Restaurant Telegrafas

In the centre of Vilnius Old Town, Restaurant Telegrafas is the place for those seeking an elegant dining atmosphere with incredible European gastronomy, offering a subtle balance between history and modernity with a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the picturesque Vilnius Cathedral Square.

Since 1948, the building of Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square was used as a central telegraph. After a thorough renovation, the restaurant kept its ties to the history of Vilnius with the name of Restaurant Telegrafas and its visible defence wall, while also bringing in a new style, portraying an elegant and refined atmosphere.  It is a balance between the old and the new.

The cuisine is characterized by a combination of European cooking, veering from East to West with Mediterranean touches. Here, purity and simplicity are complemented with refinement and surprising combinations. Dishes are always made with special attention to freshness and seasonal ingredients. Restaurant Telegrafas would like to play an instrumental role in modernising traditional Lithuanian cuisine. As a result, guests can expect innovative menus influenced from specialties both local and from around the world. 

The stylish interior design is a combination of aesthetics and natural earthy elements, such as stone, wood and metal. A seductive mix of modern lines and surfaces with classic elements – wooden flooring, veneziano plastering and a visible defence wall - are visible. Wherever you are sitting, either at the tables by the window overlooking Cathedral Square, or in more private dining set ups, the atmosphere is welcoming and caring. 

There is no better way to start your day than at Restaurant Telegrafas, where guests will find the most extensive breakfast buffet. Whether you prefer homemade muesli, fresh-baked breads, specialities from local farmers or a fresh omelette  to order, our team will pamper all your senses. During the lunch restarant Telegrafas offers weekly lunch menu and evening guests are welcomed to try exclusive local dishes reinvented with a modern twist by the Executive Chef Javier Lopez and his team. For your very first experience eating modern Lithuanian cuisine, try Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square’s Signature Dish - Treasures of Žemaitija Forest. Sommelier Narimantas Miezys ensures an extensive wine journey for you with a predominant presence of old world wines and champagnes on his wine list.

Restaurant Telegrafas is among the best restaurants in Vilnius, offering its guests a unique ambience and exceptional, unobtrusive, knowledgeable and extremely attentive Kempinski service.