Take a seat on one of the comfortable red benches in this hotel restaurant tucked away to the left of the immense eight-storey atrium and enjoy upmarket international cuisine and views of the tops of the Central Market’s cavernous pavilions. Try the pan-fried scallops with cucumber [...]

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If you're looking to splurge on yourself, then seize the day at what may be one the best restaurants in Riga. Although it fancies itself a jazz club in the evening, most musicians would be intimidated by the elegant surroundings, which include what appears to be a very expensive crystal chandel [...]

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For those who haven’t studied dead tongues, desiderata is Latin for ‘things to be desired.’ Well there are many things here that are desirable, not least the unique interior of this cellar restaurant that includes soft, modern lighting, ancient brick walls and an original Riga well beneath a glass floor. The throne-like chairs are an indication that wealthy patrons who don’t mind paying top-dollar for caviar, oysters, scallops or rack of lamb are certainly welcome here. [...]

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Does duck cassoulet with chestnuts and black truffles sound tasty? Port wine oxtail soup, perhaps? Those are just a couple of the starters at this gourmet restaurant perched atop the stylish Elizabete Hotel. After you’ve chosen the prefect bottle of wine from its impressive selection and orde [...]

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A culinary institution in Riga for over a decade, Vincents has hosted heads of state, captains of industry and stars of the stage and screen including Prince Charles and Elton John. In addition to an ever-changing menu of haute cuisine cooked slowly with local eco-friendly produce, renown [...]

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