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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The “Gulbji” Selonian homestead

The “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.

Local lifestyle Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city140 Active season months4-10 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Pre-order required Accepts individual travellers
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The “Kristine” café

The café is in the centre of Ludza with a lovely view of local churches and a castle hill.  Lettigalian foods made of various ingredients are offered.
Latvian cuisine: Grey peas with bacon, various pork dishes.
Special foods: “Owner’s Feast” – filets of chicken and beef with cheese and a honey sauce.

Distance from countries capital city261 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

Restorans - picerija "Tomato Pica"

The restaurant – pizzeria Tomato Pica is situated in the centre of the city of Jelgava, in the shopping centre Pilsetas Pasaza. Elegant and comfortable restaurant premises for enjoying your food,  soft music in the background and polite, professional servers.

Tomato Pica offers all classical types of pizza, baked using special sauce recipes and dough typical for Italy, as well as different salads, appetizers, desserts and drinks. The restaurant –cafe Tomato Pica is suitable both for family rest and for business lunches.

Distance from countries capital city44 Active season months1-12