Vilnius — Where We Ate & Drank
We ate our way through 10 restaurants in Vilnius, from Ertlio Namas' historical Lithuanian tasting menus to Amandus and Pizza Di Ascari. Plus 5 bars, Gediminas Castle, and more.
Vilnius charmed us more than any Baltic capital had the right to: a baroque old town, the oddball Užupis republic across the river, and a serious kitchen streak. Ertlio Namas does historical Lithuanian tasting menus, Nick & Nora stirs the nightcap, and we found gems like Amandus and Smash By Mama sakė paeis worth crossing town for.
The KGB museum is heavy and essential, Gediminas Castle watches over it all, and summer light meets shoulder-season prices. We visited 10 restaurants, 5 bars, and a handful of sights that made this city stick with us.
- We were there in June 2024
- Best months to visit: May–September
- 2 Michelin-starred tables · 1 UNESCO site
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