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 “Olive” restaurant

The restaurant is in the southern part of Liepāja and features an open-type kitchen that allows clients to watch the chefs at work.

Latvian cuisine: Mushroom soup, fish soup, crepes, potato pancakes, lamb chop, grilled pork filet, steams tongue of veal, leg of lamb, cottage cheese dessert.

Special foods: Cod soup a la “Olive” or a special ice cream cake.

Distance from countries capital city219 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Latvia

The “Kalnaruski” guesthouse

Located at the edge of the Vidzeme Highway (A2) between Ape and Jaunlaiceni, the guesthouse is a lovely location and features a viewing tower.
Latvian cuisine: Stock with profiteroles, sautéed sauerkraut with pearl barley and ham, stuffed schnitzel with wild mushrooms, marinated chicken livers in tomato sauce, rolled chops, rhubarb crème with berry sauce.

Distance from countries capital city176 Active season months1-12 Pre-order required Accommodation available Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
Facilities  appropriate for children
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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
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Latvia

Raganas Burgers

This restaurant-burger shop specialises in 100% Latvian beef burgers, selected pizzas and natural french fries.

Active season months1-12
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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
Facilities  appropriate for children
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Latvia

The “Plostkrogs” saloon

This saloon is in a lovely place – the ancient Abava River valley between Kandava and Sabile. It is housed in an historical building with among the largest chimneys in the Baltic States. A camp for water tourists is alongside the saloon.

Latvian cuisine: Chilled beet soup, dumpling soup, sorrel soup, sauerkraut soup, chicken livers, homemade steak haché, dried pork ribs, roast pork, grilled pork, potato pancakes with cream, crepes, herbal teas.

Special foods: Cabbage stuffed with smoked meat, cottage cheese and onions.

Distance from countries capital city103 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
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Estonia

Café AMPS & LONKS

Just 20 minutes’ drive from Pärnu, in the old Tõstamaa forestry building, Amps & Lonks café offers travellers a little rest and pizza made from fresh local produce. Especially popular, is the pizza with home-reared beef and fresh salad. You can also order in advance.

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Estonia

Café UGANDI

Café Ugandi is a cosy place in the very heart of Otepää, filled with a warm atmosphere, pleasant feelings, pure and delicious flavours. As soon as you arrive, you will feel the aroma of premium quality coffee and sweet pastries. The large showcase is filled with delicious cakes - you can enjoy them here or take them with you to enjoy later at home.

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Latvia

The “Berzkrogs” bistro

The bistro is 130 m from the Bērzkrogs crossing (opposite the Statoil petrol station). It works with local producers of ingredients that can be tasted or bought at the bistro. Souvenirs are also available.

Latvian cuisine: Grey peas with bacon, grit porridge.

Distance from countries capital city95 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
Facilities  appropriate for children