The eagerly awaited verdict from the Michelin inspectors has been announced: 34 Lithuanian restaurants were evaluated on a global scale and featured in the prestigious guide. Major success for the inaugural year!
Among the winners are 4 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, and 1 green star for sustainable practices, while 25 restaurants have proudly joined the main Michelin selection.
“We are delighted to unveil the first Michelin Guide to Lithuania. This completes the trilogy of the Baltic countries, giving the Michelin Guide full coverage of the region,“ said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The Michelin Guides.
The title is awarded by evaluating 5 rating criteria: quality of products, mastery of flavour and cooking techniques, chef personality reflected in the dining experience, harmony of flavours, and consistency between inspectors' visits.
Demo (Chef Tadas Eidukevičius, Vilnius)
Džiaugsmas (Chef Martynas Praškevičius, Vilnius)
Nineteen18 (Chef Andrius Kubilius, Vilnius)
Pas Mus (Chef Vita Bartininkaitė, Vilnius)
The title is awarded for the best value-for-money ratio.
14Horses (Chef Justinas Misius, Vilnius)
Nüman (Chef Adomas Jegnoras, Kaunas)
Le Travi (Chef Mattia Rupil, Vilnius)
Gaspar’s (Chef Gaspar Fernandes, Vilnius)
The rare title awarded for sustainable practices. Up to this day, only about 500 restaurants worldwide hold this Michelin Green Star.
Red Brick (Chef Arnór Ingi Bjarkason, Radiškis)
Amandus (Chef Deivydas Praspaliauskas, Vilnius)
Apvalaus stalo klubas (Chef Edgaras Rutkauskas, Trakai)
Arrivée (Chef Xavier Bouriot, Kaunas)
Augustin (Chefs Vytautas Samavičius and Darius Medvedevas, Vilnius)
Da Antonio (Chef Dmitrij Babenko, Vilnius)
Dia (Chef Marius Paplauskas, Kaunas)
Dine (Chef Donatas Šatkauskas, Vilnius)
Elven (Chef Adomas Jegnoras, Vilnius)
Ertlio namas (Chef Tomas Rimydis, Vilnius)
Fabrikėlis (Chef Ovidijus Orenta, Vilnius)
Farmer & The Ocean (Chef Grigalius Antanavičius, Vilnius)
Gastronomika (Chef Liutauras Čeprackas, Vilnius)
HeJi (Chef Aleksandras Fedorovičius, Vilnius)
Justa Pasta (Chef Sergej Vorošilov, Vilnius)
Momo Grill (Chef Artūras Naujokas, Vilnius)
Monai (Chef Vytautas Samavičius, Klaipėda)
Monte Pacis (Chef Raimundas Dambrauskas, Kaunas)
Pacai (Chef Vytautas Alekna, Vilnius)
Protėviai (Chef Dominykas Kupčinskas, Vilnius)
Somm (Chef Algimantas Kviklys, Vilnius)
Stebuklai | Katedra (Chef Julius Valatkevičius, Vilnius)
Stikliai (Chef Rytis Kairys, Vilnius)
Telegrafas (Chef Justinas Kapkovičius, Vilnius)
Uoksas (Chef Artūras Naidenko, Kaunas)
Vila Komoda (Chef Martynas Meidus, Palanga)
The title is awarded to outstanding individuals who, thanks to their infinite passion and considerable skills, can make a restaurant experience unforgettable.
Sommelier Award: sommelier Kamilė Bartusevičiūtė (Pacai, Vilnius)
Young Chef Award: chef Tadas Eidukevičius (Demo, Vilnius)
Service Award: chef Gaspar Fernandes (Gaspar’s, Vilnius)
1 Michelin star
Demo
T. Ševčenkos g. 16A-120, Vilnius
Demo is a gastronomic space that welcomes guests with distinct tasting dinners based either on creative mastery or farm-to-table concepts. Chef and food philosopher Tadas Eidukevičius, following over five years of culinary expertise in Spain's Michelin-starred restaurants, curates only the most memorable experiences here.
1 Michelin star
Džiaugsmas
Vilniaus g. 28-19, Vilnius
Džiaugsmas is a local produce bistro and natural wine bar hosted by the famous chef Martynas Praškevičius. This Michelin-starred restaurant highly prioritizes seasonality, so the menu here changes almost daily.
1 Michelin star
Pas mus
Pilies g. 28, Vilnius
Pas mus a cosy, minimalist, and somewhat nostalgic gastronomic space, crafted not only from the chefs' ideas but also by their own hands. Within these walls, culinary artisans courageously push the boundaries of flavour, all while fostering direct, meaningful communication with their guests.
1 Michelin star
Nineteen18
Dominikonų g. 11, Vilnius
Cosily set in the historic mansion of Senatorių pasažas, Nineteen18 is a restaurant exclusively dedicated to local Lithuanian products, either grown on small farms or collected from nature. Chef Andrius Kubilius and his team artfully curate every gastronomic detail here, ensuring gastronomic experiences that truly last for good.
Michelin Bib Gourmand
14 Horses
Dominikonų g. 11, Vilnius
Nestled in the heart of Senatorių Pasažas mansion, 14Horses is a restaurant that welcomes guests with gastronomy set to nature's rhythm. Each dish, masterfully created by Chef Justinas Misius, showcases the best Lithuanian produce sourced from the regenerative Farmer's Circle and other time-tested farmers. While dining here, gourmands can enjoy a fixed-price menu with a flexible choice of three courses.
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Le Travi
Užupio g. 19, Vilnius
Welcoming guests in the bohemian Užupis neighbourhood of Vilnius, Le Travi is a little restaurant known for its grand Italian food, especially authentic pasta & natural wines. From exceptionally cosy, home-like atmosphere with just a few tables and chef Mattia Rupil preparing meals in an open kitchen, to hospitable smiles – everything here is just like in Italy!
Michelin-featured restaurant
Amandus
Užupio g. 22, Vilnius
Amandus is a restaurant in Vilnius led by culinary virtuoso Deivydas Praspaliauskas, who has been repeatedly voted Lithuania's best chef. This gastronomic haven invites guests solely to refined tasting dinners, awakening the senses, nourishing the body and astonishing with their creative aesthetics.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Da Antonio
Vilniaus g. 23, Vilnius
Da Antonio is a legendary fine dining restaurant in Vilnius, creating its unique gastronomic story since 1996. The focus here is on modern Italian cuisine, treating guests to sophisticated dishes that boldly radiate creativity of the passionate chef Dmitrij Babenko.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Dine
Gedimino pr. 35, Vilnius
Dine is a modern ambassador among classic restaurants, offering a perspective on European cuisine through a Lithuanian lens. The menu here features masterfully crafted dishes, with subtle flavours enhanced by sommelier-selected wines.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Elven
L. Stuokos – Gucevičiaus g. 7, Vilnius
Located in the very heart of Vilnius Old Town, Elven is a restaurant always ready to impress its guests with Nordic cuisine-inspired dishes and top-quality service. Every detail here is overseen by Master Chef Adomas Jegnoras, who places a sharp focus on using the freshest, highest-quality local ingredients.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Fabrikėlis
Pasakų g. 9, Vilnius
Fabrikėlis is a creative food restaurant where guests can experience a unique expression of contemporary Baltic cuisine. Gastronomic magic here arises from the aspiration to reveal the purest essence of Lithuanian products and emphasize their value, yet equally essential remains the fearless passion to experiment.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Farmer & The Ocean
Vilniaus g. 25, Vilnius
Farmer & the Ocean is a restaurant where Lithuanian, Northern, and Southern gastronomic traditions harmoniously blend on the menu. This fusion is revealed through carefully selected produce, ranging from the seasonal bounty grown on local farms to the freshest catches from the Mediterranean Sea or the Atlantic Ocean.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Gastronomika
Bokšto g. 6, Vilnius
Founded by the renowned Lithuanian chef Liutauras Čeprackas, Gastronomika is a restaurant that welcomes guests with unique fine dining experiences, unfolding through creative flair and a distinctive approach to gastronomic culture. Here, diners may choose from an à la carte menu or indulge in horizon-widening tasting experiences.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Justa Pasta
Vokiečių g. 20, Vilnius
Located right in the heart of Vilnius, Justa Pasta is a home of modern Italian cuisine, delighting guests with contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes. As the restaurant name suggests, the staple here is homemade pasta, worth trying for every food enthusiast.
Michelin-featured restaurant
PACAI
Didžioji g. 7, Vilnius
PACAI is a boutique fine dining restaurant aiming to showcase unique aromas, flavours, and textures of local Lithuanian ingredients. Each time striving for perfect combinations, professional chefs draw inspiration from Nordic and Lithuanian cuisines, which evolves into innovative gastronomy reflected on their menu.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Protėviai
Odminių g. 3, Vilnius
Reliving the gastronomic tale of ancestors, Protėviai is a legendary steakhouse that attracts all ultimate meat enthusiasts. While the unique interior creates a bespoke ambience, the menu becomes a true feast, assuring gourmet experiences through prime cuts, archaic cooking techniques and expressive fire improvisations.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Stebuklai | Katedra
L.Stuokos – Gucevičiaus g. 1, Vilnius
Stebuklai | Katedra is an elegant restaurant that enchants guests with impressive views of Vilnius Cathedral and culinary adventures inspired by world flavours. À la carte options here range from delicacies at the raw bar to creative gastronomy featuring high-quality meats and seafood.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Stikliai
Gaono g. 7, Vilnius
Celebrated both in Lithuania and beyond, Stikliai is a legendary fine dining restaurant that treats gourmands to refined flavours, high service standards, elegance, and delicate luxury. Its menu features European cuisine with Lithuanian accents, crafted using masterful French techniques.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Telegrafas
Universiteto g. 14, Vilnius
Located in the Grand Hotel Vilnius, the elegantly refined Telegrafas is a fine dining restaurant welcoming guests with contemporary European cuisine dishes prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients. Equally magnificent are the views of Cathedral Square, visible through large windows.
„Bib Gourmand“ titulas
Nüman
Nemuno g. 43, Kaunas
Nestled in a cosy corner of Kaunas Old Town, Nüman is a restaurant that delights guests with exceptional gastronomy, modern simplicity, and top-class service. To create an unforgettable culinary journey on every plate, Chef Adomas Jegnoras combines local ingredients with Nordic flavours as well as accents from world cuisines.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Arrivée
Vilniaus g. 29, Kaunas
Located in the heart of Kaunas Old Town, Arrivée is a restaurant inviting guests to explore local cuisine enriched with a touch of world culinary accents. Through every gastronomic creation, this place brilliantly proves that genius lies in simplicity.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Uoksas
Maironio g. 28, Kaunas
Uoksas is not only a famous fine dining restaurant in Kaunas but also a pioneer of the New Lithuanian cuisine, being the first in the country to establish such a concept. Chef Artūras Naidenko aims to refine the cultural values of local food by offering guests a dynamic, micro-seasonal menu that showcases generous culinary interpretations and bold experiments.
Green Michelin Star
Red Brick
Žirgyno g. 1, Radiškis
Red Brick is a farm-to-table restaurant within the historic Radiškis manor, inviting guests to enjoy a gastronomic journey created by Icelandic chef Arnór Ingi Bjarkason. Experiences here allow diners to rediscover the essence of nature's produce sourced from on-site regenerative farms, local forests, and geographic regions spanning from the Baltics to the Nordics.
Michelin-featured restaurant
Apvalaus stalo klubas
Karaimų g. 53A, Trakai
Nestled in picturesque Trakai town, Apvalaus stalo klubas is a fine dining restaurant nurturing distinctive gastronomic experiences for over 25 years. At the core of its à la carte menu lies modern and professionally interpreted Lithuanian cuisine, drawing inspiration from history as well as local produce.