Užupio Kavinė is a lithuanian restaurant in Uzupis, Vilnius.
Užupio Kavinė sits on the Vilnelė riverbank at the edge of the Republic of Užupis, the longest-running Lithuanian dining room of the bohemian district.
Signature dishes: Cepelinai, Šaltibarščiai, Gira
Must order: Cepelinai with curd cheese; cold beet šaltibarščiai in summer with new potatoes.
Tip: The terrace over the Vilnelė is the seat to ask for. The Užupis Constitution wall is across the bridge.
Address: Užupio g. 2, 01200 Vilnius
Šnekutis on Šv. Mikalojaus pours 30-plus Lithuanian beers including small-brewery filtered and unfiltered, with cepelinai and smoked-pig snacks.
Signature: Cepelinai, Smoked pig ear, Lithuanian beer flight
Order: Cepelinai with spirgučiai pork cracklings; pick the unfiltered farmhouse ale.
Tip: Užupis branch closed; this Mikalojaus room is the original Šnekutis. Book ahead for evening.
Sakwa in Antakalnis is a small Polish-Lithuanian dining room run by a single family, plating pierogi and cepelinai side by side for a loyal local crowd.
Signature: Polish pierogi, Lithuanian cepelinai, House compote
Order: Mixed pierogi plate; finish with a glass of house compote.
Tip: Off the tourist circuit. Book ahead for weekend lunch; only about 25 covers.
Casa La Familia on Vokiečių is a family-run wood-oven pizzeria with one of the largest vegan-pizza selections in Vilnius, plus a leafy summer terrace strip.
Signature: Wood-fired margherita, Vegan pizza
Order: A wood-fired margherita; the vegan pizzas are notably strong by Vilnius standards.
Tip: Loud and family-friendly. Terrace seats overlook the Vokiečių lindens in summer.
RoseHip on Vilniaus is the pink-neon Vilnius vegan bistro: tofu burgers, quinoa bowls and Asian-leaning salads in a bright Old Town corner room.
Signature: Tofu burger, Tofu quinoa Buddha bowl, Asian salad
Order: The tofu burger; the Asian salad is the strong second order.
Tip: Most reliable sit-down vegan room in Vilnius Old Town; quick service at lunch.
Vieta is a small vegan kitchen with a daily-changing menu, run as a near-perfect template of a Baltic plant-based cafe by a tight team of cooks.
Signature: Daily-changing vegan plate, Bowl of the day
Order: Whatever the daily bowl is; the menu turns over every shift.
Tip: Limited daytime hours; arrive by 13:30 for the full menu, and bring cash for the smaller orders.
Drama Burger on Gedimino is the flagship of a small Vilnius smash-burger chain, with brioche buns, double patties and Lithuanian-craft draft on tap.
Signature: Drama smashburger, Beef-bacon double, Vegan patty
Order: The Drama double smashburger; loaded fries are large enough to share between two.
Tip: Branches at Panorama mall and Vokiečių 8. Late-night Friday-Saturday only.
