Widely associated with British cuisine and pub culture, Fish & Chips is a dish traditionally consisting of a legendary trio: crispy battered fish, fried chips, and mushy peas. The perfect comfort food, ideal for a hearty meal or a flavourful snack to share!
If this delicacy is what you crave the most, there's no need to plan a trip to Great Britain. Fish & Chips is also offered by restaurants in Vilnius, often with new and unique twists on this classic dish. Tradition or experimentation? The choice is yours!
This Tablein guide review covers the tastiest Fish & Chips in Vilnius: which restaurants are worth visiting specifically for this dish?
Rabbit Hole
Vokiečių g. 24, Vilnius
Located in the centre of Vilnius, Rabbit Hole is a gastrobar that invites diners to discover how high-quality food can transform their dining experience. Every guest who visits even once will agree that the difference is clear. What makes this place so special? The magic begins with the freshest ingredients, which in the chef's hands become dishes that enchant even the most seasoned gourmets. It's no wonder, as everything – from marinades and sauces to juicy meat and croquettes – is made in-house.
Whether pork ribs, beef entrecote, or burgers, Rabbit Hole is famous for its Josper oven masterpieces, each with an intoxicating smoky aroma. However, the gastropub menu, known for its palette of quality flavours, is definitely worth exploring beyond these dishes. So, why not try the legendary Fish & Chips this time?
Fish & Chips at Rabbit Hole: Cod in beer batter, served with fries, cucumber sauce, and lemon peas
Price: 15 Eur
Mouse in the House
Vokiečių g. 24, Vilnius
Nestled in the heart of Vilnius, Mouse in the House is a restaurant that welcomes guests with a wide variety of flavours. From traditional, exotic, and ethnic dishes to those specially created for children, every choice here promises a memorable gourmet experience. The reason? Original chef recipes, which guests themselves vote for by savouring. This place also treats visitors to its bar culture, relaxed atmosphere, pleasant service, and cosiness.
From fried bread sticks, cold beet soup, Lithuanian cepelinai, or grilled skewers to Neapolitan pizzas, Marseille fish soup, Hungarian goulash, and Thai-style mussels: fans of various world cuisines can enjoy their favorites at one table here. Mouse in the House also surprises adventurous guests who quickly come to appreciate dishes like potato pancakes with blue cheese sauce and beer BBQ ribs. Among all the menu choices, the crispy cod Fish & Chips hold a special place, perfect either as a main course or a shared hot appetizer.
Fish & Chips at Mouse in the House: Cod fillet Fish & Chips, served with fries, coleslaw, light garlic sauce, and lemon
Price: 15.5 Eur
Pelėdos
Visų Šventųjų g. 5-1, Vilnius
Pelėdos is a unique bar widely renowned among food enthusiasts for its popular seafood boils. From classic to gourmet and luxurious options – tiger prawns, mussels, baby octopus, crabs, scallops, or lobsters – all are eaten here just like at home, deliciously with hands. It couldn't be any other way, as the food of this style, first brought to Lithuania specifically by Pelėdos, must be savoured wholeheartedly and in a breeze.
While this bar isn't focused exclusively on sea flavours, besides the legendary boils, guests can also enjoy a variety of fish and seafood dishes. Fried smelt, shrimp tempura, potato pancakes with herring tartare, calamari rings in aioli sauce, and Kyiv-style fish: all promise unforgettable flavours. Fish & Chips lovers are also in for a treat with a hearty portion of battered fish and potatoes served here with a bold touch of creativity.
Fish & Chips at Pelėdos: A hearty main-dish portion, served with fries
Price: 13 EUR
Brussels Mussels Stadium
Rinktinės g. 5, Vilnius
Brussels Mussels Stadium is the famous Belgian restaurant in Vilnius that treats guests to the finest Belgian dishes, which can also be paired with options from a wide selection of rare beers. In addition to gastronomy and beverages, visitors are pleasantly surprised by the Belgian soul-infused ambience and the lively weekend party atmosphere created by DJs.
As the hosts reveal, guest favourites here confidently include mussels in various styles, authentic Belgian waffles, grilled octopus in red fish sauce, and the whole brunch repertoire. However, other menu choices are equally unique, such as the legendary Fish & Chips alternative – tender cod in beer batter. While this particularly delicious option is served as a hot appetizer without fries, sharing it with table companions will surely lead to competition for the last bite.
Fish & Chips alternative at Brussels Mussels Stadium: Hot cod in beer batter appetizer served with tartar sauce
Price: 12 EUR
Užupio picerija
Paupio g. 3, Vilnius
Užupio picerija is a legendary Italian restaurant in Vilnius, where guests can indulge in authentic Neapolitan pizza certified by The True Neapolitan Pizza Association itself. Perhaps there is little surprise regarding this recognition: the most loyal guests surely noticed the sincere head chef Federico Meschino's dedication to refining the nuances of pizza dough, ingredients arriving directly from Italy, and the baking technology in the wood-fired oven.
In addition to this Italian classics, Užupio picerija invites diners to enjoy a variety of other traditional dishes, including appetizers, soups, a generous pasta selection, and a diverse range of desserts. Seafood enthusiasts will also find a distinctly Italian version of Fish & Chips available on the menu. Just make sure to plan your visit accordingly, as this dish is only served from noon onwards.
Fish & Chips at Užupio picerija: Battered and breaded cod fillet, served with fried homemade potato gnocchi
Price: 12 EUR
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