Latvia
Nestled under the pines, this glass-fronted cafe with a large wooden terrace is an unobtrusive gem right on the sand. There is excellent coffee and other…
Must-see restaurants in The Baltic States
Kaunas
Named for its 17th-century subterranean vaults lined with frescoes, 'Old Cellars' is one of the most atmospheric places in Kaunas for a candlelit dinner…
Western Estonia & the Islands
The name roughly translates as ‘organic-ish’, and wholesome, largely seasonal food is the focus of this cosy all-day cafe. There are cooked breakfasts…
Estonia
The refurbished ambience of Põhjaka Manor (founded in 1820) serves as a blank canvas for a wonderful restaurant showcasing fresh Estonian farm produce,…
Vilnius
This heavy wooden-beamed, brick-walled bistro specialises in dishes inspired by 19th-century 'bourgeois' recipes and framed by the availability of…
Vilnius
Focusing largely on Italian and French fare, and serving wine-friendly snacks such as oysters and scallop bruschettas, this stylish wine bar–bistro is…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Last named Estonia's best restaurant in 2015, Alexander is the culinary centrepiece of the ultra-luxe Pädaste Manor. Offering either a three-course or…
Lahemaa National Park
Part of the complex containing Viinistu Art Hotel and Museum, this smart restaurant-bar specialises in fish from local waters, some of it smoked in-house…
Jūrmala
Decked with lush plants and unfinished wood accents, this upmarket barbecue joint offers a dose of contemporary cool along Jomas iela, Jūrmala's old-world…
Latvia
It's hard to explain how a kebab shop could have grown into a local institution known for its bohemian drinks and fervent pro-Latvian spirit, but there…
Tallinn
A little sister to Estonia's top-rated restaurant NOA, OKO sits pretty on Haabneeme's popular foreshore, sustaining holidaying families resting between…
Latvia
The best restaurant in town is just south of the central square and back off the main drag. There's a casual cafe menu as well as more substantial meals…
Latvia
The multilevel decks at this contemporary cafe are much sought after on balmy summer days. The food is fresh and modern with salads, sandwiches and mains…
Kaunas
The decor at Nüman is deliberately understated to direct your attention to the food, which is an essay on the finer points of Nordic cuisine. The menu is…
Lahemaa National Park
Set in a thatched, wooden building with a large terrace, this uber-rustic place is run by the same folks behind Palmse Manor. Operating in spring and…
Vilnius
Awaft with the scents of galangal and garam masala, Blue Lotus is one of those rare places that executes two distinct cuisines with aplomb within a subtly…
Vilnius
As much a nightspot as a bistro, Selfish is all mood lighting, oysters on ice and glasses of bubbly – from champagne to cava to crémant. You can get…
Lithuania
Overlooking the river from a quiet location, this is Palanga's most imaginative restaurant, with a short and creative menu – tuna tartare with avocado,…
Klaipėda
Taking full advantage of an atmospheric 19th-century cellar, brick-lined Stora Antis elevates classic Lithuanian fare (baked duck, bean soup, pan-fried…
Latvia
Located in the historic centre, Līgatne's most atmospheric restaurant serves up traditional food and drink such as beet soup, homemade meatballs and kvass…
Vilnius
Dining here is stepping back in time. Each of the imaginatively re-created, centuries-old recipes (trout with saffron bagel, roe-deer sausage with pumpkin…
Jūrmala
Nab a tree-shaded table outside this sleek bar and restaurant with a front that opens up to the pedestrian quarter. The contemporary menu matches the…
Latvia
This modern market hall near the train station has a good range of vendors selling prepared foods, from burgers to seafood. Other stalls sell local…
Kaunas
Kaunas' best sushi place wouldn't be out of place in a world capital. Uromaki, hosomaki and futomaki rolls are freshly prepped with raw scallops, soft…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Housed in an 1834 postal building, this rustic tavern has excellent Russian cuisine (ranging from simple to sophisticated), a convivial crowd and imperial…
Lithuania
It would be a crime to come to the Baltic coast and not sample some of the local fish, and Žuvinė, while more expensive than most other options in Palanga…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Looking like it was designed by Barbara Cartland on acid (bright pink and a riot of stripes and prints), this fabulous cafe serves an appealing mix of…
Latvia
Overlooking the main square and fountain, this modern cafe has a seasonal menu with dishes crafted from local produce: it's all very fresh and inventive…
Klaipėda
You can smell what may be the best pizza in Lithuania before you even step through the door. All heavy beams and a snug, cavelike, split-level interior,…
Latvia
A local hipster hang-out, this cafeteria-cum-bar serves burgers, Asian noodle dishes and Latvian faves. At night it turns into a bar with a great…
Kaunas
The Kaunas branch of the Klaipėda meatery is an altar to steak. It's all exposed brick and chandeliers and prime cuts thrown on the grill just long enough…
Latvia
This sprightly modern cafe serves good burgers, pasta, salads and other crowd-pleasers. The kiploku grauzdiņi (Latvian garlic bread) is superb. There's a…
Latvia
Attached to the stylish Art Hotel Roma, this Italian-style cafe has a fabulous terrace on Liepāja's main drag. The coffee is suitably excellent and there…
Latvia
A haven for artists and art lovers, order a drink, open a book and sit for a spell. There are regular gallery exhibitions and readings. Meals are simple,…
Lithuania
A pleasant summer terrace, good service and a crowd-pleasing menu that covers most bases (superlative takes on burgers, pasta, risottos, salads, grilled…
Vilnius
You can fill up on cepelinai or potato pancakes here, but its real thing is kibinai: pasties traditional to the country's Turkic Karaite minority that…
Vilnius
Look no further than this quiet hobbit-hole deli for the very best Lithuanian comestibles, many unique to the country. Wicker baskets brim with fruit and…
Western Estonia & the Islands
The name means ‘flounder and sheep’ and the emphasis is on the excellent fish and lamb that Hiiumaa is renowned for, alongside curios such as a Kassari…
Lithuania
Best known for the eponymous kibinai (pasties stuffed with lamb, beef and other goodies), this is Trakai's best spot for traditional Karaite cuisine…
Lithuania
The pick of Moletai's few restaurants, this friendly place has a particularly lovely outdoor terrace, complete with a tranquil pseudo-Japanese garden with…
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