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Protėviai

An Old Town steakhouse near Cathedral Square where meat lovers come for tender, perfectly cooked steaks and generous shareable sides in a cosy, stylish room.

Updated Jun 20262 min read·2 sections

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The short version

✓A meat-lover's destination — steaks regulars describe as tender enough to 'melt in your mouth'.
✓Available cuts change daily, so it's worth talking through the options with your server.
✓Generous, shareable sides like sweet potatoes with truffle sauce round out the table.
✓A cosy, stylish room a minute from Cathedral Square — book ahead, as it fills up.

A steakhouse on the edge of Cathedral Square

Protėviai sits at Odminių g. 3, on the quiet northern edge of the Old Town just steps from Cathedral Square and the foot of Gediminas Hill. It has built a name as one of the city's go-to spots for steak: diners single out the quality of the meat, cooked precisely and served with the kind of flavour that keeps meat lovers coming back. The room is beautiful, cosy and a little stylish — the sort of setting that suits a special occasion rather than a quick bite.

The menu is built for sharing. Available steak cuts rotate daily, so the staff — who know the kitchen well — are happy to walk you through what's on and make recommendations. Around the steaks sit generous side dishes meant for the middle of the table, with the sweet potatoes in truffle sauce a frequent favourite, alongside starters like beef tartare and small plates such as shrimp and beef tacos.

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Good to know

Protėviai is often busy, so reserving ahead is the safe move, especially for dinner and weekends. A few diners mention the service can be uneven — attentive on a good night, slower on a busy one — and it's worth confirming your order and checking the bill before you leave. None of that dents the core draw: the steak and the warm, candle-lit atmosphere keep its reputation high.

Address: Odminių g. 3, 01122 Vilnius (Senamiestis / Old Town, near Cathedral Square).
Best for: steak and meat dishes, special occasions, shareable sides.

Reservations recommended — the dining room is small and fills up.
Confirm current hours and the day's cuts with the venue before visiting.

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Senamiestis (Old Town)

The historic core where Protėviai sits.

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Vilnius Cathedral & Cathedral Square — Lithuania's main Catholic cathedral with its freestanding belfry anchors the broad Cathedral Square at the foot of Castle Hill.