Spanish food in Vilnius: a guide by occasion

Updated 11 Sep 2026 · Based on 4 tracked Spanish venues in Vilnius · Best-ranked list

Not every Spanish restaurant fits every plan. Using the Google ratings, review counts and the dishes we have confirmed on each menu, here is how we would play Vilnius depending on the occasion.

For a date

California Tapas & Wine Bar (Subačiaus g. 2, 01127 Vilnius, Lithuania) — the strongest all-round rating in the city (★ 4.1 from 587 reviews; the menu confirms chorizo and ensaladilla rusa). Book ahead at weekends.

Tapas with friends

Pulpo (Stiklių g. 16, 01131 Vilnius, Lithuania) — the widest confirmed Spanish spread in Vilnius: patatas bravas, croquetas, Galician-style octopus (pulpo a la gallega), Padrón peppers and churros (★ 4.3 from 423 reviews; the menu confirms patatas bravas, croquetas, Galician-style octopus (pulpo a la gallega), Padrón peppers and churros). Order several plates to share and ask what is on special.

A special occasion

Nepatinka NEIK - Spanish PUB (J. Basanavičiaus g. 2, 01118 Vilnius, Lithuania) — ★ 4.8 from 445 reviews; around €5-€20 per person. Tell them you are celebrating when you book; Spanish restaurants are usually generous with a celebration table.

A quick, casual bite

La Paella (Aukštaičių g. 7, Vilnius, 11341 Vilniaus m. sav., Lithuania) — ★ 3.4 from 184 reviews. Bar seating and a couple of tapas is the fastest way to eat well here.

Something sweet to finish

Pulpo (Stiklių g. 16, 01131 Vilnius, Lithuania) — one of the few places in Vilnius whose menu confirms churros.

What to order in Vilnius

These are the classic dishes most often confirmed on the menus we checked, each linked to our recipe so you know exactly what should arrive at the table:

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