Verkiai Palace is not only an architectural masterpiece and a cultural symbol of Lithuania, but also a space where history shapes new meanings. One of the important directions in revitalizing the complex is the creation of a modern restaurant in one of the palace buildings.
This is a step toward bringing palace life back into the cultural landscape of Vilnius and giving it a new function that combines tradition with the atmosphere of the 19th century.
For centuries, the buildings of the Verkiai complex have served various functions: administrative, economic, artistic, and representational. By restoring them, we are not only returning their architectural form — we are returning their role as places where people meet, share, and live through culture. The restaurant will continue this historical tradition: in the 19th century, palace complexes played an important role in the gastronomic and social life of the aristocracy. Today, this place will once again regain its original spirit — hospitality, communication, and refined taste. The restaurant will become a space of quiet elegance, where the culture of the palace comes alive in every detail.
Z.O.D.D.I.A.K. is engaged not merely in restoration — we restore meaning. Our mission is to transform historical spaces into vibrant cultural centers where heritage serves the present. The restaurant will become an important element in the development of Vilnius’ cultural landscape. For the residents of the city, it will be a new space for meeting. For tourists, it will be an opportunity to experience Lithuanian cultural heritage through atmosphere and gastronomy. For researchers and artists, it will be a platform where history and modernity interact in new formats.
The opening of the restaurant is part of a broader strategy for the revival of Verkiai Palace. Alongside the restoration of the fountain, interiors, and outdoor spaces, this project is shaping a living ecosystem in which everything serves one central idea:
history must live — not only in museums, but within the spaces of contemporary life.
That is why we are creating a place where taste, culture, and heritage merge into a single experience.
