Must-see restaurants in Kaunas

  • Moksha

    Kaunas

    Moksha reels you in with ambient, plucked-string music, chilli-spiked aromas and personable service. The young hotshot chef from Kerala cooks everything…

  • Uoksas

    Kaunas

    There's an organic quality to the decor – lots of plants, chairs covered in faux lichen – the menu changes according to the seasons and chef Artūras…

  • Ieti

    Kaunas

    The chef here has a light and sure touch, and a flair for ingredient pairings that sees mostly locally sourced meat and fresh produce transformed into…

  • Monte Pacis

    Kaunas

    Not only do you get to dine amid 17th-century baroque splendour, but you get to feast on the creations of chef Rokas Vasiliauskas, a member of the new…

  • ManGi Hot Dogs

    Kaunas

    Minimalist decor, hot dogs made with Angus beef and topped with imaginative toppings, plus Dutch fries, oyster shooters and the finest Lithuanian craft…

  • Senieji Rūsiai

    Kaunas

    Named for its 17th-century subterranean vaults lined with frescoes, 'Old Cellars' is one of the most atmospheric places in Kaunas for a candlelit dinner…

  • Nüman

    Kaunas

    The decor at Nüman is deliberately understated to direct your attention to the food, which is an essay on the finer points of Nordic cuisine. The menu is…

  • Sushi Masters

    Kaunas

    Kaunas' best sushi place wouldn't be out of place in a world capital. Uromaki, hosomaki and futomaki rolls are freshly prepped with raw scallops, soft…

  • MOMO Grill

    Kaunas

    The Kaunas branch of the Klaipėda meatery is an altar to steak. It's all exposed brick and chandeliers and prime cuts thrown on the grill just long enough…

  • Bernelių Užeiga

    Kaunas

    Stuffed animal heads, peasant shirts and other rustic paraphernalia support the traditional Lithuania theme here, and the voluminous menu covers…

  • Višta Puode

    Kaunas

    If you haven't tasted nouvelle Lithuanian cuisine – a departure from gut-busting cepelinai, filling enough to get you through a siege – here's your chance…

  • Radharanė

    Kaunas

    Showing an admirable commitment to plant-based sustenance, the Kaunas branch of this chain vegetarian restaurant serves a broad menu from soy goulash to…

  • Baking Mad

    Kaunas

    The owners of this burger joint opted for a Breaking Bad theme and ran with it a few miles: the TV screens episodes of the show, test tubes bubble on the…

  • Antis Rūsy

    Kaunas

    With an enviable location on the main square, the Duck in the Cellar lets you choose between dining in the subtly lit, centuries-old cellar or on the…

  • Motiejaus Kepyklėlė

    Kaunas

    In a beautiful historic building, Motiejaus prepares traditional Lithuanian cakes and cookies, alongside canelés (French vanilla cakes), muffins and…

  • Spruginė

    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…

  • Rocknrolla

    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,…

  • Buon Giorno

    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…

  • Buon Giorno

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Iki

    Kaunas

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

  • Maxima

    Kaunas

    A full-scale supermarket between Old Town and New.