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Top 23 restaurants in Latvia

23 of the best places to eat in Latvia, from celebrated dining rooms to much-loved local favourites.

23 restaurants

  1. 1
    Fine dining

    Max Cekot Kitchen

    Riga

    Seasonal tasting menus in a former wood factory, using produce partly grown in its own garden.

  2. 2
    Fine dining

    3 Pavāru

    Riga

    Old Town restaurant where three chefs cook playful, improvised modern Latvian dishes in an open kitchen.

  3. 3
    Fine dining

    Pavāru Māja

    Līgatne

    Forest-side restaurant in Līgatne serving inventive menus built on Latvian wild and farm produce.

  4. 4
    Traditional & regional

    Milda

    Riga

    Cosy Old Town spot for traditional Latvian recipes such as grey peas with bacon and pelmeņi.

  5. 5
    Fine dining

    Herbārijs

    Riga

    Rooftop restaurant known for herb-driven modern cooking and botanical cocktails with city views.

  6. 6
    Fine dining

    36.line

    Jūrmala

    Beachfront restaurant on the Jūrmala dunes known for charcoal-grilled fish and meat and sea views.

  7. 7
    Fine dining

    Kest

    Cēsis

    Small Cēsis restaurant offering short tasting menus of local fish, venison and northern flavours.

  8. 8
    International

    Riviera

    Riga

    Elegant Art Nouveau district restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired cooking with Latvian produce.

  9. 9
    Bistro & brasserie

    H.E. Vanadziņš

    Riga

    Relaxed restaurant reworking Latvian classics with seasonal ingredients in a stylish setting.

  10. 10
    Bistro & brasserie

    SMØR Bistro

    Riga

    Lively bistro known for generous, butter-rich modern European dishes and a convivial atmosphere.

  11. 11
    International

    Snatch

    Riga

    Italian restaurant known for homemade pasta, artichoke carpaccio, octopus and Italian wines.

  12. 12
    International

    Shōyu

    Riga

    Asian-inspired restaurant known for bold, shareable dishes with Japanese and pan-Asian flavours.

  13. 13
    Traditional & regional

    Rozengrāls

    Riga

    Medieval-themed restaurant in a vaulted Old Town cellar serving historic recipes by candlelight.

  14. 14
    Traditional & regional

    Lido Atpūtas centrs

    Riga

    Vast log-built food hall of the Lido chain, serving Latvian home-style dishes cafeteria-style.

  15. 15
    Fine dining

    Laivas

    Jūrmala

    Riverside restaurant on the Lielupe focused on local, seasonal and fresh ingredients.

  16. 16
    Bistro & brasserie

    Bangert's

    Kuldīga

    Restaurant overlooking the Venta Rapids and brick bridge, known for trout, steaks and beef cheeks.

  17. 17
    Traditional & regional

    Pastnieka Māja

    Liepāja

    Old Town restaurant in a historic postman's house, known for hearty dishes and a pleasant terrace.

  18. 18
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs

    Riga

    Cavernous Old Town cellar pub known for Latvian craft beers, folk music and hearty snacks.

  19. 19
    Casual & neighbourhood

    Fazenda Bāzārs

    Riga

    Homely neighbourhood restaurant in a wooden house in Āgenskalns, loved for weekend brunches.

  20. 20
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    Easy Wine

    Riga

    Wine bar and restaurant with a large self-service wine selection and relaxed modern dishes.

  21. 21
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    Ezītis miglā

    Riga

    Popular beer restaurant known for a long list of local brews and filling pub food.

  22. 22
    Pub, tavern & wine bar

    Duna

    Kuldīga

    Kuldīga microbrewery taproom known for sour beers, barrel-aged brews and craft lemonades.

  23. 23
    Café & bakery

    Kaķu Māja

    Sigulda

    Café and bakery in Sigulda known for cakes, pastries and simple home-style meals.

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