Džiaugsmas is a modern european restaurant in Senamiestis, Vilnius.
Džiaugsmas, on three floors of Vilniaus 28, holds a Michelin star under Martynas Praškevičius for clear flavours and unfussy modern Lithuanian cooking.
Signature dishes: Modern Lithuanian tasting menu, Open-kitchen seasonal courses
Must order: The chef-led tasting menu; you can also order a la carte from the bar floor.
Tip: The ground-floor bar serves smaller plates without a reservation; book upstairs for the full menu.
Address: Vilniaus g. 28, 01144 Vilnius
14Horses in Senatorių Passage holds a Bib Gourmand for Justinas Misius's regenerative-farm cooking, with bold ingredients sourced from Radiškis.
Signature: Regenerative-farm tasting plate, Seasonal vegetable courses
Order: The set menu with a glass of skin-contact white from the regenerative cellar.
Tip: A more relaxed, livelier alternative to Nineteen18 next door. Walk-ins possible early in the week.
Augustin on Aušros Vartų holds a Bib Gourmand for Darek Medvedevas's plant-led Mediterranean small plates served under faux-candle chandeliers.
Signature: Plant-led small plates, Middle Eastern shared dishes
Order: A spread of the small plates; the chef changes them with the seasons.
Tip: Medvedevas took home a Michelin Young Chef Award; the room fills quickly on weekends.
Telegrafas in the Grand Hotel Kempinski overlooks Cathedral Square. Donatas Šatkauskas cooks Michelin-listed modern European in the 1900 telegraph building.
Signature: Modern European tasting menu, Sunday brunch
Order: The chef-led dinner menu; the Saturday-Sunday brunch is also strong.
Tip: In the Michelin Guide; ask for a window table looking at the Cathedral.
Stebuklai sits beside Cathedral Square in a chic hotel dining room, Michelin-listed for cosmopolitan plates like hamachi ceviche with shiso and strawberry.
Signature: Hamachi ceviche with strawberry, Pistachio cheesecake
Order: The hamachi ceviche, then the pistachio cheesecake with raspberry sorbet.
Tip: Twinkling water-fountain terrace in summer; the dining room is more polished than the menu price suggests.
Elven, behind a heritage cream facade near the Cathedral, is Michelin-listed for design-led modern plates and sharing dishes; sister to Nüman of Kaunas.
Signature: Sharing plates for two, Pared-back fish course
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 historical facade.
14Horses in Senatorių Passage holds a Bib Gourmand for Justinas Misius's regenerative-farm cooking, with bold ingredients sourced from Radiškis.
Signature: Regenerative-farm tasting plate, Seasonal vegetable courses
Order: The set menu with a glass of skin-contact white from the regenerative cellar.
Tip: A more relaxed, livelier alternative to Nineteen18 next door. Walk-ins possible early in the week.
Gaspar's on Pylimo holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for chef-owner Gaspar Fernandes's Goan-Portuguese-British training translated into Vilnius fine dining.
Signature: Goan-spiced fish curry, Tasting menu with wine pairing
Order: The tasting menu; the wine pairing leans Iberian and is well chosen.
Tip: Vegetarian and vegan menus run alongside the main carte; mention dietary requests when booking.
Augustin on Aušros Vartų holds a Bib Gourmand for Darek Medvedevas's plant-led Mediterranean small plates served under faux-candle chandeliers.
Signature: Plant-led small plates, Middle Eastern shared dishes
Order: A spread of the small plates; the chef changes them with the seasons.
Tip: Medvedevas took home a Michelin Young Chef Award; the room fills quickly on weekends.
Telegrafas in the Grand Hotel Kempinski overlooks Cathedral Square. Donatas Šatkauskas cooks Michelin-listed modern European in the 1900 telegraph building.
Signature: Modern European tasting menu, Sunday brunch
Order: The chef-led dinner menu; the Saturday-Sunday brunch is also strong.
Tip: In the Michelin Guide; ask for a window table looking at the Cathedral.
Stebuklai sits beside Cathedral Square in a chic hotel dining room, Michelin-listed for cosmopolitan plates like hamachi ceviche with shiso and strawberry.
Signature: Hamachi ceviche with strawberry, Pistachio cheesecake
Order: The hamachi ceviche, then the pistachio cheesecake with raspberry sorbet.
Tip: Twinkling water-fountain terrace in summer; the dining room is more polished than the menu price suggests.
Elven, behind a heritage cream facade near the Cathedral, is Michelin-listed for design-led modern plates and sharing dishes; sister to Nüman of Kaunas.
Signature: Sharing plates for two, Pared-back fish course
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 historical facade.
