Page 333 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Estonia Latvia & Lithuania

WHERE T O EA T AND DRINK IN LITHU ANIA 331

DK Ch
DK Choiceoice
K KLAIPĖDA: Ararat LAIPĖDA: Ararat €€ €€
Armenian Road Map B5oad Map B5
R
Armenian
Liepų 48a
Liepų 48a
T
Tel (46) 410 001el (46) 410 001
For an exotic dining experience,
For an exotic dining experience,
head for this restaurant in the
head for this restaurant in the
Ararat Hotel, where modern
Ararat Hotel, where modern
decor is combined with the
decor is com bined with the
bright colours of Armenian
bright colours of Armenian
textiles. The meaty menu
textiles. The meaty menu
features beautifully presented
features beautifully presented
dishes including sublime
dishes including sublime
lamb options.
lamb options.
KLAIPĖDA: Momo Grill €€
International Road Map B5 Cellar dining room at Lithuanian restaurant Arkos in Šiauliai
Liepų 20
Tel 6931 2355 Closed Sun, Mon PALANGA: 1925 € ŠIAULIAI: Juonė Pastuogė €
Known as one of the best places International Road Map B5 Lithuanian Road Map C4
in town for steak, this great little J Basanavičiaus 4 Aušros al. 31a
restaurant is often booked up Tel (460) 52 526 Tel (41) 524 926
well in advance thanks to its A pub-restaurant with a wood- A broad choice of imaginative
superb service and a weekly panelled interior and open fire- dishes is offered here. There is
menu that changes according place that has great food and first- live pop and folk music most
to what’s in season. class service. International dishes evenings and outdoor
and Lithuanian staples such as performances at weekends.
KLAIPĖDA: Stora Antis €€ smoked pigs’ ears are on offer.
Russian Road Map B5 ŠIAULIAI: Arkos €€
Tiltų gatvė 6 PALANGA: Vila Žvaigždė € Lithuanian Road Map C4
Tel (46) 493 910 Closed Sun, Mon Ukrainian Road Map B5 Vilniaus 213
This candlelit restaurant occupies S Daukanto 6 Tel 6503 1330
a vaulted brick cellar in the Old Tel 6565 9691 Enjoy authentic cuisine at this
Town. Well-known favourites This well-established restaurant cellar-based bar-restaurant with
such as borsch (beet root soup) serves delicious food such as high wood-beamed ceilings. Fish
and pelmeni (stuffed dumplings) potato pancakes and home- predominates in summer while
are on the menu. made dumplings. Vintage meats ranging from beef to
wallpaper and black-and-white ostrich are prevalent in winter.
KLAIPĖDA: Viva la Vita €€€ photographs add to the appeal. Excellent wine list.
International Road Map B5
Naujojo Sodo 1 PALANGA: De Cuba €€ ŠIAULIAI: My Thai €€
Tel (46) 404 372 International Road Map B5 Thai Road Map C4
Though it serves exotic cocktails J Basanavičiaus 28 P Višinskio 41b, IIa
and exquisitely presented Tel (460) 51 011 Tel 6000 3056
international cuisine, the main The huge menu at this lively bar- For those in search of something
reason people come here is for restaurant has potato pan cakes, a little more exotic in Šiauliai, this
the views from the 20th floor of cepelinai (potato dumplings) and peaceful restaurant run by
the Amberton Hotel. international choices. There is Lithuanians with a passion for
plenty of outdoor seating around Thai cuisine is the perfect choice.
KRETINGA: Pas Grafą € an ornamental pond.
Lithuanian Road Map B5 ŠILUTĖ: Rambynas €
Vilniaus 20 PALANGA: Žuvinė €€ International Road Map B5
Tel (445) 51 366 International Road Map B5 Lietuvininkų gatvė 68a
This elegant café-restaurant in J Basanavičiaus 37a Tel (441) 77 055
the glass-enclosed winter Tel (460) 48 070 This central restaurant also serves
gardens of Count Tyskiewicz’s This wonderful beachfront res- as a bar, café and nightclub. The
19th-century palace is perfect for tau rant has an impressive choice extensive menu includes
coffee and a pastry. More sub- of fish and seafood, from simple Lithuanian staples as well as
stan tial meals are available too. herrings to oysters and fine black pizza, hamburgers and more.
caviar. Efficient service.
NEMUNAS DELTA: Ventainė € ŽEMAITIJA NATIONAL PARK:
Lithuanian Road Map B5 RASEINIAI: Karpynė € Linelis €
Marių gatvė 7, Ventė village Lithuanian Road Map C5 International Road Map C4
Tel 6867 0490 Karpynės 2, Gabšių village Paplatelės village
Part of a secluded hotel, campsite Tel (428) 70 123 Tel 6557 7666
and aquapark beside the Curonian Try your luck catching carp, trout This cosy lakeside restaurant is
Lagoon (see p307), this simple or pike in the lake or just stop by set amidst pretty gardens and is
restaurant has great views from its this thatched mini-village with part of the Linelis hotel (see p307).
summer terrace and serves freshly rooms, a campsite, a brewery and The menu features local and
caught fish and regional dishes saunas for a hearty fish or interna tional cuisine and a good
made with local ingredients. meat meal. selec tion of wines.
For more information on types of restaurants see pp308–9