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

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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Latvia

Pampukas café

This summer terrace café is on the beach of the Preiļi park, and it offers 100% natural ice cream with berries, as well as fresh pancakes.  The café is only open from Mother’s Day (May 8) until Father’s Day (September 11).  Tourist groups are offered tours and tastings of cheese-based ice cream.

Active season months5-9 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Latvia

The “Kalnaruski” guesthouse

Located at the edge of the Vidzeme Highway (A2) between Ape and Jaunlaiceni, the guesthouse is a lovely location and features a viewing tower.
Latvian cuisine: Stock with profiteroles, sautéed sauerkraut with pearl barley and ham, stuffed schnitzel with wild mushrooms, marinated chicken livers in tomato sauce, rolled chops, rhubarb crème with berry sauce.

Distance from countries capital city176 Active season months1-12 Pre-order required Accommodation available Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Latvia

Krodzins "Bura H"

Kafejnīca "Bura" atrodas Madonas ziemeļdaļā, uz Gaujas un Rūpniecības ielas stūra – pie pilsētas apvedceļa. Kafejnīcā piedāvā plašu ēdienkarti, t.sk. latviešu virtuvi. Banketu zāle, vasarā darbojas āra terase. Piedāvā izbraukuma banketus. Ēka celta guļbūves stilā. Ainaviska vide, laukakmeņi.

Latviešu virtuve: Pelēkie zirņi, kartupeļu biezputra ar gaļas krikumiņiem, zemnieku podiņš, siļķe ar mrinētiem sīpoliem un krējumu, maizes zupa, plānās pankūkas.

Īpašais ēdiens: Pēc dažādām receptēm gatavots zandarts.

Distance from countries capital city165 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
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Latvia

The “Tris kambari” saloon

The saloon is in the historical centre of Limbaži in Kārlis Baumanis Square.

Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, baked cod or plaice, potted meat and mushrooms, stuffed pancakes, stacked rye bread, strawberry soup.

Special foods: “Wedding Pork Chop”.

Distance from countries capital city90 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 “Veju paradise” café

The "Veju paradise" café is located alongside the grey dune in the historical part of Pāvilosta. The building has a modern design, but bricks from the historical Liepāja military port were used in its construction. The café features large windows and a summer terrace. It partners with home-based manufacturers of foodstuffs.

Latvian cuisine: Marinated herring, fish soup cooked on a campfire, chilled soup, vegetable soup, baked flounder and cod, smoked perch and bream, crepes.

Special foods: Baked turbot.

Distance from countries capital city217 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accommodation available
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Estonia

Tavern KAALI

For many years, Kaali tavern has offered the best Estonian and Saaremaa dishes and drinks from local ingredients, as well as introduced guests to the history and culture of the island. Visitors of Kaali meteorite crater and museum can enjoy a delicious meal here.

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Latvia

The “Melnais Sivens” castle saloon

This medieval saloon is a true Middle Ages saloon situated on the premises of the Ventspils Castle of the Livonian Order, next to which the river Venta flows. The saloon is thoughtfully incorporated in the castle ensemble, the interior design and the foods that are served create a true feeling of the Middle Ages.

Latvian cuisine: Mutton soup, roast mutton, plaice filet, herring en papillote, homemade wines.

Distance from countries capital city188 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Estonia

Traditional café JUULAMÕISA

The café welcomes guests with healthy, local, ecologically clean food. Here you can also get acquainted with cultural heritage, learn various legends, as well as purchase snacks and souvenirs.

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Latvia

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