Senoji Trobelė

Senoji Trobelė is a home-style Lithuanian restaurant at Naugarduko g. 36, south of the Old Town in Vilnius, Lithuania. The name translates roughly as 'the old cottage', and the restaurant presents traditional cooking in a homely setting away from the busiest tourist streets. The menu focuses on the national staples: cepelinai, the large potato dumplings filled with meat and served with sour cream and bacon, and potato pancakes, which come crisp with sour cream or other traditional accompaniments. Other dishes in the same vein typically include soups, stews and baked potato dishes that reflect the central role of the potato in Lithuanian cuisine. The cooking is generous, unfussy and priced for local diners, with a typical meal costing about €15-28 per person including a drink. The dining room is cosy and unpretentious, with a relaxed pace, a moderate noise level and no dress code, and the clientele includes residents of the surrounding neighbourhood as well as visitors who have ventured beyond the centre. Drinks feature Lithuanian beer, kvass, tea and coffee, with a small selection of wine and spirits. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, though visitors should check current hours before travelling. Walk-ins are the norm, with booking only worthwhile for larger groups. Naugarduko street runs south-west from the Old Town and is reachable on foot in around fifteen to twenty minutes from Cathedral Square or by a short bus or taxi ride, so it is convenient for those staying in the New Town. It is a sensible choice for travellers who want an authentic, lower-priced Lithuanian meal without the crowds of Pilies Street or Gedimino Avenue. The restaurant is rated about 4.1.