VILNIUS - In Your Pocket

St. Valentino B-3, Vilniaus 47/18, tel. (+370) 652
657 77, www.stvalentino.lt. An unbeatable location
and years of good service mark St. Valentino out as one
of Vilnius’ most beloved and respected restaurants by the
city’s business community and wealthy citizens who continue
to favour the place over any other. Whilst wolfing down a
plate of their excellent Italian food, expect to rub shoulders
with anyone from foreign millionaires to politicians to trophy
wives. Choose to dine in discreet comfort, with the help of a
television or, as the weather improves outside on their great
little people-watching terrace. QOpen 07:30 - 23:00, Thu, Fri
07:30 - 24:00, Sat 09:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 23:00. 35Lt.
PTJABSW
Vapiano H-3, Konstitucijos 7a (Europa), tel. (+370) 5
238 34 89, www.vapiano.lt. Redolent of a millionaire’s
greenhouse, it’s all stone, marble and oak with a particular
emphasis on flora and natural light in here, the perfect environment
in fact for quality Italian food in the city. Featuring
open kitchens making pasta, salads and pizza, the food is
made using fresh ingredients and comes in ample portions.
We’ve eaten here four times now and can’t complain at all.
A super place to eat in an area crying out for this kind of
quality. Note that the kitchen closes 30 minutes before they
lock the doors. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00.
20Lt. PTABSW
Japanese
Labuki C-4, Didžioji 28, tel. (+370) 5 261 11 88. With
suave surroundings and a choice of rooms including a main area
with large windows overlooking the Town Hall, Labuki offers a
wealth of dishes to please all tastes and budgets. The goodlooking
sushi sets are well priced and flavoured, the tempura is
terrific and the solitary noodle dish with beef is absolutely out
of this world. The Korean chef also makes a mean soup and
the classic Oriental desserts are very good indeed. There are
fresh flowers on the tables, the service is friendly and there’s
also a good value business lunch menu. People who prefer to eat
with a knife and fork are strongly advised to ask for them when
ordering their food. Also at Ozo 18 (Ozas), tel. (+370) 5 240 55
55. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri 11:00 - 24:00, Sat 12:00 - 24:00,
Sun 12:00 - 23:00. 35Lt. PJAVBSW
Miyako H-3, Konstitucijos 7a (Europa), tel. (+370) 618
521 12, www.miyako.lt. Miyako provides the full Japanese
experience without shoving it down your throat. What you
should shove down your throat are selections from the sushi
and sashimi menus, all prepared in the front bar area, and
all very good indeed for Vilnius. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Sun
11:00 - 21:00. 25Lt. PTAS
Ice-cream
Soprano C-2, Pilies 3, tel. (+370) 5 212 60 42,
www.soprano.lt. Our last outing here involved entertaining
a couple of under-sevens who demolished so
much cake and ice cream they had to be hosed down
before leaving. The treats on offer really are exceptionally
good at any time of year. The ice-cream is made locally
to a traditional Italian recipe. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
PJABSW
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