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Grilio namai

A charcoal-grilled Turkish kebab house near the Old Town edge on Trakų g., known for skewer-grilled meat, generous portions and late hours.

Updated Jun 20262 min read·2 sections

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The short version

✓Authentic Turkish kebabs grilled over real charcoal — skewered meat rather than doner-style.
✓Fresh, high-quality meat in generous portions, run by a friendly, hands-on owner.
✓A reliable late-night option, often open into the small hours.
✓Pet-friendly and just off the Old Town on Trakų gatvė.

Charcoal-grilled Turkish kebabs near the Old Town

Grilio namai sits on Trakų gatvė at the western edge of the Old Town and is a favourite for anyone after genuine Turkish-style kebabs grilled over real charcoal. The difference from a standard kebab shop is the method: fresh, high-quality meat cooked on skewers rather than carved off a doner cone, in portions generous enough that most regulars feel the slightly higher prices are justified. The owner is a recurring presence in reviews — friendly, welcoming and clearly invested in the food.

The menu runs through chicken and beef kebabs and shashlik, Adana kebab, falafel and a mixed grill. It is also a dependable late-night stop, frequently open well past midnight, which makes it a solid choice for a quality meal after an evening out. The room is small, so for groups it is worth booking ahead to avoid a wait.

Address: Trakų g. 16, 01132 Vilnius (Old Town edge).
Style: Turkish charcoal grill — skewered kebabs, not doner.
Known for: Adana kebabmixed grillgenerous portions
Good for: late-night eats; pet-friendly.

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Good to know

As a small, owner-run grill, prices sit a little above the usual kebab-shop level and the kitchen is at its best when busy with fresh skewers coming off the charcoal. Hours, especially the late closing time, can shift, so confirm on the venue's own channel if you are counting on it for an after-midnight meal.

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