The best restaurants Latvia

This restaurant specialising in Latvian dishes is a very pleasant surprise. You will be welcomed in a country setting with a cosy atmosphere. About twenty very comfortable seats are waiting for you in this place where you will be offered dishes whose sometimes original presentation is pleasantly combined with the proposed quantity. The little plus: the prices offered are really cheap compared to those of other restaurants in old Riga and the service is impeccable

It's part of Lido, a chain of restaurants found in the Baltic States, which is very practical: with its cafeteria and self-service atmosphere, it's fast, with long opening hours and, above all, it's a good value for money and a good place to get to know Latvian cuisine. This restaurant right on the edge of Dome Square is very pleasant in the evenings, with its wood-fired grill and terrace that's always busy. What's more, you'll find a wide selection of home-brewed beers and live music.

Today the ship is one of the city's best restaurants and a very pleasant tourist attraction. You can come here to listen to music, have lunch or take part in the enchanting sunset dinner cruises to admire the old town of Riga. The cuisine is delicious, with an emphasis on seafood, but the experienced chef who runs it also excels in fusion. Wisely composed wine list and, above all, a unique charm. The Rīgas Pērle lives up to its name.

In a beautiful vaulted cellar, adorned with paintings of Italian landscapes, you will enjoy good pizzas from 2 to 5 Ls, Italian salads from 2,25 Ls and pasta dishes from 2,25 to 5 Ls. The pasta is good, but the quantities will leave you on your hunger. The service is rather fast, nice and in English. Pizza to take.

An important address for travellers from Tallinn, as it is located on the road from Tallinn to Rīga. It is always full due to its location but also its pleasant surroundings. In the beautiful wooden house surrounded by a garden where a few games have been designed for children, a self-service based on the principle of the Lido restaurant chain. Choice of raw vegetables, traditional Latvian dishes and desserts. It's good, practical, fast and cheap. On the outside, many wooden tables are installed on a still perfect lawn, a small artificial pond where ducks are barbotent, parking is not far away.

At the entrance to the old town, an ideal meeting place.

This small café, in the middle of a local handicraft store, is full of surprises. Food is excellent, regional specialities (latgaliennes). Wide choice of teas. A very good address.

For romantic meals with view of the castle of Sigulda. In the same building pizzeria, coffee and restaurant. 

Jauna Saule, or New Sun, is known to locals for its excellent café. It includes a bar, a restaurant, a pleasant terrace for sunny days and even a children's corner upstairs. The place is very pleasant, with its mismatched armchairs and warm, cosy atmosphere. The service is pleasant. The food is varied: soups, salads, pizzas, pastas and good desserts. Cocktails and wines by the glass. A place you'll love, where you'll feel right at home. Wifi free of charge.

Café-restaurant popular with locals. It's a pleasant place, with a few outdoor tables for when the weather's nice. You can stop in for a coffee or hot chocolate, or for a bite to eat or a drink at the end of the day. The menu is varied: fish and meat dishes, salads, hamburgers, soups and more. Pleasant, fast service. Good value for money. Wide selection of coffees and teas. As for the location, right in the center and less than 5 minutes' walk from the castle, it's simply unbeatable.

This self-service cafe, located in the middle of the centre offers hot dishes, salads and desserts. 

This café-restaurant is located in front of the Sigulda train station. You can find homemade pastries and cakes, but also salads, soups and Latvian dishes... The dishes are copious, you don't feel hungry when you leave! It's as beautiful as it is good. It is a very good surprise, and we highly recommend Mr. Biskvits. Good value for money. You can also come in the morning to have breakfast with fresh fruit juices, pancakes, eggs, porridge... Everything you need to start on the right foot!

This is the opus of Raimonds Zommers, one of the most awarded chefs in Latvian gastronomy. Housed in a large, chic loft, you will enjoy an inventive cuisine where seasonal products are prepared in such a way as to preserve their maximum flavour and where classic Latvian dishes are rediscovered. We recommend you to take an assortment of knapas, small plates with delicious and varied recipes that give a good idea of the chef's know-how. A very pleasant gastro address

For an introduction to Russian cuisine, come and sit down at "Oncle Vanya". Vintage and nostalgic atmosphere in this beautiful restaurant, one of the best in the old town. Although it's open from lunchtime, it's in the evening, after dark, that it's at its most charming. By the light of old lamps, you can enjoy a good solyanka, salmon and cod dumplings, caviar pancakes, a hearty beef Stroganoff and finish off with blinis with blackberries from the Karelian marshes. From the Caucasus to the Arctic Ocean, this is a true culinary expedition.

This is THE spot to grab a bite to eat when you're out and about at the weekend in the Valdemāra Pasāža complex. Right next to the Labietis microbrewery, this little American-style diner not only offers finger food (bruschette, chicken nuggets...) to the hungry, but also a whole assortment of sausages and mussels (it's in the name of the establishment, "sausages and mussels"): chicken, veal, bratwurst, veggie, mussels in tomato, Thai or Greek sauce... The terrace is particularly nice in fine weather, and what's more, it's good and cheap.

It's a bit of a showstopper in Cēsis, since the restaurant is located at the very top of the city's concert hall, in rooftop mode. The result is an almost 360-degree view of the surrounding area. The decor is very Art Deco lounge, with velvet armchairs, light fittings and brass objects... Perfect for cocktails (which are well-balanced, it should be noted). To eat, a short menu offers snacks, simple but well-executed dishes and a few desserts. A special feature? You'll always find a dish cooked with mango! Reservations are recommended.

This cozy Vecrīga restaurant is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. Its terrace is particularly charming and its benches very welcoming. The cuisine focuses on Latvian specialties (duck leg, pork chops and carrots with caraway, perch fillet) but not only (if you're craving baked camembert, for example). Dishes reflect the seasons, ingredients come from local farms and mushrooms and berries are gleaned from the forest.

Probably the restaurant with the best view in all Jelgava, since it's located on the island of Pasta, between the Driska and Lielupé rivers. When the weather's nice (and you've reserved a table facing the windows), it's great. The restaurant is flooded with light and its red armchairs are brilliant. In the kitchen, it's the desserts that really shine. You can come here for a snack (or brunch) after a stroll around the island. Otherwise, you'll find a menu of classic European cuisine that does the trick, and the plates are beautifully laid out.

The name of the establishment (chocolate and pepper) reflects its philosophy: sweet or savory, there's something for everyone. Right next to the Maison de la Culture, this vast café, dressed in warm tones of milk chocolate and spices, welcomes you at lunchtime (with daily specials at reduced prices). In the afternoon, you can sit down for a hot chocolate, and in the evening, you can choose from a well-stocked menu, with something for everyone: soups, salads, meat, fish, a fine vegan selection, cocktails, a good wine list... Twenty years and counting!

Let's set off to discover Latvian cuisine, but revisited by two talented young chefs. Here, the ingredients are local, the cuisine changes with the seasons, the presentation is impeccable and it's obviously a treat: fish, meat and vegetarian options make up the menu. Let's start with pan-fried yellow beet with whipped goat's cheese and seeds, followed by duck fillet, potato galette and beet ice sauce, and finally, chestnut cream, quince meringue and marinated plums, all in a setting reminiscent of a country house.