Saloons, cafes and other places in small towns and the countryside which offer tasty dishes made of local products and on the basis of traditional Latvian recipes – ones which differ from region to region.
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Cafeteria-shop VINETAS UN ALLAS KARUMLADEThe confectionery, café, and shop is located on the main pedestrian street of Cēsis. They bake wedding cakes following grandmother’s recipes, prepare various pastries, and offer light lunches. They also cooperate with local producers. The most popular rye products: Latvian rye bread cake, traditional layered rye bread dessert, Kurzeme cakes, rye bread toast with herring, and cookies. |
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The “Kandava” caféThe "Kandava" café is located in the centre of town alongside Market Square and the Kandava Hotel. Latvian cuisine: Herring with potatoes and cottage cheese, oatmeal, homemade steak haché, stuffed crepes, cottage cheese buns with jam. |
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The “Fon Meks” restaurantThe restaurant is in the Grand Hall of the restored Liepupe Estate. Ancient cooking traditions are merged with modern culinary methods. The restaurant works with local farmers and grows greens and herbs in its own garden. Guests are welcome to help with preparing foods on a wood-fired stove in the antique kitchen. Latvian cuisine: Rye bread canapé, a plate of Latvian cheeses, country salad with greens, grilled seasonal vegetables, estate stock, local fish dishes, baked port chop, baked herb-crusted mutton. |
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The “Alus krodzins” saloonThe saloon is in the most popular pedestrian thoroughfare in Jūrmala. The wooden building is typical of the town, has a nice interior and offers Latvian cuisine. The saloon offers the largest selection of Latvian draft beers. Latvian cuisine: Lamprey chops, pike haché, potted lamb a la Courland, sautéed pork ribs, fried Baltic plaice, bread soup. |
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SPELMANU TAVERNThis tavern is in the centre of Alsunga, which is the capital of the Suiti people. The Suiti have always known how to work hard, sing well and eat tasty foods. The tavern offers for tour groups to taste a delicious Suiti meal made from ancient recipes, after which participants can learn how to cook those foods – carrot buns, soured porridge and other masterful dishes from this part of Latvia. A very effective performance by Women of Suiti will make the meal truly unforgettable. You’ll also be able to purchase carrot buns and sourdough bread that is baked only here. Latvian cuisine: Sourdough bread, dumplings, dried ribs. Special foods: Homemade carrot buns. |
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Picerija "Stenders"The pizzeria is situated in Kuldiga, not far from the city’s historical centre. Stender’s pizzeria with its nice comfortable setting offers special Stender’s pizzas which are baked according to the old traditions of pizza-making, incorporating the best of nowadays’ recognitions. Undoubtedly, it is impossible to do without pancakes and pots, as well as second-course dishes. |
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The “Daugava” cafeteriaThe cafeteria is in the centre of Krāslava next to A6 highway. It has been recognized as one of the environment friendly enterprises in Latvia. Contact the cafeteria in advance to be served Lettigalian dishes in clay dishes. The cafeteria also has a bakery. |
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The “Dziles” bakeryThe Dzīļu bakery in Malnava is a symbol of Krāslava and it is located next to the Malnava manor park. The lady of the house prepare hearty Lettigalian dishes and other country goodies. In the bakery the owner bakes different types of bread, for example, rye-bread, sweet-and sour bread, as well as makes cakes on pre-order. She also offers to groups and families to bake bread, pies, cakes or pizzas together. The tasting and Latgalian dishes in nowadays’style. A walk around the park of Malnava manor and stories about the white gate. Local bread is famous in Kārsava. The bakery offers brunch on weekends, as well as markets of local crafts and other products. |
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Brewery BRENGULU ALUSThe garden is opposite the Brenguļi brewery, where unfiltered and unpasteurised beers are made from locally grown grains and on the basis of the knowledge of ancestors. The beer garden offers light and dark Brenguļi beer, as well as Latvian dishes. Latvian cuisine: Grey peas with bacon, sausages with cabbage, Rūjiena ice cream. |
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