Da Antonio

Da Antonio is an Italian restaurant at Pilies g. 20 on Pilies Street, the main tourist thoroughfare of Vilnius's Old Town in Lithuania. The kitchen serves classic Italian dishes, with wood-fired pizza and pasta as the specialities. The Margherita pizza is the benchmark order, with a thin, blistered crust, tomato, mozzarella and basil, while tagliatelle with mushrooms offers a creamier, earthier alternative that suits the Baltic climate. The menu also covers antipasti, salads and desserts of the kind found in a neighbourhood trattoria, and the approach is straightforward rather than innovative. The dining room is casual and lively, with a moderate to high noise level at peak times, and families and groups are common. There is no dress code. The setting on Pilies Street means the restaurant sees a steady flow of tourists, but also local diners who want something other than Lithuanian cuisine during a visit to the centre. Drinks include Italian wines by the glass and bottle, Lithuanian beer, soft drinks and coffee. Prices are modest, at about €15-28 per person for a pizza or pasta with a drink, making it one of the cheaper sit-down choices on the street. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, and walk-ins are normally accepted; booking is only needed for large groups or very busy summer evenings. The location is a short walk from Vilnius Cathedral, Town Hall Square and the university quarter, so it is useful for a quick meal between sights. Travellers eating with children or those tired of heavy local dishes often find it a convenient option. The restaurant holds a rating of about 4.2.