The Michelin Guide helps true gourmets discover places that offer the highest level of culinary experiences worldwide. The great news is that Lithuania has finally been included on the Michelin Guide map. The list of the first Lithuanian restaurants selected for the Michelin Guide was presented at a grand ceremony on June 13, 2024. We are delighted that Estravel could contribute to the organization of this event, commissioned by the National Tourism Development Agency “Lithuania Travel,” and take care of the event’s implementation: securing venue and decoration, guest catering with high-level service, audio, video, and lighting equipment, photo zone setup, musical evening program, and other services. We thank “Lithuania Travel” for their trust and professional cooperation. Special thanks to Estravel’s partners for their professional mutual cooperation, which ensured high-level services and a smooth and memorable Michelin Guide awards evening.

Congratulations to all 34 Lithuanian restaurants that have made it into the prestigious culinary guide. Four restaurants were awarded one star each, four received the “Bib Gourmand” category, one was given a “Green Star,” and 26 restaurants were included in the list of recommended places to visit. While traveling around Lithuania, Michelin Guide inspectors sought out the best restaurants. They visited different regions of the country, including Klaipėda, Trakai, Kaunas, and Vilnius, and sampled both classic and modern dishes. The inspectors took into account the tasting menus that feature the best local and seasonal products, the unique methods of food preservation, and the use of zero waste filosophy in dish preparation.

Michelin One-Star Restaurants
(Awarded to high-quality cooking, worth a stop)

• Demo (Chef T. Eidukevičius, Vilnius)
• Džiaugsmas (Chef M. Praškevičius, Vilnius)
• Nineteen18 (Chef A. Kubilius, Vilnius)
• Pas Mus (Chef V. Bartininkaitė, Vilnius)

“Bib Gourmand” Restaurants
(Awarded to restaurants offering exceptionally good food at great prices)

• Gaspar’s (Chef G. Fernandes, Vilnius)
• 14Horses (Chef J. Misius, Vilnius)
• Le Travi (Chef E. Janerikas, Vilnius)
• Numan (Chef A. Jegnoras, Kaunas)

Green Star Restaurant
(Awarded to restaurants with outstanding achievements in sustainable gastronomy)

• Red Brick (Radiškis, Ukmergė District)

Special Michelin Awards
(Awarded to talented culinary professionals)

• Michelin Young Chef Award – T. Eidukevičius from “Demoloft”
• Michelin Sommelier Award – K. Bartusevičiūtė from “Pacai”
• Michelin Service Award – Awarded to G. Fernandes and his team at “Gaspar’s”

The list of all 34 restaurants selected for the Michelin Guide Lithuania 2024 can be viewed digitally, along with other top-rated restaurants and hotels worldwide. This can be done by visiting the Michelin Guide website or using the free smartphone app.

“Lithuania boasts a diverse variety of high-quality gastronomic experiences, ranging from exquisite tasting dinners to hands-on culinary workshops led by renowned Lithuanian chefs. I am thrilled that these exceptional culinary experiences have been acknowledged with a myriad of Michelin Guide stars. This recognition not only enhances Lithuania’s appeal to culinary enthusiasts but also positions it as a compelling destination for international event organizers,” says Nona Šareikienė, coordinator of the Michelin Guide awards evening and Head of MICE & DMC Operations at Estravel  in the Baltic states.

Estravel works with many Lithuanian restaurants and has included Michelin Guide-rated restaurants in its travel programs and event proposals. After this event, we will be able to offer our clients an even broader list of restaurants that offer unique gastronomic experiences.