Žvėrynas, Vilnius

Quiet residential pocket west of the Neris with wooden villas and small neighbourhood kitchens. Locals come for low-key bistros rather than tourists.

Žvėrynas is a quiet residential pocket west of the Neris, known for its wooden villas. Its small neighbourhood kitchens and low-key bistros cook for locals rather than tourists, at a pace to match the streets. Come for the calm as much as the food.

The full Žvėrynas food guide is still being researched. In the meantime, see the Vilnius food guide for the places we cover, or the neighbourhood index.