Arturs guidebook Riga
Food scene
One of TOP 3 restaurants in the city. Perfect choice for those who are after ''Michelin star'' type of places :)
50 locals recommend
Vincents Restaurant
19 Elizabetes ielaOne of TOP 3 restaurants in the city. Perfect choice for those who are after ''Michelin star'' type of places :)
Lido Vērmanītis
65 Elizabetes ielaBest place to experience and discover Latvian food
LIDO Alus sēta
2 Tirgoņu ielaBest place to experience and discover Latvian food
Herbārijs
67 Dzirnavu ielaDefinitely one of the best rooftop cocktail bars in Riga!
Largest market in the city.
In summer season go and see "Night Market" - place where locals are selling freshly collected mushrooms, berries, fruits, veggies, honey, bread and sometimes flowers. Prepare cash as no card payments accepted.
Will find it outside, away from Central station and closer to the river. Each night from 5pm till 10pm. If you are a foodie - its a must
192 locals recommend
Riga Central Market
Largest market in the city.
In summer season go and see "Night Market" - place where locals are selling freshly collected mushrooms, berries, fruits, veggies, honey, bread and sometimes flowers. Prepare cash as no card payments accepted.
Will find it outside, away from Central station and closer to the river. Each night from 5pm till 10pm. If you are a foodie - its a must
Valmiermuižas alus vēstniecība Rīgā
9a Aristida Briāna ielaIf you like beer - this is ''must visit''! :)
One of the recently renovated sheds of Riga Central market - come here for food (not only latvian) and drinks and enjoy the urban vibe.
20 locals recommend
Centrālais Gastro Tirgus
3 k.2 Centrāltirgus ielaOne of the recently renovated sheds of Riga Central market - come here for food (not only latvian) and drinks and enjoy the urban vibe.
Koya
5k-15 Andrejostas ielaOne of my favourite restaurants in Riga!
Muusu Terase
1A Eksporta ielaNice place :)
Offers Latvian traditional cuisine in its simple way. Great for a lunch or daily dinner (if you want to try national food and have something between bistro LIDO and gourmet restaurants, this is great option)
Province restaurant
3 Kaļķu ielaOffers Latvian traditional cuisine in its simple way. Great for a lunch or daily dinner (if you want to try national food and have something between bistro LIDO and gourmet restaurants, this is great option)
For a very special visit. Gourmet place.
The sophisticated restaurant Dome is the jewel of Latvian cuisine.
During the summer season the guests are enjoying the small roof terrace on the old mansion. The terrace offers a magnificent view of the Dome Church tower and historical center of Riga.
Dome Fish Restaurant
4 Miesnieku ielaFor a very special visit. Gourmet place.
The sophisticated restaurant Dome is the jewel of Latvian cuisine.
During the summer season the guests are enjoying the small roof terrace on the old mansion. The terrace offers a magnificent view of the Dome Church tower and historical center of Riga.
One of the TOP 10 restaurants in the city in my opinion
32 locals recommend
3 pavāru restorāns "Tam labam būs augt"
4 Torņa ielaOne of the TOP 10 restaurants in the city in my opinion
Vegetarian and vegan friendly place for a snack, good coffee or lunch.
58 locals recommend
MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša ielaVegetarian and vegan friendly place for a snack, good coffee or lunch.
If searching for something vegan/vegetarian, this is a place - for lunch, dinner, take away snacks and - probably the best cakes ever, trust me!
10 locals recommend
Mazā Terapija
15 Baznīcas ielaIf searching for something vegan/vegetarian, this is a place - for lunch, dinner, take away snacks and - probably the best cakes ever, trust me!
One of the most romantic cafeterias in Riga. :) Has a bit rustic style, tasty cakes and special atmosphere
11 locals recommend
Parunāsim kafe'teeka
4 Mazā Pils ielaOne of the most romantic cafeterias in Riga. :) Has a bit rustic style, tasty cakes and special atmosphere
Andalūzijas Suns
83 Elizabetes ielaEntresol
22 Elizabetes ielaMuusu
6 Skārņu ielaAlķīmiķis
12 Lāčplēša ielaOne of my most favorite restaurants in Riga. Not too pricey, but the menu and the service is brilliant! Very calm and peaceful.
Has a little terrace for summer season and becomes very warm and atmospheric in winter.
8 locals recommend
Restaurant Domini Canes
18/20 Skārņu ielaOne of my most favorite restaurants in Riga. Not too pricey, but the menu and the service is brilliant! Very calm and peaceful.
Has a little terrace for summer season and becomes very warm and atmospheric in winter.
Galerija Istaba
31B Krišjāņa Barona ielaRocket Bean Roastery (Dzirnavu)
39 Dzirnavu ielaVilhelms Ķuze
20/22 Jēkaba ielaThe 4th best restaurant in Latvia in the Latvian restaurant TOP 2019.
Taste of nature - Restaurant 3 offers to its guest’s menus which display modern culinary tendencies from all over the world. In preparing our meals, we use naturally grown products which are clean and wholesome due to the fact that they have grown only in natural condition
11 locals recommend
Restaurant 3
3 Kalēju ielaThe 4th best restaurant in Latvia in the Latvian restaurant TOP 2019.
Taste of nature - Restaurant 3 offers to its guest’s menus which display modern culinary tendencies from all over the world. In preparing our meals, we use naturally grown products which are clean and wholesome due to the fact that they have grown only in natural condition
Pētergailis, restorāns
25 Skārņu ielaMust visit for ''foodies'' :)
Neighbourhoods
Sigulda Municipality
Culture and Arts
Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsThe Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
1 Raiņa bulvārisLots of insight in to Latvia's history
Mākslas muzejs RĪGAS BIRŽA
6 Doma laukumsTautas terpu centrs Sena klets , SIA
1 RātslaukumsLatvijas Dzelzceļa vēstures muzejs
2A Uzvaras bulvārisRiga Motormuseum
8 Sergeja Eizenšteina ielaParks & Nature
Vermanes Garden
2D Tērbatas ielaKronvalda Park
12 Kalpaka bulvārisBastejkalna Park
Botāniskais dārzs
Mežaparks
Riga National Zoological Garden
1 Meža prospektsShopping places
Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaGalleria Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaStockmann
8 13. janvāra iela- Food and Crafts Markets (10AM-4PM every Saturday all year, also on Sundays in December), Street Food festival, cafe, gallery, live music and wooden architecture - Kalnciema Quarter.
- Street Food Festival on Wednesdays (May-September).
- Open air concerts with small Food and Crafts market every Thursday starting from 24th of May till end of September. 5pm-11pm, entrance free.
To add colour and suburban flavour to your afternoons in Riga, visit Kalnciema Quarter – the ensemble of renovated wooden buildings which harbours the history from the end of the 19th century. What is hidden from the eye of the beholder who passes by, reveals itself here – a courtyard with a secret restaurant, small orchard, a glass of wine, a good conversation and at times – live music.
104 locals recommend
Kalnciema Quarter
35 Kalnciema Iela- Food and Crafts Markets (10AM-4PM every Saturday all year, also on Sundays in December), Street Food festival, cafe, gallery, live music and wooden architecture - Kalnciema Quarter.
- Street Food Festival on Wednesdays (May-September).
- Open air concerts with small Food and Crafts market every Thursday starting from 24th of May till end of September. 5pm-11pm, entrance free.
To add colour and suburban flavour to your afternoons in Riga, visit Kalnciema Quarter – the ensemble of renovated wooden buildings which harbours the history from the end of the 19th century. What is hidden from the eye of the beholder who passes by, reveals itself here – a courtyard with a secret restaurant, small orchard, a glass of wine, a good conversation and at times – live music.
Sightseeing
Jūrmala
Most popular beach town in Latvia!