Restaurants in Vilnius captivate diners not only with their refined gastronomy but also with the unique spaces where they welcome guests.

Would you like to enjoy a fine dining experience in halls once walked by Lithuania’s most esteemed nobles? Do you dream of having lunch in a theatre or dinner beneath the vaulted ceilings of a monastery? Maybe you are thinking of celebrating in a greenhouse or feel ready for a culinary adventure in a hidden cellar? From buildings rich in centuries of history to creatively repurposed, unconventional spaces, you can discover it all in the heart of Lithuania's capital.

Tablein guide features Vilnius restaurants located in truly exceptional venues. Where would you head first?

Vilnius restaurants in theatre

3 Mūzos rooftop bar
Gedimino pr. 4, Vilnius

3 Mūzos Rooftop Bar is a panoramic terrace in Vilnius where guests can enjoy food and beverages while admiring the legendary views of Gedimino Castle and the Archcathedral.

Location: 3 Mūzos Rooftop Bar is located on the fifth floor of the Lithuanian National Drama Theater.
Menu: From Baba Ganoush, hummus, and Tzatziki, to smoked eel bites – the menu concept spins around historic Levant region-inspired mezze appetizers, all ideal for sharing.
Prices: Mezze appetizers – 6-12 Eur. Mezze platters – 16-32 Eur. Desserts – 3-16 Eur.

NACIONALINĖ
Gedimino pr. 4, Vilnius

Located in the heart of Vilnius cultural scene, NACIONALINĖ is a gastrobar-café where theatre, art, and food merge in stylish spaces.

Location: NACIONALINĖ welcomes guests at the Lithuanian National Drama Theater.
Menu: The true stars of the menu include the authentic 'Kyiv Chicken,' 'Nacionalinis' broth, 'Stroganoff Vivant' beef, and homemade empanadas. Gastrobar's repertoire also offers a generous selection of other creative dishes inspired by global cuisines.
Prices: Theater sandwiches – 7-9 Eur. Snacks – 2-12 Eur. Soups, salads – 2,5-9 Eur. Main dishes – 8-17 Eur. Desserts – 2-16 Eur.

Vilnius restaurant in greenhouse

Panama Food Garden
Vykinto g. 17 A, Vilnius

Panama Food Garden is a dream destination in Žvėrynas, the most romantic neighbourhood of Vilnius.

Location: The unique feature of Panama Food Garden is its stylish greenhouse, which operates year-round, regardless of the season. This space suits for cosy gatherings with loved ones as well as personal or business celebrations.
Menu: The menu invites guests to enjoy a variety of seafood and meat dishes in exotic styles. Whether it’s fresh oysters, mussels in coconut sauce, 'Tom Yum' soup, seafood with udon noodles, grilled octopus, or a 'Surf & Turf' beef steak, each choice offers a gastronomic vacation-like experience.
Prices: Appetizers – 10,5-33 Eur. Soups – 9-14 Eur. Salads – 15-17 Eur. Main dishes – 14-34 Eur. Desserts – 6-7 Eur.

Vilnius restaurant in monastery

Casa Peligrosa
Visų Šventųjų g. 5, Vilnius

Located in the Old Town of Vilnius, Casa Peligrosa is a popular Mexican restaurant in Vilnius that transports guests to exotic Mexico, even if only for a few but unforgettable hours.

Location: The restaurant sits beneath the historic vaults of the Old Regula Carmelite Monastery Ensemble.
Menu: The menu features modern interpretations of traditional Mexican dishes and an impressive selection of Mexican drinks.
Prices: Appetizers – 9-15 Eur. Soups – 10 Eur. Tacos – 9-36 Eur. Main dishes – 19-30 Eur. Desserts – 8 Eur.

Vilnius restaurants in historical palaces

Nineteen 18
Dominikonų g. 11, Vilnius

Awarded a prestigious Michelin star, Nineteen 18 is a fine dining restaurant in Vilnius where the famous chef Andrius Kubilius creates exceptional gastronomic experiences.

Location: The restaurant welcomes guests to the grand dining hall of the centuries-old restored Vainai Palace, located in Vilnius Old Town. This space historically hosted only the most noble figures.
Menu: The restaurant offers a 10-course tasting dinner, allowing guests to explore the best flavours of Lithuania. The focus here is on locally-grown products, including those from small farms and foraged in nature.
Price: Tasting dinner – 94 Eur per person.

14Horses
Dominikonų g. 11, Vilnius

14Horses is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Vilnius where chef Justinas Misius creates a menu based on local gastronomy principles.

Location: The restaurant is located in 'Senatorių pasažas' - the restored Vainai Palace - with its walls dating back to the 17th century.
Menu: The overall restaurant concept features seasonal and sustainable gastronomy based on products sourced either from organic 'Farmers Circle' or other small Lithuanian farms. Diners here can enjoy a three-course menu at a fixed price with the freedom to choose their preferred dishes.
Prices: Two appetizers, a main course, and a dessert – 55 Eur per person. Three appetizers and a main course – 55 Eur per person.

PACAI
Didžioji g. 7, Vilnius

PACAI is a Michelin-listed fine dining restaurant in Vilnius that introduces guests to original, innovative flavours inspired by Nordic and Lithuanian cuisines.

Location: PACAI is located in the hotel bearing the same name, which occupies the historic 17th-century palace founded by Mykolas Kazimieras Pacas. This famous military leader, who defeated the Moscow army and strengthened Vilnius defences, hired Italian artists to design the mansion. Thus, sculptor Giovanni Pietro Perti, a major figure in the late 18th-century European Baroque style, decorated the palace with sculptures and mouldings, while Florentine painter Michelangelo Palloni created wall frescoes.
Uniquely, the old Pacai Palace still echoes the compliments that Russian Emperor Alexander I once paid to Lithuanian Countess Sofija Tyzenhauzaitė and memories of the grand banquet held in honour of French Emperor Napoleon in Vilnius.
Menu: PACAI aims to uncover hidden gems of Lithuanian cuisine by presenting them in a way that highlights the true essence of the ingredients. Moreover, the menu here changes with the seasons, offering a range of flavours, aromas, and textures dictated by nature.
Prices: Bites – 6-20 Eur. Appetizers – 14-100 Eur. Main courses – 19-75 Eur. Desserts – 6-12 Eur. Tasting menu – 85 Eur per person. Drink pairing – 50 Eur per person.

Vilnius restaurants in historic hotels

Narutis
Pilies g. 24, Vilnius

Narutis is an elegant restaurant in Vilnius that welcomes gourmands with European cuisine, a charming ambience featuring 18th-century frescoes and unique paintings, as well as views of the main Old Town street.

Location: Narutis is located in a five-star hotel of the same name, which occupies 15th-16th century buildings – once known as the palace – on the main street of Vilnius Old Town. These structures belonged to various Lithuanian noble dynasties over different periods.
Moreover, Narutis is one of the oldest hotels in Eastern Europe, first mentioned internationally as a recommended accommodation for travellers dating back to 1581. Since then, these buildings have been associated with lodging services. In the early 20th century, the Versalis hotel operated here. Later, in 1939, the Narocz (named after Lake Narocz in Belarus, which appears in Adam Mickiewicz’s poems – Narutis in Lithuanian) opened its doors, marking the beginning of the modern hotel’s history.
Menu: The restaurant invites visitors to experience European culinary art created using only the highest-quality local ingredients.
Prices: Appetizers – 15 Eur-21 Eur. Soups – 13 Eur. Main courses – 31 Eur-38 Eur. Desserts – 11 Eur-18 Eur.

Neringa
Gedimino pr. 23, Vilnius

Neringa is a legendary restaurant in Vilnius. Since its opening in 1959, it has been a cultural hub for bohemians and intellectuals, preserving its charm, spirit, style & interior to this day.

Location: Located in the heart of Vilnius, the restaurant building was originally constructed in 1917. After undergoing renovation more than sixty years ago, it reopened as the Neringa Hotel. This transformation represented an architectural breakthrough, symbolizing national modernism and marking a significant cultural milestone.
The hotel restaurant bearing the same name also became famous for its role in cultural discussions alongside growing political dissent. Thus, it attracted a diverse range of visitors, including writers, poets, painters, musicians, teachers, doctors, and actors. The restaurant also hosted jazz concerts, often disliked by the occupying authorities, which became a significant part of its identity. Yet, these stories give only a glimpse into Neringa's unique history.
Menu: The restaurant offers excellent food, professional service, and a unique classic environment. In addition to seasonal dishes, Neringa takes pride in its classic offerings, which began being served 50 years ago and remain popular today.
Prices: Salads – 10-17 Eur. Soups – 7-8 Eur. Cold appetizers – 9-82 Eur. Hot appetizers – 13-20 Eur. Main courses – 8-30 Eur. Desserts – 8-9 Eur. Children dishes – 3-7 Eur.

Neringa ROOFTOP Baras
Gedimino pr. 23, Vilnius

Topped on the roof of the legendary Neringa Hotel, Neringa ROOFTOP Bar offers romantic elegance and unforgettable views of the Old Town rooftops as well as pink sunsets.

Location: The legend of Neringa ROOFTOP Bar is linked to the history of the hotel & restaurant of the same name.
Menu: This unique panoramic bar invites you to enjoy sparkling drinks and delicious snacks.
Prices: Appetizers – 9-82 Eur. Appetizer sets – 21-77 Eur. Salads – 16-17 Eur.

Vilnius restaurant in the historic building within the Glass Quarter

Stikliai
Gaono g. 7, Vilnius

Stikliai is a fine dining Michelin restaurant in Vilnius, renowned both in Lithuania and beyond for its refined flavours, high service standards, elegance, and subtle luxury.

Location: Stikliai is housed in a five-star hotel of the same name, whose walls bear stories spanning centuries. In 1645, pharmacist Romanas Krasnickis, a co-owner of the building at Gaono St. 7 / Stiklių St. 11, transferred the property to the Rosary Brotherhood, which operated near the Holy Spirit Church. Until nationalization in 1940, the Brotherhood rented the premises to wealthy merchants. From the 18th to the end of the 19th century, an inn operated here.
Over the centuries, the building has been damaged by several fires, but 16th-century architectural elements remain to this day on the second hotel floor, while Gothic masonry and the spatial structure from the 15th century are still visible in the basement.
Menu: The menu at Stikliai features European dishes with Lithuanian accents, prepared using French techniques. The restaurant chef highly values local produce, so a significant portion of the fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, and herbs are grown on Stikliai own organic farm in Dubingiai.
Prices: Cold appetizers – 26-29 Eur. Hot appetizers – 20-42 Eur. Soups – 13 Eur. Main courses – 47-54 Eur. Desserts – 16-23 Eur. Tasting menu – 90 Eur per person.

Vilnius restaurant under the airplane wing

Aerottoria
Dariaus ir Girėno 34 F, Vilnius

Filled with stories and cosy chatter, Aerottoria is an Italian restaurant in Vilnius open to every guest who values quality food as much as special moments together.

Location: The restaurant welcomes guests in the 'AeroCity Tech Valley' complex, next to a silver Bombardier CRJ 200 airplane, which has landed inside the building and become a new symbol of Vilnius.
Menu: Aerottoria offers traditional Italian dishes with a touch of modernity, including some of the best oven-baked pizzas in the city.
Prices: Soups – 9-11 Eur. Primi – 13-18 Eur. Secondi – 16-32 Eur. Antipasti – 7-18 Eur. Pasta – 12-16 Eur. Pizzas – 9-14 Eur. Gourmet pizzas – 14-22 Eur. Desserts – 7-8 Eur. Children dishes – 4-10 Eur.

Vilnius café in mysterious basement

Black Lodge Cafe Speakeasy
Užupio g. 13, Vilnius

Located in a mysterious Užupis neighbourhood basement, Black Lodge Cafe Speakeasy is a café inspired by American secret speakeasy bars and the legendary 'Twin Peaks' series.

Location: Guests enter Black Lodge Cafe Speakeasy through hidden doors into a basement styled like the black Twin Peaks lodge. Inside, they find just one table and three seats, with a single song repeatedly playing in the background.
Menu: The café’s menu features just one drink (black coffee) and one dessert (a cherry pie that has become a legend in Vilnius).
Price: A 50-minute experience in an Instagrammable setting, including a drink and dessert – 9 Eur per person.

Vilnius restaurant in historic merchant’s office

Veranda
Kęstučio g. 39, Vilnius

Nestled in the Žvėrynas neighborhood, Veranda is a salon-bar that blends local culinary traditions with European gastronomy. On weekends, it also greets guests with live jazz music.

Location: The building housing Veranda dates back to 1901. Records show V. Martinson, a merchant from the First Guild of St. Petersburg, operated his office here. Martinson, who owned the entire Žvėrynas area, prepared a land distribution plan for the district, which also shaped the current urban layout of this neighbourhood. Moreover, his efforts led to incorporating Žvėrynas, previously outside the city, into the territory of Vilnius.
Menu: At Veranda, the focus is on natural ingredients and the freshest seasonal vegetables from Lithuanian farms. These products inspire daily culinary creations.
Prices: Appetizers – 9,9-25 Eur. Soups – 6-9,5 Eur. Salads – 9,5-17,9 Eur. Main courses – 15,9-35,9 Eur. Desserts – 6,5-7,9 Eur. Children dishes – 8,5-9,9 Eur.

Vilnius restaurant in historic ice cream parlour

Rotonda
Barboros Radvilaitės g. 6A, Vilnius

Rotonda is a modern family restaurant in the city centre park of Vilnius. It impresses visitors with cosy gastronomy and various activities for children.

Location: Situated in Bernardinai Garden, right at the foot of Gedimino Castle, this restaurant breathes new life into the nostalgic space of the legendary ice cream parlour. This place once attracted a large crowd of Vilnius residents and visitors who enjoyed coffee & ice cream under the chestnut trees.
Menu: Rotonda offers a family-style European cuisine menu and hearty weekend brunch options.
Prices: Appetizers – 6-16 Eur. Soups – 6.5-7 Eur. Salads – 14 Eur. Main courses – 14-31 Eur. Pizzas – 11-15 Eur. Desserts – 6-10 Eur. Children dishes – 9-12 Eur.

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