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Rib Room H-3, Šeimyniškių 1 (Holiday Inn), tel.
(+370) 5 210 30 12, www.ribroom.lt. The recently
refashioned restaurant inside Vilnius’ Holiday Inn hotel has
also seen a revamp of its menu. Whilst still offering an extensive
range of international dishes, they’ve really pushed
the boat out here and now include several rib dishes that
they claim to serve in surprisingly different ways. It all
certainly looks impressive, plus there’s plenty of other
options including a couple of classic sandwiches served
with fries, Crème Brûlée and one of the best-looking business
lunches in the city. QOpen 06:30 - 23:00, Sat, Sun
07:30 - 23:00. 40Lt. PTJAUBSW
Riverside H-3, Konstitucijos 20 (Radisson Blu Hotel
Lietuva), tel. (+370) 5 231 48 21, www.riverside.lt. Consistently
great food and service courtesy of this exemplary
in-house hotel restaurant, the well-chosen international menu
may not be the cheapest in the city but is worth the trip over
the river to sample from it. As well as serving one of the best
buffet breakfasts in town, there’s also an excellent buffet lunch
and plenty of dishes from the menu until late. The outdoor
summer terrace, opposite the increasingly popular area by
the river, is a fine place to visit, even if only for a drink. QOpen
06:30 - 23:00. 45Lt. PTAULBSW
Roast & Beer Pub B-1, Tilto 13, tel. (+370) 5 212 48 47,
www.roastandbeer.lt. A self-styled antidote to the stresses
of modern living, this Russian-owned venture is awash with
wooden benches, photographs of celebrities, cheery waitresses
and upbeat pop music. Designed to resemble that old
favourite an English pub and aimed at a slightly older clientele
of 20-somethings and upwards, the menu focuses primarily
on English and Bavarian cuisine. Highly recommended is the
marvellous steak, egg and chips. As of the summer 2012 they
also have premises on Vilnius’ main street. Also at Gedimino
26. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Thu 11:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 -
06:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00. 25Lt. PJASW
Sensus Grill & Wine B-2, Totorių 16, tel. (+370) 5 261
46 93, www.bonussensus.lt. A very nice restaurant indeed
that also knocks out one of the city’s better business lunches
during the week, this two-floored affair uses fresh ingredients
and even bakes its own bread. The menu includes a small
selection of good things including steak, grilled tuna, pasta
and a few decent soups. There’s a recommended drinks menu
to accompany too. An excellent choice for a sophisticated
blow out that won’t break the bank. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00,
Sat, Sun 14:00 - 24:00. 18Lt. PTJABS
Sonnets D-2, Bernardinų 8/8 (Shakespeare hotel), tel.
(+370) 5 266 58 85, www.shakespeare.lt. That rare treat
a hotel restaurant worth eating in, the Shakespeare’s in-house
nosh-pit excels where others barely get off the ground. Sumptuous
and elegant, everything here is polished to near perfection.
A diverse menu tempts diners with all manner of delicacies
from classic Lithuanian dishes to ostrich with chestnuts. All
overseen by friendly and efficient staff, the price tag may be a
little heavy but is worth every penny. QOpen 06:30 - 24:00,
Sat, Sun 07:00 - 24:00. 30Lt. PTJALBSW
Tores I-4, Užupio 40, tel. (+370) 656 490 32, www.tores.
lt. They’ve got lovely distressed furniture inside, with a jumble
of chairs and tables ready for the demolishing of a small choice
of Lithuanian and international dishes including that rarity
cauliflower cheese, all washed down with a range of beers and
wines from around the world. What really sets this place apart
though is the terrace, one of the best in the city when it’s open,
and featuring a delightful view of Old Town spread out below.
QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. 25Lt. TABSW
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