Džiaugsmas is a modern european fine-dining restaurant in Senamiestis, Vilnius.
Džiaugsmas on three floors of Vilniaus 28 holds a Michelin star under Martynas Praškevičius for clear-flavoured modern Lithuanian plates and an open kitchen.
Must order: The chef-led tasting menu; the ground-floor bar serves smaller plates without a booking.
Tip: Three floors, three formats. Reserve the upper rooms for the full menu.
Address: Vilniaus g. 28, 01144 Vilnius
14Horses in Senatorių Passage carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand for Justinas Misius's regenerative-farm cooking. The name nods to a noble's horse-count of old.
Order: The Bib Gourmand set menu; one glass of skin-contact white pairs well.
Tip: Sister room to Nineteen18 next door. Walk-ins possible early in the week.
Augustin on Aušros Vartų holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for Darek Medvedevas's plant-led Mediterranean small plates under faux-candle chandeliers.
Order: A spread of the small plates; the chef changes them seasonally.
Tip: Medvedevas won a Michelin Young Chef Award. The room fills fast on weekends.
Telegrafas in the Grand Hotel Kempinski overlooks Cathedral Square. Donatas Šatkauskas cooks Michelin-listed modern European in the 1900 telegraph building.
Order: The chef-led tasting menu; the Saturday-Sunday brunch is also strong.
Tip: In the Michelin Guide; ask for a window table looking at the Cathedral.
Stebuklai beside Cathedral Square is Michelin Selected for cosmopolitan plates like hamachi ceviche with strawberry and a pistachio cheesecake to close.
Order: The hamachi ceviche; finish with the pistachio cheesecake with raspberry sorbet.
Tip: Twinkling water-fountain terrace in summer; smart-casual dress fits the dining room.
Elven, behind a heritage cream facade near the Cathedral, is Michelin Selected for design-led modern plates and sharing dishes; sister to Nüman of Kaunas.
Order: A sharing menu for two; the kitchen leans seafood with bold flavour pairings.
Tip: Rear terrace opens for summer service; the interior contrasts sharply with the heritage facade.
14Horses in Senatorių Passage carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand for Justinas Misius's regenerative-farm cooking. The name nods to a noble's horse-count of old.
Order: The Bib Gourmand set menu; one glass of skin-contact white pairs well.
Tip: Sister room to Nineteen18 next door. Walk-ins possible early in the week.
Gaspar's holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for chef Gaspar Fernandes's Goan-Portuguese-British training, served as Vilnius fine dining with an Iberian wine list.
Order: The tasting menu; the wine pairing leans Iberian and is well-chosen.
Tip: Vegetarian and vegan menus run alongside the carte. Mention dietary needs when booking.
Augustin on Aušros Vartų holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for Darek Medvedevas's plant-led Mediterranean small plates under faux-candle chandeliers.
Order: A spread of the small plates; the chef changes them seasonally.
Tip: Medvedevas won a Michelin Young Chef Award. The room fills fast on weekends.
Telegrafas in the Grand Hotel Kempinski overlooks Cathedral Square. Donatas Šatkauskas cooks Michelin-listed modern European in the 1900 telegraph building.
Order: The chef-led tasting menu; the Saturday-Sunday brunch is also strong.
Tip: In the Michelin Guide; ask for a window table looking at the Cathedral.
Stebuklai beside Cathedral Square is Michelin Selected for cosmopolitan plates like hamachi ceviche with strawberry and a pistachio cheesecake to close.
Order: The hamachi ceviche; finish with the pistachio cheesecake with raspberry sorbet.
Tip: Twinkling water-fountain terrace in summer; smart-casual dress fits the dining room.
Elven, behind a heritage cream facade near the Cathedral, is Michelin Selected for design-led modern plates and sharing dishes; sister to Nüman of Kaunas.
Order: A sharing menu for two; the kitchen leans seafood with bold flavour pairings.
Tip: Rear terrace opens for summer service; the interior contrasts sharply with the heritage facade.
