After a year's break, the "Vilnius best 2022" awards have returned. These awards are intended to mark exceptional, extramural and new events, people, places and projects of the year. This year, city residents themselves will be able to submit their candidacies for nominations.
This year, awards will be given in 6 categories: "Debut of the Year 2022", "Best restaurant/cafe/bar 2022", "Vilnius of the Year 2022", "Best Project 2022", "Impression of the Year (event) 2022". The sixth nomination will be chosen by the editors of MadeinVilnius.lt.
NOMINATION: best restaurant/cafe/bar 2022
Today we present the second nomination "Best restaurant/cafe/bar 2022". New places that have added to the world of Vilnius gastronomy apply for this nomination. Michelin stars restaurants haven't received them yet and will probably have to wait, but you can get the MadeinVilnius.lt editorial awards already this year.
White Bridge Food Hall
In the summer, a new gastronomic space appeared in Vilnius - "Baltasis Tilltas Food Hall". If earlier the Neris embankment was simply a great place for spending active and passive leisure time, now it is turning into a place where you don't have to leave anywhere, because everything can be found in one space. The new "Food hall" has the largest terrace in the city, the area of which reaches over 400 sq.m. The terrace can accommodate over 600 people. This is the heart of Vilnius summer, where cultural, sports, leisure and culinary areas come together. There is no shortage of innovative solutions in the gastronomy space.
Ertli's house
"Ertlio namas" is perhaps the most realistic contender for a Michelin star. Here, refined historical Lithuanian cuisine is tastefully combined with modern culture and technology. In a restaurant the food served is prepared from seasonal Lithuanian products. It is a place where historical Lithuanian dishes acquire new flavors, intertwined with modern approach and culinary trends. Upon arrival at the restaurant, guests can enjoy dishes that were eaten even by the Radvilas themselves.
The Beams
"Le Travi" is an Italian food restaurant located in Užupis district. It is famous for its authentic pasta and other popular dishes of Italian cuisine. This small restaurant, which does not have a terrace or much space to sit down, pleases its guests with its hospitality. He often spends time with guests here restaurant chef Mattia Rupil. He is able not only to tell interesting stories about the prepared dishes, but also to entertain with Italian songs.
GOGI GUY
"GOGI GOY" is the first and so far the only Korean restaurant in Vilnius. The owners aim not only to introduce Vilnius residents to the flavors of Korean cuisine, but also ensure the quality of the food. Korean sauces are made locally, and the owners source their ingredients from as far away as South Korea. The restaurant opened in the Pilaitė district, at the same time encouraging the development of the restaurant and cafe business in the Vilnius districts, so that residents who want to eat outside their home do not have to always go to the city center.
Lagom Bistro
Lagom Bistro is the first Belarusian restaurant in Vilnius. The restaurant is located in the center of Vilnius, at the address Vškiš Šventųų st. 7. The interior of the restaurant is very attractive to the eye, and its owners offer not only lunch, but also breakfast. The founders of Lagom Bistro are Aleksandra and Sergejus, who moved to Vilnius from Belarus at the end of January. "Lagom" translated from Swedish means "sufficient, adequate, correct". When people use this word, they define it as moderation.
Alien Labora Artcafe
This is probably the strangest cafe in town. On J. Basanavičiaus Street, a cafe with an extraordinary design has opened, inviting you not only to taste snacks never seen before in Vilnius, but also to take pictures. Customers are greeted at the entrance not by the bartender or the owner, but by an alien. The dishes prepared at this place differ from the food served in other cafes in that they are always extremely colorful and served not only on plates, but also in egg cartons, fish-type bags, etc. Drinks here are served in blood bags, special flasks. This place will especially appeal to children and people who like the genre of fantasy.
Azeris
"Azerų" kebab shop was advertised not only by travel journalist Orijus Gasanovas, but also by restaurant critic Andrius Užkalnis. Here you can find probably the tastiest kebabs in the city. Kebabinės "Azerai" - founder Lukrecijus Dūda has popularized this place in a few months so that people from all over Lithuania come to it. The kebab shop is located Stations in the area. Visitors will be surprised by a different kebab than usual, because lavash, meat and sauces - everything is made on site. The menu is not large, but refined down to the smallest detail will please even the most ardent street food critics.
