Country Holidays

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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Latvia

The “Zala sala” guesthouse

The guesthouse is on the side of the Rēzekne ring road (A12). The lady of the house offers Lettigalian dishes based on local ingredients, and she works with local farmers and fishermen.
Latvian cuisine: Farmer’s breakfast, stacked rye bread with herring, rye bread with sprats, potatoes with chanterelle sauce, blackberry soup with dumplings, baked applies, rhubarb dessert.
Special foods: Pike with smoked breast in a green sauce.

Distance from countries capital city250 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Pre-order required Accommodation available
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Latvia

The “Turiba” café

The café is in the centre of Aglona on the edge of the Dagda road (P60).
Latvian cuisine: Pork cakes, potatoes with herring and cream, cottage cheese crème with strawberries.
Special foods: Rolled dishes.

Distance from countries capital city226 Active season months1-12 Pre-order required Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Café BASTIONS

The café Bastions is located in the historic centre of Valmiera on former medieval fortifications. Their menu offers Latvian cuisine and an extensive variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. The café collaborates with local farmers and producers. During summer, enjoy your meal on the beautiful outside terrace overlooking Lake Dzirnavu.

Distance from countries capital city107 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
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Latvia

The “Kandava” café

The "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.

Distance from countries capital city94 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Latvia

Goldingen Room

The restaurant, located in the heart of the Old Town of Kuldīga, boasts an outdoor terrace and beautiful city views, offering Mediterranean cuisine with appropriate wines and local drinks.

Distance from countries capital city145 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Latvia

The “Plate” restaurant and saloon

As part of the Hotel Jelgava, the restaurant serves traditional Latvian dishes, as well as others. Musical evenings are organised.

Latvian cuisine: Steak of Latvian-bred ostrich.

Special foods: Corn chicken with spinach-potato mash and grilled new carrots.

Distance from countries capital city44 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accommodation available Accepts tourist groups
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Lithuania

Majas restorans "Kacės virtuvėlė"

Mājas restorāns mājīgā, autentiskā lauku vidē, kur tiek pasniegti lauku ēdieni, uz galda celtas svaigas jūras veltes, kuras atceļojušas no Francijas, Spānijas vai Norvēģijas, kā arī vietējās, pašu saimnieku kūpinātas zivis. Ēdienkarte tiek radīta katru dienu no jauna, kas ikdienā ļauj piedāvāt svaigus produktus.
 

 

Distance from countries capital city100
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Latvia

The “Senda” café

The café is in the centre of Balvi on the side of Brīvības Street (in the direction of Viļaka). It offers homemade dishes and is a popular dining venue.

Distance from countries capital city219 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Latvia

Kafejnica "Arto"

The cafe is situated in the shopping centre Talsu centrs on the 3rd floor. Free Wi-Fi available. Number of seating places: 50. Working hours: Mon-Sun: 9:00 - 21:00

Distance from countries capital city115 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Pastry shop GARDUMS

Located in the centre of Gulbene. The cake shop in Gulbene, offering various sweetshop goods from natural ingredients, freshly made juices, aroma teas and coffee, as well as salads and appetizers. In Gardums it is possible to taste snacks and dishes typical for Gulbene district. 

Distance from countries capital city184 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
Facilities appropriate for children