Lithuanian cuisine uses potatoes, rye, dairy, meat, mushrooms, berries and seasonal ingredients. Traditional food varies across the country’s ethnographic regions.

20 Foods and Dishes to Know

1. Cepelinai
2. Šaltibarščiai
3. Kugelis
4. Šakotis
5. Kibinai
6. Bulviniai blynai
7. Žemaičių blynai
8. Kepta duona
9. Rye bread
10. Vėdarai
11. Skilandis
12. Curd cheese
13. Smoked fish
14. Herring dishes
15. Mushroom dishes
16. Berry desserts
17. Apple pastries
18. Meduoliai
19. Gira
20. Regional honey products

Regional Specialties

Trakai is associated with kibinai, while different regions have their own potato, grain, dairy and seasonal specialties.

Food Experiences

Markets, bakeries, traditional restaurants and local food festivals offer ways to discover Lithuanian cuisine.

Pair this article with our culture guide, regions guide and travel guide.

Official resource: Lithuania Travel — National Cuisine.

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