Restaurant Aukstaiciai, Vilnius

Contemporary Atmosphere, Traditional Food

If hip Lithuanian food exists, you'll find it at Aukstaiciai.

The restaurant serves breakfast from 8am until 11am, so you can start your day with omelettes or pancakes freshly prepared in Aukstaiciai's kitchen. 11am to 4pm, the mid-day meal is served, including soup in bread bowls and steak. For dinner, try one of the various fish dishes or the vegetarian entrees, which feature Lithuanian potato pancakes. There is a dish to please any palate on this menu.

The interior of this restaurant can only be described as "rustic chic." A real wall that has artificially tumbling bricks, rough-hewn pillows, spinning wheels, and other elements recall Lithuania's peasant heritage. Despite this twist on country decor, diners will recognize the smooth lines, comfortable seating, and design elements as contemporary.