Lithuanian food is built for cold winters: potatoes, pork, dairy, and rye. Done well, it is deeply comforting. Skip tourist traps near the castle and seek places locals recommend.
Must-Try Dishes
- Cepelinai — potato dumplings stuffed with meat or cheese curd.
- Kibinai — hand pies from the Karaim tradition, great in Trakai.
- Šaltibarščiai — cold pink beet soup in summer.
- Rye bread with garlic or cheese — starter at many taverns.
About Greta Vilčiauskaitė
Greta Vilčiauskaitė is a Vilnius-born travel writer and food enthusiast. She has spent a decade mapping the capital's courtyards, markets, and trailheads — and still discovers something new every week.