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 “Oskrogs” caféThe café is located 1.5 kilometres from the Ķegums hydropower plant. Home-grown ingredients are used to produce berry sauces, pumpkin, and marinated cornichons in brine. Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, pork in mustard, crepes. Special foods: Crème of cottage cheese with stewed berries. Services
52km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Active season monthsServices - amenities
Accommodation availableServices - recreational
Facilities appropriate for childrenServices - other
Accepts individual travellers
Accepts tourist groups
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance |
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Latvia
Kafejnica "Piladzitis"The cafe Piladzitis is situated in Kuldiga next to the Venta rapid and an old brick bridge in Parventa. Piladzitis offers substantial and Latvian dishes. The cafe’s working hours: 9:00 – 20:00, no days off |
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Latvia
The “Zvejnieki” holiday houseThe 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. |
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Latvia
“Stender’s” barThe "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. |
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Estonia
Café AMPS & LONKSJust 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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Latvia
Café BASTIONSThe 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. Services
107km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Active season monthsServices - recreational
Facilities appropriate for childrenServices - other
Accepts tourist groups
Accepts individual travellers
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advancePirmdiena - sestdiena: 08:00-20:00 Svētdiena: 10:00-18:00 |
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Latvia
The “Dzirnavinas” caféThe "Dzirnavinas" café is along the Rīga-Liepāja highway (A9) at the 67th km road marker. Travellers love to stop here for lunch. Latvian cuisine: Sorrel soup, marinated herring with cottage cheese, “Countryside Feast” (potatoes, eggs, smoked meat, marinated pickles), pork steak haché, Kurzeme stroganoff, sautéed sauerkraut with hunter’s sausages, barley porridge with meat, rye bread cream, bread soup with whipped cream. Services
67km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Active season monthsServices - amenities
Accommodation availableServices - business
Internet accessServices - recreational
Facilities appropriate for childrenServices - other
Accepts individual travellers
Accepts tourist groups
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance |
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Latvia
Libava RestaurantSituated in a building with a rich history. Historically a fish market was located here, which has influenced the activities of the restaurant. The restaurant offers a vast selection of fish dishes and seafood, as well as exquisite meat dishes. We also offer a children’s and vegetarian menu. 216
Services
216km - Distance from countries capital cityServices - other
Accepts tourist groups
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advanceKatru dienu no plkst. 11:00-23:00, ar 01.01.2018. pirmdienas slēgtas, pārējās dienas no plkst. 11:00-23:00
Optional meals |
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Latvia
Café SONATEThe café is located 200 m south of the Stāmeriena Castle in Vecstāmeriena. It is in one of the historical buildings of the local baronial estate and has an antique interior. It is possible to try out dishes typical for Gulbene district. Services
198km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Active season monthsServices - recreational
Facilities appropriate for childrenServices - other
Accepts individual travellers
Accepts tourist groups
This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advanceP.-C : 10.00-20.00 ; Pk. - Se. : 10.00- 23.00 ; Sv. 10.00-18.00 |
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Latvia
CAFE 2 LOCALSPrepares dishes from local Latvian products. The menus are changed every season, meaning that the guests can enjoy seasonal dishes. The 360-degree glazed terrace offers a picturesque view of Rose Square, in the heart of Cēsis City. |
