Senoji kibininė — Restaurant in Trakai

Visited with friends (3 people in total) just to be reminded that this place does not offer normal service. No-one greeted us even after we tried to say hello to the waiter. After sitting at the table we had to help ourselves to the food menus as no-one approached us for good 10-15 minutes - could see the waiter drinking milkshake through the curtains at the waiter station. Once the order was taken, half of it was forgotten - we received the kibinai without ordered drinks. And the kibinai order was mixed up and not as we have placed it. All in all this place has become overpriced for what it is and I believe that similar if not better quality kibinai can be ordered from other venues in Trakai. Service brings down the experience immensely and the ever shrinking kibinai do not encourage to return. Will not go back for a year or two hoping that the place will improve over that time. Seek better value and experience closer to the town centre - this place is not exceptional anymore, it's...

Trakai has many reasons to visit, but “Senoji Kibininė” is the one that truly steals the show. It’s not just a café – it’s a living museum of taste, tradition, and history. The moment you step inside, you feel warmth and nostalgia: antique furniture, old photos of Trakai, oil lamps, and the calm sound of Karaim songs. You don’t just eat here – you travel back in time. And those kibinai… pure perfection! The crispy yet soft dough, juicy chopped meat, and centuries-old recipe make every bite unforgettable. I highly recommend trying the lamb kibinai – the original Karaim version. Useful tips: • Come early – weekends get crowded! • Take some to go – still delicious the next day. • Join a kibin-making workshop – great fun for families. • Sit by the window for a lake view. • After lunch, stroll along Karaimų street – feel the real Trakai spirit. It’s not just food – it’s a taste of history and heritage, wrapped in warmth and care. Believe me – this place alone is...

The town of Trakai is known for its picturesque island castle and Kibinine, a baked wheat flour pastry with a filling of meat, vegetables, or cheese. Senoji Kibinine has locations all throughout the city selling these delicacies, as well as a cozy restaurant catering to visitors. We tried the Mutton and the Venison Kibinine, both of which were filled with ground meat mixed with onions and spices. The soup of the day was a creamy spinach soup topped with croutons; and the Roast Pork with Mushroom Sauce was a pounded, lightly breaded pork cutlet topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and served with a simple salad of greens, radicchio, red bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. While the restaurant was a nice setting to eat, the food was simply not fresh, and most of the items had been sitting around for a while and were simply reheated (including...