Third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Lithuania unveiled: 44 restaurants make the list

Today, the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Lithuania was officially unveiled, once again bearing witness to the growth and continued refinement of Lithuania’s gastronomic scene. This year, five Lithuanian restaurants were awarded Michelin stars, recognised worldwide as a mark of the highest professional excellence. In total, 44 restaurants were included in the prestigious guide - seven more than last year.

This year, Michelin experts assessing Lithuanian restaurants awarded stars to Deep Roots, Red Brick, Demo, Džiaugsmas and Nineteen18.

The Bib Gourmand award, given for the best value for money, went to Pievos, Augustin, B‘ARN Bistro, El Gato Negro, 14Horses, Gaspar‘s, Le Travi and Nüman.

The full list of places recommended by Michelin in Lithuania consists of 31 restaurants, eight of which are new additions: Buff On, Elēno, Monist, OMAKASE by Vaidas Užgerys, Palanga, Saint-Malo, SIJA, Skóg, Alba Bistro, Amandus, Apvalaus Stalo Klubas, Arrivée, Da Antonio, DIA, Elven, Ertlio Namas, Fabrikėlis, Farmer & The Ocean, HeJi, Justa Pasta, Kristoforas, Momo Grill, monai, Monte Pacis, MOTÍF, PACAI Restaurant, Protėviai, Somm, Stebuklai, Stikliai and Uoksas.

Special Michelin awards were also announced today. The Young Chef Award went to Ignas Damanskas of Red Brick; Ignatij Semionov of Saint-Malo was named best sommelier; Paulius Žekonis of Nüman received the Service Award; and the Opening of the Year Award was presented by the experts to Rokas Vasiliauskas and restaurant SIJA.

Minister of Economy and Innovation Edvinas Grikšas notes that state investment in representing the tourism and hospitality sector is paying off many times over — Lithuania is becoming visible as a modern, bold country that attracts gourmets from around the world.

“Lithuania’s gastronomic culture has been experiencing a real breakthrough for some time now, and the third edition of the Michelin Guide is yet another strong proof that the talent and craftsmanship of our chefs meet the highest global standards. I would like to thank all the restaurants included in the Michelin Guide, as they not only create unique experiences for their guests, but also contribute to the growth of gastronomic tourism and strengthen the country’s economic potential,” says E. Grikšas.

Olga Gončarova, General Manager of the national tourism development agency Keliauk Lietuvoje, emphasises that the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Lithuania crowns an exceptionally active and successful period for Lithuanian gastronomy.

“This has been an exceptional year for Lithuanian gastronomy. Recently, our country’s culinary potential was highly rated by experts from the influential European magazine Falstaff, and for the first time in history, our team of chefs competed among the world’s culinary elite at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or competition. The recent Baltic Gastro Summit once again proved that Lithuania is becoming an important platform for discussions about the restaurants of the future and the hospitality sector as a whole. And the third Michelin Guide is the pinnacle of the consistent work of the entire community,” says O. Gončarova.

She points out that research shows that as many as six out of ten travellers are inclined to extend their stay in a country if it has Michelin-rated places. Therefore, the recognition received today is a powerful tool that enables Lithuania to speak loudly and confidently to the world about its unique flavours and the hospitality culture it is creating.

This year’s presentation of the MICHELIN Guide Lithuania will culminate in a gala evening at the new Saulė Hall of Vilnius Railway Station. The event, “Exclusive Celebration: Welcoming the Third Selection,” will bring together the country’s leading chefs, restaurant owners, food critics and international guests.

The full list of MICHELIN Guide Lithuania 2026 restaurants and detailed inspectors’ reviews will be available on the official MICHELIN Guide website and app.