Must-see restaurants in Lithuania

  • Casa della Pasta

    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…

  • Ešerinė

    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…

  • City Chef

    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…

  • Laumė

    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,…

  • Senoji Hansa

    Klaipėda

    This combination bar, restaurant and cafe overlooking Teatro aikštė is popular for its meat dishes, pancakes and cepelinai. The covered terrace is open…

  • Sicilija

    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…

  • La Terrasse

    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…

  • Avilys

    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…

  • Jing Bin Lou

    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…

  • Pilies Sodas

    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…

  • Čili Pica

    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…

  • Taverna

    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.

  • Yacht Club

    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.

  • Grill House'as

    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.

  • Iki

    Vilnius

    One of the biggest supermarkets in town. Has branches everywhere, including the bus station.

  • Galerija XX

    Lithuania

    With a terrace on the main square, this gallery/cafe does good-value Lithuanian cuisine.

  • Maxima

    Vilnius

    The only 24-hour supermarket in town. It has sub-branches all over Vilnius.

  • Iki

    Lithuania

    Get snacks for the trip from this supermarket, near the bus station.

  • Iki

    Kaunas

    This small supermarket is handy for Old Town self-caterers.

  • Iki

    Lithuania

    Stock up for lakeside picnics at this basic supermarket.

  • Ikiukas

    Klaipėda

    Only a mini-supermarket, but handy for the Old Town.

  • Maxima

    Kaunas

    A full-scale supermarket between Old Town and New.

  • Iki Express

    Vilnius

    A pocket-sized supermarket, handy for emergencies.

  • Ikiukas

    Lithuania

    A small supermarket handy to central Šiauliai.

  • Mini Maxima

    Vilnius

    Pocket-sized version of the chain supermarket.

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