Panevėžys is a Lithuanian city that captivates not only with its history, culture, and deep-rooted industrial traditions but also with its unique gastronomic scene. Restaurants in Panevėžys offer distinctive concepts, allowing visitors to enjoy world cuisines and contemporary culinary adventures creatively served on their plates.
From stylish, spacious venues along the Nevėžis riverbank or legendary city spots to cosy family-run restaurants serving homestyle meals and pasta houses, food enthusiasts can easily find their favourites here. Thus, focus on this Tablein guide review, listing the must-visit Panevėžys restaurants!
Akordai
Laisvės a. 26, Panevėžys
Akordai is a European cuisine restaurant in the heart of Panevėžys. Diners here encounter a symphony of flavours, pleasant conversations, unexpected encounters, and music – whether it’s the striking chords of a guitar or the gentle notes of a piano.
The menu here features a creative selection of gastronomic experiences centred around fresh & high-quality ingredients. Enjoy tuna doughnuts, Burgundy soup, milk-fed veal in dark chocolate & ancho chilli sauce, aged Argentinean beef entrecôte, fresh squid pasta with shrimp, creamy mussels with coconut & red curry, or duck followed by red wine & blueberries – each choice surprises even the most experienced palates. “Our goal is to exceed not only each other's but also our clients' expectations. That is why every team member seeks to continuously create sometimes completely unexpected yet always harmonious flavour combinations,” said the hosts of Akordai.
Akordai invitation: “We welcome both locals & city visitors to enjoy a delicious, cosy, and high-quality lunch or dinner, or simply to chat while admiring the city centre views. Our restaurant also offers prices that always reflect the quality.”
Akordai recommendation: “Clients have already discovered our tuna tartare, beef or salmon carpaccio, bruschettas with beets, caramelised grains & feta, Tuscan chicken, mascarpone & walnut-filled ravioli, milk-fed veal loin with shallot puree, and fresh fish.”
Menu prices: 8-20 Eur
Riverside
Kranto g. 36-101, Panevėžys
Idyllically nestled on the banks of the Nevėžis River, Riverside is a gastrobar offering more than just a stylish interior. The gentle current also brings a unique sense of harmony to the space, harmonising the overall experience with distinctive gastronomy and one-of-a-kind cocktails.
Head Chef: Daugirdas Paulavičius.
Riverside invitation: "Guests choose us for our unique interior and romantic atmosphere, as we are the only restaurant in Panevėžys located on the Nevėžis River banks. Moreover, visitors value our high-quality, delicious food as well as wide cocktail selection.”
Riverside recommendation: "Our top dish is the duck fillet served with pickled pear, beetroot puree, celery root, and red wine sauce. Diners enjoy this menu option both for special celebrations or simply to indulge.”
Menu prices: 5-26 Eur
Cordo.22
Pamarliškių g. 22, Piniava, Panevėžio raj.
Cordo.22 is a restaurant in Piniava, just a short distance from Panevėžys, inviting guests year-round to enjoy finely crafted grill dishes. The unique ambience here reflects a synergy between nature and modern interior design, making Cordo.22 a beloved spot also for daily culinary gatherings as well as various celebrations. The five private dining halls and its convenient location near Panevėžys add to its popularity too!
Head Chef: Andrijana Žėkienė, who has been creating the menu and implementing unique gastronomy concepts for four years.
Cordo.22 invitation: "We welcome everyone to visit our countryside location, where you can dine peacefully by enjoying a range of delicious dishes, beverages, and non-alcoholic cocktails."
Cordo.22 recommendation: "The menu for this year focuses on the gems of Lithuanian traditional cuisine. Thus, alongside popular choices like duck breast, catfish, and beef loin, our homemade sausages, Lithuanian white salad with caviar, 'Napoleon' cake as well as sweet 'Kuršėnai Roll' are also top picks among our guests."
Menu prices: 6-34 Eur
Bisas
Laisvės a. 6, Panevėžys
Set in the heart of Panevėžys, Bisas is a small family-run restaurant that warmly welcomes every guest who stops by. The menu here impresses visitors with freshly prepared dishes created by the owners, ensuring each choice is not only delicious, hearty, or healthy but also made with great love.
Bisas invitation: "The doors of our restaurant are always open to you! We offer breakfast, lunch & dinner menus with no long waits for food, and our prices always reflect the quality."
Bisas recommendation: "You might be tempted by our signature, melt-in-the-mouth handmade doughnuts – spicier ones with hard cheese & jalapeños, or those featuring blue cheese & walnuts. But that's just the beginning! We also invite you to try meat & fish mains, pasta, ravioli, burgers, freshly made vegan chickpea patties, and other options. Moreover, on the menu, you'll always find our freshly squeezed juices and signature cocktails to complement your meal."
Menu prices: 6-12 Eur
Kranto 12
Kranto g. 12, Panevėžys
Open for nearly three decades, Kranto 12 is a legendary café, better known as a cosy haven for high-quality homemade food and delicious drinks. The owners see it as a true home where they have spent years bringing diverse ideas to life. "The atmosphere, food, drinks, interaction, and service here reflect how we ourselves understand them," the hosts said.
Kranto 12 invitation: "For twenty-seven years, we have hosted noisy friends’ gatherings, emotional dates, painful farewells, cosy family get-togethers, reserved business dinners, and sometimes even lively parties. The walls of café's historic building hold a full range of stories! Over the years, our guests have referred to us as 'Krantinė,' 'Dryžiai,' 'Plytinė'... But we have always remained 'Kranto 12,' where bread is bread and wine is wine. Yet, together, bread and wine become something else entirely!"
Kranto 12 recommendation: "Our food is typically European, and we are known for various tartare, carpaccio, pork, beef, duck, or chicken steaks, and veal schnitzel. However, over the years, the most popular choices have been stewed squid, beef tongue as well as the famous 'Panevėžys Herring.' Guests return time and again to enjoy these dishes!"
Menu prices: 6-20 Eur
Lisitėja
Respublikos g. 33, Panevėžys
Lisitėja is a fresh pasta haven where guests can enjoy this homemade Italian gastronomy legend daily. The pasta options here impress not only with their taste but also with the owners' genuine dedication to preparing everything on-site with love and respect for food. Just like in Italy!
Each day, Lisitėja offers both long and short pasta varieties served with well-known Italian sauces. Craving Roman-style Alla Carbonara? Or perhaps pasta with basil pesto & fried shrimp that transports you to Liguria? Maybe you'd prefer Spaghetti alla Bolognese, featuring slowly stewed beef ragù, or aged beef lasagna evoking Emilia-Romagna? And the best part? These Italian delicacies are made here by using only locally grown vegetables!
Lisitėja invitation: "In Panevėžys, there's a unique restaurant offering dishes you might not find elsewhere! Thus, we welcome city residents as well as its visitors to stop by and enjoy homemade Italian cuisine."
Lisitėja recommendation: "When you visit us, try not only delicious pasta – ranging from classic options to ravioli & lasagna – but also our Mediterranean-inspired grilled meats, including pork, chicken, turkey, and fish. To experience the unique blend of Italian & Japanese cuisines, try our new pasta with fresh shiitake mushrooms!"
Menu prices: 7.5-15 Eur
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