefs here really try to incorporate fresh local…
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…
Klaipėda
Should you find yourself peckish while waiting for the ferry to Smiltynė (and provided you're not vegetarian), Meat Lovers has you covered. Perched above…
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,…
Lithuania
Captain Morgan’s jolly pirate ship is more than just a great place for carousing on the street-side terrace. Its international menu, featuring dishes such…
Vilnius
Žuvinė showcases Lithuania's fantastic fresh- and saltwater fish, including zander, scallops, smelts and other piscine delights. The location, in the lee…
Lithuania
With a cosy interior spilling onto a delightful lakeside terrace in summer, Markizas is ideal for lingering over fish with almond sauce, light summer…
