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Tablein Diners' Awards Unveil TOP 20 Best Restaurants in Lithuania

Tablein Lithuania

16 min.

Mar 29, 2024 3:14:28 PM

The long-awaited verdict of Lithuanian gourmands has finally arrived: the Tablein Diners' Awards 2023 announced the best-rated restaurants in Lithuania, evaluated by the guests themselves. Which dining destinations have become the visitor favourites of 2023? Tablein guide presents the 20 restaurants in Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda, with the leader maintaining its top position for the third year in a row.

Winners are selected by guests only

For the past four years, the "Tablein Diners' Awards" have been taking place – the only awards of this concept in Lithuania, where the members of the commission are the restaurant visitors themselves, who have reserved tables through Tablein.lt and then shared their experiences after their visit.

"The rating opportunity is only available to guests who have actually been to the restaurant", - transparency of awards results is guaranteed by the global platform Tablein, which has already served nearly 4.5 million people in Lithuania for making table reservations. Not only selecting the best-rated restaurant is important. These awards are also vital for improving the country's gastronomic culture, as visitor feedback helps others choose high-quality dining places more easily and encourages restaurants to improve themselves.

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Last year, 120 restaurants went head-to-head for the 2023 Tablein Diners' Awards. The winners? Chosen based on what diners loved most: the food, service, vibe, and cleanliness. And for the first time, there's a Debuts category. It's for those hidden gems that everyone's raving about but haven't racked up enough reviews to make the big leagues yet.

Gold goes to a celebrity chef's restaurant

According to the visitors' decision, the Gold in the Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023 for the third consecutive year was awarded to the exclusive fine dining restaurant Amandus, while representatives of Mexican cuisine secured the second and third places: guests gave the Silver to El Gato Negro, and the Bronze to Casa Peligrosa.

"Fantastic! We are thrilled, along with the entire team. It appears that we attract guests who genuinely appreciate our efforts. Every visitor stepping through our restaurant doors receives a wholehearted welcome. Beyond the three hours of direct interaction, we invest considerable effort, research, and planning to ensure each dinner proceeds as smoothly as possible. I can see that our endeavours are truly worthwhile," emotionally shared Deivydas Praspaliauskas, the chef and founder of Lithuania's top-rated restaurant Amandus.

When queried about how they maintain their leadership position for years, the kitchen expert didn't hesitate: "It's very easy to fall on the laurels. Extremely easy. However, that's not us. We don't opt for the easiest path. Whether it's vegetarians, vegans, allergies, or various dietary preferences, we view these not as challenges but as tasks. When we welcome guests, we adapt to them, just as they adapt to us."

Success formula? A strong team!

At the Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023, visitors to Lithuanian restaurants awarded El Gato Negro, a haven of authentic Mexican cuisine, with the silver prize. "In last year's awards, our placement was third, and this year we've climbed one step higher. We are thrilled with such recognition and happy that our efforts have gained greater meaning. None of this would be possible without our excellent, hard-working team, and such recognition encourages us to improve further," stated Eglė, the manager of El Gato Negro.

Justas Gvozdiovas, the founder of the Casa Peligrosa restaurant which secured the bronze, also underscored the teamwork importance. "To ensure an unparalleled dining experience, we pay exclusive attention to detail as well as unique processes, whether it's about hand-pressing tortillas or wood-smoking barbecues onsite. To achieve this, a strong team becomes a cornerstone. Work in a restaurant is complex and risky, yet it brings immense satisfaction, so recognition from visitors like this is truly motivating."

Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023 TOP 20: the best guest-rated restaurants in Lithuania

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: Gold

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Amandus
Užupio g. 22, Vilnius

Amandus restaurant concept: Fine dining restaurant, treating guests to unexpected flavour combinations, aesthetics, and unique tasting dinner experiences

Chef: Deivydas Praspaliauskas

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: Silver

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El Gato Negro
Naugarduko g. 12, Vilnius

El Gato Negro restaurant concept: An authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant, prioritizing old recipes passed down through generations

Chef: Vitalis Čižauskas
Kitchen manager: Kazimieras Grišius

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: Bronze

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Casa Peligrosa
Visų Šventųjų g. 5, Vilnius

Casa Peligrosa restaurant concept: A restaurant of modern Mexican cuisine improvisations, nestled under the vaults of a centuries-old monastery

Chef: Artūras Samavičius

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 4th place

Fabrikelis - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Fabrikėlis
Pasakų g. 9, Vilnius

Fabrikėlis restaurant concept: A creative restaurant in Vilnius introduces guests to modern Baltic cuisine inspired by local farmers' produce

Chef: Ovidijus Orenta

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 5th place

Brussels Mussels Stadium - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Brussels Mussels Stadium
Rinktinės g. 5, Vilnius

Brussels Mussels Stadium restaurant concept: Belgian-style restaurant-pub dedicated to Belgian cuisine and the most iconic country's beverages

Kitchen manager: Andrius Veikutis

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 6th place

Pizzeria Piccola Italia - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Pizzeria Piccola Italia
Maironio g. 22, Kaunas

Pizzeria Piccola Italia restaurant concept: Restaurant featuring classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan-style pizzas

Chefs: Vilma Pranytė and Tomas Petrauskas

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 7th place

La Capital - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

La Capital
Saltoniškių g. 7C, Vilnius

La Capital restaurant concept: Mexican cuisine restaurant, inspired by authenticity, ancient pre-Hispanic traditions as well as rituals

Chef: Alexis Maldonado

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 8th place

I Hate Sushi - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

I Hate Sushi
Vytauto g. 35, Vilnius

I Hate Sushi restaurant concept: Premium sushi and champagne restaurant

Chef: Kostas Ryžovas

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 9th place

Nineteen 18 - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Nineteen 18
Dominikonų g. 11, Vilnius

Nineteen 18 restaurant concept: A fine dining restaurant of New Baltic cuisine, inspired by the local bounty grown in small farms or collected from nature

Chef: Andrius Kubilius

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 10th place

Brussels Mussels Centrum - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Brussels Mussels Centrum
Vilniaus g. 17, Vilnius

Brussels Mussels Centrum restaurant concept: Belgian-style restaurant-pub dedicated to Belgian cuisine and the most iconic country's beverages

Kitchen manager: Andrius Veikutis

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 11th place

Pachamama Dinner Club - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Pachamama
Gedimino pr. 9, Vilnius

Pachamama restaurant concept: A dinner restaurant dedicated to Peruvian Nikkei cuisine

Chef: Miguel Relova

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 12th place

Veranda - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Veranda
Kęstučio g. 39, Vilnius

Veranda restaurant concept: Restaurant of European cuisine culinary improvisations, inspired by seasonal Lithuanian farm produce

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 13th place

Ipanema - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Ipanema
A.Smetonos al. 4, Kaunas

Ipanema restaurant concept: Trendy pizzeria located on the bank of the Nemunas River in the Panemunė pinewood

Chef: Martynas Andriuškevičius

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 14th place

Ryžių Jūra - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Ryžių Jūra
Šv. Ignoto g. 14, Vilnius

Ryžių Jūra restaurant concept: Asian street food restaurant

Chef: Karolis Jurkonis

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 15th place

Carré Bar and Lounge - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Carré Bar and Lounge
Gedimino pr. 9, Vilnius

Carré Bar and Lounge restaurant concept: Modern European cuisine and cocktail restaurant

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 16th place

Talutti bakes and shakes City - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Talutti bakes and shakes City
Vasario 16-osios g. 2, Kaunas

Talutti bakes and shakes City restaurant concept: An American cuisine restaurant for urban people, their families, and friends.

Chef: Irmantas Gasiūnas

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 17th place

PACAI - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

PACAI
Didžioji g. 7, Vilnius

PACAI restaurant concept: A fine dining restaurant where the menu features innovative, original flavours inspired by both Nordic and Lithuanian cuisines

Chefs: Goda Juknaitė and Vytautas Alekna

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 18th place

Sues Indian Raja - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Sue's Indian Raja
Odminių g. 3, Vilnius

Sue's Indian Raja restaurant concept: Authentic Indian cuisine restaurant

Chef: Madansingh Panwar

„Tablein Diners’ Awards 2023“: 19th place

Imperial - TABLEIN DINERS’ AWARDS 2023

Imperial
Subačiaus g. 2, Vilnius

Imperial restaurant concept: A luxurious fine dining restaurant offering haute cuisine, modern Lithuanian gastronomy, and authentic Grand Duchy of Lithuania dishes, recreated by historians

Chef: Slava Janč