Travelers visiting Lithuania this November will have an opportunity to experience Michelin-starred dining at special prices as Vilnius Gastronomy Week returns from November 9 to 15, 2026, with more than 50 restaurants offering tasting menus from €40.
The 16th edition of the culinary festival will feature specially created menus priced at €40, €50 and €60, allowing visitors to explore one of Europe’s emerging food destinations without paying the usual prices associated with fine dining.
Among the participating restaurants are Michelin-starred Deep Roots and Džiaugsmas, highlighting Lithuania’s growing international culinary reputation. The country’s Michelin Guide selection has expanded from 34 restaurants in 2024 to 44 in 2026, an increase of almost 30%.
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Michelin-Starred Restaurants Offer Special €60 Menus
Two of Vilnius’ Michelin-starred restaurants, Deep Roots and Džiaugsmas, will participate in Lithuanian Gastronomy Week, offering specially designed tasting menus for €60 per person.
Deep Roots, led by chef Andrius Kubilius, received its first Michelin Star in 2026, just two months after opening. The restaurant combines modern culinary techniques with family recipes, childhood memories and ingredients grown at its own farm.
Its six-course Gastronomy Week menu features traditional Lithuanian flavours reimagined in contemporary dishes, including fermented vegetables, beef tartare with porcini oil, handmade dumplings and slow-cooked beef.
The menu concludes with a cherry dessert inspired by traditional methods of preserving summer ingredients for winter.
Džiaugsmas, another Michelin-starred restaurant in the Lithuanian capital, will also offer a €60 tasting experience during the event.
Reservations are recommended, particularly for Michelin-starred establishments where seating capacity is limited.
Vilnius Gastronomy Week Features More Than 50 Restaurants
The festival will bring together restaurants across Vilnius and other Lithuanian regions under the theme “Flavours Bring Us Together.”
Participating establishments will offer specially created menus at three fixed price levels: €40, €50 and €60 per person.
The programme includes contemporary fine dining restaurants, traditional Lithuanian kitchens, international cuisine and casual dining establishments.
Among the participating Vilnius restaurants are Lokys, Stikliai, Ertlio Namas, 14 Horses, PACAI Restaurant & Bar, SOMM and Protė
At Lokys, a restaurant specialising in historical Lithuanian cuisine, the €40 tasting menu includes venison tartare, wild boar with porcini and caramelised plums, and a dessert featuring citrus, cranberries and pumpkin.
The festival provides an opportunity for both residents and international visitors to discover restaurants they might not normally choose for a regular dinner.
Lithuania’s Michelin Restaurant Selection Grows Nearly 30%
Lithuania has rapidly established itself as a destination for culinary tourism since the Michelin Guide introduced its first national restaurant selection in 2024.
The inaugural edition recognised 34 restaurants. By 2026, that number had increased to 44, including five restaurants holding One Michelin Star and eight awarded Bib Gourmand distinctions for good food at particularly attractive prices.
Four Michelin-starred restaurants are located in Vilnius: Deep Roots, Džiaugsmas, Demo and Nineteen18. The fifth, Red Brick, is located in Radiškis.
The growing recognition reflects a new generation of Lithuanian chefs combining international techniques with local ingredients and traditional recipes.
Beyond Michelin, Lithuania’s culinary industry is gaining attention through international restaurant guides, competitions and professional events, including the Baltic Gastro Summit.
Traditional Lithuanian Cuisine Gets a Modern Makeover
Lithuanian cuisine is rooted in ingredients such as rye bread, mushrooms, berries, game, root vegetables and locally produced dairy products.
During Gastronomy Week, chefs will reinterpret these traditional ingredients through modern cooking techniques and unexpected flavour combinations.
Black rye bread, one of Lithuania’s best-known staples, appears in creative dishes ranging from ice cream to brioche and sourdough pudding.
Traditional šakotis, the distinctive Lithuanian tree cake, is also being reinvented, including combinations with Japanese miso to introduce savoury and umami flavours.
Restaurants are increasingly looking toward historical recipes, local farms and personal family traditions rather than simply following international food trends.
This approach is helping Lithuania develop a distinctive culinary identity within the increasingly competitive European gastronomic tourism market.
Vilnius Pink Soup Festival Returns in May 2027
Gastronomy Week is not the only event attracting international food enthusiasts to Lithuania.
Vilnius has also developed a major tourism attraction around šaltibarščiai, the country’s famous cold pink beetroot soup.
The 2026 Vilnius Pink Soup Fest recorded more than 176,000 visits, including approximately 34,000 international visitors.
The festival featured pink-themed dishes, public performances, themed activities and a parade on water.
The next edition is scheduled for May 28–30, 2027, providing another reason for culinary travelers to visit the Lithuanian capital.
How to Book Vilnius Gastronomy Week 2026
Lithuanian Gastronomy Week will take place from November 9 to 15, 2026, with participating restaurants offering their special menus throughout the festival period.
Prices are set at €40, €50 and €60 per person, depending on the restaurant and menu selected.
Visitors can explore the participating restaurants, review their menus and find reservation information on the official Lithuanian Gastronomy Week website.
Advance booking is strongly recommended for popular establishments, particularly Michelin-recognised restaurants.
For international visitors, the event provides an accessible introduction to Lithuania’s evolving food culture and an opportunity to experience some of Vilnius’ most acclaimed restaurants during a single autumn visit.
