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 “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

The “Serpentins” café

The "Serpentīns" café is on the side of the Ventspils road (A10) and near the Strazde Lutheran Church. The lovely building has large windows. The café works with local farms and organises evenings of live music.

Latvian cuisine: Oatmeal, potato pancakes, farmers’ omelettes, farmers’ breakfasts, baked cod, sautéed salmon, roast leg of pork, grilled pork with rhubarb sauce, hot rhubarb cobbler, Latvian beers.

Distance from countries capital city100 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Internet access This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
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Home café and store TILLU

Tillu is a home café located in Põlva farm store. The place has a slightly eclectic, bohemian vibe, but is warm and cosy at the same time. Pastries and pies are made here every day, therefore the place is filled with pleasant aromas.

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Latvia

The “Barons Bumbiers” restaurant

The restaurant  "Barons Bumbier’s" is situated in the shopping centre "Kurzeme", at the very heart of the city next to the place which is knows as the heart of Liepaja – the Rose Square. The restaurant offers substantial traditional Latvian cuisine. The menu is designed in a way for every gourmande to get to know and evaluate traditional dishes of Latvian cuisine, which, cooked by experienced chefs, will surprise anyone with its variety.

Latvian cuisine: Vegetable soup, cold beet soup, sliced pork, strawberry soup.

Distance from countries capital city216 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

Tavern SIDRABINI

The tavern is located in the old log building close to Liepupe Church. There is an old cattle-shed next to the tavern where we make meat and sausage products that you can purchase in the Sudrabņi meat and sausage store. We offer tours and tastings.

Distance from countries capital city69 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

Restaurant P‎L‎‎‎AVAS (MEADOWS)

Small, quiet and cosy hotel with a popular gourmet restaurant near the Tallinn highway, in Ainaži, where the air is filled with the aroma of pines and the sea.

In the cosy atmosphere of the restaurant you can enjoy a leisurely and delicious meal while feeling the closeness to nature.

Distance from countries capital city110 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available
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Latvia

Rezidence Kafe Venta

The café is located right by the old brick bridge of Kuldīga and boasts a wonderful view over Ventas Rapid, the widest waterfall in Europe. Offers grilled dishes in summer, as well as burgers, steaks, shashlik and pastries.

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Pub KANTES KROGS

The beautiful wooden building, located right at the entrance of Gulbene, provides a place for guests to have a meal, enjoying the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and well-being. Home cooking and Latvian dishes.

For parties 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
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Latvia

The “Kungu rija” restaurant

The restaurant is on the edge of the Turaida-Ragana road. The granary was built in 2004 in line with historical traditions. It resembles the Turaida Estate granary that was built by Baron Holstein.

Latvian cuisine: Smoked catfish, leg of lamb, roast veal, venison or pork, stuffed duck or goose.

Distance from countries capital city55 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
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Latvia

The Aglona Bread Museum

At this museum, you will learn all about the baking of bread from grain to loaf, and you can make your own loaves, too. You can taste bread and herbal teas. There are theatrical performances related to christenings, weddings, birthdays, etc. Local foods such as dumplings and soups made of dried mushrooms or lake fish are served. The museum sells freshly baked bread, as well as the work of local craftspeople. The hostess is a master baker and a member of the Chamber of Crafts.

Latvian cuisine: Lake fish soup, cottage cheese dumplings and other traditional Lettigalian dishes.

Special food: Soup of dried mushrooms.

Agri Heritage For parties Distance from countries capital city218 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Pre-order required Optional meals Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available Must register in advance
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