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Ķīšezers

Nature10.7 km

lake in Riga, Latvia

Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia

Museum11.2 km

museum in Latvia

Riga Zoo

Park12.5 km

zoo in Riga, Latvia

Riga Motor Museum

Museum14.3 km

museum in Latvia

Freedom Monument

Monument19.2 km

memorial located in Riga, Latvia

Jugla Lake

Nature12.9 km

lake in Latvia

Riga Cathedral

Worship19.7 km

cathedral in Riga, Latvia

Riga Castle

Historic19.7 km

castle in Riga, Latvia

Skonto Stadium

Culture18.2 km

football stadium

St. Peter's Church

Worship19.7 km

church in Riga

Daugava Stadium

Culture17.4 km

stadium in Riga, Latvia

Brothers' Cemetery

Historic14.7 km

cemetery in Riga, Latvia

JOHN Chef's Hall

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€18.6 km

Situated inside the A22 Hotel, JOHN Chef's Hall is an intimate seven-table, 20-seater affair. It overlooks the kitchen pass, where you can watch the chefs preparing a tasting menu that reflects both the country and the seasons. Cooking is modern and also playful in places, but never at the expense of flavour, with all ingredients treated with equal reverence and understanding. The chefs present and explain the dishes themselves; maybe pikeperch with dill and rhubarb, or strawberries three ways with lemon verbena ice cream. Make the most of the bespoke wine pairings by booking a room for the ni

SMØR Bistro

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€18.5 km

Go down a few steps and you’ll find yourself in this stylish brasserie where warm terracotta shades and marble-topped tables set the tone. The restaurant’s name, SMØR, means butter in Danish and is a dual reference to the chef’s time spent working in Denmark (hence the open smørrebrød sandwiches on the menu at lunchtime), and the chef’s love of buttery French cuisine. Textbook Gallic dishes range from the likes of pâté de campagne with Latvian pickles to sharing plates such as whole turbot with brown butter and capers. Best of all, this all comes at prices that won’t break the bank.

Shōyu

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€18.6 km

The name Shōyu – a type of Japanese soy sauce – is a clue as to what they serve at this tiny little shop, which specialises in classic ramen dishes. The rich, full-flavoured broth complements their homemade noodles perfectly, and there’s a great range of different ingredients to explore. There are also various rice bowls available – and be sure to start by sharing some of the tasty starters like yakitori or tataki. Service is sweet and there’s an appealing buzz to the modern room.

Snatch

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€18.7 km

With its bare concrete, floor-to-ceiling windows and faux-industrial styling, Snatch is one Riga’s more stylish spots. The staff are bright and breezy, there’s a buzz from the open kitchen, and the upbeat soundtrack and bespoke cocktail list help contribute to the lively mood – making it the perfect spot for a night out with friends. The authentic Italian dishes are carefully cooked and include the likes of artichoke carpaccio with fennel and parmesan or octopus with green olive aioli and bomba calabrese. The homemade pastas are a highlight and the Italian-focused wine list offers some interes

🕐 Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 14:00-23:00

Milda

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€19.8 km

The figure that stands atop the Old Town’s 42-metre-high Latvian Freedom Monument is affectionately named Milda – and this unassuming-looking restaurant shares her name. In keeping with this nod to history, traditional recipes lead the way, from Latvian pelmeni (meat dumplings) or grey peas with bacon and sour cream to favourites from neighbouring Lithuania, such as cepelinai (potato dumplings). Service is warm and welcoming, everything is great value – especially considering the generous portion sizes – and the dishes are a real joy to eat.

Riviera

Restaurant€€18.5 km

This long-standing brasserie has stood the test of time, and it's easy to see why. The room has a fresh, unfussy elegance and a warm Mediterranean style – and the menu is the perfect match. Good quality ingredients feature in an appealing range of classic Mediterranean dishes, with everything from oysters and tartares to fish and steaks of offer; the vitello tonnato is worth a mention, as is the tiramisu. Everything is generously sized, with well-defined flavours and textures, and the sizeable wine list (1,000+) offers some great choices from around the globe. In summer, the terrace is the pla

🕐 11:00-23:00

Māsa

Restaurant€€18.5 km

The contemporary-looking ‘Sister’ sits at the heart of Riga’s Central District and is run by a friendly young team. Muted grey, beige and light wood tones provide a calming feel, yet at the same time the atmosphere is lively and animated. Start with a cocktail and some starters to share – maybe cold-smoked Baltic sprats with salted lemon, capers and wild garlic – before moving on to more substantial dishes like glazed chicken with spring carrot cream and grilled green onion. The fresh ingredients might originate from Latvia, but influences come from across the Mediterranean and occasionally As

The Catch

Restaurant€€18.5 km

Sister to Snatch is this lively, intimate basement izakaya that sits beneath a vaulted brick ceiling. You enter past a small marble-topped sushi counter and can either sit in this room or continue on through the curtain to the cosier room at the rear. Dim lighting and delicious cocktails add to the atmosphere, as do the friendly team, who keep things running like clockwork. The menu covers all bases, from carefully crafted sushi and tempura to dishes from the robata grill and an assortment of bowls – think tom kha, ramen, unagi don and gyudon. The freshly baked madeleines are a must to finish.

🕐 Mo-Su 12:00-23:00