Lokys
A historic Old Town restaurant in medieval cellars serving the game-rich cuisine of Lithuanian noblemen — venison, wild boar and even beaver stew.
- ✓A long-running family restaurant set in atmospheric medieval cellars
- ✓Menus inspired by the historical feasts of Lithuanian noblemen
- ✓Game-forward cooking: venison, wild boar and foraged forest ingredients
- ✓An on-site deli with Lithuanian delicacies and drinks
- ✓Curated tasting menus paired with local wine, beer or spirits
What to expect
Lokys is one of the Old Town's most characterful restaurants, a second-generation family business that has been serving historic Lithuanian cuisine for over half a century in a building dating back to the 15th century. The big draw is the setting: cellar dining rooms with original medieval brick arches that create an atmosphere unique in Vilnius. The menu tells the story of Lithuanian noblemen who feasted on the bounty of the forest, and many dishes carry a note of the historical century they come from.
Expect game and foraged ingredients front and centre — venison and wild boar patties with lingonberry and wine sauce, plus more adventurous specialities like beaver stew for the bold. Lithuanian classics also feature, including cold beetroot soup (šaltibarščiai), cepelinai potato dumplings, and a catfish fillet steak in a nut-mustard crust. There's an on-site deli for gourmet Lithuanian treats, and curated tasting menus pair the food with local drinks. Prices run high by local standards, so check your bill, but few places offer this combination of history and adventurous, distinctly Lithuanian cooking.
- Cuisine
- historic Lithuanian / game
- Standout dishes
- venison & wild boar pattiesbeaver stewšaltibarščiaicepelinaicatfish steak
- Good to know
- medieval cellar dining; tasting menus and on-site deli; higher prices, check the bill
- Best for
- a memorable, history-rich taste of traditional Lithuanian feasting
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