Lithuanian cuisine.
Start with a taste.

WHAT TO EAT

Local dishes, explained.

These are specialties from our featured city guides. Regional styles and availability vary.

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Cepelinai

Large potato dumplings, commonly meat-filled; toppings may contain bacon.

Planning estimate: €9–16; check current menu

Where to look: Lithuanian restaurants in Vilnius

Find Cepelinai in Vilnius ↗Find Cepelinai in Trakai ↗Find Cepelinai in Kaunas ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Šaltibarščiai

Cold beetroot and kefir soup, usually paired with potatoes.

Planning estimate: €5–9; check current menu

Where to look: Traditional lunch menus in warmer months in Vilnius

Find Šaltibarščiai in Vilnius ↗Find Šaltibarščiai in Trakai ↗Find Šaltibarščiai in Kaunas ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Kibinai

Baked filled pastries associated with the Karaim community of Trakai.

Planning estimate: €3–6; check current menu

Where to look: Kibinai bakeries and Karaim restaurants in Vilnius

Find Kibinai in Vilnius ↗Find Kibinai in Trakai ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Kepta duona

Fried rye bread with garlic, often with cheese sauce.

Planning estimate: €5–9; check current menu

Where to look: Casual Lithuanian restaurants in Vilnius

Find Kepta duona in Vilnius ↗Find Kepta duona in Trakai ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Šakotis

Tree-shaped cake baked on a spit; buy a small portion to share.

Planning estimate: €4–9; check current menu

Where to look: Bakeries and supermarket cake sections in Vilnius

Find Šakotis in Vilnius ↗Find Šakotis in Trakai ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Kugelis

Baked potato pudding, often with meat or dairy accompaniments.

Editorial planning allowance: €9–16; verify current menu.

Where to look: Bernelių užeiga

Find Kugelis in Kaunas ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Spurgos

Small fried doughnuts, a classic Laisvės Avenue snack.

Editorial planning allowance: €1–3 each; verify current menu.

Where to look: Spurginė

Find Spurgos in Kaunas ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Baltic seasonal tasting menu

A longer modern Lithuanian meal; book and disclose dietary needs ahead.

Editorial planning allowance: Current tasting-menu quote; verify current menu.

Where to look: Uoksas

Find Baltic seasonal tasting menu in Kaunas ↗

GO STRAIGHT TO THE TABLE

Find restaurants by city.

Different places. Different flavours.

Compare the specialties and food neighbourhoods in our featured destinations. This is a starting selection, rather than a complete map of every regional cuisine.

Plan your food budget.

Examples from the city guides below. Planning estimates are per dish or stated portion, not a full-day allowance. Check service charges, drinks and current menus separately.