VILNIUS - In Your Pocket

out of the kitchen. An interesting point worth noting is that the
last vegetable soup we had here had bits of chicken in it. Also at
Gedimino 14. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 04:00. 16Lt.
PTJAVSW
Forto Dvaras C-2, Pilies 16, tel. (+370) 656 136
88, www.fortas.eu. An increasingly large national franchise
of folk restaurants pandering to people in danger
of becoming increasingly large themselves, Forto Dvaras
offers quality traditional Lithuanian food in a folksy interior
without going completely over the top. The food is authentic,
immensely filling if you choose the right dish, and for
the location exceptionally good value for money, whilst the
service is in general reasonably friendly and thoughtful. The
summertime outdoor seating provides some of the best
people-watching in the capital. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. 15Lt.
TJABSW
Graf Zeppelin C-4, Savičiaus 9, tel. (+370) 674 629
49, www.grafzeppelin.lt. One of the city’s more clever
anomalies, bask in antiquity and fill yourself up with what’s
claimed to be the largest cepelinai in the capital. The good
value menu is made up of a range of Lithuanian and German
dishes, most notably the aforementioned blimps which now
feature as the Lithuanian national dish and that were surely
based on something the Hun brought to the country it occupied
during WWI. All in all a great place for a full blown,
gut-busting meal and an equally enjoyable atmosphere when
they’re busy. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 23:00,
Sun 13:00 - 17:00. 18Lt. PJAS
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restaurants
Katpėdėlė I-1, Lukšio 34, tel. (+370) 5 278 88 14,
www.katpedele.lt. A popular national chain of restaurants
serving classic Lithuanian dishes in a folksy setting as well
as more international offerings and that old favourite the
lunchtime special offer. Find them scattered around the
city and the country. An excellent value introduction to the
wonders of local heart-blocking nosh. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00,
Thu 10:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00.
14Lt. PABSW
Keisti Ženklai B-3, Trakų 13, tel. (+370) 5 261 07
79. Strange Signs has been busily keeping a low profile in
Old Town for a very long time indeed, a fact that deserves
some recognition. Although dining here could never really be
classed as a memorable experience, the experience is at
least worth the time, effort and money. The menu lurches
from taste bud to taste bud, offering a mind-boggling choice
of food from local specialties to average pizza. Cheap beer
too. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Thu, Fri 11:00 - 24:00. Closed
Sat, Sun. 11Lt. PJAS
Koldūninė C-4, Savičiaus 6, tel. (+370) 679 262 59. For
the uninitiated, koldūnai are the Lithuanian version of ravioli,
pelmeni, pierogi etc., small pillows of dough encasing a range
of fillings. This friendly place in the heart of Old Town makes it
on the premises and serves it in two sizes. Fillings include beef,
chicken, mutton, cottage cheese and spinach plus one with
sweet berries. An excellent introduction to the simplicities of
local cuisine. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00, Thu, Fri 11:00 - 22:00, Sat
12:00 - 22:00, Sun 12:00 - 20:00. 12Lt. PTJSW
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