Shawarma by Petra
A top Vilnius spot for authentic, well-seasoned Middle Eastern food — flavourful shawarma, Harira soup and famously warm, hospitable, multilingual staff. Clean and dog-friendly.
- ✓Authentic, well-seasoned Middle Eastern cooking — shawarma is the headline.
- ✓Famously friendly, hospitable and multilingual staff who make everyone feel welcome.
- ✓A clean, tidy room with a few outdoor tables; dog-friendly.
- ✓Customisable spice levels, plus specialties like traditional Harira soup.
Authentic Middle Eastern flavours
Shawarma by Petra is widely praised as one of the best places in Vilnius for authentic, flavourful Middle Eastern food. The cooking is well-seasoned and the menu focuses on classic shawarma wraps and plates, with the option to choose your preferred spice level. The experience is consistently lifted by the warm, hospitable and multilingual staff, who go out of their way to make guests feel at home.
Beyond the chicken shawarma and shawarma plate, the kitchen turns out specialties like a traditional Harira soup. The room is clean and tidy, with a few outdoor tables and a dog-friendly policy. Indoor seating is limited, and a minority of reviewers note occasional inconsistency in portion size for the price — but the prevailing verdict is enthusiastic.
Good to know
Shawarma by Petra is at Kalvarijų g. 59, on the busy stretch north of the river near Kalvarijų Market — a quick trip from the centre rather than in the Old Town itself. Seating inside is limited, so the outdoor tables are handy in fine weather, and it's an easy stop while exploring the market area.
- Best for
- chicken shawarma, shawarma plates and Harira soup; choose your spice level.
- Clean and dog-friendly, with a few outdoor tables; limited seating indoors.
- Confirm current opening hours with the venue before visiting.
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storefrontPhotos: Instagram (@petra.bakery.shawarma official, Petra Bakery & Shawarma)
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