Food in Riga
Food scene
Korean BBQ restaurant in the Old Town.
Try out one of their Korean BBQ sets - they will bring everything necessary for a Korean BBQ, you can grill the meat yourself, at your table, and have a wonderful experience. BBQ set price is 32.00-45.00 EUR and is enough for 4 people.
They also have a large selection of Korean food made by the chef. Prices range from 4.00 to 15.00 EUR, so it is very affordable, good quality Korean food.
You can also try their 5.00 EUR business lunch offer, Mon - Fri, from 12:00 - 14:00.
Soraksans , korejiesu restorans
12 Miesnieku ielaKorean BBQ restaurant in the Old Town.
Try out one of their Korean BBQ sets - they will bring everything necessary for a Korean BBQ, you can grill the meat yourself, at your table, and have a wonderful experience. BBQ set price is 32.00-45.00 EUR and is enough for 4 people.
They also have a large selection of Korean food made by the chef. Prices range from 4.00 to 15.00 EUR, so it is very affordable, good quality Korean food.
You can also try their 5.00 EUR business lunch offer, Mon - Fri, from 12:00 - 14:00.
"3 pavāru restorāns" is a great choice for fine dining.
You can get their "6 course tasting menu" for 65.00 EUR per person.
32 locals recommend
3 pavāru restorāns "Tam labam būs augt"
4 Torņa iela"3 pavāru restorāns" is a great choice for fine dining.
You can get their "6 course tasting menu" for 65.00 EUR per person.
LIDO is a popular choice among locals and tourists because of their affordable prices and comforting food. It is a buffet style restaurant mainly focusing on Latvian and Eastern European cuisine. You will be able to pick from over 30 different food items in their buffet.
There are multiple locations across Riga. LIDO Alus sēta and LIDO Vērmanītis are within walking distance from your apartment. I would recommend going to LIDO Vērmanītis, as the selections there is 2-3 times larger than the one in Alus sēta (Old Town).
47 locals recommend
LIDO Alus sēta
2 Tirgoņu ielaLIDO is a popular choice among locals and tourists because of their affordable prices and comforting food. It is a buffet style restaurant mainly focusing on Latvian and Eastern European cuisine. You will be able to pick from over 30 different food items in their buffet.
There are multiple locations across Riga. LIDO Alus sēta and LIDO Vērmanītis are within walking distance from your apartment. I would recommend going to LIDO Vērmanītis, as the selections there is 2-3 times larger than the one in Alus sēta (Old Town).
Āgenskalns Market has been recently renovated and its food court is surrounded by different cafes and restaurants worth trying. You have probably heard about Central Market being the biggest farmer's market in Europe, but I would recommend heading to Āgenskalns for a much more pleasant, safer and cleaner experience.
19 locals recommend
Agenskalns Market
64 Nometņu ielaĀgenskalns Market has been recently renovated and its food court is surrounded by different cafes and restaurants worth trying. You have probably heard about Central Market being the biggest farmer's market in Europe, but I would recommend heading to Āgenskalns for a much more pleasant, safer and cleaner experience.
AOK PICA is located slightly outside the Old Town, but it is worth a visit mainly because their interior - will be amazing place to take photos for your social media accounts.
Their food is 50/50 - sometimes great, sometimes not as good, but you can get some nice and pretty drinks at the bar and just have a good time.
AOK PICA
30 Stabu ielaAOK PICA is located slightly outside the Old Town, but it is worth a visit mainly because their interior - will be amazing place to take photos for your social media accounts.
Their food is 50/50 - sometimes great, sometimes not as good, but you can get some nice and pretty drinks at the bar and just have a good time.
Mañana is another place with nice interior and great drinks. They serve good Mexican food, but the staff can be grumpy sometimes.
Mañana
10 Stabu ielaMañana is another place with nice interior and great drinks. They serve good Mexican food, but the staff can be grumpy sometimes.
Boar BBQ is a 3 Michelin star BBQ restaurant with amazing food. They do not serve drinks, but you can order them from one of the two bars across the street and have them at Boar BBQ. They have an average of 5/5 star reviews for a reason.
It is well priced (12,00 EUR per person on average), and you can also try some traditional Georgian food - the restaurant is owned by two nice Georgian guys.
It is 20 minute walk from the Old Town, or you can take a 7 minute bus there.
Boar BBQ
53 Avotu ielaBoar BBQ is a 3 Michelin star BBQ restaurant with amazing food. They do not serve drinks, but you can order them from one of the two bars across the street and have them at Boar BBQ. They have an average of 5/5 star reviews for a reason.
It is well priced (12,00 EUR per person on average), and you can also try some traditional Georgian food - the restaurant is owned by two nice Georgian guys.
It is 20 minute walk from the Old Town, or you can take a 7 minute bus there.
Aqua Luna is a good place to go to spend your whole evening at. It is upper class restaurant by Daugava river with a great view. You should book a table in advance and the minimum amount you must spend is 70 EUR per person. They often have live music/DJ sets in the evening, so it is a good choice if you are looking for a party atmosphere and want to have some cocktails.
38 locals recommend
Aqua Luna
5 k-5 Andrejostas ielaAqua Luna is a good place to go to spend your whole evening at. It is upper class restaurant by Daugava river with a great view. You should book a table in advance and the minimum amount you must spend is 70 EUR per person. They often have live music/DJ sets in the evening, so it is a good choice if you are looking for a party atmosphere and want to have some cocktails.
This Place Doesn't Need A Name is a breakfast/brunch restaurant. The average price is 10 EUR + a drink.
If you are in the Old Town you can check their place at Šķūņu street 10, but if you are exploring the Art Noveau district (which I highly recommend), their restaurant on Antonijas street is the one to pick.
This Place Doesn’t Need A Name Antonijas
10 Antonijas ielaThis Place Doesn't Need A Name is a breakfast/brunch restaurant. The average price is 10 EUR + a drink.
If you are in the Old Town you can check their place at Šķūņu street 10, but if you are exploring the Art Noveau district (which I highly recommend), their restaurant on Antonijas street is the one to pick.
Martinelli is a family owned restaurant with amazing sea food (and other options). The staff is always nice and the atmosphere is perfect for a Sunday brunch.
7 locals recommend
Martinelli Riga
37 Baznīcas ielaMartinelli is a family owned restaurant with amazing sea food (and other options). The staff is always nice and the atmosphere is perfect for a Sunday brunch.
"Ezītis miglā" is a popular chain pub in Latvia with affordable prices. I recommend their pasta, burgers and other main dishes, but do not recommend their snacks (like mozarella sticks and such). It is a good pick for more budget friendly lunch, as well as a good place to spend an evening having some drinks.
You can find it at plenty of locations - 3 inside the Old Town, and multiple more outside (Baznīcas iela, Tērbatas iela, Avotu iela and many more).
Hedgehog in The Fog
11A Grēcinieku iela"Ezītis miglā" is a popular chain pub in Latvia with affordable prices. I recommend their pasta, burgers and other main dishes, but do not recommend their snacks (like mozarella sticks and such). It is a good pick for more budget friendly lunch, as well as a good place to spend an evening having some drinks.
You can find it at plenty of locations - 3 inside the Old Town, and multiple more outside (Baznīcas iela, Tērbatas iela, Avotu iela and many more).
BEER - you will find around 250 different beers for the best price in Valmiermuižas "beer embassy".
"Valmiermuiža" is one of the biggest artisan beer producer in Latvia. The bartenders are also open to tell you more about beer and give you some tips on how to enjoy beer better.
Here you can also buy Valmiermuiža beer to go - bigger selection and lower prices than the supermarkets.
24 locals recommend
Valmiermuižas alus vēstniecība Rīgā
9a Aristida Briāna ielaBEER - you will find around 250 different beers for the best price in Valmiermuižas "beer embassy".
"Valmiermuiža" is one of the biggest artisan beer producer in Latvia. The bartenders are also open to tell you more about beer and give you some tips on how to enjoy beer better.
Here you can also buy Valmiermuiža beer to go - bigger selection and lower prices than the supermarkets.
Galleria Riga is a shopping mall which hosts 4 different restaurants on its roof - you can have a meal with a view over the city.
22 locals recommend
Herbārijs
67 Dzirnavu ielaGalleria Riga is a shopping mall which hosts 4 different restaurants on its roof - you can have a meal with a view over the city.
Excellent pastries, cakes and bread.
There are two locations for it - one is in the Old Town (Vaļņu iela), the other one is in the Art Noevau district (Dzirnavu iela)
13 locals recommend
Mīkla
42 Dzirnavu ielaExcellent pastries, cakes and bread.
There are two locations for it - one is in the Old Town (Vaļņu iela), the other one is in the Art Noevau district (Dzirnavu iela)
If you are exploring Tērbatas street (which I would recommend doing so), a great place for lunch/dinner and for some drinks is Bāka.
It is affordable (most dishes cost 8-10 eur), portions are large and water/water with lemon, other fruits or cucumber is for free.
There is also a great selection of drinks and cocktails.
Bāka
54 Tērbatas ielaIf you are exploring Tērbatas street (which I would recommend doing so), a great place for lunch/dinner and for some drinks is Bāka.
It is affordable (most dishes cost 8-10 eur), portions are large and water/water with lemon, other fruits or cucumber is for free.
There is also a great selection of drinks and cocktails.
Convenient place with some good lunch offers, and a great selection of dishes from their main menu.
7 locals recommend
Terrace Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaConvenient place with some good lunch offers, and a great selection of dishes from their main menu.
Fifii
Beautiful floral interior
Kase
Theatre themed French cafe/restaurant
Snatch, restorāns
Modern Italian restaurant in Art Noveau district
This Mediterranean style restaurant is just outside Riga and is worth to visit for its seafood and outstanding interior
Mussel Garden
This Mediterranean style restaurant is just outside Riga and is worth to visit for its seafood and outstanding interior
Restaurant and cocktail bar.
Has a special lunch menu on weekdays and a brunch on Sundays
B Bārs Restorāns
Restaurant and cocktail bar.
Has a special lunch menu on weekdays and a brunch on Sundays
Flying Frog provides a diverse array of dining options in a unique restaurant with an outdoor terrace.
16 locals recommend
LIDOJOSA VARDE
31 a Elizabetes ielaFlying Frog provides a diverse array of dining options in a unique restaurant with an outdoor terrace.