Smilga Christmas
Menu

We prepare everything daily with no preservatives, using recipes passed through generations. Whether you’re planning Kūčios (Christmas Eve dinner), a family gathering, or a holiday office event, our menu helps you bring authentic Lithuanian cuisine to the table without stress. 

Traditional Lithuanian Christmas Dishes on Our Menu 🌟

Lithuanian Christmas Eve dinner (Kūčios) features 12 symbolic dishes, including fish, grains, pastries, and plant-based foods.
At Smilga, we prepare many of these classics fresh each day in December. 🎅🕯️

🎄 Kūčių stalas (Christmas Eve table)

I variantas

$45 / person (min. 6 people)
• Carp patties stuffed with mushrooms, served with dill sauce

II variantas

$50 / person (min. 6 people)
• Baked salmon with shrimp sauce

Kūčių cold dishes selection:

1. Herring in cream

2. Herring in vegetable marinade

3. Hearty oat salad

4. Rice salad with seafood

5. Fish aspic with dill and cucumber sauce

6. Baked fish with cranberry topping

7. Carrot salad with oil

8. Kūčia-style mushroom salad

9. Mushroom salad

10. White salad

11. Kūčiukai with poppy seed milk

👉 Cold dishes only: $199 (min. 6 people)

➕ Additional hot dishes (optional)

• Fish “Žvejo gardėsis” – $18
• Fish “Undinėlė” – $18
• Salmon with shrimp sauce – $20
• Carp patties with mushroom filling in white sauce – $16
• Braised sauerkraut with mushrooms – $15 / 32 oz
• Braised carp in vegetable sauce – $17

Side dishes (choose 2 of 3):

• Pickled beets
• Carrots with garlic
• Cabbage with paprika
• Mashed potatoes

Extras:

• Cranberry jelly – $9 / 32 oz
• Homemade rye bread – $8 / 32 oz
• Poppy seed milk – $8 / 32 oz

🎄 Kalėdoms (Christmas dishes)

Minimum order: 5 portions

• Homemade sausages with braised cabbage – $14 / portion
• Pork rolls with vegetables – $19 / portion
• Pork rolls with mushroom filling – $21 / portion
• Chicken rolls with vegetables – $19 / portion
• Chicken rolls with mushroom filling – $20 / portion
• Baked pork belly with braised cabbage – $19 / portion

• Kugelis (small tray) – $55

• Roasted duck
With braised cabbage or rice with raisins or apples
– $60 each (no sides)
– $75 each (with sides)

Side dishes:

• Mashed potatoes
• Choose 2 of 3:
– Pickled beets
– Carrots with garlic
– Pickled cabbage with paprika

Kūčiukai 🥣

Kūčiukai — small poppy-seed pastries — are a must on every Lithuanian Christmas table.
Soft, lightly sweet, and perfect with poppy-seed milk, these treats remind many customers of childhood holidays. 💕

Poppy Seed Roll (Aguonų Vyniotinis) 

A holiday favorite rolled with rich poppy seed filling.
Perfect for family gatherings, gifting, or bringing to Christmas celebrations.

Herring Dishes 🐟

Traditional Christmas herring options include:

• Herring with onions

• Herring with vegetables

• Herring with mushroom sauce

These cold, flavorful dishes are essential for Kūčios.

Holiday Fish Dishes 🍽️🐠

Since Lithuanian Christmas Eve is traditionally meat-free, fish is a key part of the meal.
Our kitchen prepares baked and fried fish dishes that pair well with salads and sides.

Holiday Salads 🥗

Fresh, traditional salads prepared daily:

• Beet salad

• Bean salad

• Fish salads

• Mushroom Salads

These dishes help create a balanced Lithuanian holiday table.

Bakery & Sweets 🍰🎄

December’s bakery selection changes weekly and may include:

• Honey cakes

• Napoleon cakes

• Christmas pastries

• Cookies and seasonal sweets

Most items are made the same day, keeping everything soft, fresh, and festive.

Ready-to-Go Holiday Meals for Busy Families 🎅⏱️

The holidays can get stressful, especially when planning food for family and guests.
That’s why Smilga offers ready-to-go meals, prepared in-house each morning. 🍽️✨

Perfect for:

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• Office parties

• Family gatherings

• Friend celebrations

These meals help you serve a full Lithuanian holiday dinner without cooking.

Frozen Lithuanian Holiday Items ❄️🛍️

Many customers like stocking up on frozen options to simplify their holiday cooking.

Popular choices include:

• Dumplings (mushroom, meat, cheese)

• Soups

• Holiday comfort meals

• Family-sized dishes

Great for last-minute guests or easy December meals.

Serving Darien and the Chicago Suburbs 🎄📍

Families visit Smilga from:

• Darien

• Downers Grove

• Woodridge

• Lemont

• Willowbrook

• Naperville

• Burr Ridge

• Chicago suburbs

Our Christmas menu helps bring authentic Lithuanian holiday food to anyone living far from home or discovering these traditions for the first time.
Everything is made fresh in Darien, ensuring quality and flavor you can trust during the most meaningful meals of the year. ❤️🍽️🇱🇹

📞 (630) 427-0929
📍 2819 83rd St., Darien, IL