May 2025-21, 26.
An exclusive gastronomic event will take place in Vilnius event – Mangalica Days, dedicated to the famous Hungarian Mangalica pig, its meat dishes, and the culture associated with it.
Inspired by the highly acclaimed Hungarian Gastronomy Week held in November 2024, Mangalica Days invites you to experience the exceptional quality of Mangalica meat and authentic Hungarian traditions. And, of course, Hungarian wines that perfectly match the delicious dishes will complement every taste experience.
Tastes in Vilnius restaurants
During the event week, we invite you to visit the restaurants "Augustin" and "Momo Grill", where special dishes made from Mangalica meat will be offered in the evenings throughout the week. These restaurants, known for its seasonality, creativity, and warm atmosphere, will be a great place to discover the gems of Hungarian cuisine, subtly adapted to Lithuanian tastes.
This is an opportunity to taste something truly special, where tradition meets a modern approach.
Hungarian wine culture – near you
Those who enjoy aperitifs or just a good glass are invited to visit the wineries "A ta Santé" and "Burbulio vyninė", where specially selected Hungarian wines from the Pannon Vynas assortment and snacks with Mangalica will be waiting for you. Panemunė Castle restaurant Kuknia also welcomes guests with mangalica snacks and delicious Hungarian wines. This week, it will open its terrace, where guests will be entertained by live music.
Mangalica – a Hungarian treasure, valued worldwide
Authentic variety, unique taste
Mangalica is an old breed of pig originating in Hungary, distinguished by its appearance, fat structure and unique taste. Until the beginning of the 20th century, it was very common on Hungarian farms, but later, due to modern meat production and changing eating habits, the breed almost disappeared.
Thanks to the joint efforts of Hungarian and Spanish experts, Mangalica was preserved and today is once again valued as a top quality product in the gourmet world.
The breed is slow-growing, but it is this, combined with its free-range environment, that gives the meat its incredible juiciness, marbling, and depth of flavor. Whether grilled or smoked, Mangalica is always a top-notch delicacy.
Currently, four Mangalica breeds are distinguished: blond, red, nightingale, and black.
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The event is organized by the Hungarian Embassy in Vilnius, in cooperation with Pannon Vynas, the Hungarian National Mangalica Growers Association, and the Hungarian Agricultural Marketing Center.
