Džiaugsmas

Vilnius, Lithuania

Behind the doors of this sleek, studio-like restaurant in Vilnius' Old Town, be prepared to embark on a journey through modern Lithuania. The angular building reveals interiors that are a vision of grey, black and stainless steel, ensuring the food takes focus. It may be no frills or frippery, but it is all flavour. The micro-seasonal kitchen – headed up by Martynas Praškevičius – sources exclusively Lithuanian produce, which is then scrupulously presented. A simple starter of fermented vegetables, each one jewel-like on the plate, is layered with taste. Sea bream ceviche with jalapeño and beef tartare with marrow, smoked egg yolk and fermented blackcurrants are linchpins. Desserts are dreamy – dill ice cream with rhubarb or cottage cheese beignets with salted caramel. If you can get a table on the rooftop, do it.

Key Information

• Average price per person $65
• Dinner: Tues – Sat
• +370 631 11153
• Visit Džiaugsmas's Website

Location

Vilniaus gatvė 28, Old Town, Vilnius, LT-01402