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A cozy home-style tavern away from the main Old Town streets, highly recommended by locals for its clay pot decor and generous portions of potato pancakes and dumplings.
Located on Naugarduko Street just outside the Old Town, this home-style restaurant specializes in flavors from the western Samogitia region. Decorated with clay pots, it offers a warm atmosphere and dishes prepared according to traditional family recipes. Frequently recommended items include potato pancakes, potato dumplings, pink cold soup, potato sausages, and mushroom soup, all known for their large portions. A lunch menu is available on weekdays. Vilnius with Locals lists it as a top choice, though some reviews (as of April 2026) complained that the dumplings were not fresh enough. Weekend reservations are recommended. It is about a 20-minute walk from the city center.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 13:00–23:00 (slight variations across platforms)
Nearby sights
- MO Museum
- Vilnius Choral Synagogue & Jewish Quarter
- Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (KGB Museum)
- Gediminas Avenue
- Halės Market
- Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania
- Vilnius Town Hall & Town Hall Square
- Lukiškės Prison 2.0