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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Latvia

The “Mazais Ansis” saloon

The saloon is on the edge of the Murjāņi-Valka road (A3) in a two-story log building with a terrace. The interior design of Mazais Ansis fits the aura of a massive wooden structure and it is possible to look at old times’ instruments, household goods and harnesses. There is also a very valuable wooden wheel, which is one of the very few in Latvia. The saloon offers a sauna, a location for campfires and a children’s playground. It works with local farmers and manufacturers.

Latvian cuisine: Valmiera salad, boiled tongue, grey peas, farmer’s breakfast, cold soup, filet of pike, roast lamb, grilled pork, stacked rye bread, strawberry crème with jam, rye bread, herbal teas.

Special foods: Beef filet with potato pancakes.

Distance from countries capital city95 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accommodation available
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Latvia

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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Latvia

Kursas zeme

A café, located in the Town Square of Kuldīga, the very centre of Kuldīga Old Town, that offers dishes for every taste, ranging from refined salads to hearty meals. The café houses the Curonia coffee roastery and offers its guests fresh and delicious coffee.

Active season months1-12
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The “Silva” bistro, bakery and café

The bistro is in the centre of Jelgava and offers fresh canapés, cakes, pierogi, cookies and other baked goods. It works with local producers of ingredients.

Latvian cuisine: Bacon pierogi, potato pancakes, wheat-potato porridge with bacon sauce, whipped fool with milk. Grey peas with bacon during the season of the Winter Solstice.

Special foods: The “Duke’s Sail” – oven-roasted pork with caramelised sauerkraut, roast vegetables, lingonberry sauce and horseradish.

Distance from countries capital city45 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

Kafejnica "Krisdole"

Cafe "Krisdole" is located in the very center of Liepaja, the cafe offers freshly baked delicacies from seasonal, own and local products. Classic and traditional and new and innovative recipes from Kurzeme.

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

Café BASTIONS

The café Bastions is located in the historic centre of Valmiera on former medieval fortifications. Their menu offers Latvian cuisine and an extensive variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. The café collaborates with local farmers and producers. During summer, enjoy your meal on the beautiful outside terrace overlooking Lake Dzirnavu.

Distance from countries capital city107 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

The “Hercogs” family restaurant

The family restaurant "Hercogs" is situated in the centre of the city of Jelgava, alongside Duke Jacob Square. The chefs use local ingredients and have a partnership with the “Rudiņi” deer garden.

Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, venison goulash soup, venison chop, roast pike-perch or catfish, roast pork, sautéed lamb, potato pancakes, sea buckthorn dessert.

Special foods: Filet of beef baked on rocks.

Distance from countries capital city44 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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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

Café BUDA

The cafe in Engure which specializes in different seafood dishes – no fewer than seven types of fish dishes – filets, salads, canapés, fish cakes, marinades, pierogi, etc.

Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, marinated lamprey, baked plaice, baked cod, sautéed pork, crepes, potato pancakes.

Special foods: Būda solyanka.

Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Latvia

Laivas

The restaurant, located on the bank of the River Lielupe in Jūrmala, offers modern Latvian cuisine and local produce. The special offer of the restaurant is smoked meats that are made based on traditions and years of experience. The restaurant is included in the prestigious Nordic White Guide, as well as in the Top 30 of Latvian Restaurants in 2019.

Active season months1-12