10 of the best restaurants in Riga for special occasions

Barents

Here you’ll find the best of what the Nordic sea and Scandinavian region has to offer. Foods are made of seasonal vegetables and seafood acquired from local farmers and fishermen. Delicacies like Lobsters, langoustines, sea urchins and oysters come fresh from the sea and chefs with their teams know how to turn them into truly artistic kitchen masterpieces.

Address: Smilšu iela 3, Riga

Barents

Vincents

If you’d go around the city and ask people if they know any high class restaurants in Riga, we can assure you that Vincents will be mentioned every single time. Probably it’s because they’ve been around and providing the best service for such a long time. Since 1994, Vincents have served meals to people like Elton John and back then prince Charles the third who has recently become the new king of England. You don’t have to take our word for it actually. Simply open Vincent’s guest book when visiting and compare your own taste to that of royalties!

Address: Elizabetes iela 19, Riga

Vincents

Max Cekot Kitchen

Located in a 20th century wood processing factory, it’s an unlikely place for a restaurant. Yet every weekend it turns into an exclusive gastronomical experience for the guests of Max Cekot Kitchen. Named after the chef, this restaurant offers an authentic ever-changing menu with the highest quality food and drinks selection. Because they only serve three evenings throughout the week – we suggest you make a reservation in advance. It’s worth it!

Address: Jelgavas iela 42, Riga

Max Cekot Kitchen

Ferma

This hidden gem of the Riga city center has more than just the geographical location to surprise with. You wouldn’t really expect a place that’s called Farm to be hidden in bushes between central station, national opera and old town. Yet it is and oh what a lovely place it is too. It’s like having a picnic somewhere far outside in the countryside while still in the heart of Riga. Thanks to the open kitchen concept all guests can be a part of this experience throughout every bit of it. Perhaps even take an idea or two for when going to their actual countryside home to cook too. Ferma knows that sharing is caring!

Address: Valkas iela 7, Riga

Ferma

Chef’s corner

This is a place that all you meat lovers out there will definitely appreciate. More than 12 different versions for steak. Widest selection of Tartar and Carpaccio. That’s just a glimpse into AllChef’s corner. Although this restaurant takes pride in preparing outstanding meat dishes they haven’t forgotten about all the vegetarians and vegans out there either. A vast selection of non meat dishes have been added to the menu so that everyone can leave this little Old town’s corner in peace and with a full belly.

Address: Jeruzalemes iela 5, Riga

Chef’s corner

COD

COD Robata grill bar is the first ever authentic Japanese cuisine restaurant in Latvia. All of them are fresh and never frozen, prepared on a traditional Japanese grill. Their name stands for catch of the day and we can guarantee that no matter when you choose to spend time here – it will be the highlight of your day. Drinks and foods unlike anything to be found elsewhere, prepared and served with precision. A true Japanese experience.

Адрес: Tērbatas iela 45, Riga

COD

John

No matter where you look here at John’s – beauty will smile right back at you. Interior, view outside the window that opens a sight at Viesturs garden or the open kitchen where you can follow your own meal as it’s being prepared. It’s a generally simple and minimalistic experience and somehow it’s more than enough. It’s exquisite! Especially with all of the meals being prepared not just to serve your perception of taste but eyes too.

Address: Ausekļa iela 22, Riga

John

Kaļķu varti

Specializing in latvian cuisine Kaļķu vārti have found a way to put a modern twist to the traditional foods. Focusing on Latvia’s seasonal products they have developed a menu with various amazing and unusual combinations. Located on the same street that Peter first used to walk on, this restaurant will charm away guests and experts of latvian cuisine.

Address: Jauniela 20, Riga

Kaļķu varti

Whitehouse

Located in the iconic “Vernisage”, a building designed back in 1863, this building is just as unique as every single dish that may be found on the menu. What you can taste here won’t be prepared in any other restaurant anywhere on Earth. And the taste of it? Well that’s surely something out of this planet. Absolutely unthinkable combinations made of rare and exclusive ingredients with unique cooking methods. Everything about White House is special and that’s how they make every single guest feel too.

Address: Tērbatas iela 2, Riga

White House

Tails

A brand new fish restaurant concept on the gastronomical map of Riga. The whole space is divided into two halls. First one offers a classic restaurant experience while the Raw Bar zone offers guests to observe the cooking process directly. While combining classic recipes with modern cooking trends Tails have managed to produce some amazing variations of taste. Menu consists mainly of fish but they also offer some Konro grilled dishes and seasonal Day’s specials.

Address: Antonijas iela 6a, Riga

Tails