Nüman

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A restaurant that feels like home, yet surprises at every turn

Nüman has been a fixture in Kaunas since 2016, when its original owners opened the doors on Nemuno Street. They worked with the architecture studio Another Studios to preserve the building’s authentic pre-war features, blending historical textures with modern, understated design. The result is a light-filled, Nordic-style space that feels both luxurious and disarmingly relaxed.

In 2019, a new team took over the kitchen and dining room, and the spirit of the place deepened. The goal remained the same: to offer guests the highest quality food, service, and comfort. But the menu evolved into something more personal – a modern cuisine that celebrates Lithuanian ingredients in ways that are both familiar and fresh.

Head chef Adomas Jegnoras leads the kitchen with a philosophy that the team calls “home comfort food with a cinkeliu” – a Lithuanian word for a refined edge. The dishes are built on local, seasonal produce and proteins, presented in unexpected combinations. Think cheddar cheese puffs stuffed with beef, served with béarnaise and crispy buckwheat; or a duck breast paired with gelteklė, asparagus, and dill pesto. The menu changes regularly, following the rhythm of the seasons.

A weekly highlight is the Wednesday Roast: a half-day smoked beef brisket served with mashed potatoes, creamed leeks, pickled vegetables, and port sauce. It’s a tradition that speaks to the restaurant’s ethos – grounded, generous, and worth celebrating.

Nüman’s approach has earned recognition from the Michelin Guide, which awarded it a Bib Gourmand in 2026 for “good quality, good value cooking.” The award fits naturally into a restaurant that prides itself on making every guest feel at ease, whether they come for a Tuesday dinner or a Saturday celebration. The service is warm and unhurried, more like a friend’s recommendation than a formal script.

Desserts continue the theme of simple pleasures elevated: a chocolate and biscuit cake with vanilla cream and currants, or a bright strawberry and quinoa number with mint and lime. The wine list, though not detailed in the source material, is curated to complement the menu’s Nordic-Lithuanian leanings.

Nüman is open Tuesday through Saturday, with a late lunch on Saturdays. Its location on Nemuno Street places it in the heart of Kaunas, near the waterfront. The restaurant’s own words sum it up best: “Good food. Good emotions.” That’s exactly what it delivers, every time.