Ertlio Namas

A culinary journey into Lithuania's past

Ertlio Namas turns dinner into a history lesson — in the best possible way. Set in the historic Jurgis Ertlis house on Šv. Jono g. 7 in the Old Town, the restaurant has Chef Tomas Rimydis reviving recipes from the 16th to 19th centuries and presenting them as refined, modern tasting menus. What makes it memorable is the storytelling: each course is introduced by knowledgeable, professional staff who explain the period and history behind the dish, so the meal doubles as an engaging, genuinely educational experience.

You choose between a seven-course menu (around two hours) or a nine-course menu (around three hours), built on dishes drawn from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Signatures that come up include a beaver pâté, historical soups such as bread soup with beer-braised beef, mains of beef, veal or quail, and a buckwheat babka with apple marshmallow and beetroot ice cream to finish. Optional pairings range across international wines, Lithuanian berry wines and traditional mead. Diners praise the creative, Michelin-worthy cooking and the value for what's on the plate.

Good to know

This is a slow, immersive dinner rather than a quick bite — set aside two to three hours and treat it as the evening's main event. Portions are fine-dining size, but many find the experience excellent value, particularly once you add the recommended wine and mead pairings. Its Old Town setting makes it easy to pair with a walk through the historic core.

As a small, popular fine-dining room listed in the MICHELIN Guide, booking well ahead is the practical move. Menus change seasonally and prices can shift; confirm current details on the restaurant's own channels before your visit.

• Reported pricing: seven-course menu around €60, nine-course around €70 — confirm before visiting.
• Allow 2–3 hours; wine and mead pairings recommended. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide.