Guidebook for Vilnius
Food Scene
Reasonably-priced vegetarian bistro. Very friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Holigans
27 Verkių gatvėReasonably-priced vegetarian bistro. Very friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
Šturmų Švyturys
30 Užupio g.Amazing seafood from the Baltic & lovely owners.
Stebuklas
Katedros aikštėOne of the best restaurants in town.
Good option for breakfast. Opens at 8AM on weekdays and 9:30AM on weekends.
25 moradores locais recomendam
The Town Restaurant
26 Gedimino pr.Good option for breakfast. Opens at 8AM on weekdays and 9:30AM on weekends.
Wide selection of delicious desserts. Good choice for early breakfast, opens at 7AM on weekdays.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Sugamour
11 Vokiečių g.Wide selection of delicious desserts. Good choice for early breakfast, opens at 7AM on weekdays.
Very hipster and popular among youngsters. Burgers and ribs.
44 moradores locais recomendam
Keulė Rūkė
66 Pylimo g.Very hipster and popular among youngsters. Burgers and ribs.
Famous for local beer and Lithuanian cuisine. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it… say, too egzotic :)
66 moradores locais recomendam
Šnekutis
15 Šv. Mikalojaus g.Famous for local beer and Lithuanian cuisine. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it… say, too egzotic :)
Small yet very pleasant place serving Indian inspired cuisine. Lunch deals on weekdays for 7.5 euro. Perfect option for Sunday brunch.
45 moradores locais recomendam
Gaspars
23-3 Pylimo g.Small yet very pleasant place serving Indian inspired cuisine. Lunch deals on weekdays for 7.5 euro. Perfect option for Sunday brunch.
Very popular among hipsters and non-hipsters alike. Good spot to grab a quick bite and a pint on your way to the station.
36 moradores locais recomendam
Dėvėti
3 Sodų g.Very popular among hipsters and non-hipsters alike. Good spot to grab a quick bite and a pint on your way to the station.
Wonderful restaurant offering seasons inspired cuisine from local ingredients. 7 course tasting menu is 65 euro. Was nominated among TOP5 restaurants in Lithuania.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Sweet & Sour Bar
22 Užupio g.Wonderful restaurant offering seasons inspired cuisine from local ingredients. 7 course tasting menu is 65 euro. Was nominated among TOP5 restaurants in Lithuania.
Salad bar. Opens at 7AM on weekdays & 9AM on weekends. Socially-responsible business employing the most vulnerable people (former prisoners, drug addicts).
8 moradores locais recomendam
Mano Guru
20 Vilniaus g.Salad bar. Opens at 7AM on weekdays & 9AM on weekends. Socially-responsible business employing the most vulnerable people (former prisoners, drug addicts).
Ali Šokoladinė
31 Vilniaus g.Delicious sweets & desserts and friendly staff.
One of the best places for steaks in Vilnius. Can be very busy, hence highly recommed reserving a table in advance.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Meat SteakHouse
13 A. Juozapavičiaus g.One of the best places for steaks in Vilnius. Can be very busy, hence highly recommed reserving a table in advance.
The best rated Ukranian restaurant in town. Open 5PM to 10PM. Strongly encourage to book in advance.
Varenyky
11a Švitrigailos g.The best rated Ukranian restaurant in town. Open 5PM to 10PM. Strongly encourage to book in advance.
Kitchen
11 Didžioji g.Cosy place offering great lunch deals at affordable prices.
Great cuisine. Seasonal a la carte ant tasting menus. Also nice place for lunch, served 11AM to 3PM on weekdays. Closed Sundays.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Lauro lapas
24 Pamėnkalnio g.Great cuisine. Seasonal a la carte ant tasting menus. Also nice place for lunch, served 11AM to 3PM on weekdays. Closed Sundays.
Jurgis ir Drakonas (PYLIMO)
22 D Pylimo g.One of the best pizerrias in town.
Perfect spot for culinary journey. Opens at 12PM. Great lunch offers for ~13 euro. A la carte and tasting menus (50 euro). Book in advance for dinner.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Dublis
14 Trakų g.Perfect spot for culinary journey. Opens at 12PM. Great lunch offers for ~13 euro. A la carte and tasting menus (50 euro). Book in advance for dinner.
Tradtional Lithuanian cuisine. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it… say, too egzotic :)
35 moradores locais recomendam
Bernelių Užeiga
19 A. Vienuolio g.Tradtional Lithuanian cuisine. Try cepelinai (large potato dumplings stuffed with meat) and šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup). It might be wise to order a plate to share in case you find it… say, too egzotic :)
Unique restaurant specializing in Lithuanian cuisine. 4/6 tasting menus (30-40 euro).
8 moradores locais recomendam
Ertlio Namas
7 Šv. Jono g.Unique restaurant specializing in Lithuanian cuisine. 4/6 tasting menus (30-40 euro).
Everything Else
Uzbek cuisine. Lunch deals for 5-6 euro on weekdays from 11AM to 2PM. Also serve water pipes.
22 moradores locais recomendam
Kinza
14 Naugarduko g.Uzbek cuisine. Lunch deals for 5-6 euro on weekdays from 11AM to 2PM. Also serve water pipes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Opened recently and has quickly become one of the fanciest clubs in Vilnius.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Anna Mesha. Butas
28 Vilniaus g.Opened recently and has quickly become one of the fanciest clubs in Vilnius.
Great selection of beer and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
39 moradores locais recomendam
Alaus Biblioteka
4 Trakų g.Great selection of beer and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
I might be biased but this is the best rum place in Vilnius. Also known for great Caribbean snacks.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Rumor
39 Vilniaus g.I might be biased but this is the best rum place in Vilnius. Also known for great Caribbean snacks.
Bocmanas Bar
27 Vilniaus g.Very popular bar among the locals. Can get crowded.
Peronas
6 Geležinkelio g.Hipster bar located literally in the railway station.
Charming cocktail bar. Great selection of cocktails & artistic atmosphere. Open 7PM to 4AM Thursday through Saturday.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Salionas
6 K. Sirvydo g.Charming cocktail bar. Great selection of cocktails & artistic atmosphere. Open 7PM to 4AM Thursday through Saturday.
Opened recently has become very popular among locals.
36 moradores locais recomendam
Bardakas. Vilnius
22 Vilniaus gatvėOpened recently has become very popular among locals.
Materialiste
25 Vilniaus g.One of the most popular nightclubs.
No. 1 whisk(e)y bar in Vilnius. Knowledgable staff, great selection & ambient atmosphere. Open 5PM to 4AM. Closed Sundays & Mondays.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Viskio Baras “King & Mouse - Whisky Bar & Shop”
No. 1 whisk(e)y bar in Vilnius. Knowledgable staff, great selection & ambient atmosphere. Open 5PM to 4AM. Closed Sundays & Mondays.
Arts & Culture
KGB museum. Arguably the darkest yet, in my opinion, the best museum in Vilnius.
64 moradores locais recomendam
Museu das Ocupações e Lutas pela Liberdade
2A Aukų g.KGB museum. Arguably the darkest yet, in my opinion, the best museum in Vilnius.
Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania
2/8 Totorių g.Money museum (free entrance).
Art Factory. Check their website for event calendar www.menufabrikas.lt.
34 moradores locais recomendam
Menu fabrikas Loftas
29 Švitrigailos g.Art Factory. Check their website for event calendar www.menufabrikas.lt.
Sightseeing
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania & Museum. 3 euro. Closed Mondays.
71 moradores locais recomendam
Royal Palace
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania & Museum. 3 euro. Closed Mondays.
Roof top bar is arguably the best place for panoramic view of Vilnius. Good choice for one drink with a view.
Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
Roof top bar is arguably the best place for panoramic view of Vilnius. Good choice for one drink with a view.
This monument is dedicated to eminent American composer, guitarist and singer Frank Zappa.
Frank Zappa Memorial
K. Kalinausko gatvėThis monument is dedicated to eminent American composer, guitarist and singer Frank Zappa.
Constitution of Užupis Republic written in 18 languages. Also recommend walking around Užupis, the most artistic neighborhood in Vilni
Uzupio Konstitucija
3A Paupio g.Constitution of Užupis Republic written in 18 languages. Also recommend walking around Užupis, the most artistic neighborhood in Vilni
Probably the most beautiful gothic church in Lithuania.
155 moradores locais recomendam
Igreja de Santa Ana
8 Maironio g.Probably the most beautiful gothic church in Lithuania.
Prezidentūra
Universiteto gatvėPresidential palace.
Beautiful inner courtyards. Guided tours available in English. French, Polish, Russian on workdays from 9AM to 3PM (5 euro). Great panoramic view of Vilnius Old Town from the campanile of St, John’s Church, which is the highest building in the Old Town (2.5 euro).
48 moradores locais recomendam
Vilnius University
3 Universiteto g.Beautiful inner courtyards. Guided tours available in English. French, Polish, Russian on workdays from 9AM to 3PM (5 euro). Great panoramic view of Vilnius Old Town from the campanile of St, John’s Church, which is the highest building in the Old Town (2.5 euro).
Crypts open 10AM to 4PM Monday through Saturday. Admission only with a guide, tour in English costs 20 euro. Advance booking required.
101 moradores locais recomendam
Catedral de Vilnius
Šventaragio gatvėCrypts open 10AM to 4PM Monday through Saturday. Admission only with a guide, tour in English costs 20 euro. Advance booking required.
One of the most visited shrines in Vilnius. The only remaining gate of the original 5 gates in the city wall.
99 moradores locais recomendam
Porta da Aurora
14 Aušros Vartų g.One of the most visited shrines in Vilnius. The only remaining gate of the original 5 gates in the city wall.
Stunning panoramic view of Vilnius but you’ll need to climb up the hill. It might not be very easy to find. There are options to get there. Either cross the bridge across Vilnelė in Bernardinai garden or turn left on Krivių st in Užupis when you pass the gymnasium and go up the hill. Check Google Maps for directions.
121 moradores locais recomendam
Three Crosses
Stunning panoramic view of Vilnius but you’ll need to climb up the hill. It might not be very easy to find. There are options to get there. Either cross the bridge across Vilnelė in Bernardinai garden or turn left on Krivių st in Užupis when you pass the gymnasium and go up the hill. Check Google Maps for directions.
The main street of Vilnius connecting the Cathedral with the Seimas (Houses of Parliament).
24 moradores locais recomendam
Gediminas Avenue
Gedimino ProspektasThe main street of Vilnius connecting the Cathedral with the Seimas (Houses of Parliament).
The oldest street in the old town. You'll find a plenty of merchants selling souvenirs & local crafts.
45 moradores locais recomendam
Pilies Street
Pilies gatvėThe oldest street in the old town. You'll find a plenty of merchants selling souvenirs & local crafts.
Currently inaccessible due to heavy erosion of the hill.
260 moradores locais recomendam
Torre do Castelo de Gediminas
5 Arsenalo g.Currently inaccessible due to heavy erosion of the hill.
Parks & Nature
Recently restored park with a musical fountain. Nice for strolling around.
262 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Bernardine
8A B. Radvilaitės g.Recently restored park with a musical fountain. Nice for strolling around.
Shopping
Largest shopping mall in city centre. Exchange office on the ground floor.
127 moradores locais recomendam
GO9
9 Gedimino pr.Largest shopping mall in city centre. Exchange office on the ground floor.
AKROPOLIS Vilnius
25 Ozo g.Large shopping mall & cinema.
Panorama
9 Saltoniškių g.Large shopping mall.
Moustache boutique
7A Vilniaus g.Lithuanian fashion store.
Šv. Mikalojaus g. 13
13 Šv. Mikalojaus gatvė'Baltas miškas'. Baltic fashion store. Clothing & accessories.
BUTIQ.LT
9 Saltoniškių g.Fashion boutique.
Ozas PPC
18 Ozo g.Large shopping mall & cinema.