VILNIUS - In Your Pocket

30 restaurants
Central Asian
Čingischanas (Genghis Khan) A - 3, J.
Basanavičiaus 8/1, tel. (+370) 619 128 16, www.
restoranas.net. Chefs from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have all contributed their
own dishes to Lithuania’s only truly authentic Central
Asian restaurant. Bursting with aromatic and spicy dishes
you’ve probably never eaten before, the décor may be a
little on the kitsch side but then that’s all part of the experience.
Recommended for novelty value if not the food
itself. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Fri 11:00 - 24:00, Sat 12:00
- 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. 20Lt. PJUES
Brasserie de Verres en Vers C-4, Didžioji 35/2 (Radisson
Blu Astorija Hotel), tel. (+370) 5 236 08 40, www.
radissonblu.com/hotel-vilnius. As one would expect from
the Radisson brand, their in-house Vilnius Old Town restaurant
is pure top class. Tastefully decorated in cool browns, eat in a
choice of two halls, one with a little privacy and the other with
large windows looking out onto the street outside. The small
but well-chosen menu features a cavalcade of classics with
a predominantly French flavour. Recommended is the slow
roasted rabbit with sauté potatoes. The service is friendly and
attentive QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. 100Lt. PJAUBW
Marché de Provence C-3, Pilies 27, tel. (+370) 686
777 07. A really great-looking restaurant serving a limited
choice of dishes from France and the Mediterranean region
in general. We had a knockout salad followed by a cheese
risotto, one of the hardest dishes to make well and that the
chef made pretty much to perfection. There’s a good wine
list too, the staff know what they’re talking about and the
use of fresh herbs in every dish really helps make the place
stand out from the crowd. A small terrace out the back of the
building opens during the warmer part of the year. QOpen
12:00 - 24:00. 45Lt. PJABS
German
Bunte Gans C-5/6, Aušros Vartų 11, tel. (+370) 5 212
83 12, www.buntegans.lt. Bunte Gans churns out excellent
German cuisine and other dishes in this Old Town favourite. The
imaginative, good value food on offer includes schnitzels, bratwurst,
bangers and mash, lamb, boar, beef steaks, fresh fish and
the house special dish of goose with fried potatoes and a host
of other 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 Schwabia.
QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri 11:00 - 02:00, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun
12:00 - 21:00. 35Lt.TJAEBSW
Georgian
NEW
Tiflisi-Dukani A-4, Naugarduko 12, tel. (+370) 656
228 05. Featuring pleasant décor, an equally agreeable
staff and some real magic taking place in the kitchen, Tiflisi
Dukani’s menu features enough Caucasian cuisine to keep
mouths watering for months to come. Because this is a real
Georgian restaurant owned and run by people who know
their business, the staff are on hand to advise as to what
dishes to order. Highly recommended are any of the Georgian
soups and the magnificent grilled meats. An extensive wine
menu and plenty of classic desserts finishes everything off
perfectly.QOpen 10:00 – 23:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 – 23:00.
25Lt. PTAUVEBSW
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