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Old Vilnius Cafe Deli

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Traditional Lithuanian dishes & imported beer served in unfussy surrounds with a store for gifts. People often mention good, Lithuanian, great, fresh, Great, service, restaurant, dinner, nice, time,


Address

2601 75th St, Darien, IL 60561

Website

www.oldvilniuscafe.com

Contact

(630) 324-6811

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (549 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (18) Lithuanian (14) great (12) fresh (8) Great (8) service (8) restaurant (7) dinner (7) nice (6) time (6)
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  • 5/5 Veronica H. 6 years ago on Google
    Went with my Lithuania friend for lunch. It was a wonderful experience. The waitresses are nice. The atmosphere was good. Most importantly, the food was DELICIOUS!!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan M. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love Vilnius! A friend of mine is Lithuanian and he and I come here all the time for some legit Litho food. I'm always getting Zeppelins because of how tasty and filling they are, especially for their low price!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tomas J. 7 months ago on Google
    During weekend food was good and fresh, but I came on Tuesday lunch hours, food was not fresh, did not taste good, and it was warmed up in microwave. You can tell when food is fresh or warmed up in microwave - plate is hot, food is chewy and tastless with extra seasoning. On top of that someone who does not eat meat ordered meatless plate, which was delivered with meat. Restaurand seems to have a quality issue. You will get quantity, but far away from quality. Sad to say but not coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather W. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place and it’s old-world charm! The food is hearty and comforting, everything I’ve had has been so good and delicious. They have a large variety of Eastern European and German food, so lots to sample and choose from.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jimmy P. 6 years ago on Google
    Grand Duke's (63rd & Harlem) little brother/sister! I had a Groupon from the place that was nearing expiration - the only reason I hadn't gone is that it's kind of far and inconvenient for me. But knowing that the food would be along the lines of the Lithuanian food at its sister restaurant, I knew it would be well worth the trip. Started out with a cup of mushroom barley soup - good stuff, though suspiciously much like the sauce that adorns several entrée offerings. But that's OK - it's still good. As they say, "when in Lithuania, do as the Lithuanians do" - that includes ordering a half liter of Svyturys beer. Goes great with dinner - would've ordered more, but the meal fills one up pretty well, so more beer isn't always a good idea. Time for dinner. As usual, I have a tough time figuring out just what I want - there are soooo many good options. I decided to do a "Make your own Combo" - three decent sized options from the dinner menu at $18.99. I had to order potato pancakes as the ones at GD's are awesome (I've ordered the dinner potato pancake dish at GD as an entrée and taken some home too). The potato pancakes here were good - though could have been crispier - they were a little mushy. Next - breaded pork! This was awesome as expected - served over some mashed potatoes which were a little bit of overkill with the potato pancakes. This had the "soup sauce" on it that I previously mentioned. Finally - my third option on the combo... Siberian Dumplings with Pork. This was something new to me and I like to try different stuff - but often get into the trap of ordering things I've had and loved before. Well... add another item to that category! These were like raviolis with a thinner pasta around the meat in a light broth with a fresh pork-like bacon topping on the dish. Wowsa. Flavor and then some - if bacon lovers stumbled upon this dish, pig farmers wouldn't be able to keep up with demand. I decide to take one of the potato pancakes home - which left a little room for dessert. They had a turtle cheesecake that looked interesting, so I ordered it. Another hit! This was a piece of good cheesecake with a layer of hot fudge-like chocolate between the graham cracker crust and the cheesecake at the tip of the serving - and going back about halfway. But here's the kicker - it was warm while the cheesecake itself was cold. Not entirely sure how they managed to do that! Now - after a gangbuster review like this, five stars would usually follow. But here's the thing - the place has its "rough edges". Overall, the servers are nice - but they miss things. They brought me a bread basket, but no plate (used the plate that the cup of soup was on). Also. no silverware or napkin at the table - had to ask for that. They have about 28 spot lights on the ceiling - 12 were out - and it didn't look as if they were out "by design". Entrée was slow to come out as well - I wasn't in a hurry anyway, but it was a little longer than what would be "usual". So given the hiccups - fours stars is appropriate. I'll definitely be back though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon C. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful staff, great food, giant portions, large variety. Traveled 2.5 hours each way to try it out. Way worth the trip. #LithuanianProud #Lietuva
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Derrick D. 4 years ago on Google
    We love to go out. Last night we visited this excellent restaurant which friends told us about. We enjoyed a beautiful time there with great dishes and a well-trained team and a great cuisine. We put this fine restaurant in our list and we will certainly come back very soon. We deeply recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 * a. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious sweet crepes, homemade pierogies and Eastern European soups and pastries. And their deli has homemade smoked meats, cookies, bread, dairy with a big selection of Lithuanian, Polish, Russian foods.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda A. 6 years ago on Google
    Love bringing my father here who is 100% Lithuanian. He speaks Lithuanian with the waitresses and loves that he can brush up on his native tongue. The food is fabulous. Go expecting a heavy meal. And huge portions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dmitriy T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food options. If you never tried Lithuanian food, you should) Very tasty. Cold salads appetizers is a must to try. Also homemade Gira( Kvass) drink is the best.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany S. 4 years ago on Google
    It's amazing. I really have no other words. It's delicious. Everyone should come here.

  • 5/5 Kristin N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to find Lithuanian books, crafts, shirts and food! Some polish and russian items mixed in, too.

  • 5/5 Kymani K. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place a lot. It has a great air. The meals are tasty. the service is powerful and the personel is polite. The cost is fair. I warmly recommend.

  • 5/5 Lochlan A. 4 years ago on Google
    last night was the first time we went to this excellent restaurant. But It is obviously not the last time. We enjoyed the evening a lot with the generous service, with the great cooking and booze and with the modest payment. We will absolutely visit there soon.

  • 5/5 Town H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great crepes. Friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Nikolaus G. 4 years ago on Google
    Is good, but price too high

  • 5/5 Joseph M. 4 years ago on Google
    I always stop getting some food here. I enjoy the swift customer service and well cooked dishes. Great work.

  • 4/5 Tiffany B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was great and prices were fair. Shop had a great selection. Staff friendly.

  • 5/5 Gregory M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place for Lithuanian and other ethnic foods.

  • 5/5 Andy D. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm not Lithuanian. Not at all. I know practically nothing about the country or the culture. But this food was freaking delicious, and Inga was wonderful to us! 10/10 will return.

  • 4/5 Darin T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and good service. Don't be in a hurry when you come here though. There is also a store attached to the cafe.

  • 5/5 Michael Y. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice Eastern European food store with Lithuanian, Russian, and Polish specialties, baked goods, frozen sections, herbal remedies, souvenirs and crafts and many other useful things.

  • 5/5 Julie C. 5 years ago on Google
    We ate dinner there and then we shopped in the gift shop which we bought some blackberry wine dinner was awesome I had mandarin orange salad we also bad potato pancake appetizer and the little donuts with Nutella sauce and strawberry sauce we are definitely planning another dinner there

  • 1/5 Kentonas J. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cold to people of color although traveled Lithuania. Will not return! Food quality is not the same as Harlem Ave. Dessert is previously frozen now.

  • 4/5 Paul V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great store/deli with wonderful Lithuanian food and treats

  • 1/5 Liz K. 3 years ago on Google
    Purchased Old Vilnius Cafe Freshly made sauerkraut dumplings and cheese dumplings. There was very little sauerkraut, which was disappointing in itself. Both the cheese and sauerkraut dumplings were tasteless. Husband had a couple of each and refused to have them again. I threw both away.

  • 5/5 Jenu T. 5 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Expect a little wait time during weekends

  • 5/5 Maria 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome the best food in the world fresh and taste great go Dukes 👍😇

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 6 years ago on Google
    Unbelievably good, and very unique for the area. Everything is homemade and delicious. My favorite place around.

  • 5/5 Frederick P. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great experience in this place with my wife. The food comes fast and the customer service is just fantastic. Prices are affordable.

  • 5/5 Tony M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great carryout

  • 5/5 Florentina C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice people

  • 5/5 Nicasio G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to find rare Eastern European books, toys, clothing, fresh made hot and cold foods along with all the regular groceries you could possibly want. Cozy, decorated cafe attached for your enjoyment.

  • 5/5 Jeanne P. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is delicious.

  • 5/5 Radovan C. 3 years ago on Google
    always fresh on meet, which is homemade and really tasty.

  • 1/5 Renaldas Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Cebureks are very poor, soaked in oil, really not worth paying attention to! (Original) Ceburekai labai prasti, permirke aliejuje, tikrai neverti demesio!

  • 5/5 Gita K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food!!! Amazing staff!!

  • 4/5 Christina G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, good variety of Lithuanian things!

  • 1/5 D K. 3 years ago on Google
    It used to be a very good place. Not anymore. Very disappointed. Food was not fresh.

  • 4/5 Maria G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bueno

  • 5/5 Jim W. 3 years ago on Google
    I passed by this place 100 times, I did not know what a great amount of ethnic food was provided! There is a deli counter also, and a good selection of Lithuanian (and others) goods available to purchase.

  • 5/5 Michael R. 4 years ago on Google
    I always come by grabbing some food in here. I enjoy the fast customer service and well made food. I recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Vladan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and friendly stuff

  • 5/5 linnea 4 years ago on Google
    Cool place

  • 5/5 Roosevelt S. 4 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is fantastic and broad, the food was delightful and the rates were very inexpensive. fast, effective service and very personal staff. Recommended.

  • 4/5 Dr Josh B. 4 years ago on Google
    Initially got some food that was over 50% fat, but they were quick to fix it and apologized. If you want to see and experience the Lithuanian culture I dont think you will find a better spot in the United states.

  • 4/5 Nicholas H. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place stop by whenever I'm in town. The attached store is primo too I just never have space in my travel bag to load up on goodies

  • 5/5 Sterling C. 4 years ago on Google
    I just love their dishes. I always get fantastic customer service there. The place is neat and the staff members are always super nice. Will come back again.

  • 5/5 Nick C. 4 years ago on Google
    This was once a smaller version of grand dukes. When grand dukes opened across the street they turned Old Vilnius into a crepe restaurant. I didn’t expect them to be as good as they are, as I am not a huge fan of crepes. They are phenomenal. Very rich and flavorful. My favorites were the mushroom crepes, but I’m sure that they are all equally delicious.

  • 5/5 Alan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very well organised and convenient restaurant. They serve generous meals and for inexpensive prices. I enjoyed the meals a lot and the waiters were super amiable and chatty. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Uncle S. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food, nice people


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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