Guidebook for Rīga
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 ielaMuusu Terase
1A Eksporta 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)
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.
3 pavāru restorāns "Tam labam būs augt"
4 Torņa ielaVegetarian 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 ielaBIBLIOTĒKA №1
2 Tērbatas 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
29/31 Miera 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 conditions.
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 conditions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes ielaBar with the view over the city and amazing vibe over the weekends!
Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu ielaAll the Latvian national beers and bit of folk music!
Coyote Fly
2 Tērbatas ielaOne of the best nightclubs in the city!
Kaņepes Culture Centre is not just a café or a club. The atmosphere there is alternative, various exhibitions, experimental art and culture events are often held there. But the undeniably artistic atmosphere and public of the café invite to bohemian entertainment. Kaņepes Culture Centre has its own yard gathering creative people on summer nights to enjoy the evening in a free atmosphere.
The building that houses Kaņepes Culture Centre is over 100 years old. Baltic German and Russian aristocrats used to organise social events there, it was a bohemian place at the time of free Latvian state, later it was occupied by students of the Art Academy. For some period the building was derelict, but Kaņepes Culture Centre is now restoring it.
78 locals recommend
Kanepes Kulturas Centrs
15 Skolas ielaKaņepes Culture Centre is not just a café or a club. The atmosphere there is alternative, various exhibitions, experimental art and culture events are often held there. But the undeniably artistic atmosphere and public of the café invite to bohemian entertainment. Kaņepes Culture Centre has its own yard gathering creative people on summer nights to enjoy the evening in a free atmosphere.
The building that houses Kaņepes Culture Centre is over 100 years old. Baltic German and Russian aristocrats used to organise social events there, it was a bohemian place at the time of free Latvian state, later it was occupied by students of the Art Academy. For some period the building was derelict, but Kaņepes Culture Centre is now restoring it.
FIRST МИР
5k-3 Andrejostas ielaLabietis
9a Aristida Briāna ielaLocal crafts beer brewery with a very relaxed atmosphere and terrace.
Kafejnīca "Piens"
9a Aristida Briāna ielaExquisite cocktails, parties, events and good food.
The B-Bar restaurant is located in Riga’s historic central part, next to the Dome Cathedral.
33 locals recommend
B-bars
2 Doma laukumsExquisite cocktails, parties, events and good food.
The B-Bar restaurant is located in Riga’s historic central part, next to the Dome Cathedral.
A cocktail bar situated in the charming Art Nouveau section of inner city Riga at Strēlnieku 1a. Bar XIII is not just about fancy drinks, it is a fine place to dine, with talented master chef Reinis Strazdins in the kitchen. Bar XIII is Strazdins new domain, having spent 10 years in Riga's best restaurant - "Vincents".
Interior design concept for Bar XIII hails from London with its "metropolitan" feel and elements of 1960s Berlin, and the "Rīdzene" Hotel bar of the late 1980s with its stylishly kitschy copper/amber-tone light fixtures. A special attraction at Bar XIII is the Cigar room. Also, the bartenders offer masterclasses in old-fashioned and original cocktail-making for small groups.
By the way, Bar XIII was named the best bar in Riga at the 2015 "Platinum Platter Awards".
15 locals recommend
Bar XIII
1A Strēlnieku ielaA cocktail bar situated in the charming Art Nouveau section of inner city Riga at Strēlnieku 1a. Bar XIII is not just about fancy drinks, it is a fine place to dine, with talented master chef Reinis Strazdins in the kitchen. Bar XIII is Strazdins new domain, having spent 10 years in Riga's best restaurant - "Vincents".
Interior design concept for Bar XIII hails from London with its "metropolitan" feel and elements of 1960s Berlin, and the "Rīdzene" Hotel bar of the late 1980s with its stylishly kitschy copper/amber-tone light fixtures. A special attraction at Bar XIII is the Cigar room. Also, the bartenders offer masterclasses in old-fashioned and original cocktail-making for small groups.
By the way, Bar XIII was named the best bar in Riga at the 2015 "Platinum Platter Awards".
Sightseeing
One of my favorite areas in the city as I can`t get enough of these buildings.
20 locals recommend
Art Nouveau Riga Jugendstila Paviljons
9 Strēlnieku ielaOne of my favorite areas in the city as I can`t get enough of these buildings.
Elizabetes iela
Elizabetes ielaMy favorite street in the city because of the Art Noveau buildings
Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaBuildings are just something else :)
Jūrmala
Sigulda
Nacionālā bibliotēka
Arts & Culture
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 laukumsRiga Art Space
3 Kungu ielaIzstāžu zāle "Arsenāls"
1 Torņa ielaTautas 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
Shopping
Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaGalleria Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaShopping Center Origo
4 Stacijas laukumsStockmann
8 13. janvāra ielaMūsMāja
5 Tērbatas 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.
Great shop for special souveniers and gifts. Out of bunch of other souvenier shops can really recommend this shop as everything is authentic and made in Latvia! Owner of the shop personally knows every craftsman or artist whose works can be purchased in the shop.
We all know that very often souveniers are made in other countries, for cheap price and machine work and later sold as a handmade thing. Here you can be sure that the thing you buy is real. Plus - magical atmosphere guaranteed.
MūsMāja
5 Tērbatas ielaGreat shop for special souveniers and gifts. Out of bunch of other souvenier shops can really recommend this shop as everything is authentic and made in Latvia! Owner of the shop personally knows every craftsman or artist whose works can be purchased in the shop.
We all know that very often souveniers are made in other countries, for cheap price and machine work and later sold as a handmade thing. Here you can be sure that the thing you buy is real. Plus - magical atmosphere guaranteed.
BOLD Concept Store
7 Blaumaņa ielaLatvian design boutique shop
Tērbatas iela
Tērbatas ielaMany interesting small shops and cafes
M50
17 Miera ielaLatvian design shop
Essentials
Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona iela