As many cities in the world, Riga does not differ in the fact that most expensive places surround the biggest squares and most popular sights. Although, if you get some local tips and advises, just around the corner or very close by...Open the full description
As many cities in the world, Riga does not differ in the fact that most expensive places surround the biggest squares and most popular sights. Although, if you get some local tips and advises, just around the corner or very close by you can find reasonable meal offers starting from great quality medium done steak to local cuisine and raw food lover meals.
Options are variable – from good fast food to fine dining – just have to choose how you feel like eating today. Even with being quite non-cosmopolitan as Riga is it still offers decent variety of national cuisines and there’s a rumor that here you can find one of the best sushi in the world… Even if it is an over exaggeration – we love it!
Bufete Gauja
Cafes
15
6
It's a history lesson and great bar at the same time. The devoted young people opened this place inspired from the Soviet buffets that were in the area before. No sad nostalgia though, instead of a bust of Lenin you'll get local poems.
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Gallery ''Istaba''
Shopping
29
7
Alongside with the amazing and really unique crafts, there’s always an actual exhibition going on. And if you’re hungry, there's a marvelous cafeteria upstairs. Only five tables, each one with it’s own character and no menu - you’ll choose your meal while having a nice chat with the chef who will cook something just for you.
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Local Experience
Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market
Prices from
30
EUR
Duration
2 h
Languages
English
Raunas Dārzs
Cafes
16
6
It seems this is true about Andrievs Jansons, the owner of Raunas Dārzs. They opened as a small farmers grocery store in a quiet Riga neighbourhood and now they have people coming from all over the town and buying boxes of eclairs. More than 20 different kinds of eclairs are made of organic ingredients from their own farm or other local farmers.
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Tims Mints
Eating
17
4
Play some foosball, pick a song you love and grab a drink, or pass by during the day for a homemade meal made from their own family recipe. It feels like they actually just invited you in their own living room for a meal or a party, or both.
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Innocent
Cafes
16
2
Imagine a quiet and lazy Sunday morning when Riga is just about to wake up. There’s no rush, just the smell of a heavenly good coffee in the air. I bet it comes from the Innocent Cafe – a place where Latvians with their friends and families gather to have some brunch.
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Rocket Bean Roastery
Eating
30
6
Locals been going on about this place for couple of months now, it's constantly packed and located in Riga's hipster haven - Miera Street Republic, that boasts number of trendy bars, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and even a microbrewery.
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Local Experience
Latvian Food Tasting Tour at Riga Central Market
Prices from
30
EUR
Duration
2 h
Languages
English
Robert's Books
Shopping
21
3
People of Robert's Books are always seeking ways to make the place even nicer. Now you can also have a cup of delicious coffee or a glass of wine in a cosy atmosphere and in the very nice company of the locals who work there. In the summer the book store has a lovely terrace in the courtyard.
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La Kanna
Eating
16
1
It's a classy way to enjoy your meal with a great coffee or wine according to the occasion and time of the day. On top of that it also is a small shop of quality foodstuffs, from jams to selected wines they import themselves from France and Italy.
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Peldošā galerija NOASS
Bars
17
2
The location is very close to Old Town, you just need to cross the Akmens (Stone) Bridge and turn to the right. They have a small cafe where you can have a cup of coffee or glass of local beer, sit by the riverside and enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere and one of the best views of Riga and its famous church spires.
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MiiT
Cafes
42
4
Located in the block with quite a few nice spots to visit "MiiT" is pure locals' favorite where you can hang out with local creatives types in a place with neighborhood houseparty vibe. Even as a non-vegetarian myself this place is definitely high on the list when I'm thinking about a place to eat.
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Pasēdēt
Cafes
11
3
Sit down, relax, take your time and enjoy... or come over for a drink and a friendly party on the weekends. This place really lets you take your time whether it's a long lunch or evening party.
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Kafka
Cafes
11
0
Kafka is one of the quiet little places in the Old Town where you can run away from the crowds and be among the local intellectuals. Try one of the coffee flavours from the far-away countries or go for wine. They are both a great match with a good book.
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Mākonis
Shopping
14
1
As it's name "mākonis" or "cloud" from Latvian, the place leaves you with a very light, up-in-the-air feeling. And then it comes with delicious meals, drinks from high-quality, self-made ingredients and bunch of adorable local designer works you can spot all around and buy as well. To top it all off - our favourite Illy coffee is present here.
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Local Experience
Culture & Food Tasting Experience in Riga
Prices from
15
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English, German
Gan Bei
Restaurants
11
3
You don’t have to be a typical Asian food admirer to find this place exciting – in Gan Bei menu you will find hundreds of dishes for all tastes. High class service, great food, affordable prices, beautiful interior and a marvelous view from the summer terrace – I guess I’ve said enough, what else can you wish for? :)
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Pagalms
Eating
14
2
For the opportunity to grab a Latvian craft beer, sit on the terrace waving to tourist boats passing you and watching as those stuck on the small vessel try to figure out where on the map is this place, so they can locate it later. If weather is not on your side the modern interior, good service, tasty food and coffee will keep you warm.
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