Kalngale

Freedom Monument

Monument15.1 km

memorial located in Riga, Latvia

Riga Cathedral

Worship15.5 km

cathedral in Riga, Latvia

Riga Castle

Historic15.3 km

castle in Riga, Latvia

St. Peter's Church

Worship15.6 km

church in Riga

Skonto Stadium

Culture14.0 km

football stadium

Riga Zoo

Park8.6 km

zoo in Riga, Latvia

Ķīšezers

Nature6.8 km

lake in Riga, Latvia

St. James's Cathedral

Worship15.3 km

Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia

Daugava Stadium

Culture14.3 km

stadium in Riga, Latvia

Riga Motor Museum

Museum13.1 km

museum in Latvia

Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia

Museum11.5 km

museum in Latvia

Nativity Cathedral, Riga

Worship14.8 km

cathedral

JOHN Chef's Hall

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€14.1 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

Max Cekot Kitchen

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€17.6 km

A red-brick former warehouse on the edge of the city plays host to this surprisingly sophisticated restaurant. You start downstairs with drinks and amuse bouches, before heading up the narrow spiral staircase for dinner, where Max has designed everything from scratch, from the furniture to the crockery. Numerous elements make up each of the original dishes on the surprise menu, with sweet, savoury and acidic flavours all balancing one another, and delicious sauces bringing each dish together perfectly. Home-grown ingredients, such as petunia, could accompany the likes of langoustine and pumpki

Shōyu

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€14.1 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.

SMØR Bistro

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€14.4 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.

Snatch

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€14.5 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

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Milda

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€15.7 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.

B7

Restaurant€€14.2 km

Be sure to book ahead at this homely neighbourhood restaurant,which has an experienced chef at its helm. The room has a pleasingly simple rusticity, and the atmosphere and service have a laid-back feel, with the owner both cooking for and serving the guests himself. Pick from around 16 dishes – sharing 4 between two diners is a great way to sample a range of flavours – or simply choose the tasting menu. The flavoursome modern cuisine takes its influences from around the globe, ranging from Cantabrian anchovies to salmon ceviche; desserts are a highlight and the wine list offers great value.

Riviera

Restaurant€€14.3 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

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