Belmontas

The restaurant is established under the open sky and calls together up to 600 guests. Here, apart from eating and drinking, you get to enjoy the fresh air and nature and listen to something that no other restaurant is in possession of, the sound of brawling waterfalls.

• Web:

  www.belmontas.lt/main

• Address:

  Belmonto gatvė 17A, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 686 14656

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–11pm

Bunte Gans

Bunte Gans churns out excellent German and world cuisine in Vilnius Old Town. The imaginative, good-value food on offer includes schnitzels, bratwurst, bangers and mash, lamb, boar, beef steaks, fresh fish and the house special: a dish of goose with fried potatoes and vegetables. There’s live music during the weekends and an extensive range of drinks including Riesling, Grauer Burgunder and the recommended German beer Zoller-Hof from Swabia.

• Web:

  www.buntegans.lt

• Address:

  Aušros Vartų gatvė 11, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 678 83211

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu noon–11pm; Fri & Sat noon–midnight; Sun noon–8pm

Čagino

Čagino's name is associated with the famous Russian academic, and talented architect Nikolay Chagin. Here, you will enjoy an authentic atmosphere of 19th-century Russian nobility and dishes of Russian cuisine based on old national recipes.

• Address:

  Jono Basanavičiaus gatvė 11, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 5 261 5555

Cozy

Cozy is a café and restaurant located in the Old Town of Vilnius. The charming premises date back to 1536 and offer a warm interior with delicious food and friendly staff. This is a great place to sit back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.cozy.lt/en

• E-mail:

  info@cozy.lt

• Address:

  Dominikonų gatvė 10, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 5 261 1137

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9:30am–1am; Sat & Sun 10am–1am

Etno Dvaras

Etno Dvaras was the first restaurant in Lithuania to offer certified meals from the Gastronomic Heritage Foundation. These are meals made in the traditional way, using products of local origin. You can hear Lithuanian music playing in a cosy atmosphere of an old estate, decorated with elements of old graphics and pictures from authentic books.

• Web:

  www.etnodvaras.lt/en

• Address:

  Pilies gatvė 16, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 656 13688

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–midnight

Imperial

From its sophisticated décor to its gourmet, mouth-watering food, Imperial Restaurant offers the ultimate fine dining experience in the heart of Vilnius Old Town. The menu is impressive and includes fresh oysters from the coast of France, marbled beef steaks, as well as modern Lithuanian dishes.

• E-mail:

  hotel@imperialvilnius.lt

• Address:

  Subačiaus gatvė 2, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 5 255 3355

Artistai

Artistai is a lively pub with a youthful vibe that has been on the Vilnius party scene for a long time. This place is especially loved by students and draws in crowds with a mixture of popular hits and timeless pop classics. This place has a courtyard too where frequent live music concerts take place.

• E-mail:

  info@artistai.lt

• Address:

  Šv. Kazimiero gatvė 3, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 5 212 1268

Gringo Pub

With its friendly staff and a carefully selected beer menu, this bar stands out among the Vilnius pub scene. Live soccer matches are broadcast on the screen and draught beers including Guinness and Stella Artois are served to go with it.

• E-mail:

  gringopub@gmail.com

• Address:

  Vilniaus gatvė 31, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 654 90541

In Vino

This is the place that started the wine boom in Vilnius and it is still avant-garde. The tapas menu is extensive, and even by Spanish standards the real deal. This place is a long-time favourite for many, from artists and actors to hard-boiled businesspeople.

• Address:

  Aušros Vartų gatvė 7, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 5 212 1210

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 4pm–2am; Fri & Sat 4pm–4am

Menu Fabrikas Loftas

The cultural centre Menu Fabrikas Loftas is a place well-known to local bohemians. This venue is based inside a fabulous old factory in Vilnius Newtown and offers creative opportunities, outlets, and events including parties, fashion shows, educational seminars, film screenings, and much more. Loftas is popular for big music shows with world-famous bands and DJs.

• Web:

  www.menufabrikas.lt

• E-mail:

  info@menufabrikas.lt

• Address:

  Švitrigailos gatvė 29, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 645 71145

• More info:

  Live music bar

Notre Vie

This little wine bar and bistro, situated right in the heart of the Old Town, is a real gem. All the wines served here are carefully selected and brought directly from vineyards by the owners themselves. This is an exceptional wine bar standing for high quality, uniqueness, and exclusivity, not to mention its cosy interior and live jazz evenings.

• Address:

  Stiklių gatvė 10, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 636 35581

• Opening hours:

  Daily noon–midnight

Old Green Grill House

The Old Green Grill House is situated only a few steps away from Cathedral Square in a 19th-century house, which is one of the few wooden houses remaining in Vilnius. Here you can have a refreshing glass of beer, with 14 types of Lithuanian and imported beer on tap to choose from, or taste The Old Green House light, special, strong or brand beer brewed according to a special recipe. When it comes to dining, the menu features barbecue, European cuisine, and Lithuanian dishes.

• Web:

  www.oldgreenhouse.lt/en

• E-mail:

  info@oldgreenhouse.lt

• Address:

  Laurynas Stuokos-Gucevičiaus gatvė 5, Vilnius

• Phone:

  +370 616 99559

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu noon–11pm; Fri & Sat noon–1am; Sun noon–10pm