Catering

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.

  • Special programmes are offered to visitors, with meals, stories about holiday and everyday traditions, and songs. Sometimes visitors are involved in preparing the food.
  • Menus use local names for dishes along with explanations and a discussion of the local dialect.
  • Providers of Latvian foods also use ethnographic styles for interior design, as well as dishes, furniture, textiles, etc., from local craftspeople.
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Kafejnica "Piladzitis"

The cafe Piladzitis is situated in Kuldiga next to the Venta rapid and an old brick bridge in Parventa. Piladzitis offers substantial and Latvian dishes.

The cafe’s working hours: 9:00 – 20:00, no days off

Distance from countries capital city153 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Araisi windmill

The windmill is on a hill and offers a lovely view. This is one of the few Dutch-type windmills (built in 1852) to still be in operational order, and guests can help to grind grain. On the last Sunday of every July, the windmill organises a celebration in honour of St Jacob and of bread baked from freshly harvested rye.

Latvian cuisine: Miller’s lunch – wheat flour porridge with meat sauce, crepes, kefir, herbal teas.

Distance from countries capital city83 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Pre-order required This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Outdoor Pizzeria / Pizza Baking School VINKALNI

The open-air pizzeria not far from Valmiera in Beverina district. It is an opportunity to spend time in the countryside, relax and take part in making real Italian pizza, where everyone has a chance to make a pizza according to one’s taste, baking it on open fire in a wooden stove. Available clear water and Italian wine, coffee and tea. Apart from pizzas, it is possible to buy tiramisu, having ordered it beforehand.

Horseback riding For parties Seminars Distance from countries capital city112 Active season months4-10 Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
Outdoor firepalceBBQPlace for tents Sports groundHorseback ridingHorseback riding instructorFootball fieldFacilities  appropriate for childrenBerry and mushroom pickingPicnick areaNature trailNature watching Nearest train station4kmNearest bus stop1kmNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianOther languagesHosts can meet at the nearest station
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The “Zvejnieki” holiday house

The house is on the eastern shore of Lake Lubāns with a wonderful view of Latvia’s largest lake. The owners prepare dishes from local freshwater fish, using old recipes and ones that they have developed themselves. "Zvejnieki" is the participant of Latgalian culinary heritage.

Latvian cuisine: Porridge with homemade jam, fish soup, bream or pike cakes, smoked carp, sautéed wild duck, sautéed elk, wild berries with milk.

Special foods: Oven-baked pike-perch with potatoes or vegetables.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city230 Active season months1-12 Pre-order required Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available Accepts individual travellers
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The “Aveni” saloon

The saloon is opposite the Machinery Museum on the edge of Bauska. The nationally historical interior allows visitors to comfortably feel different than others.

Latvian cuisine: Oatmeal, milk soup, pumpkin soup, cold beet soup, homemade steak haché, potato pancakes, crepes, bread soup.

Distance from countries capital city66 Active season months1-12 Pre-order required Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
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Tavern PIE DZIRNAKMENA

The tavern and pastry shop is located near the Vidzeme highway, by the natural trails of Cecīļi and Ieriķi. Tourist Information Centre is also nearby.

We offer traditional dishes and our specialities

Distance from countries capital city72 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Optional meals
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The “Agnese” restaurant and bar

Restaurant Agnese takes you on a culinary tour around the world. Local fruits of nature and produce by farmers are prepared with love, highlighting the value of Latvian flavours. The menu also includes several globally recognised recipes.
 The talking parrot Charlie makes the restaurant atmosphere especially cosy. A festive feeling and a delicious meal for everyone.

Distance from countries capital city109 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
Facilities  appropriate for children
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The “Ezerkrasti” leisure complex

The complex is on the northern shore of Latvia’s second-largest lake, Lake Rāzna.  The windows of the “Kastānis” café offer a view of one of the loveliest lakes in the country.
Latvian cuisine: Fish, sorrel and cold soup barley porridge, grey please with bacon, sautéed pork ribs with cabbage, fish dishes, homemade cheeses and stuffed apples with honey.
Special foods: Grated potatoes with meat and onions.

Distance from countries capital city259 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Kafejnica viesnica "Atputa"

Atrodas Cēsu rietumdaļā – pie ceļa, kas ved uz Cīrulīšiem. Piedāvājumā – plašs ēdienu klāsts no brokastīm līdz vakariņām.

Distance from countries capital city85 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
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Cafe "Milly"

Atrodas ļoti skaistā vietā – Krimuldas muižas kompleksa teritorijā, vienā no muižas vēsturiskajām ēkām. Mājīgs interjers, mākslinieka J. Annmaņa apgleznotas sienas. Piedāvā turpat muižā darinātos mājas vīnus un „Muižas stipro”. Garšīgas tējas, uzkodas un siltie ēdieni.

Distance from countries capital city55 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
Facilities  appropriate for children