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TRAKAI: Apvalaus Stalo CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL
Klubas €€€ PARK: Lyra € PARK: Nidos Seklyčia €€
French/Lithuanian Road Map D6 Lithuanian Road Map B5 International Road Map B5
Karaimų 53a Preilos 15, Preila Lotmiškio gatvė 1, Nida
Tel (528) 55 595 Tel 6124 6447 Tel (469) 50 000
With floor-to-ceiling windows, Located in Preila, one of the One of Nida’s classiest
this classy lakeside res taur ant Curonian Spit’s smaller fishing restaurants is located in the
enjoys splendid views of the villages, this unpretentious Nidos Seklyčia guesthouse (see
castle. It serves gour met French seasonal restaurant serves p306). The restaurant has an
food and exquisitely presented generous portions of Lithuanian elegant interior and a tree-
Lithuanian specialities. food. The back garden’s summer shaded summer terrace with
terrace has lovely views over gorgeous views out to sea.
VILNIUSKLAIPĖDA the lagoon. The menu features imaginative
MOTORWAY: Tvirtovė prie cuisine fusing Lithuanian and
Didžiulio € CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL international recipes.
Lithuanian Road Map D5 PARK: Po Vyšniom €
Dėdeliškių village, 20km (12 miles) Lithuanian Road Map B5 CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL
west of Vilnius Nagliu 10, Nida PARK: Vela Bianca €€
Tel (5) 243 2389 Tel 6125 2822 Italian Road Map B5
In a modern three-storey brick Despite having a short menu, L Rėzos 1a, Juodkrantė
castle by the A1 motorway, this this café-restaurant in a pretty Tel 6211 2503
restaurant with kitsch decor wooden cottage surrounded by One of the Curonian Spit’s finest
serves simple food and beer, and idyllic gardens fills up quickly in restaurants, Vela Bianca occupies
has fine views of the countryside. season. Book in advance. an enviable waterside spot with
panoramic views of the lagoon
VILNIUSMOLĖTAI ROAD: CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL and harbour. It specializes in
HBH Vilnius € PARK: Tik Pas Joną € fabulous seafood creations and
Lithuanian Road Map D5 Lithuanian Road Map B5 great carrot cake.
Molėtų plentas, 17km (11 miles) Nagliu 6-1, Nida
north of Vilnius Tel 6208 2084 KLAIPĖDA: Čili Pica €
Tel 6570 7007 A simple outdoor restaurant Italian Road Map B5
Just off the A14 to Molėtai, this specializing in locally smoked Liepų 2
thatched mansion has a warren of fish. Smoked eel is a favourite, Tel (46) 210 201
atmospheric dining rooms serving and all food is served on paper The most central of the national
excel lent dishes, including stewed plates with plastic cutlery. pizza chain’s eateries in Klaipėda,
dumplings and potato pasties. Splendid sea views. this is a pleasant venue for tasty
pizza, pasta and salad served by
VILNIUSPANEVĖŽYS ROAD: CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL a busy team of enthusiastic
Le Paysage €€€ PARK: In Vino €€ young waiters.
French Road Map D5 International Road Map B5
A2 motorway, 19km (12 miles) north Taikos gatvė 32, Nida KLAIPĖDA: Forto Dvaras €
of Vilnius Tel 6557 7997 Lithuanian Road Map B5
Tel (5) 273 9700 An excellent choice of well- Sukilėlių 8
Part of the vast lakeside Vilnius prepared dishes is accompanied Tel 6403 7654
Grand Resort, Le Paysage is by an extensive wine list at this With a view across Theatre
an upmarket restaurant with laid-back wine bar and restaur ant. Square, this highly regarded
impeccable service and exquisite There are stunning views of the Old Town restaurant has a superb
food. There are fabulous views sea from both inside and looking choice of meat-based and
from its summer terrace. out from the rooftop terrace. vegetarian Lithuanian cuisine.
Advance booking is
VISAGINAS: Prospektas € recommended. KLAIPĖDA: Herkus Kantas €
Lithuanian Road Map E5 International Road Map B5
Taikos 10 Kepėjų 17
Tel 6206 0056 Tel 6858 7338 Closed Sun, Mon
Meaty mains, salads and desserts This vibrant Old Town bar in the
can be enjoyed at this smart cramped cellar of a historic
restaurant, a popular choice for building specializes in beers from
weddings and banquets. small Lithuanian breweries and
serves a selection of international
dishes. The waterfront terrace
is open in summer.
Western Lithuania
KLAIPĖDA: Senoji Hansa €
CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL Lithuanian Road Map B5
PARK: Ešerinė € Kurpių 1
International Road Map B5 Tel (46) 400 056
Naglių 2, Nida Popular during the day for
Tel (469) 52 757 coffee breaks and light meals,
A thatched-roof restaurant and and in the evening for reasonably
bar with sweeping sea views. priced Lithuanian cuisine,
Popular with both drinkers and this Old Town eatery has a
diners, it has a good choice of Stairs leading down to Russian restaurant great central location with
local and international cuisine. Stora Antis, Klaipėda outdoor seating.
For key to prices see p314; Road Map see back inside cover