Veranda — Restaurant in Vilnius

Located in the charming neighborhood of Žvėrynas in Vilnius, the Veranda restaurant is a must-visit destination for foodies and those seeking a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. With its focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative dishes, this restaurant has become a beloved fixture in the Vilnius dining scene. The restaurant's main dining room is situated in a beautiful, light-filled space, complete with tall windows and a large outdoor terrace. This Veranda is perfect for enjoying a leisurely meal with friends or family while taking in the scenic views of the surrounding area. The menu at Veranda is inspired by the flavors of Lithuania and beyond, with a particular emphasis on using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's chefs craft each dish with care, infusing them with creativity and attention to detail. Start with a selection of small plates, such as the smoked salmon tartare with beetroot, crème fraîche, and dill, or the crispy pork belly with apple, horseradish, and juniper. For a main course, try the grilled trout with fennel, grapefruit, and brown butter or the slow-cooked lamb shank with rosemary, garlic, and roasted vegetables. If you're in the mood for something sweet, be sure to save room for dessert. The Veranda's pastry chef creates a rotating selection of decadent treats, from the classic crème brûlée to the indulgent chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream. Whether you're looking for a special occasion meal or a casual night out, the Veranda is the perfect spot. With its inviting atmosphere and exceptional cuisine, this Vilnius restaurant is not...

All in all, it is great combination for sit down while kids are playing. Unfortunately, prices are very steep, and portions are very small. We were really unpleasantly suprised when we received 5 cheese balls as small as one bite for a kid for almost 13 eur, also chicken wings were 5 and very unevenly seasoned. Small glasses of orange juice are priced at 5 Eur. The lemonade was really not got, taste was missing, there were cranberries in passion fruit and raspberry lemonade, I assume this is for better look, but kids did bot like them at all. As mentioned in the beginning, it is great place for kids to play and get off parents' heads. But the biggest BUT was that the wheat beer was like diluted, normally Erdinger is full of taste and I would even call it heavy beer, but what was served there I have no idea, it was flat, very sour and felt like it is diluted, it still costs 5.4 eur. In conclusion, ai was disappointed as we used to go there some time ago and it was a great place to hang out, and now there is not even a portion of bread sticks with...

Update July 2021:

Been coming to this restaurant about once a year for 3-4 years due to its location close to home. The food is good, which is why I came back, but the service has remained very poor over all this time, and its such a shame. On my last visit again we were left waiting in the corner while the servers even admitted they forgot us and didn't see us. This means they have a poor system to delegate tables among staff.

Moreover it would seem the owner is never present, or the owner does not care that the staff are really slack. Restaurant was not even full so they can't blame it on being busy.

Also, the menu seems to remain unchanged for many years and is in need of a refresh.

Previous review from 2018:

food was 5 stars when taking into consideration the price. Typical lithuanian ingredients made into modern dishes. The service, however, was poor. Therefore the overall 3 star rating. The place seemed to be under-staffed, people sitting beside us left after waiting 20 minutes...