Gaspar's is an indian restaurant in Naujamiestis, Vilnius.
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 dishes: Goan-spiced fish curry, Tasting menu with wine pairing
Must 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.
Address: Pylimo g. 23-3, Vilnius
Somm on Pylimo opposite the MO Museum is owner Narimantas Miežys's Michelin-Selected wine bar, with 500-plus bottles and a small share-plates kitchen.
Signature: Charcuterie board, Pairing tasting
Order: A flight chosen by Miežys; the wine list is the genuine draw.
Tip: Order from the wine list rather than the food carte; a sommelier-owned room shows in the pours.
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.
Amandus on Užupio is chef Deivydas Praspaliauskas's modern Lithuanian degustation room, Michelin-listed and a regular in Lithuania's 30 Best ranking.
Signature: Tasting menu degustation, Smoked-fish course
Order: The tasting menu; Praspaliauskas runs a tight, ingredient-led kitchen.
Tip: Across the Vilnelė from Sweet Root; the two are the Užupis tasting-menu axis.
Somm on Pylimo opposite the MO Museum is owner Narimantas Miežys's Michelin-Selected wine bar, with 500-plus bottles and a small share-plates kitchen.
Signature: Charcuterie board, Pairing tasting
Order: A flight chosen by Miežys; the wine list is the genuine draw.
Tip: Order from the wine list rather than the food carte; a sommelier-owned room shows in the pours.
