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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The “Apsite” caféThe café is alongside the Top store in the centre of the village. Latvian cuisine: Potato pancakes with ham, grey peas with bacon, carrot buns. Special foods: The special “Apsīte” potted dish. |
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Hotel and restaurant DIKLI PALACELocated in the centre of Dikļi, the 1896 castle was renovated into a four-star hotel in 2003. The castle offers a look at antique furnishings, fireplaces and ovens, as well as paintings by Latvian artists. Two restaurants (summer and winter) offer fine dining and an individualised approach. The castle works with local farms. Latvian cuisine: Beefsteak, grilled trout, smoked wild board bacon, filet of pike from Lake Burtnieki, seasonal mushrooms and berries. Special foods: Venison chop, candied fruit in syrup, onion marmalade. |
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The “Katrinkrogs” saloonThe saloon is on the shore of Lake Alūksne and the Jaunsētas country tourism and leisure centre. The log saloon’s interior is based on the style of the 17th century, when a girl was born in the area who was raised by her foster father Ernst Glick and would later become Empress Catharine the Great, Wife of Peter the Great of Russia. |
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The “Udensroze” caféThe café is in the market square of Vecpiebalga, opposite the Lutheran church. It works with local farmers and sells products from a local smokehouse. |
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The “Oskrogs” caféThe café is located 1.5 kilometres from the Ķegums hydropower plant. Home-grown ingredients are used to produce berry sauces, pumpkin, and marinated cornichons in brine. Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, pork in mustard, crepes. Special foods: Crème of cottage cheese with stewed berries. |
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The “Rozalija” restaurantThe restaurant is situated on the premises of the hotel Kolonna Hotel Rezekne, which is situated in the very centre of Rezekne city, on the bank of the Rezekne River. The restaurant has an attractive interior design. A summer terrace offers a view of the promenade along the Rēzekne River. Guests are offered ancient Lettigalian dishes made from local ingredients. |
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The “Light House Jurmala” restaurantThe restaurant is on the seashore with a wonderful view of Jūrmala. The grill terrace is a stylised ship wheel. The restaurant partners with local farmers and fishermen. Latvian cuisine: Cold beet soup, fish soup, smoked eel with country cream, duck livers, cream of potato soup with chanterelles, roast pike-perch, venison with mustard sauce. |
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The “Aitinlauvas” saloonThe saloon is on the edge of the Rīga-Liepāja highway (A9) at the 22 km road marker. Most of the dishes are based on ingredients from the forest. The interior design is based on hunting, and there is a paddock of wild deer alongside the restaurant. Latvian cuisine: Roast buck, roast wild boar, venison steak, roast lamb, stuffed river trout. |
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The “Koklites” seaside saloonThe saloon is on the seashore with a lovely view of the beach at Saulkrasti. Here different water sports and entertainment activities are organised. Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, baked filet of cod, homemade steak haché, roast pork, pancakes with cottage cheese, caramelised oatmeal. |
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Estonia
Guest house PUISE NINA tavern KOGREA place where you can enjoy nature and food. The tavern Kogre got its name from Seven Fish Soup - crucian (koger), is the seventh fish. The owner is a fisherman, and together with his wife he prepares various dishes from his catch. |
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