A combined restaurant and wine shop, Bistro 18 specialises primarily in dishes from the world of European seasonal cuisine including French onion soup, risotto, pasta and scores of meat-heavy dishes such as beef and rabbit. There's tasty desserts too, and the aforementioned wine shop is well stocked. There's little sympathy for vegetarians here, but if you're into classy dining on one of old Vilnius' most scenic streets this might just be the place for you. Note that the kitchen closes a couple of hours before the restaurant.
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Me West
NC
15. 3. 2026
I would love to eat here but I'm GAY and found out we're not welcome. Friends of ours eat here a lot BUT now I toils them me and my hubby can't go with them they said there never going again. It's a shame as I was toils it's a great place but not GAY FRIENDLY
Kristen
Vilnius
15. 3. 2026
Highly rated in local media as VIlnius's No.1 voted restaurant, 3 years consecutive ! Well deserved rating ! One of the few restaurants on par with Sue's Raj as the best in Vilnius. Very well cooked French/International dishes, and not expensive, about 70-80 litas per person including dessert and glass of wine. Tasteful internal decor, with discreet and elegant clientele, service a bit hurried but ok. It's so popular, you need to reserve a table for friday & saturday a day before , otherwise you'll be turned away at the entrance....
Krestine
15. 3. 2026
Bistro 18 Vilnius LithuaniaBriefly Rude attitude nothing specific in taste.If anyone bothers for details Having read IYP and Tripadvisor's reviews I and my husband expected at least something tasty nice in atmosphere and good at service but... Even though we've booked a table for two for our Friday dinner in advance we were located in the empty white corner without any option to change whereas there were 80 tables free both by the time we came and left the location.The quisine is usual nothing superior - I've been to many countries and places to compare objectively tasty without any special points to remember. French name and ambitious menu do not motivate owners to have true French cider though but only sorry but true chemical British one.And finally the service... Our feelings were truly offended by the attitude from staff weird and I would even say with all due respect chauvinistic.So I wouldn't recommend this place to my fellows due to attitude and any other due to lack of simple respect to those who come to spend some nice time within their place and willing to pay for that.
Sarah
15. 3. 2026
Bistro 18 certainly lived up to expectation. Our meals were delicious, the staff very helpful, and the ambience just right.
Letitia
15. 3. 2026
I've been eating here for a couple of years and enjoying the experience every time. I was there about two weeks ago, but it seems like the menu selection seemed old. The food was certainly still good, but maybe the menu could use a new dish or two to entice. I also didn't like how out on the street in front of the entrance one of the owners slapped a hungry street cat along its torso so that it wouldn't enter the restaurant. I fully understand why they don't want cats coming into the place, but stomping the ground or clapping near the cat will certainly scare it away. Seems bad form to strike a hungry street animal.
Terry Gregory
15. 3. 2026
Dined at Bistro 18 twice in May and on both occasions the food was excellent. Staff were attentive and all smiled at you, not a common experience in some restaurants in Vilnius! Try booking the little wine room at the entrance, secluded yes but if you want to impress then it is ideal - it feels like you are getting very person al service in your own private dining room. Value for money cannot be questioned.
Sebastian
15. 3. 2026
when I was there, people say about fresh produce, when i was there it was not tasty, service it looks that they want to smell your ass..! not confortable, and I am sorry food was not tasty even portions are not equal... I agree that it can be a good restaurant in Vilnius comparing with the rest of restaurants.
Francis Stepton
15. 3. 2026
Bistro 18 was the best restuarant by far in Vilnius, friendly staff, excellent service and great food. The wine list is great and the atmosphere really relaxed. If you go to Vilnius go to Bistro 18. Awesome
Mel
15. 3. 2026
We spent two months in Vilnius during winter and ate at Bistro 18 nearly every night after we found it. It has delicious food everything we tried on the menu was 5star, the staff were happy and polite and made you feel so comfortable. They even did take out for us on the nights we wanted to stay in. An awesome place!!!
K. Daehnke
15. 3. 2026
Nice place, great atmosphere, best food!! Had the homemade Irish sausage over mashed potatoes and didn't walk out groaning like with typical Lithuanian fare. The staff and owners seem eager to please and help you enjoy such good food and atmosphere.Watch your step if sitting up in the front side tables!! Architectural stone column bases left over from a former Chinese restaurant decor are just close enough to the floor to go unnoticed before it's too late to avoid tripping over them.