Il Sole (Juras 23/25 (Baltic Beach Hotel) Jurmala) – located within the five-star Baltic Beach Hotel at Jurmala, this seaside Italian restaurant is managed by its chef, Olesja Kislicka, a graduate of the highly regarded IFSE culinary institute near Turin. Diners can indulge in a plate of classic Italian meats and a leafy salad. Appetizers […]
Ginger & Fred (Tērbatas 2, Riga) – located in a historic building near Vērmanes Gardens, this restaurant is unique in that it works in theatrical productions (making it, in effect, a dinner theater destination). Dishes include garlic soup (made according to one of Monet’s recipes) and pan-fried trout in red-wine sauce with artichoke-saffron cream (based […]
Felicita (Skārņu 22, Riga) – this restaurant is located within the picturesque garden of a residence belonging to Italian actor & singer Albano Carrisi. The ambiance this restaurant provides perfectly complements the Italian dishes served here (ranging from beef fillet steak with sautéed mushrooms, beer-caramelized onions and red wine sauce; to tagliata di manzo; and […]
Aquarius (Bulduru prospekts 33, Jurmala) – another seaside restaurant with the resort enclave of Jurmala, Aquarius’ dark hardwood floors, and grey linen draped tables (topped with fresh flowers and funky lamps) provide the perfect setting for a classy dining experience. The dishes most recommended at this elegant restaurant are the beef carpaccio with grilled tiger […]
Aqua Luna (Andrejostas Street 4, Riga) – this restaurant is on the bank of the river Daugava in the Andrejsala area of central Riga, and is the ideal place to enjoy nature, calmness, great food and good music – just a few steps away from the vibrant city centre. Come for a business lunch or […]
4 Rooms (Meistaru 23 , Riga) – located within Riga’s historic district (and housed within a 13th century building), this brightly-lit restaurant has great ambiance, and serves fish dishes like grilled Norwegian salmon steaks, herb-roasted fillet of Latvian lake pikeperch, and garlic butter-fried rainbow trout. This, along with pizzas, meat dishes, and desserts like citrus […]
371 (Rīgas Centrāltirgus, Riga) – U.S. tourists passing through Riga hit this restaurant whenever they’re homesick for juicy American hamburgers (its specialty being the “371 Burger” — a 180-gram beef patty with horseradish and other trimmings). Along with the American food, “371” becomes a multifunctional “social space” from 5 pm, focusing on classes for foodie […]
Bellagio Café (Royal Casino Hotel & Spa Resort, Terbatas 73, Riga) – located within this luxury hotel, the futuristic-looking lounge furniture provides a great backdrop for any clubbing night.
36.Linija (36.Linija 1202, Jurmala) – located within the nearby seaside resort town of Jurmala, this beachside restaurant serves a variety of local dishes, such as black cod fillet (with steamed asparagus, spinach and white-wine foam); steamed mussels in white-wine sauce (served with toasted garlic baguette); Chilean seabass fillet with honey glaze; and yogurt-marinated chicken […]
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