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We
found
Nineteen
18
to
be
an
exclusive
and
innovative
restaurant
of
the
highest
class.
Nineteen
18
has
an
open
kitchen
and
about
seven
tables
in
a
modern
minimalist
environment.
When
writing
this,
Nineteen
18
offers
a
tasting
menu
at
a
fixed
price,
with
beverage
pairing
in
three
different
price
categories
(“Wine-lovers”,
“Curiosity”
or
non-alcoholic
alternative).
Expect
three
hours
starting
at
about
18:30
and
over
two
hundred
euros
per
person.
There
are
excellent
restaurants
in
Vilnius.
Most
likely,
Nineteen
18
stands
out
as
the
very
best.
I
must
point
out
that
our
experience
was
outstanding.
I
describe
our
impressions
below.
After
booking,
the
restaurant
called
us
and
offered
adaptation
to
any
allergies
or
other
wishes.
Upon
arrival,
we
got
a
fantastic
reception,
with
everything
from
taking
care
of
our
outer
garments
to
our
table
seating.
The
entire
staff
of
about
eight
people
greeted
us
and
the
chef
personally
presented
the
kitchen
and
his
staff
to
us.
The
service
was
fantastic
throughout
the
dinner.
Here
the
water
glass
was
always
filled
and
we
never
had
to
push
the
chair
ourselves.
The
staff
was
not
noticed
and
was
always
there
for
us.
Everything
was
explained
in
a
rich,
clear
and
entertaining
way
in
perfect
English.
We
never
had
to
guess
or
wonder
anything.
The
timing
was
perfect,
both
in
the
small
and
in
the
large.
In
the
beginning,
we
were
a
little
tense
because
we
didn't
know
what
to
expect.
This
quickly
changed
to
pleasantness
and
relaxation,
and
our
curiosity
increased
from
course
to
course.
The
tasting
menu,
with
the
wine
pairing,
felt
innovative
and
very
well
composed.
We
found
that
there
is
a
common
thread
or
theme
throughout
the
menu,
or
rather,
several
silver
threads
twisted
together.
Everything
felt
consistent
and
well
thought
out
in
the
smallest
detail.
I
then
think
about
such
things
as
ingredients
and
their
origins,
cooking
methods,
tastes
and
taste
sensations,
presentation,
serving,
surprises
for
the
guests,
and
creating
the
expectation.
The
tasting
menu
felt
like
a
well-developed,
unified
product,
with
grand
totality
and
astonishingly
fine
details.
The
dishes
had
a
continuous
forest
theme
with
at
least
five
different
tree
species,
this
was
applied
both
to
ingredients,
flavors
(including
smoked
flavors)
and
presentation.
We
also
felt
there
was
a
distinct
Lithuanian
touch
of
the
dishes,
which
were
otherwise
similar
to
those
in
the
modern
Scandinavian
cuisine.
Most
of
the
ingredients
came
from
the
restaurant’s
farm,
completely
natural
and
original
of
the
Lithuanian
cuisine,
such
as,
for
example,
carrot,
kohlrabi,
artichoke,
and
black
currant.
Both
the
presentation
and
the
serving
at
the
table
was
surprising
and
made
to
perfection.
In
our
opinion,
the
beverages
fit
perfectly
with
every
dish.
We
chose
the
wine
pairing
named
“Curiosity”
because
we
felt
more
like
curious
amateurs
than
wine
experts,
and
we
also
wanted
the
restaurant
to
take
out
the
turns
more.
“Curiosity”
included
different
kinds
of
white
and
red
wine,
but
also
cider,
locally
brewed
beer
and
port
wine.
All
beverages
were
of
the
best
possible
quality,
with
surprising
flavors
and
colors,
and
in
reasonable
quantity.
The
tasting
menu
included
10
dishes,
but
with
interesting
tastings,
there
were
15
courses
or
servings.
Our
wine
pairing
menu
included
seven
different
beverages
(plus
bottled
water).
We
highly
recommend
this
restaurant
for
those
who
want
to
pay
extra
to
have
a
rare
special
and
memorable
experience,
appreciate
excellent
service
and
visual
presentation,
and
appreciate
innovative
food
and
its
combination
with
beverages.
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