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 “Rudolfs” saloon

The saloon is in the former home of the governor of the Koknese Estate. It is named after the Latvian author Rūdolfs Blaumanis, who studied at the estate and lived there for two years. There is an outdoor terrace, and it is possible to hold celebrations there.

Latvian cuisine: Potato salad, herring salad, bean salad Valmiera salad, beef with onions, pork ribs, homemade steak haché, roast beef with horseradish sauce, baked liver, herring with cottage cheese, oatmeal dessert.

Special foods: “Saloonkeeper’s slice”.

Distance from countries capital city100 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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Lithuania

Romnesa

This cosy restaurant offers dishes made of Lithuanian ingredients.  Enjoy a collection of ancient culinary tools and baking equipment.  If you wish to bake your own traditional spit cake, you can take a class to learn how to do that.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city129 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available Pre-order required
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Latvia

“Stender’s” bar

The "Stender's" bar is situated in the centre of the city of Kuldiga at the start of Liepājas Street, which is the main pedestrian and biking thoroughfare in Kuldīga. The two-story wood building was once a granary and is of architectural importance. The bar is situated on the second floor of the building, with the lowest door jambs in Kuldiga and wooden shears in the bar.

Latvian cuisine: Farmer’s breakfast, oatmeal, cold kefir soup, sorrel, cucumber and bean soup, beef in onion sauce, hunter’s sausages, potato pancakes, sweet pancakes with lingonberry sauce.

Distance from countries capital city154 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 “Bemberi” bakery and café

The bakery and cafe in Saulkrasti – not far from Saulkrasti railway station. The baker offers pierogi, cakes and other baked goods, as well as dishes for all meals. A second café can be found at Raiņa Street 7 in Saulkrasti.

Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, potato salad, sauerkraut, homemade steak haché, grey peas and bacon.

Special foods: Pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven.

Distance from countries capital city48 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

Kontiki

A relaxed café in Ādaži with a terrace that offers a wide panorama over the banks of the River Vējupe and is the perfect spot for enjoying beautiful sunsets. Modern world cuisine with salads, snacks, soups, rich main courses, burgers, and soft drinks.

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Latvia

Restaurant KANNAS

About an hour's drive from Riga, in the territory of the old Annas manor, is the internationally recognised design hotel "Annas Hotel".

Inspired by the old traditions of Latvian cuisine, the chef creates a new menu every day, allowing you to enjoy a special and extraordinary meal.

Latvian cuisine: Stock with chanterelles, rabbit dishes.

Special foods: Blackberry-balsamic soup with cottage cheese ice cream.

Seminars For parties Distance from countries capital city90 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Tukuma ledus halles kafejnica

Atrodas pilsētas centrā – Tukuma ledus halles ēkas otrajā stāvā. Piedāvā maltītes visām ēdienreizēm, klāj galdus pasākumiem, īrē telpas dažādiem pasākumiem.

Distance from countries capital city65 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Hotel and restaurant DIK‎LI PALACE

Located in the centre of Dikļi, the 1896 castle was renovated into a four-star hotel in 2003. The castle offers a look at antique furnishings, fireplaces and ovens, as well as paintings by Latvian artists. Two restaurants (summer and winter) offer fine dining and an individualised approach. The castle works with local farms.

Latvian cuisine: Beefsteak, grilled trout, smoked wild board bacon, filet of pike from Lake Burtnieki, seasonal mushrooms and berries.

Special foods: Venison chop, candied fruit in syrup, onion marmalade.

Distance from countries capital city100 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Latvia

The "Apsukrogs" café

Atrodas Rīgas – Ventspils autoceļa (A 10) 92. kilometrā. Piedāvā ēdināšanas pakalpojumus, klāj galdus un organizē citus pasākumus.
Latviešu virtuve: Zivs sacepums, rupjmaizes kārtojums, cepti āboli, pankūkas ar ievārījumu.

Distance from countries capital city87 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Latvia

The “Zvejnieki” holiday house

The house is on the eastern shore of Lake Lubāns with a wonderful view of Latvia’s largest lake. The owners prepare dishes from local freshwater fish, using old recipes and ones that they have developed themselves. "Zvejnieki" is the participant of Latgalian culinary heritage.

Latvian cuisine: Porridge with homemade jam, fish soup, bream or pike cakes, smoked carp, sautéed wild duck, sautéed elk, wild berries with milk.

Special foods: Oven-baked pike-perch with potatoes or vegetables.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city230 Active season months1-12 Pre-order required Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available Accepts individual travellers
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