Whether it’s your first time here or you’ve visited before, Lithuania’s capital has plenty to discover. From charming Old Town streets and cozy cafés to unique cultural landmarks and nearby treasures like Trakai Castle, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve gathered some tips and recommendations on food, sightseeing, and shopping. 

Getting around Vilnius isn't hard, as many things are within walking distance. However, we recommend Bolt (taxi, not too expensive). You can buy public transport tickets on the bus.

FOOD

Vilnius is full of cozy cafes, restaurants and cool bars, and offers a lot to explore. However, here are our top tips:

Cafés

• Ponių laimė (Famour for their outside display, good cakes and tarts)

• Pinavija (Very cozy and cute, central)

• AJ Šokoladas (Order Karštas Šokoladas)

• Angolo Italiano - Gelateria Caffè Vilnius (New icecream place - very popular)

• Kmyninė kepykla (Good prices, fresh baked goods)

• Italala Caffè (Cozy and very good coffee)

Lunch | Dinner

• Paslėpti receptai (Really good pasta, wok and salad, our favorite)

• Grill London (Popular chain with good food and good prices)

• THE TOWN Steakhouse (Very good and not too expeisive steakhouse)

• Stiklių Taverna (Traditional Lithuanian)

• Grey (Good view from outside seating)

• Neringa Restoranas (Try their Chicken Kiev)

• Valdovų sodas (Great view of the Tower)

• Užupio Picerija (Good pizza in an interesting part of the city)

Bars

• Neringa Rooftop Bar (many guests to the wedding are staying in this hotel)

• Būsi trečias (Good traditional "Beer Cocktails", Simona was here a lot during University)

• Alchemikas (Very interesting coctail bar)

• Spritz Summer Garden (Hip, and good location)

• +++ (Crazy low prices, OK food and drinks. Nothing to write home about, but sooo cheap)

Traditional food worth mentioning, maybe to try:

• Šaltibarščiai (Cold pink beetroot soup | good on a hot day)

• Kepta duona su sūris (Fried dark bread with cheese | Insanely good!)

• Cepelinai (Potato balls | Similar to Komper/Potetball)

• Bulviniai blynai (Potato pancakes | Crispy and tasty)

• Tinginys (Chocolate biscuit cake| Translates to "Lazy Cake")