Latvian cuisine was formed under the influence of Lithuanian, German, Russian, Belarusian and Estonian cuisines, taking the best from them. The national cuisine of Latvia in Riga is represented by a large number of restaurants, cafes and bistro networks offering a large selection of dishes. The cost of dinner in Riga restaurants is pleasantly pleased by the fact that it is significantly lower than in other European capitals. To taste delicious local dishes, for example, skladndusis - a pie of dark rye flour with a filling of vegetables and eggs or pies with bacon can be at affordable prices. In restaurants at hotels, a traditional "peasant breakfast" - a potato with meat, fried and baked in an egg with sour cream is often served for Latvians.
Interesting restaurants in Old Riga
It is in the Old Town that restaurants are concentrated in which the most real Latvian cuisine is represented in Riga. Their colorful design will complement the impression of one of the most interesting Baltic capitals.
- Not far from the Town Hall Square is a cozy restaurant Province , the interior of which is stylized as a real Latvian village. The specialty is Latvian bread soup with whipped cream, dried fruits and nuts. Using a special offer - a tasting menu, you can appreciate the local cuisine
- Rozengrāls is one of the most authentic Riga restaurants. For more than 800 years, a wine cellar has opened at this place - and since then there has not been a ceasefire from visitors. The owners of the restaurant tried to convey the spirit of the medieval Hanseatic antiquity: pleasant twilight, wax candles, long benches and tables, and orders are served in earthenware.
- Being in the restaurant Piejūra you might think that around the wall of the sea cabin; Dark wood and marine attributes enhance the impression. There is an opportunity to compare the dishes of all three Baltic countries with the help of a separate tasting menu. In this place it is worth trying pork rudders in beer sauce, traditional cold beetroot soup and Latvian beer Užavas.
- On the square of Livs there is a restaurant Zilā govs (Blue cow), the interior of which is stylized as a tavern. The establishment is famous for its juicy steaks and fish dishes made from organic products.
- Pie Kristapa Kunga is a 2-storey restaurant set as a true medieval castle. It features Russian and European cuisine, as well as traditional Riga cuisine. Raisins menu - boiled gray peas with bacon and turkey fillet on a grill with berry sauce.
Best Restaurants in Riga
In Riga there are several restaurants in which everything is organized at the highest level: well-trained waiters, impeccable service and, of course, a varied menu.
- The Salve restaurant is located in the Town Hall Square. Translated from the Latvian language, its name means "welcome", which completely conveys the kind atmosphere that reigns here. Guests are pleased to taste dishes of urban Latvian cuisine, which is different from traditional.
- The menu of the restaurant "1221" offers dishes of European, Latvian cuisine and a wide selection of wines. Specialties are herring fillets with cottage cheese and potatoes, cabbage soup with pork ribs, sweet dessert parfait from bread and cranberries with vanilla sauce. Their author is the famous chef Robert Smilga.
- Restaurant Vincents will please those who are interested in good cuisine and fine wines. The chef of the restaurant Martins Ritinsh wins his culinary skills, both Latvian gourmets and foreign tourists. The pride of the restaurant is a guest book with the autographs of such celebrities as Pierre Cardin, Montserrat Caballe, Nikita Mikhalkov and many others.
Cheap restaurants in Riga
One of the most popular Riga networks of fast and delicious home-made food is Lido , with Latvian cuisine and many kinds of delicious beers. Among the best cafe in Riga - Double Coffee , Ala . The Black Magic Balsam bar serves the city's best coffee with Riga balsam and glazed almonds and plums and handmade truffles in balsam. Prices in such restaurants are very democratic.