Restaurants 1221With Swiss-style design and amazing food twists by an accomplished chef, 1221 is one of Riga's best. Prego1Nestled in the city’s embassy district, this is the new go-to locale for self-styled sophisticates. Zoste1Serving up hearty portions of unpretentious American-style comfort food with Latvian elements, Zoste has dishes that play inventively with seasonal ingredients. Peter’s Brewhouse3This jolly, thigh-slapping, accordion-driven tavern rustles up crowd-pleasing portions of meat dishes and house beers. The Traveller2The chefs really enjoy putting on a show at this bright and spacious restaurant. BuddhaA few steps from the Freedom Monument is a highly addictive Indian-themed vegetarian restaurant. De Commerce Gastro Pub 1871The menu is Latvian and Scandinavian, but at De Commerce Gastro Pub 1871 the chef plays with the textures of every dish. Vīna studijaVīna studija is perfect for a summer afternoon's or evening's wine-inflected meal. Il Cibo del PapaAn excellent Italian restaurant on the top floor of the Galleria Riga mall Art & Shok1This friendly new Italian restaurant was the location for one of the most enjoyable dining experiences we’ve had this year. Olive Oil Trading Co.Each year we take pleasure in sampling a few spring menus at the city’s best restaurants. One of the best this year has been Olive Oil Trading Co. Dārzs1An earlier version of Dārzs in another location had a quirky interior, satisfying food and cozy seating, and the new Dārzs is no different. Birža Restaurant1Enjoy a succulent slab of medium-rare beef sizzling on a hot stone, or just coffee and cake, at this art gallery restaurant. Old City Boutique Hotel RestaurantThere are few more delightfully secluded hideaways with white-tablecloth dining in Riga than this. Čarlstons2A Riga favorite for as long as anyone can remember, Čarlstons now offers a fabulous Sunday brunch. Black Bee1A safe and secure environment inside the new Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa, Black Bee offers a fair range of flashy dishes. Makonis3With unusual features and objects adorning the interior, this cafe also poses as a gallery space for design ideas. Caviar Club5Fine dining can be found outside Riga too. Visit Jurmala any time of the year, especially when there are restaurants like Caviar Club to enjoy. Planeta Sushi3After a hard day of business meetings and/or sightseeing, a sushi restaurant right on Dome Square can be a welcome sight. Riverside HouseAn upmarket restaurant with a special location beside the wide and languid River Daugava. Tēvocis Vaņa (Uncle Vanya)4Uncle Vanya is a warm and welcoming spot proving that authentic Russian cuisine isn’t just borsch. il SoleNot all of Latvia's best restaurants can be found in Riga. Jurmala, easily reached from the capital, is home to il Sole, which boasts sumptuous dining and a sea view. Aqua Luna1Aqua Luna has a professional approach to its dishes and an unbeatable spot by the River Daugava’s yacht harbor and cruise-ship wharf. Elmāro2The concept here is a casual eating space attached to a wine bar with the successful brand Vīna Studija. Siļķītes un dillītesDon't expect fine dining at this spot in one of the old zeppelin hangars at the central market, but it’s worth a visit for any foodie. BakuThis Azeri restaurant's hard to find, in the city and on the internet. But once you’re there it’s worth the effort. Wine KitchenWine Kitchen in the Old Town serves great food. Just ignore the construction work. Monhe Negro1"Black monk" serves up the most authentic Latin American and Hispanic cuisine in Latvia. Bistro Priedaine1Atmosphere, simplicity, and a touch of nostalgia – all of these are among the ingredients of Bistro Priedaine. And there’s the food, of course, which is rich, original and memorable. YakuzaYakuza is fast building a reputation as the go-to place in Riga for decent sushi, with two restaurants positioned just outside the Old Town. Valtera restorāns2A talented young chef sets up his own little restaurant in the Old Town with the aim of utilizing the natural riches of rural Latvia. Ambiente2Ambiente takes inspiration from Riga's Art Nouveau period, both for its design and its dishes. Alberta 12215Small but elegant, a new restaurant has opened on Riga's most famous Art Nouveau street. But is it any good? greenThe concept at green is to rustle up purely organic ingredients into tasty dishes that are both vegetarian and meat-based. Portofino3Walk into Portofino, located at the far end of the Art Nouveau district a little beyond where tourists conventionally tread, and the fine-dining atmosphere hits you immediately. Degustare1One of an increasing number of restaurants in Riga that relies on the spontaneity of the chef to create memorable and original dishes, Degustare is a rare find. Fortas1Fortas takes its brand name and inspiration from a chain of mass-appeal restaurants that has been hugely commercially successful in Lithuania. Old City Boutique Hotel Restaurant1The secluded yet central Old City Boutique Hotel Restaurant has a sparkling new menu. We thought we’d give it a try. Olive Oil Trading Co.1Olive Oil Trading Co. is one of the Old Town’s best options for business lunch. And it has other perks too. Le Dome Fish Restaurant1Le Dome is one of the best places in the city to impress a romantic or business partner with an evening of excellent fine dining. TvaiksTvaiks is tucked inside a traditional Latvian sauna. But you can enjoy expertly created dishes for a surprisingly affordable price. International SV11International SV does something new in Riga – make excellent dishes affordable but keep portions small so customers can try several in one sitting. Ginger & Fred74Ginger & Fred is a new restaurant and bar with a repertoire of theatrical performances. naïveA charming heaven to relax and enjoy nouvelle cuisine goodness via a fork and a knife. MOONSHINE2Touch of America. Feel great enjoying blues, rockabilly, jazz, good food and something to satisfy your itch. Kolekcionārs“Kolekcionārs”, nowadays, is definitely the fashion spot for Riga’s creative intellectuals. KlīversalaIn the very centre of Riga, on the left bank of Daugava, there is a building that recently has increased the peculiarity of the city. Restaurant Riviera - new1The restaurant has one of the largest wine selections in Riga (if not the largest). PhilippeNew dining spots are opening all the time in Riga and nearby Jurmala. Others reopen with a fresh look, and menus change with every season. Here are some very special recent developments. Vaniļas debesisVanilla sky, as this lovingly nurtured restaurant is called in English, is close to one of the busiest streets in riga’s art nouveau district but once inside you won’t notice. a few steps up from the bustle, you may as well have your head in the clouds. Laivas1Serious money has been invested in a new dining concept at this riverside restaurant with a legendary past. revered during the eighties for serving the best smoked food at a harbor loca- tion in Jurmala, laivas has since shifted its posi- tion a few hundred meters for resurrection by an exclusive tennis club next to livu aqvaparks. Bibliotēka No.1Latvia’s nouvelle cuisine has a classy advocate in Bibliotēka No.1, a plush restaurant situated on the edge of Vērmanes Gardens close to Old Riga. 36.linija1A classy “bar and grill” restaurant out on the beach, 36.linija has the knack of being both exclusive and democratic. Koya2Located beside the gleaming River Daugava, on a clear day there is no pleasanter place to be slurping oysters or pan-fried sturgeon with glasses of fine wine. Spicy Affair1A blend of exotic culinary cultures, Spicy Affair takes you on a journey through India, Thailand, China, and other Asian cuisines. Old City Boutique Hotel Restaurant4The secluded yet central Old City Boutique Hotel Restaurant has a sparkling new menu. We thought we’d give it a try. Garaža4It has a curiously glitzy interior, but the food is noshy and the cocktails are potent. Brown and the savory1Here it’s all about the food. Umami is the pet project of a local celebrity chef. Cydonia5For a creative spin on eco-cuisine, infiltrate Berga bazārs to discover this elf-styled “gastropub”. Kitchen3Restaurants that express a passion for food and preparation without any stuffy attitudes are taking off in Riga. Like Kitchen. Sato50For many guests here, all they need to know is that the plov is genuine, cooked in a kazan. Ottella1A beautifully vaulted brickwork cellar has metamorphosed into an Italian fine-dining ristorante with winemaking at its heart. Dining for foodies1Foody is all about tasty international cuisine served with decent wine and a little panache, but not with any unnecessary pretention. La Kanna1541Here the focus is on starters, snacks and profiteroles with smoked salmon and chive mousse. Felicita3Opened by the sentimental Italian crooner Albano (“Al Bano”) Carrisi, this is a restaurant with a big heart. Donegan's Pub14Located on one of Old Riga’s busiest cobblestone streets for pedestrians per minute, Donegan’s has quickly turned into a highly popular night and dining spot. Aleks2An evocative little hideaway restaurant in a 4-star hotel that serves Latvian dishes for guests and non-guests alike. Ribs & Rock3There’s something primal about attacking a plate of ribs. And Ribs & Rock has all the ribs you can tackle. Pinot2Pinot is one of Riga’s best upmarket restaurants, combining elegance, fine wine and excellent food. Fine-dining hideawayThere are few more delightfully secluded hideaways with white tablecloth dining in Riga than the Old City Boutique Hotel Restaurant. Light House26The Light House restaurant is slice of paradise in Jurmala atop a sweeping beachside panorama. Tokyo City1One of the buildings in Riga’s prime real estate has a new tenant, the Japanese restaurant Tokyo City. Harry Morgan 1This famous London deli-style eatery has brought its delicious aromas to Riga. Bars First DachaThis fabulous nightclub is probably the best party zone Riga has.read more » Music Factory: A Nice PlaceIt may sound infantile, but it actually is “a nice place”.read more » VestBy day it’s perfect for creative meetings, by night for hanging with your beardy-weirdy buddies.read more » PinUpA postmodern-minded team of girls are the vigorous driving force behind PinUpread more » Mai TaiWelcome to one of Riga's hottest nightclubs...read more » Illu ZionNew club and restaurant with DJs, atmosphere, magic and pizzazz.read more » Cita PuseA casual eclectically designed bar serving Pellini coffee and tasty slap-up food by day, party venue for culturally aware individuals by nightread more » Bites Blues ClubEnter the fantastic new digs at Bites Blues Club on a night with a live performance and you’ll be hit by a magnetic atmosphere.read more » StargorodThe freshest beer, enormous heaps of food and a full evening’s entertainment – expect all this in a historical atmosphere at Riga’s newest attraction.read more » La Casa del HabanoIn Riga there’s only one place that specializes exclusively in smoky pleasures by both selling cigars and offering a comfortable lounge to puff them in.read more » Bar.Ber RoomTwo dudes from Moscow and Kiev came to Riga, knowing nobody, and opened a spot combining daytime hairdresser and nighttime party venue.read more » ChomskyChomsky is just what Riga needs, a genuine “alternative” bar in an atmospheric old building a few blocks outside the city center.read more » KHL Sports BarThe most impressive sports bar in the Baltics is awaiting your attention.read more » BurlesqueNocturnal wanderings may entice you towards the first venue in the city that calls itself “burlesque”.read more » PalladiumConcertgoers are anticipating an intriguing and varied wave of bands at a new venue.read more » S.Brevinga Beer and Whisky BarThe unique selling point here is, as suggested by the name, a vast range of Scottish whiskies to keep even the most shivery of sporrans warm.read more » Gutenbergs TerraceOne of the city’s most memorable dining and drinking spots, the Hotel Gutenbergs terrace boasts some of the best evening views of central Riga.read more » Hotel Avalon summer terrace barOne of Riga’s most pleasant but little-known sky-high terraces can be found at the Hotel Avalon.read more » Up in the airTerrace Le Dome is one of the loveliest high-rise terraces for a drink and a bite to eat in the Old Town.read more » Cream CafeDon't make any conclusions just from the name.read more » Caramel RougeThe name Caramel Rouge conjures up visions of France, a hideaway cafe off a quaint street in old “Gay Paree”, perhaps.read more » Bellagio CaféHoused in the Royal Casino Hotel & SPA Resort, this little venue has a shining interior and a party atmosphere, much like the complex as a whole.read more » MikelandželoThe new pasta and wine bar Mikelandželo was opened quietly recently without noise or pomposity.read more » Meta KafeArtistic environment featuring multiple cultural displays.read more » Piens (Milk)One of Riga’s hottest cocktail bars.read more » MuklājsA new bar-cafe with a bit of a weird name, Muklājs (Bog) opened recently close to the city center but has already become one of the top venues for open-minded Rigans.read more » A. SunsNot only is A. Suns the right place to have all your pub grub favorites, it also is a happening place to meet for a drink or two.read more » ALUS ARSENĀLSThis is a cellar worth crawling down into.read more » B-bārsBalzāma Bārs is a stylishly smooth place, located in Doma Laukums Square in Old Town.read more » Coyote FlyThis funky place in charcoal-grey and lipstick-red colors is inspired by the famous NYC Coyote bar.read more » D’VINE BARThis wine and tapas bar puts traditional pleasures into a futuristic setting - sleek metal and lacquer beneath a fuchsia glowing ceiling.read more » THE MAGIC BARYou can watch a unique performance, based on the legendary secrets of making Riga black balsam, every night. A lot of the reasonably priced drinks on offer are based with this clever concoction, and an appetizing snack menu adds an essential component to enjoy your night of magic.read more » Rīgas BalzamsThis sophisticated restaurant bears the name of the pride of Latvia, "Riga's Black Balsam".read more » Star Lounge BarLocated on the top floor of Alberts Hotel, it gives an alternative panorama of Riga, creative and stylish setting, international crowd and a wide choice of cocktails, wine and beer.read more » Paddy WhelanIf you love your food hot and spicy, Latvia is not the place most fans of this food would visit.read more » Star BarThis new Stella Pub is huge, and there are more than enough stools around its long and winding bar, and chairs spread throughout its expansive ground floor and basement room (176, to be exact) to seat every merry reveller.read more » Vīna StudijaVīna Studija (The Wine Studio) combines a bar, wine shop, and school all in one.read more » |
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