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Good to Know
- Vilnius' culinary scene blends traditional Lithuanian cuisine with modern Nordic influence; farm-to-table dining is prominent.
- Michelin Guide arrived in Lithuania in 2024; as of 2026, Vilnius has 5 one-star restaurants, indicating a strong fine-dining presence.
- Supermarkets (Maxima, Rimi, Lidl, IKI) are widely available and open 7 days a week from ~08:00 to 22:00-23:00; alcohol sales restricted to 10:00 AM–8:00 PM (until 3:00 PM Sundays).
- Traditional markets (Hales, Kalvarijų) offer fresh local produce and are best visited in the morning; they close early.
- Food delivery apps Wolt and Bolt Food operate throughout Vilnius; Wolt offers free delivery for new users.
Markets
- Description
- Traditional and modern markets for fresh local produce
Markets
Hales Market (Halės Turgus)
- Location
- Old Town Center
- Description
- Historic, smaller marketplace in city center
Kalvarijų Market (Kalvarijų Turgus)
- Location
- Šnipiškės
- Description
- Smaller marketplace close to city center, fresh produce and traditional products
Supermarkets
- Description
- Central supermarkets within city center and nomad neighborhoods
Stores
Maxima
- Location
- Multiple locations including city center (Gedimino pr. 16, Senamiestis)
- Notes
- Lithuania's largest supermarket chain, widely available
Rimi
- Location
- Multiple locations including City North, Užupis, Rygos g.
- Notes
- Full-service supermarket chain
Lidl
- Location
- Rasų Street 9A and other locations
- Notes
- Discount supermarket chain
IKI
- Location
- Multiple locations (Sodų Street 22)
- Notes
- Lithuanian supermarket chain
Food Delivery
Apps
Wolt
- Notes
- Operates in Vilnius with supermarket and restaurant deliveries; free delivery for new users
Bolt Food
- Notes
- Available in Vilnius for restaurant and grocery delivery
Budget
14Horses
- Price Range
- €30
- Neighborhood
- Old Town (Dominikonų Street complex)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Baltic/Lithuanian cuisine with regenerative farm ingredients
Gaspar's
- Price Range
- €25
- Neighborhood
- Old Town / New Town border
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Lithuanian comfort food
High End
Nineteen18
- Price Range
- €95
- Neighborhood
- Old Town (Dominikonų Street)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Baltic haute cuisine, seasonal tasting menu
Demo
- Price Range
- €88
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Sustainable, inventive Nordic-Baltic cuisine
Džiaugsmas
- Price Range
- €85
- Neighborhood
- Old Town (City Center)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern Lithuanian with stripped-back, ingredient-focused plates
Mid Range
Farmer & The Ocean
- Price Range
- €45
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Seafood and Lithuanian farm ingredients
Stikliai
- Price Range
- €50
- Neighborhood
- Old Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Lithuanian and European cuisine
Augustin
- Price Range
- €48
- Neighborhood
- City Center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French-Lithuanian fusion
One Star
Deep Roots
- Chef
- Andrius Kubilius
- Cuisine
- Baltic, farm-to-table, childhood-memory-inspired dishes
- Location
- Trakų 14, Vilnius
- Note
- Newly starred in 2026 MICHELIN Guide; uses ingredients from own farm
Nineteen18
- Chef
- Andrius Kubilius (previously; current head chef Vita Bartininkaitė)
- Cuisine
- Baltic haute cuisine, seasonal tasting menu
- Location
- Dominikonų 11, Vilnius
- Note
- Michelin star retained; flagship of Old Town dining courtyard
Demo
- Chef
- Tadas Eidukevičius
- Cuisine
- Nordic-Baltic, inventive, sustainable
- Location
- City Center, Vilnius
- Note
- Café by day, restaurant by night; earned MICHELIN Green Star for sustainability
Džiaugsmas
- Chef
- Chef Martynas
- Cuisine
- Modern Lithuanian, ingredient-focused
- Location
- Old Town (Vilnius), fine period house
- Note
- Michelin star retained; pared-back style highlighting core ingredients
Bib Gourmand
14Horses
- Note
- Well-run, value-focused, regenerative farm ingredients
Gaspar's
- Note
- Neighborhood restaurant with long history on Old/New Town border
Augustin
- Note
- Recognized for good-quality food at moderate price
Le Travi
- Note
- Bib Gourmand recipient
B'ARN Bistro
- Note
- Outdoor-inspired cooking tradition
Local Must Try Dishes
- Description
- Lithuanian traditional dishes and their key ingredients
Dishes
Cepelinai
- Description
- Potato dumplings (zeppelins) filled with meat or mushrooms, served with sour cream and bacon bits
ŠAltibarščiai
- Description
- Cold beet soup with sour cream, popular in summer months
Kugelis
- Description
- Baked potato and meat casserole, comfort food staple
Kibinai
- Description
- Baked pastry filled with meat (originally from Karaite tradition)
Skilandis
- Description
- Smoked pork meat product, traditional Lithuanian delicacy
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Plant-based dining options in Vilnius
Venues
Loving Hut
- Cuisine
- Vegan Asian, plant-based Vietnamese
- Location
- Central Vilnius
- Note
- Vegan chain with multiple locations in Eastern Europe
Uzupis Neighborhood Cafes and Vegetarian Restaurants
- Cuisine
- Mixed vegetarian/vegan options
- Location
- Uzupis (artist district)
- Note
- Artsy neighborhood with several vegetarian-friendly and vegan cafes
International Cuisine
- Notes
- Italian (Justa Pasta, Da Antonio), Asian (HeJi, MOTÍF Japanese fusion), Mediterranean and French options well-represented in Michelin-listed restaurants
- Description
- International dining options available in Vilnius city center
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