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 Andrupene farm

This is an authentic Lettigalian farm which dates back to the early 20th century. It features a house, granary, cattle shed, sauna and smithy. Folklore groups perform here. You can celebrate the Summer Solstice, attend a St Michael’s Day market and learn ancient craftsmanship skills. Lettigalian foods are served to groups.
Latvian cuisine: Cottage cheese pierogi, pancakes, homemade bread, butter, cheese, herbal teas, moonshine alcohol.
Special foods: Andrupene bread.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city252 Active season months1-12 Pre-order required Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
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Cafe 21 & Putnu Darzs

The café serves freshly prepared home-cooked food. "Cafe 21 & Putnu Dārzs" rents out rooms for banquets, celebrations, meals, buffets and seminars. Provides food delivery and off-site service.

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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The “Berzkalni” café

The café is to the South of Bauska in a lovely restored building.

Latvian cuisine: Medallions of pork, potted chicken, potted lamb.

Special foods: “Sweet castle ruins” with a sauce made from Bauska beer and berries, “Bauska Thaler”.

Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available
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Alus darzs - pagrabs "Mara"

The beer cellar Mara is situated in Talsi. Number of seating places: 100, in the summer season: 200.

Working hours Mon-Sun: 11:00 - 23:00; from May to September beer garden: 10:00 - 02:00

Distance from countries capital city115 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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Pampukas café

This summer terrace café is on the beach of the Preiļi park, and it offers 100% natural ice cream with berries, as well as fresh pancakes.  The café is only open from Mother’s Day (May 8) until Father’s Day (September 11).  Tourist groups are offered tours and tastings of cheese-based ice cream.

Active season months5-9 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
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The “Rivas krogs” saloon

The saloon is alongside the Liepāja-Ventspils road (P111), alongside the restored wooden bridge across the Rīva River. The interior design is based on the sea. During the autumn, the large windows open up a view of salmon leaping across the dam of the windmill.

Latvian cuisine: Chilled soup, baked potatoes in their jacket, baked filet of flounder and cod, baked herring in a sea buckthorn marinade, pork chop with mushrooms, sausages with marinated onions, grey peas with bacon, mashed potatoes, stacked rye bread, oatmeal with whipped cream.

Distance from countries capital city205 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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Parks

A family-friendly grill bar and restaurant with a children’s play area, special dishes for children, and a positive and relaxed atmosphere. The chef mainly opts for Latvian products when creating the menu.
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The “Marijas kafija” restaurant

The restaurant is situated in the centre of Rezekne city, alongside the Rēzekne University College in a building with vaulted cellars. The restaurant has an interesting interior design and its menu is developed according to the seasons of the year.

Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, crepes, potato pancakes, roast pork, pork ribs, veal cakes, sautéed mutton, baked cod or trout.
Special foods: Goat’s cheese salad.

Distance from countries capital city238 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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The “Magdalena” café

The "Magdalena" café is in the centre of Saldus.

Latvian cuisine: Sauerkraut, dumpling, beet, sorrel and cold kefir soup, potato pancakes, crepes, sautéed pork ribs, homemade steak haché, farmers’ treats, oatmeal cream, stacked oatmeal or rye bread.

Distance from countries capital city120 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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The “Orizzonte” restaurant

The restaurant is on the seashore with two terraces and a lovely view of Jūrmala.

Latvian cuisine: Marinated herring with cottage cheese, potato pancakes, fried Baltic plaice, lamb, Latvian cheeses.

Distance from countries capital city25 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
Facilities appropriate for children