Neringa Restoranas — Restaurant in Vilnius

A legendary and iconic place in Vilnius, where the spirit of freethinking reigned, where anti-Soviet bohemians and dissidents gathered during the Soviet period.

The restaurant first opened doors in 1959 and attracted attention with its Art Nouveau interior and, of course, jazz was played there in the evenings. Famous poets Yevtushenko, Voznesensky, Akhmadulina, Brodsky, as well as Vysotsky and Sakharov visited this place.

Last time I was in Vilnius in late autumn in 2019 and noticed on Gediminas Avenue that the Neringa hotel and restaurant were under total restoration. How I longed to get back to this place and see the work of designers, how they revealed this place and gave it a new life. And I want to say a big thanks to those who recreated this iconic place and preserved the history in the form of Art Nouveau drawings on the walls in the main restaurant and natural wool panels in the hotel bar.

The restaurant represents Eastern European cuisine, I really like the wide selection of wines, but the hallmark here is the famous “Neringa Chicken Kyiv” (Kyiv cutlet), it is very delicious and worthy performance of the chef. The waiters are very gallant, the service is on high level, the prices are average, considering that this is the heart of Vilnius. I recommend to visit this place, especially the older generation, but it will be interesting for young people to visit this place also. Very suitable for meeting friends, family lunch or dinner. In the evening, the pianist plays pleasant music on the piano, it brings...

"Neringa Restaurant is very nostalgic from back in the 90s and so good that it is still around, the restaurant exudes a cozy and welcoming ambiance that immediately puts you at ease. The menu is a delightful fusion of traditional and modern Lithuanian cuisine, offering a tantalizing array of flavors and textures. Each dish is expertly crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients, resulting in a culinary experience that is both comforting and exciting. The chicken Caesar and chicken Kievs are very good. The herring salad is a must to try.The staff at Neringa are incredibly warm and attentive, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. From the moment you step through the door, you are treated like a cherished guest. Neringa Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic and memorable...

Truly enjoyed the atmosphere at the restaurant with a beautiful interior and lovely pianist, however the kitchen has room for improvement. Ordered a beef stroganoff and was very disappointed to find something similar to goulash but far off beef stroganoff. Beef stroganoff is a classic dish with creamy sauce (sour cream base) and mushrooms. What I was served was beef with a rich tomato sauce, no mushroom and a dollop of sour cream on top. The taste was 6/10 as beef was quite tough and just disappointed it was something completely different from what I ordered from the menu. Menu also doesn’t have my information about tomato sauce so no indication it could be not a classic stroganoff. Not worth 26€...