Restaurants in Riga
In Old Town feast on Latvian fare at Alus seta or spend a romantic evening in a medieval cloister at Melnie muki. For a budget buffet try the Lido Bistro at the Lido Recreation Centre and Amusement Park. Cutting-edge design can be found at Bergs and Vincents where Elton John eats whenever he's in Riga. Most venues don't close before 11pm. A 10% tip is customary.
1. Vincents - Where celebrities dine
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Prince Charles, Pierre Cardin and Elton John have all had a meal at Vincents. Chef Martinš Ritinš tries to use only locally-grown eco-friendly products in his upmarket cooking and his menus change with the seasons. Enjoy the fruits of the slow food culinary movement and cutting-edge minimalist interior design in the New Town.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm
Address
19, Elizabetes iela, New Town, Riga, LV-1010
Telephone
+371 67 33 26 34
2. Amphora - Upmarket Mediterranean cuisine
Show moreHidden away in the cellar of the New Town's most famous art nouveau building, Amphora offers upmarket Mediterranean cuisine in three rooms, each decorated in a different style. Exposed brick walls and bold colours create the perfect setting for a meal of octopus carpaccio and sea salt encrusted sea bass. Book ahead.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-11pm (from 2pm Sat)
Address
10b, Elizabetes iela, New Town, Riga, LV-1010
Telephone
+371 67 33 81 91
3. Bergs - Designer food and décor
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One of the New Town's premiere restaurants, Bergs is housed in Riga's best design hotel and offers a grey, minimalist interior, views of the square and a fresh flower on every table. Diners can expect upmarket international cuisine such as poached lemongrass halibut fillet or local seasonal dishes like venison with wild mushrooms.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-12am
Address
83/85, Elizabetes iela, New Town, Riga, LV-1050
Telephone
+371 67 77 09 57
4. Charlestons - North American charm
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Dark hardwood floors and beige walls create a warm setting for salads, seafood and steaks in the New Town. Owned by Elmars Tannis, a popular Canadian-Latvian chef with his own TV show, Charlestons exudes a trendy vibe that attracts the local elite as well as expatriates. The expansive terrace is a must in summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
38/40, Blaumana iela, New Town, Riga, LV-1011
Telephone
+371 67 77 05 72
5. Melnie muki - Romantic medieval ambience
Show moreLocated in a renovated Old Town building that was once part of a medieval cloister, Melnie muki, or the Black Monks, offers the most extensive menu of international cuisine in Riga in a romantic candlelit setting. Smoking is permitted in the vaulted brick cellar. Reservations are essential.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
1, Jana seta, Old Town, Riga, LV-1050
Telephone
+371 67 21 50 06
6. Steak House Dome - Carnivore heaven
Show moreTo tuck into a juicy steak head to Riga Old Town's Steak House Dome, housed in an Art Nouveau-style building with big bay windows. Summer diners can enjoy a gentle breeze and eat out on the open-air terrace. The menu has Mediterranean influences and includes various cuts of meat and accompanying sauces.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11.30am-11pm
Address
2, Smilsi Iela, Riga 1050
Telephone
+371 7320037
7. Lido Bistro - Favourite for local fare
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Lido Bistro in Krasta serves up unpretentious and authentic Latvian food. Its hearty portions, varied menu, and wooden exterior resembling an old mill house make this one of Riga's most popular restaurants for those on a budget. Try the pork and potatoes covered in different Latvian sauces.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-11pm
Address
76, Krasta Street, Riga 1019
Telephone
+371 6 7700 000
8. Alus seta - Classic Latvian cuisine
Show more Alus seta offers Latvian food and kitsch in abundance. Its Old Town location guarantees a steady flow of patrons ready to feast on smoked ribs, peas, bacon and pork knuckle, its speciality. Walk past the chunky wooden tables, beer barrels and other rustic design elements to reach the smoking hall at the back.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11am-12am
Address
6, Tirgonu iela, Old Town, Riga, LV-1050
Telephone
+371 67 22 24 31
9. Pelmeni XL - Russian dumplings a speciality
Show moreThis may be the only restaurant in Old Town where people queue at the door after midnight. A favourite stop for hungry clubbers, Pelmeni XL, whose interior looks like a futuristic cave dwelling, specialises in Russian dumplings stuffed with a wide variety of meat and vegetable fillings. Locals usually finish with a shot of vodka.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-4am
Address
7, Kalku iela, Old Town, Riga, LV-1050
Telephone
+371 67 22 27 28
