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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Estonia
Restaurant GMP CLUBHOTEL & PÜHAJÄRVEThe restaurant is located on the banks of the beautiful Lake Pühajärve in Southern Estonia; here you can enjoy impeccable dishes prepared by the chef Mostly fresh local ingredients are used. Special culinary events are also organised. |
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Latvia
The Glendeloka saloonThe café is at the edge of the Cēsis-Valmiera road. It is in a log building with a Latvian interior design. Vegetables and fruits are bought from local farmers. Latvian cuisine: Crepes, potato pancakes, cold soup, wild mushroom soup, sorrel soup according to a recipe from granny, porridge, grey peas, baked herring, filet of cod, beef sautéed in Brenguļi beer, sautéed rabbit, stacked rye bread. Special foods: "Glendeloka". |
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Latvia
KRODZINS RANCOKrodziņš "Rančo" atrodas Rīgas - Liepājas šosejas 136. kilometrā, un saviem apmeklētājiem piedāvā gardus ēdienus un omulīgu atmosfēru. Ēdienkartē iekļauti latviskie ēdieni, ir iespējams pasūtīt banketus. Latviešu virtuve: Skābu kāpostu zupa, skābeņu biezzupa, aukstā zupa, asinsdesa, pelēkie zirņi ar speķi, siļķe ar biezpienu un kartupeļiem, kartupeļu pankūkas, plānās pankūkas.  136
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136km - Distance from countries capital city
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Latvia
The “Pavards” caféThe café is in the historical centre of Tukums in Brīvības Square. Latvian cuisine: Porridge. |
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Latvia
The “Ozoli” caféThe café is in the centre of Lizums and offers local foods. The interior design is based on Latvian ornaments. Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, dumpling soup, hunter’s sausages. 167
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167km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Active season monthsServices - other
Accepts tourist groups
Accepts individual travellers
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance |
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Latvia
The “Berzkrogs” saloonThe saloon is on the corner of two historic roads – the Rīga-St Petersburg road and the Cēsis-Vecpiebalga-Madona road. It uses ingredients from local farms and vendors. Latvian cuisine: Grey peas with bacon, dumpling, beet or wild mushroom soup, bean salad, herring with boiled potatoes and cream, farmer’s ramekin, roast pork, potato pancakes, crepes, bread soup, strawberry dessert, homemade ice cream. Services
95km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Active season monthsServices - amenities
Accommodation availableServices - recreational
Facilities appropriate for childrenServices - other
Accepts individual travellers
Accepts tourist groups
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance |
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Latvia
Picerija "Stenders Pica"The pizzeria is situated in Talsi, not far from Talsu lake. 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. Number of seating places:30 |
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Latvia
The “Gulbji” Selonian homesteadThe “Gulbji” Selonian homestead is one of the very few places in Latvia where you can see a farm typical of the historical region of Selonia with its typical buildings. “Gulbji” is comparatively far from major roads and populated areas. It is on the so-called Dronku Island, not far from the beginning of the ancient Dviete River valley. The owners of “Gulbji” have collected a wealth of ancient household objects. Visitors can study the farm, examine a collection of medicinal plants, enjoy Selonian foods, or take a “black sauna.” It could be said that people at “Gulbji” have a natural farm which nurtures and maintains the traditions of the historical region. Latvian cuisine: Crepes, grit soup, cream of potato soup, beans sautéed in a special sauce, fruit dessert, bread soup with whipped cream, tortes, herbal teas. Special foods: Zeppelins. |
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Latvia
The “Rositten” caféThe café is alongside the Rēzekne castle hill and the “Zeimuļs” creative services centre of Eastern Latvia (built in September 2012). A lovely interior design and a look at historical objects form Rēzekne are part of the café. It is named after the Rositten fortress that was built here by the master of the Livonian Order in the 13th century. Meals are offered throughout the day, and various foods and baked goods are for sale. 237
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237km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Active season monthsServices - other
Accepts individual travellers
Accepts tourist groups
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance |
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Latvia
The “Pie Lielas karotes” saloonThe saloon is in the centre of Vecumnieki and features antique household objects as part of its interior design. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all prepared on an open fire, making use of an ancient spirit and the cookbooks of grannies. Desserts, too, are all made from natural ingredients. Latvian cuisine: Pork with sauerkraut. Special foods: Handmade pierogi with home-cured meat. |
