Osteria da Luca

A genuine slice of Italy on Basanavičiaus

Osteria da Luca is a beloved little Italian pizzeria at J. Basanavičiaus g. 15, on a leafy street running off the southern edge of the Old Town. It has won a devoted local following for what many diners call the most authentic and delicious pizza in the city, served in a room that is consistently described as cosy, warm and inviting, with a real Italian feel. Service is friendly and welcoming, and the place is also pet-friendly, so your dog can come too.

Beyond pizza — the funghi al tartufo is a favourite — the menu runs through Italian classics: carbonara, creamy risotto, and a tiramisu that reviewers single out, with a popular plate of nachos as an unexpected starter. Seating ranges from street-side tables for people-watching to a cosy, semi-enclosed back terrace that comes into its own in warmer months.

Good to know

The room is cosy and popular, so reservations are highly recommended, especially at weekends. It works equally well for a relaxed dinner for two and for a casual meal with friends — and, weather permitting, the back terrace is the spot to ask for. Hours, the current menu and prices change seasonally, so confirm them on the venue's own channels before you go.