Rīga

Freedom Monument

Monument419 m

memorial located in Riga, Latvia

St. Peter's Church

Worship706 m

church in Riga

Riga Cathedral

Worship942 m

cathedral in Riga, Latvia

Riga Castle

Historic1.2 km

castle in Riga, Latvia

Nativity Cathedral, Riga

Worship469 m

cathedral

St. James's Cathedral

Worship916 m

Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia

Skonto Stadium

Culture1.2 km

football stadium

Peitav Synagogue

Worship756 m

synagogue in Riga, Latvia

St. John's Church

Worship634 m

Lutheran church in Riga

Vērmanes Garden

Park125 m

Latvian cultural monument No. 5583

Riga Ghetto

Historic1.2 km

Nazi ghetto in occupied Latvia

St. Alexander Nevsky Church

Worship644 m

church in Riga, Latvia

JOHN Chef's Hall

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€1.8 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€€835 m

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.

Milda

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€860 m

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.

Snatch

RestaurantBib Gourmand€€897 m

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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Max Cekot Kitchen

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€2.6 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€€1.8 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.

Entresol

Restaurant€€152 m

Set on the ground floor of a grand city centre property, this small restaurant offers two experiences in one. The front area is filled with memorabilia and has more of a vintage lounge feel, while the raised area behind has a less-cluttered look. The good value tasting menu changes twice a year and offers a selection of modern dishes with a pleasingly unfussy approach, allowing the flavours of the excellent quality produce to shine.

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Whitehouse

Restaurant€€258 m

Whitehouse's dining terrace is one of the most sought after in the city thanks to its views over the colourful flower displays of Vērmanes Garden, but its signature cocktails ensure that the place really comes alive too. It’s a sizeable spot, with a long, narrow room, stylish décor and even a living wall. Menus blend influences from across the globe with a range of fermentation techniques, and there’s a touch of theatre to the presentation. The seasonal tasting menus reflect the locality – as do the smaller local producers on their wine list – and desserts are a particular highlight.