Michelin Guide made a significant debut in Lithuania, putting the gastronomic scene of Kaunas in the spotlight: five restaurants from this city have entered the prestigious list, with one of them receiving the Bib Gourmand title, ensuring excellent value for money.

However, beyond the impressive recognition, there is another distinctive feature that unites these internationally recognized restaurants. The fine dining concept! Refined gastronomy crafted by top chefs, sincere respect for ingredients, exceptional aesthetics on plates, and flavour experiences that unfold in stylish spaces. It's no wonder these restaurants have caught the attention of experienced inspectors!

So, what does modern luxury mean in Kaunas' Michelin restaurants? What cuisines do they introduce to their guests? What price ranges can one expect from their menus? Dive into this Tablein guide feature to discover Michelin restaurants in Kaunas.

Michelin restaurants in Kaunas

Michelin Bib Gourmand
Nüman
Nemuno g. 43, Kaunas

Nüman, a Michelin restaurant in Kaunas, is the gastronomic space for Nordic-style discoveries. It invites guests to enjoy homemade comfort food, garnished with a touch of sophistication.

Nüman chef: Adomas Jegnoras
Nüman cuisine: The concept here aims to reveal the magic of everyday ingredients familiar to us. For this reason, only local products are used in preparing dishes, offering locals a new experience with unique combinations and uniquely representing Lithuania's gastronomic traditions to foreign guests. The chef prioritizes seasonality and the freshest natural produce, resulting in periodic changes to the restaurant's menu.
Nüman ambience: Guests are welcomed into a cosy and subtly Nordic Scandinavian-styled environment, where modern motifs intertwine with preserved authentic structures reminiscent of interwar Kaunas.
Nüman prices: Starters – 9-14 EUR, main courses – 18-68 EUR, desserts – 8 EUR, tasting menu – 70 EUR.

Michelin-featured restaurant
Uoksas
Maironio g. 28, Kaunas

With a long-standing reputation, Uoksas is a fine dining restaurant in Kaunas, run by the well-known chef Artūras Naidenko. This gastronomy master has refined Lithuanian culinary values over the years and pioneered the concept of New Lithuanian cuisine.

Uoksas chef: Artūras Naidenko
Uoksas cuisine: The menu is micro-seasonal, thus constantly changing, offering returning gourmands the chance to embark on new flavour adventures each time they visit. Nature and the freshest local farm products inspire the masterpieces on the plates, while professional skills, as well as modern techniques, give them a bold dash of perfection. The restaurant invites diners to choose from an à la carte menu based on bold culinary interpretations or to immerse themselves in seasonal tastings complemented by the finest Lithuanian and foreign wines.
Uoksas ambience: Located in the heart of Kaunas city centre, the restaurant welcomes guests into cosy and stylish space, featuring earthy motifs that bring nature even closer.
Uoksas prices: Starters – 12-18 EUR, main courses – 25-35 EUR, desserts – 8 EUR, tasting menu – 40-60 EUR.

Michelin-featured restaurant
Arrivée
Vilniaus g. 29, Kaunas

Located in the heart of Kaunas Old Town, Arrivée is a Michelin-featured fine dining restaurant introducing guests to new gastronomic knowledge. The creative emotion of professional chefs, the exploration of flavour combinations, and experiences based on seasonal ingredients are discoveries that diners can always expect here.

Arrivée chef: Xavier Bouriot
Arrivée pastry chef: Evaldas Juška
Arrivée cuisine: At this restaurant, guests have a refined chance to explore local food, enhanced by a touch of global cuisines. Moreover, the kitchen team, led by a professional French chef, sincerely believes that true genius lies in simplicity. Thus, each dish radiates the essence of local, seasonal and carefully selected quality ingredients.
Arrivée ambience: The restaurant is known not only for its fine gastronomy but also for its unique atmosphere, characterized by a subtle blend of French elegance, vaulted interiors, the Old Town charm, and the cosy courtyard of the Blessed Sacrament Church.
Arrivée prices: Starters – 6-25 EUR, main courses – 16-33 EUR, desserts – 11 EUR.

Michelin-featured restaurant
DIA
Maironio g. 9, Kaunas

Set in the Kaunas city centre, DIA is a fine dining restaurant inviting guests to explore the global flavours. Its name derives from the Latin word for "day", so each new one here begins with the idyll of baking homemade bread and the attentive selection of seasonal vegetables.

DIA chef: Marius Paplauskas
DIA cuisine: When going through the restaurant's menu, guests embark on an enriching journey of flavours from around the world, inspired by French, Thai, Italian, Japanese, Indian or other culinary traditions. Only fresh, high-quality, and harmoniously combined ingredients are used in preparing dishes. Moreover, the chefs craft everything on-site, ensuring the truly memorable gastronomic experiences.
DIA ambience: The hosts aim to impress guests not only with exclusive gastronomic experiences but also with a welcoming atmosphere radiating elegance, style, tranquillity. From earthy tones to unique decorative elements and expressive artworks, this environment is perfect for cosy gourmet gatherings or special occasions.
DIA prices: Starters – 15-29 EUR, first courses – 12-31 EUR, main courses – 19-75 EUR, desserts – 9-15 EUR, kids' meals – 10-13 EUR.

Michelin-featured restaurant
Monte Pacis
T. Masiulio g. 31, Kaunas

Impressively located within the Pažaislis Monastery, Monte Pacis is a fine dining restaurant treating guests to expressive gastronomy. Experiences here unfold through innovative interpretations of local ingredients, historical cuisine, and ultimate aesthetics on the plates.

Monte Pacis chef: Raimundas Dambrauskas
Monte Pacis cuisine: Quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail define the refined gastronomy at Monte Pacis. The menu delights all diners, whether they cannot imagine their day without meat or are vegetarians or vegans. Wine enthusiasts will also find the beverage menu delightfully surprising. Moreover, guests can enjoy refined dining throughout the day, from breakfast through brunch, lunch, and dinner, as well as during individual tastings that promise unique culinary adventures.
Monte Pacis ambience: The restaurant welcomes guests with impressive spaces - the slightly more casual hall on the first floor, the dignified Clara Isabel's hall, and the majestic Baroque-style hall adorned with frescoes. During the warm season, a spacious outdoor restaurant in the enclosed Courtyard of Carriages is also open.
Monte Pacis prices: Starters – 17-24 EUR, main courses – 18-49 EUR, desserts – 10-13 EUR, individual tastings – 70-80 EUR.

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