Sweet Root is a modern european restaurant in Uzupis, Vilnius.
Sweet Root in Užupis is a tiny tasting-menu room where Justinas Misius cooks seasons and forgotten Lithuanian ingredients across a constantly changing menu.
Signature dishes: Seasonal Lithuanian tasting menu, Foraged-produce courses
Must order: Whatever the seasonal menu offers; the pairing is short and local.
Tip: Tiny dining room, a dozen seats. Book two to three weeks ahead, especially in summer.
Address: Užupio g. 22-1, 01200 Vilnius
Demo at Demoloftas on T. Ševčenkos won a Michelin star with Tadas Eidukevičius's two short tasting menus, served in a monochrome dining room only Wed to Sat.
Signature: Chef's set tasting menu, Wine pairing of small Lithuanian producers
Order: The full set tasting menu; the wine pairing is the way to taste it.
Tip: Open Wed-Sat dinner only; the cafe operates separately weekday daytimes. Book two weeks out.
Džiaugsmas, on three floors of Vilniaus 28, holds a Michelin star under Martynas Praškevičius for clear flavours and unfussy modern Lithuanian cooking.
Signature: Modern Lithuanian tasting menu, Open-kitchen seasonal courses
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.
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.
