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.
Overview Details

Latvia

Kafejnica "Baravika"

The cafe Baravika is situated in the centre of Rezekne city. It offers a wide variety of dishes.

Working hours: Mon-Fri 8.30 līdz 18.00

Distance from countries capital city238 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
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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 “Piedruja” hotel

The hotel is on the banks of the Daugava River, which is the boundary river between Latvia and Belarus.  It offers Lettigalian foods, as well as parties in the Lettigalian, Belarusian and Polish style.
Latvian cuisine: Freshwater fish dishes, roast catfish.
Special foods: Stuffed and oven-baked pike.

Distance from countries capital city289 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Pre-order required Accommodation available Accepts tourist groups
Livonian Folk House. Photo: Ainars Gaidis. Source: Dundaga County Tourism Information Center
Latvia

Kafejnica "Dizjura"

Kafejnīca "Dižjūra" atrodas Mazirbē, Lībiešu tautas namā. Atvērta vasaras sezonā. 

Distance from countries capital city165 Active season months5-10
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Estonia

Restaurant HALINGA

Legendary restaurant Halinga is located on the roadside of Via Baltica half an hour’s drive from Pärnu in the direction of Tallinn. The restaurant is suitable for both busy travellers and organising events, including for large groups. We use as many local ingredients as possible and cook according to local recipes.

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Latvia

Restaurant PASTNIEKA MAJA

The "Pastnieka maja" restaurant is an old restored building in Old Liepāja. Legend has it that a postal carrier named Arvīds used to live there, and the building has been praised for its interior design. The menu offers an attractive look at the life of Arvīds, and it is up to you to believe or disbelieve those stories.

Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, sorrel soup, oven-baked cod, catfish and plaice filet, grilled pork ribs, porridge with a bacon and onion sauce, potato pancakes, crepes, stacked rye bread.

Special foods: Smoked cod with potatoes, onions and dill in a ceramic ramekin.

Distance from countries capital city216 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Optional meals
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Estonia

Restaurant ANKUR

Restaurant Ankur is a cosy place where home-made dishes are served, mostly from local products. Peipus Lake fish are of special value. There is also a hotel in the same building.

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Latvia

Vonadzini

The restaurant in the relaxation complex Vonadzini, on the southern shore of Lake Ludza, not far from the city of Gulbene. On the menu: tasty fish, chicken and pork meals. Contact the venue in advance for tourist group meals, wedding banquets, etc.

Distance from countries capital city204 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
Facilities  appropriate for children

Latvia

Bistro - kafejnica "Hanivija"

The fast-food place of a bistro type  in Gulbene with a tasty lunch menu for very reasonable prices. It is also possible to try dishes typical for Gulbene district here.

Working hours: Monday-Friday: 08:00 - 18:00, Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00

Distance from countries capital city185 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups

Latvia

The Hercogs Jekabs saloon

The saloon is in the centre of Jēkabpils near the Daugava River dam. It offers exotic dishes.

Latvian cuisine: Cheese salad, wild mushroom soup, ramekin of chicken or pork, strawberry soup with ice cream.

Distance from countries capital city137 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
Facilities  appropriate for children