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With views of the Old Town and Daugava River, the Avalon hotel is ideal place for tourists and business travelers. The Benjamin House, in which the hotel is located is a historical building which was fully restored and updated with modern conveniences. The central location makes it very attractive for leisure and business travelers. The Old Town and National Opera house can be reached in a few minutes. Businesspeople will find themselves in close vicinity of the political and business districts.
Barona 12, C2, Tel: , Fax: ; e-mail: riga europaroyale. An elegant hotel with high-class standards, FG Royal Hotel offers almost everything one could expect. The Latvian interior is combined with a Scandinavian flavor. Comfy rooms designed in reddish tones have all the necessary extras for business travelers. Reimersa 1, H-1, tel. Underground parking. All are decorated in unobtrusive colors, with large LCD TVs, phone, mini-bar and safe, and all provide fluffy robes, slippers, and complimentary Bulgari cosmetics.
Terbatas 73, C-2, Tel. However, for the ultimate in luxury, there are four suites with extras such as private saunas, Jacuzzi and a romantic fireplace.
The Desiderata fine dining restaurant is downstairs, plus a bar in the lobby. An impeccably stylish Bestsellers restaurant on the first floor offers you international cuisine. Astor Riga has 60 well-appointed rooms with sumptuous beds. The mattresses are thick and comfortable and the duvets contain only natural materials. The rooms have spacious bathrooms, some with large baths, and each with a Swiss-made hairdryer.
Connected family rooms are available and there is one two-room suite. The groundfloor breakfast room and lobby bar look out towards the park. Astor Restaurant boasts meals created by an experienced chef and presented with panache.
A chess theme adorns three conference rooms, the biggest of which can seat up to people. Meierovica Blvd. Prices include VAT and breakfast buffet. There are 80 spacious rooms, many with balconies and views of a beautiful park. They are fitted with air conditioning, free Internet, mini bar, and spacious bathrooms with bathtubs and bidets. Elizabetes 21, B-2, Tel: , Fax: , e-mail: monika centrumhotels. Impressive original stone arches are intact, impregnated throughout by the romantic atmosphere of the 15th century.
The rooms are equipped with all the amenities a tourist needs, including hairdryers, satellite TV, the Internet, an iron, cosmetics, a free-of-charge safety deposit box and a voluptuous minibar. It includes tastefully decorated rooms with wooden floors, many with delightful park views, and all with air-cooling, an interactive Pay TV system, safe and mini bar. Room rates include buffet breakfast.
The hotel has a conference center, a luxurious spa and a superb restaurant with lobby bar on the ground floor. Rates start from 75 EUR per night. Each room has unique style and is elegantly furnished. If you wish to spend a time in cozy atmosphere and enjoy delicious dinner, Garden Palace restaurant Gardenia offers wide range of tasty international dishes.
From more intimate in the newer wing, to classical in the older one. Rooms are small, but very comfortable, equipped with cable TV, phone and bathroom.
There is a rooftop summer terrace where you can enjoy wonderful evenings. Modern conference facilities are available as well as non-allergic rooms. Doma laukums 1, F-2, Tel: , Fax: , e-mail: hotel gutenbergs. A quick 10minute walk will get you into the Old Town. The well-equipped rooms, including two suites, have fantastic panoramic Old Town views. For business travelers there are five conference rooms for up to persons.
Enjoy delicious food in the ninth floor restaurant or enjoy the summer terrace on the 10th floor. Free-of-charge guarded parking. Comfy rooms are decorated in unobtrusive colors, equipped with flat-screen TV, phone and mini-bar, and come with eyecatching interior details and ample bathrooms; free WiFi and room service.
Jauniela 24, F-3, tel: ; e-mail: hoteljustus hoteljustus. All guests get to use the fitness center, which includes a sauna and steam bath. Eat at the restaurant Bellevue on the 11th floor, or try the Park restaurant on the 1st floor.
Slokas 1, A-3, Tel: , Fax: , e-mail: reservations maritim. The train station is within walking distance. The hotel offers parking for guests during their stay. Guestrooms offer such amenities as air conditioning, cable television, telephone, high-speed Wi-Fi internet access free for hotel guests , private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, in-room safes.
Gertrude wellton. The six-floor Art Deco building offers elegantly decorated and comfortable rooms that are perfect for leisure and business, and has capacity for hosting guests. Hotel amenities include embassy neighborhood, about a minute walk from Old Riga. Located in a restored historic building, it has cable TV, telephone, WiFi, safe, minibar and bathrooms with heated floors.
Inside has an amazing courtyard where patrons can eat and drink under the open sky. Trendy hotel rooms are fitted with all the mod-cons like flat screen TVs and guests can even choose from a pillow menu! Fitness center, free WIFI, underground parking, conference facilities.
Elizabetes 73, C-2, tel. In all rooms you will find phone, mini-bar, hairdryer, climate control and satellite TV, hour room service, laundry and valet service, shops and underground parking. Elizabetes 55, C-2, Tel: , Fax: , e-mail: info. The Tallink Hotel Riga is a brand new modern business-class hotel with a touch of history and unique design elements. Elizabetes 24, C-3, tel.
All rooms are a blend of old and new, decorated in contemporary style according to international 4star standards yet keeping evocative details like the old Riga city walls. From spacious superior rooms to well-equipped comfort doubles, each room is suited to stays of any length, and the excellent spa is not to be missed.
Kaleju 33, G-3, Tel: , Fax: , email: info. Priednieces www. The experienced staff strive to make your stay as memorable as possible with the best quality service. The professional and welcoming hotel staff always take good care of the guests for a pleasant and comfortable stay. Stay in one of their 84 rooms that are carefully decorated with a «Scandinavian» feel, providing the guests with all the necessary commodities and services.
The hotel also features a delicious restaurant, full serviced conference and banquet possibilities. Valdemara iela 23, B Tel: Fax: The hotel is located in an historical place, so much so that they even have a museum in the basement. Rooms are very ornate with original oak beams in the interior. There are six well-equipped conference rooms and the high-class restaurant Ambiente.
Open daily from This intimate boutique hotel has seven rooms, each imaginatively designed in funky silver and white with charming decorative details. All rooms have a minibar, safe, cable TV, free internet and air-conditioning, while apartments contain kitchenettes. All rooms have flat-screen televisions, highspeed Internet access, mini-bar, safe, and direct-dial telephone. The hotel offers conference rooms, and a banquet hall ideal for larger conferences.
For entertainment enjoy the luxurious restaurant, Caviar Club, with a splendid sea view. At the seaside resort of Jurmala you will find Hotel Jurmala Spa. With its high attention to detail, the whole place oozes wellness with many spa procedures to choose from.
Natural materials are used whenever possible throughout, creating a truly relaxing interior. Most rooms have a vast view of Jurmala and the surrounding seaside area, and all rooms are non-smoking. Spa packages are also available check: www. Enjoy indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish steam bath, tennis courts, restaurant and bars, Technogym, beauty salon, all within the hotel. There are also 11 brand new conferencerooms.
Four indoor beach courts can be adapted to volleyball, football, badminton, handball and tennis. Nintendo Wii, playroom and sandpit for kids. Jurkalnes , Tel. Resident DJ plays hits on Friday and Saturday nights.
Corporate events are held here too. Discover the secrets of making chocolate and make some yourself at the chocolate workshop. Book in advance. Disabled access. Miera 22, C-2, Tel. Krasta 76, D-4, Tel. Lielirbes 29, Tel. Barona 4, C-3, Tel. In the ring are acrobats, rope dancers, trained animals and, of course, clowns. Warming attraction especially in winter. Watch lemurs and meerkats and meet flamingoes, peacocks and birds of prey like griffons and condors. Little ones will love the baby animals — lambs, piglets and rabbits.
Livu Aquapark The biggest covered multi-functional water park in the Baltics boasts a multitude of slides, pools, saunas, bistros and bars, a sunbathing terrace, plus additional open-air zone in summer. Viestura 24, Lielupe, Tel. Riga Zoo Livu Aquapark. Also Italian shoes as well as lingerie and perfumes. Marijas iela 11, C-3, Tel: , Mon-Fri Mon- Fri: Elizabetes 51, B-2, Tel.
Duntes 19a, Tel: Speedy made-to-measure too. Galleria Riga, Dzirnavu 67 C-2 , Tel. The city stocks a variety of goods in a vast range of stores. Discover the unique qualities of the many outdoor markets, handicraft shops and antique stores throughout the center and Old Town.
Credit cards are accepted at most locations, so shop till you drop! Open daily: Teatra 4, H-3, Tel. Audeju 16 Galerija Centrs, H-3 , Tel. Aspazijas 24, H-3, Tel: , Mon-Fri: Basteja Passage, Zigfrida A. Enjoy a coffee break too. Alberta a, B-2, Tel. Valnu 1 G-2 , Tel.
Elizabetes 69,C-3, Tel. Mon-Fri: Elizabetes 69, C-3, Tel. Bars BAR. Most evenings, when 40 or 50 intelligent, non-attitude girls and boys get together beneath the mirrorballs, there are few more loveable places in Riga. Enjoy chilled vodka, smoky whisky, cocktails, waterpipes, and deep house. And a cool haircut too. They have a rich selection of cocktails, priced rather high, but corresponding to what one would expect in such an establishment.
Doma laukums 2, F-2, Tel. Tasty food is served, with genuine curries made in the Indian restaurant next door. So go banter with the bargirls from breakfast till bedtime. Live music happens on Fridays and Saturdays. A food menu has affordable European-style dishes, pizzas and pasta, venison and steaks. Novembra krastmala 35, G-4, Tel. More than 30 LCD monitors screen any of channels. But fans of any sport will love this place. The local and foreign beers also have an exclusive feel, with more than 20 flowing from the taps and many more available in bottles in the attached shop.
Great food too. You can enjoy the scenic view from the glass elevators carrying you smoothly up and down the side of the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija. Riharda Vagnera 3, G-3, Tel. Great for watching sports and still an expat favorite. Happy hour Mon. London street signs and loads of pictures related to boozing lay on the right atmosphere. Join the throng of attractive, young and not-so-young people surrounding a dramatic illuminated stage that dominates the floor and a horseshoe-shaped balcony.
TV screens add to the intensity. Dzirnavu 57, C-2, Tel. Located under the towering Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, Friends has one of the best karaoke clubs in Riga equipped with professional audio and lights.
Entrance is free, karaoke free. Cesu 33, D-1, Tel. Lucky 13 gaming tables, slot machines, livemusic evenings. Barona 12, C-2, tel: , Open daily: Barona 3, C-3, Tel: Olympic Casino The largest casino in Latvia! Royal Casino The pleasant atmosphere and saucy interior.
Poker tournaments are organized every day from. Most take a digital photo for security reasons. Good luck! Interested in adult entertainment? Besides its thumping nightclub, this sizeable complex houses several other areas, such as the cigar club, and an upmarket restaurant. The only place of its kind in the Baltics, the restaurant and lounge provide a very special ambience and experience.
Multishaded lighting, brown leather sofas and pricey canvases complete the picture. In the same building as the Stockmann shopping center. Grab a wrap before the show. Open Mon-Sat Antonijas 11, B2, Tel.
Enjoy an metre long swimming pool, vitality pools, saunas, steam rooms, experience showers and open-air pool. Procedures are made using top-quality products. Janvara 33, G4-H4, Tel. Bring European plugs. Maybe someone from our short list of recommended English speaking specialists might help.
Most of the dispatchers speak broken English. Dace Matule Stabu iela 52A-3 Tel. Barona Tel. Some of the walls had been stifled for decades under 10 sheets of wallpaper. A stunning circular staircase leads up to the top-floor apartment of illustrious painter Janis Rozentals, also now a museum. Alberta 12, Tel: Open The aim is to thrust into the spotlight both the established groundbreakers and unconventional and innovative young artists.
This cultural story is told from the 16th century when Jews first arrived, up to the present day, and including the tragic events of the Holocaust. Skolas 6, Tel: Open Sun-Thu Marstalu 8, G-3, Tel: Wed, Fri-Sun: Ransacked and turned into a warehouse during the 16th century Reformation, it now houses exhibits of Latvian applied arts and professional design, dating back to the end of the s. The museum also features exhibits by contemporary local and foreign artists.
It gives a unique opportunity to see inside a gulag barracks and witness the unbearable conditions suffered by thousands at the hands of the Soviets. Raina bulv. Palasta 4, F-3, Tel: Open: Smilsu 20, G-2, Tel: , Open: Brivibas , Tel: Temporary exhibitions alternate every few months.
Tickets to see everything are LVL 4. The guide can tell stories about most of them, and give an insight into Latvian mythological symbols too. Paint your own sun in the basement craft room afterwards. Romans maslovskis R. Novembra krastmala B-3; E F,G-4 Now the airport is ready for Latvia taking the presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first half of next year.
The VIP upgrade includes a newly built annex that connects to the existing building, forming a single complex with a lobby and administrative area, expanding the total to more than sqm. At the new-look facility, elite passengers can now quickly carry out the formalities before or after their flights as security is integrated within the complex.
The airport is clearly improving its position in the private aviation transport market. In , Riga saw a record 5. But as the overly ambitious airBaltic cut routes in an effort to restructure, passenger numbers in Riga stagnated.
Vilnius, which has cut its fees to attract low-cost airlines, is seeing a rapid increase. Wizz will start operating four new routes from Riga this summer, to lowcost airports in Barcelona, Sheffield, Dortmund and Paris, and increase frequencies to London and Oslo.
That will make 25 weekly flights on eight routes from the Latvian capital. That will bring relief, as the terminal is feeling cramped at peak hours.
W Airport business By Howard Jarvis. Airport is strategic location for Costa Costa Coffee is a fast-growing UKbased multinational chain of cafes. It has 11 outlets in Latvia,including three at the airport.
How long has Costa been at Riga airport? Costa entered the Latvian market in ,buying the company that ran the local Coffee Nation chain,which already had two cafes at the airport in departures. We opened a third,this one here in arrivals,in November. Is being at the airport good for business? When passengers pass through the arrivals gate,Costa is the first thing they see.
There are other cafes at the airport but no other coffee store concept. Prices are the same here,but a little more expensive in departures. How would you describe your niche at the airport? We serve premium quality coffee,made in our own roastery from specially selected beans. All the baristas are coached over several days in the coffee-making art at our academy.
Costa is an international brand so the quality is essential. The atmosphere is familiar and people know what to expect. Many people know it and come here for it. Yes, very satisfied. It all gives a positive impression of the airport environment — and that reflects well on our brand too. Riga is also experiencing consistent growth in cargo volumes, reaching a record of almost 8, tonnes last October.
If Riga is to retain its position as the only transit airport in the region through which passengers can reach destinations in Europe, Scandinavia, the CIS and the Middle East, it will have to keep developing quickly. Today almost a half of all income at the airport comes from non-aviation revenues such as the growing retail space in the terminal.
The Istanbul-based airport retail operator ATU Duty Free interview overleaf came on the scene in following a tender. In , the first person was hired as a non-aviation marketing manager. Craftily, the first thing passengers see after security control are the main duty free stores, which are followed by specialist retail stores such as fashion and jewellery, while food and beverage points are generally at the end.
A smoking area was placed next to one of the cafes, luring smokers. The airport also says it has one of the fastest free Wi-Fi speeds among airports worldwide. Users just have to endure ten seconds of advertising before logging on.
After the new commercial layout was implemented, airport revenues from retail operations almost doubled during the first year. Its success has helped Riga to set highly competitive airport charges, attracting new airlines to launch flights here and supporting the airport infrastructure development projects. How does it work? Heinemann, whose expertise is in global travel retail and logistics. Our business model is the perfect combination of retailer, airport operator and supplier.
How did you come to operate here? TAV Airports was already in charge of the development plan in Riga when the opportunity to compete to operate the retail areas there arose. I would like to emphasize that we are experts in the travel-related retail business.
ATU Duty Free serves more than 83 million traveling customers each year, running 16, square meters of retail space in all of the airports where we operate. Our vision is that we believe in an innovative approach to business with the customer at the center.
Regarding the brands we work with, our approach is different to the High Street approach. We use the expertise of all partners. Brands and airport retail The professionals behind much of the non-aviation revenues flowing into Riga International Airport are ATU Duty Free, a Turkish retail operator at 11 airports in five countries, with more on the way.
Brands are picked according to the size and scale of the national preferences already demonstrated in the home markets. Initially what we do is gather concrete information on the market. We reflect this within our retail product groups at the airport. Passengers have been really impressed to see it at Riga airport.
We would definitely have it right away in the Middle East. They are in Istanbul too, and we would definitely bring them to Tunisia.
Also culture affects customer choices. Each nationality has a different approach to buying. Some nationalities are more focused on local products, some on fragrances, some on confectionery. What brands are represented at the airport depends on the acceptability of these products in the home nation. Turkey is accented towards tobacco and perfume, North Africa towards confectionery, Georgia towards alcohol and wine.
Russians are very interested in luxury brands, cosmetics and beauty products, Central Europeans in strongly priced special offers and advantageous prices on perfume, tobacco and alcohol.
How would you describe your working relationship with Riga airport? We have been overwhelmed by the partnership with Riga International Airport. Brands are visible to Riga residents and beyond. We get all the necessary support from Riga airport.
Business growth is assured as passenger numbers grow. What we aim to do is create the best possible customer approach at the airport. The customer is always at the center. According to turnover and revenue, ATU Duty Free is in the top 15 dutyfree companies in the world — and one of the fastest growing. Istanbul is one of the top 10 operations in the world. Riga is a mid-sized European airport and there is no such ranking for this. But it is definitely one of the most appreciated in this area in terms of brand feedback.
Business is quite seasonal but an above-average performance for Central Europe. How do you approach marketing? How do you inform passengers what they can buy in advance of their arrival? There is always room to improve when it comes to marketing. We are concentrating now on developing concepts and a clear communications strategy for Riga.
At airports products tend to come with additional value, for example in special packaging, creating extra interest. Products are different in terms of size, etc. Space and the concept of stores are very important. You can never attract brands to places that are not suitable for their image. In Riga what we aim to do is create the right environment and concept where brands would come and invest. They will never do it without a good partner already on the ground.
In turn, that creates trust towards our own brand. Let your stay in hospitable Riga be pleasant, bright and unforgettable! It is a publication of high quality and relevance for every visitor of our city. Every issue has a logical arrangement, is brief but thorough, providing information and recommendations that is timely and easy to read.
Now passengers are able to buy a coupon and go through without waiting in a queue. Access to the Fast Track security checkpoint is especially beneficial for those travelling with children under 12 who are entitled to this service free of charge if travelling with a passenger possessing the coupon.
The coupons can be bought for only Remember that the coupon is valid for a particular date and flight. Access to the Fast Track checkpoint is also one of the bonuses offered free of charge to the loyalty card RIX Club cardholders. The passengers can enter the loyalty program and enjoy this and many other privileges offered by RIX. In order to become a RIX Club cardholder, you just need to go to the information centre of the airport and purchase the card.
Then you sign and start using it. Present your loyalty card prior to the receipt of a service, payment for a purchase, or use of a special offer. Moreover, RIX Club offers economy class passengers the opportunity to use business class services.
The card will make your journey more comfortable and save your time. In order to save some money, buy it for the second year cheaper! Three pillars of its success are high quality, safety, affordability. Car parks operate round the clock and offer friendly prices along with good service. Have you forgotten to turn off the lights or has the battery of your car run down?
Relax: the car park operator will help you to start the car without additional payment. When leaving the car park, you can pay in cash or with a credit card. The choice is yours! Here you can buy perfumery, cosmetics, liquor, tobacco, confectionery, business bags, designer clothing, handbags and accessories, as well as Latvian souvenirs and specialities.
The passengers arriving from Schengen countries can shop in all airside shops upon presenting the boarding pass of the arriving flight this also applies to transfer passengers. Passengers can sit in comfortable leather armchairs, sip a glass of wine and watch the planes getting up and down.
The opportunity to relax in the Primeclass lounge can be used by any passenger for additional entrance fee. Travellers can have a snack in the passenger zone too, that features cafes offering traditional refreshments, coffee and snacks, bars, restaurants. If you have any questions, visit www. Enjoy all the wide range of opportunities and tread on air with Riga International Airport!
Reach thunderclouds on Terrace Riga enjoying lunch with panoramic view. Choosing a handmade bar of soap at Stenders Galerija Centrs mall, G Enjoying a halfliter of Latvian beer in an Old Town tavern. A traditional medieval feast and frothy brew at Rozengrals Rozena 1, F Buy fresh berries in Riga Central market. Also, there is a strong Irish connection in my family, so checking out the local Irish pubs was high on the agenda when we moved here.
There are a lot of really good restaurants, with some really talented and passionate Latvian chefs. We have visited Line in Jurmala a few times already which we find excellent. Besides the wonderful food, efficient service and unique location, it is the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that makes this an outstanding restaurant. However, as the weather is improving we plan to explore more of the surrounding areas over the summer. We have actually canceled our planned vacation in Ireland this year to explore the Baltics instead.
My wife and I have travelled together ever since we met in I work for the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, which operates over hotels in Europe, Middle East and Africa and is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic and most ethical hotel companies in the world.
It also allows me to walk or run to and from the hotel which is a great way to get some fresh air and clear your head after a busy day. Expat Favorites I. Come and enjoy first-class musicians playing world-famous compositions, surrounded by nighttime Riga.
Before the Riga Dome Cathedral became a concert hall in , old St. Gertrude Church was the main organ concert venue in Riga. The exhibition will be open throughout the summer. In the core of this themed exhibition are summerly motifs of flora and fauna, as well as a living palette of colors. Every visitor will have the opportunity of finding a highlight to complement any summer attire. The program is united by motifs and images characteristic of the world of Romanticism: dreams, nights, tears, sorrow, and hope… The brilliant th century Italian Baroque opera arias will stand in contrast to the bittersweet contemplating, easy-flowing ancient English songs, composed by the great British song writers of the th century — Henry Purcell, John Dowland, and Thomas Campion.
This time we visited places that have become popular among locals as well as visitors. There will always be skeptics who say that there is only one Paris on Earth, which cannot be compared to any other city. There are no Italian districts in the city that feel like an American metropolis.
A bit further you can find four comfortable tables, but on the walls there are photos of the harsh Don Corleone played by the legendary Marlon Brando and other scenes from the famous movie. It feels like the Godfather really did have dinner here! Three friends, Rihards, Arturs and Maksim, are fans of the movie, so when they decided to open their own pub there were no doubts about what name to give it.
The name also reveals the choice of gastronomic concept — Italian cuisine with traditional pizzas and pastas. Choose from almost ten different pizzas, from the classical Margherita to Siciliano to Milano and finishing with the special The Godfather — ruccola, Parma ham, pesto, chili, mozzarella, tomato sauce and tomato salsa.
Honestly speaking, this is one of the best offers in the neighborhood. Also there are salads and appetizers, including a classic Caesar salad. And the choice of pastas is extensive. At all events, a sense of fullness is guaranteed for several hours. Order an American-like special The Godfather burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, meatball with an egg, tomato, ruccola, pickled cucumbers, roasted jalapeno pepper and potatoes fried in truffle oil.
Desserts are on offer too, including the ubiquitous Tiramisu, but the owners admit that the main idea is more to make hearty dinners. The Godfather is without doubt an interesting finding on the Riga gastronomic map. Dishes are of high quality and not expensive. The choice of wines could be a bit wider taking into account that Italian cuisine dominates. Also the atmosphere may be better if Italian stars were on the Tv instead of Robbie Williams, as was the case during our visit. We like to enjoy a meal accompanied by authentic music.
But, of course, tastes differ. The main idea is to make dishes which the owners love themselves. It really is just like in a family. Be sure — here you will receive an offer that is hard to resist. No matter where an arcade may be located — Paris, Barcelona, Riga — it has a special charm. Just a few steps aside from the busy rhythm of the urban routine, there is a parallel world filled with peace, leisure and almost another flow of time.
There is a story going back some 80 years in the same area when two famous poets marked the publication of their book. They called a taxi of that era and stopped at each pub to raise a glass.
Their trip lasted two weeks! Times have changed since then, but the corner of Marijas and Dzirnavu streets is still full of people. Bagatelle has its own aura and style. Besides, this place could be called a genuine family restaurant.
The place has chocolate brown, beige and black-and-white tones, which together with the wide windows create a pleasantly calm, cozy and at the same time elegant atmosphere. The main emphasis of the menu is on European cuisine with a seasonal local accent. Nothing is served that has previously been frozen. Except ice cream. Every morning the owners go to the nearby market and pick up all they need as fresh as possible from already-known sellers.
So the menu changes often, and Evelina gets her inspiration from new trends in world cuisine. Meat is prepared in a unique way, in a special oven at low temperature, which makes for example pork especially soft, tender and juicy.
The restaurant always offers three main meat dishes and a fish dish. The antipasto is especially tasty with wine, the selection of which is rich, with classics from Spain, France, Italy and the Bagatelle. The number three has spiritual meaning. In Latvian folklore the number has a sacred meaning and is the most often used. Even a water molecule consists of an oxygen atom with two hydrogen atoms. Numerologists believe that three is dynamic and open-ended.
It means the appearance of new abilities, potential, development. Three eternally symbolizes private initiative, activity, action, and the creation of a new situation.
Both kitchen gurus have been behind a number of perfectly executed projects over the last five years. Speaking about the number three, it should be noted that the word prir in the ancient Scandinavian language also means three. It symbolizes the concept of three pillars of any successful and commendable food outlet — a chef, a waiter, and a sommelier.
The new restaurant is situated inside the Nordic House and symbolically represents the Nordic cultural and cuisine traditions of forest food — fresh, hand-picked forest bounties and seafood, the harvest of short northern summers: berries, mushrooms, fruit, game, fish, and vegetables prepared to preserve their natural energy and flavor. The interior is characterized by classical Scandinavian minimalism.
Nothing is pompous or artificial here, and that reserved Nordic character creates a pleasant homelike atmosphere. In the vases there are no floral arrangements — only elements of wild nature. Small branches of bilberry bush, for example.
There are around 40 seats in the first room, called Earth, but in the near future a second room will open on the floor above, to be called Sky. On the first floor simple dishes will be served, on New World.
There are plenty of desserts. Homemade ice cream can be ordered and there are cakes and pies filled with curds, carrot, pumpkin and chocolate. In summer you might find ice cream topped with a berry sauce, and in autumn enjoy the most delicious hot apple pie. We did this and opted for sorrel soup with Caesar salad and locally prepared tagliatelle with trout, capers and spinach sauce or turkey with carrot rice, apple puree and red cabbage salad and banana pie for dessert.
The portions were large, the sorrel soup soft and saturated, the sorrel picked that morning. The cherry on the cake was some delicious Julius Meinl coffee.
Come from 6pm and the dishes are a la carte, the prices moderate. A recent tradition at Bagatelle is brunch on Sundays. Try pancakes with maple syrup, croissants with salmon, various omelets, and dishes a la carte. But the number of tables expands in summer when the terrace is open outside and guests can peacefully and calmly enjoy their savory meals, wine and pleasant temperate, yet very warm-hearted service.
The restaurant is constantly searching for creative solutions, intentionally avoiding diversity and presenting the menu on only two pages. There are also main courses a gourmet will highly appreciate! The serving is laconic but sophisticated, in carefully chosen dinnerware. He will give you all the details about each dish, even which farm or field the products are from. Another experienced chef, Juris Dukalskis, cares about this. If you order an appetizer the chef will make it in front of your eyes.
We strongly advise you consult with sommelier Janis Gailis. He will recommend you the best wine that perfectly matches the flavor of your chosen dish. The food and the recommended wine will ideally complement each other.
The wine list here is extensive, including everything you might need — wines both from the traditional regions and the New World. In the near future, according to Janis, the wine list will be even larger. So it seems this restaurant is the best choice for even the pickiest wine lovers. It was fantastic, served in a saucer separately from the accompaniment, so that each guest can choose what to add to the dish.
The special taste of goat cheese together with a thick sour-ish soup has interesting contrasts in taste and a longstanding aftertaste. As for the dessert, it was a real festival of flavor. Cream cheese and white chocolate balls in the bilberry, raspberry and roasted oatmeal dust. Sophisticated, tasty, perfect! The restaurant is still in development, but it is definitely on the right way. After a few months it will surprise us with new delights. After all, 3 Prir is a restaurant of feelings, not dreariness.
Riga boasts a surprising range of high-end fashion brands and stores that are continuously launching and re-launching in the city. Here are some examples of the very finest brands to appear in Riga. From season to season, jeans hold a prominent place in the Love Moschino collections.
This season they will be accessorized with eye-catching print T-shirts, jumpers, leather tunics and trenches, dresses, leggings and shorts. Chunky sweaters make an active contrast with tight leggings, and the bright monochrome color combinations create an illusory effect and psychedelic silhouette.
This is passion for fashion in an original and creative way. Bright colors — flaming orange, deep mazarine blue, burning red — also help to show the passion. In the video, a futuristic and industrial backdrop creates modernist lines of graphic symmetry and a sense of moody anticipation. Styling is sleek and polished with, of course, modern tailoring creating strong silhouettes in a monochrome palette that allows the accessories to take center stage. Shaded lenses create a sensual allure. The colors include honey with brown gold, purple, aqua with azure flash lenses and dove grey, emphasized by shaded or mirrored lenses.
For example, is it important to fold the canvas accurately, without imperfections? The brown was similar to the ocher tone of the floor. Hard to imagine anything more boring. These browncolored paintings must be what they call good art.
Probably not all brown paintings in the world are this kind of art. Also there are only two pink ones, with crooked houses. It makes you think. Research of this kind leads to the thought that the visible, tangible, audible, is not everything.
Summer exudes warmth like a quiet heartbeat. Blue sky moves above our heads like an ocean. Moonbeams in calm river waters. Summer dances in the rhythm of the river depths.
Storks flying over the gardens give us their blessing. White horses wander in the meadow in the early morning. Everything is us. We have created this feature in collaboration with this always reliable and professional nonprofit association, which lists countryside accommodation in Latvia of all kinds and creates a wide range of tours, guides and maps.
Getting to the Gauja National Park from Riga is easy. There are several nature trails that stretch through the park. But biking is not appropriate for the main A2 and A3 roads due to heavy traffic. For rubber boats, rafts or canoes, the slowly evolving Gauja is probably the most popular river in Latvia and navigable year round, except when frozen over. The rushing Amata River is popular in spring for lovers of extreme water sports. The Brasla River downriver from Straupe is also good for boating and exploring, even at this time of year.
But this is no river for beginners. The valley is impressive because of its sandstone and dolomite cliffs.
This is the only place in the Baltics where visitors can learn about the lives of local residents more than 1, years ago.
Winter activities related to trips on ornate sleds, skating on bone skates, using long-handled weapons, and other traditional games. Steps lead to the present-day ruins of the stone castle, built in the early 13th century and later rebuilt in the late 15thcentury.
It was last sacked during the clashes of empires during the Great Northern War. Tours are available, and you can climb the western tower and visit the ancient prison, your way lit by lanterns.
There are occasional theatrical tours too, which allow you to pitch your talents at various medieval games. Also withinthe castle is an ancient but still working jewelry smithy. It features a neo-gothic tower decorated with wooden arcades and aisles, an example of the first estates in Latvia designed in the style of eclecticism.
The structure has been rebuilt several times, most recently in the 20th century. Inside are the grave markers of Livonian Ordermasters and bishops. The pulpit was made in , the oak altar dates back to , and the altar painting Crucified One was painted in Artistically valuable stained glass windows stand above the altar.
The organ, made in , is said to be one of the best concert instruments in Latvia. A sundialdated is in the southwestern corner of the church. At the foot of the church is Rose Square, a former market square in use from the midth century to , and restored in At one end of the street is Liv Square where, in the 13th century, there was a church, a cemetery and the gate in the city walls.
Out of town. At the other end of the street is a reconstruction of the foundations of the Raunas Gate in the 14th century city walls.
They are 22m high and around m long, m of which passes alongside the Gauja River. A viewing area reveals the lovely landscape of the ancient Gaujavalley. The manor is the only wooden building of its kind to have survived so long. On the second floor are unique and restored wall paintings created by GD Hinsch between and Master craftsmen from Germany, Russia and Sweden built the estate, with a granary, livestock barn, brewery, schoolhouse and teahouse dating from The estate suffered a lot of damage during World War I and was neglected during the Soviet era, but now looks in good health.
Lielstraupe Castle is the only structure in Latvia that joins a medieval castle and a church. Work on the castle began in and although it suffered much damage during the 17th and 18th centuries and in the Revolution the buildings were restored in after a design by the architect Wilhelm Bockslaff.
The church can be visited during services and contains several artistic monuments — a17th-century organ loft and 18th-centurypulpit paintings. The steeple features a clock made by a local clockmaker, and on the wall of the church is a sundial. In the castlegardens is awooden bell tower built in Since , the castle has been home to a drug treatment hospital.
They are fascinating because of their diversity of form. As a final note, take care to avoid any caves in the Gauja area, particularly when bats are wintering there as it can endanger their lives. Her signature style is very feminine with a natural confidence, complimented by vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and fashion followers. Brivibas 71, Open Mon-Fri. At the back of this partly German-run shop, weavers use traditional techniques to create the materials.
Ars Tela makes materials for Armani, among others. Miera 10, Open Tue-Fri But basically these are damn fine shoes. Antonijas 22, Open Barona 31a, Open daily On Facebook KLaSE Fashion 6 This fashion boutique showcases lots of local designers in one place, from dark and alluring dresses and clothing by Eletto to the playful colors of Alexandr Pavlov, from the sexy legwear of Amoralle also in this article to inventive accessories by Agnese valiniece.
Bergs Bazaar, Open daily Discover the secrets of making chocolate and make some yourself in the workshop book ahead. Miera 22, Open daily Avotu 25, homely. Thousands are sent abroad to big customers in Dubai or wherever. Only European fabrics and materials are used — not even the zips are from China. Miera 19, Open Wary of avoiding narcissism, Narciss wants its colorful, floral fashions to make women feel self-confident. Barona iela 21A. Terbatas 55, Open Mon-Fri Take a break with a sea-buckthorn smoothie.
Buy glazed bowls in reds and oranges, black ceramics, leather wallets, linen jackets and dresses, wooden or soft toys, almond cookies and truffles.
Galleria Riga, Dzirnavu iela It showcases local brands along with collections of other Baltic designers. Sit at a rickety table and discuss radical politics. This rather hipsterish place is ideal for getting to know everything about new Latvia. Stabu iela 1. Open Mon-Thu: —, Fri: —, Sat: —, Sun: — InnoCEnT 19 Almost painfully hip, Innocent boasts homemade cookies and cakes, Illy coffee, delicious sandwiches and one of the best salad bars in town, all to the tune of alternative background music.
Run by an amiable bunch of chaps recently returned from working in London, Makonis pours a great cup of coffee, makes great food, and sells quirky stuff like clocks made of mirrors and fur. Palasta 7, Open Mon-Thu Other delights include fondue, carrot cake and non-flour chocolate cake. Miera 9, Open Mon-Fri Miera 10, Open Mon-Wed Elizabetes 85a, Open daily The food is fabulous, using fresh local ingredients.
The menu changes regularly, but you might spot leg-of-lamb steak slow-roasted sous vide and kept warm in meadow hay. Fine dining below a 5-star hotel awaits, whether you choose the elegant standard tables, private niches or special throne-like seating. Desiderata was awarded Best Restaurant in Latvia in The interior has a strong Scandinavian feel with warm woods and stock walls. The sophisticated food is delicate, as is the background smooth jazz and light classical music.
It offers delightful culinary creations for lunch and dinner. As the only place of its kind in the Baltics, it provides an unforgettable ambience and experience. Elizabetes 19, B-2, Tel. Experience crocodile, zebra, camel or kudu steak in Riga Black Balsam sauce, while imbibing a dawa African cocktail or a fine South African red.
EnjoyUSstyle salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and a wide choice of cocktails. Also at Riga Airport, Tel.
The menu gives an overview of the unique and wonderful world of Belgian beers and an opportunity to discover the beery paradise that is Belgium. Peldu 19, G-4, Tel. Mainstream meats, fish and tasty fries and among the treats, and kids will love the summertime outdoor rides and swings. Krasta 76, D-4, Tel. The barmen serve fantastic cocktails with creative decorations. Foodwise, the menu combines world cuisine with traditional Latvian tastes.
Djs, bands, artists and dancers ensure an excellent choice of uplifting summertime music and dancing. The perfect party, in other words.
Audeju 12, h-3,Tel. Go for business lunch or dinner, or enjoy original cocktails or the aroma of oriental hookahs, all on a gorgeous summer terrace with a view of the yacht club and the spires of the Old Town. Party at weekends with the best local Djs and musicians.
Andrejostas 4, B-2,Tel. Four bars offer european cuisine, sushi and oysters as well as a full range of drinks. Dzirnavu 7 Galleria Riga mall, 8th floor , Open daily Charcoal grills and a creative approach in an open kitchen also make for a fascinating spectacle, and the firstclass cuisine is complemented by fine wines from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Australia, California, Chile and New Zealand.
Sit on the beach terrace overlooking the sea, and meet the chef Lauris Alekseev who is almost always around. Pricey, but rarely disappointing. Highlights on the wine list come from Domaine Jessiaume, a maison in Santenay, eastern France. Its exquisite original cuisine, faultless service and pleasant atmosphere is a must-visit place for true gourmets to indulge in gastronomical delights prepared from the freshest Latvian products.
Miesnieku 4, Tel. A modern interior, spacious rooms, large terrace and a light breeze blowing in from the river make it especially enjoyable during the summer months. The menu dishes are composed with a touch of various cuisines and a great deal of sophistication. Andrejostas 4, Tel. The unique location on the Daugava riverside, facing the Riga Passenger Port and the mooring berth definitely adds special charm to the place.
At night, the Andrejosta restaurant transforms into an ideal place for lovers of the romance: visitors can enjoy gorgeous sunsets ultimately forget about a city rush. Right now they taste great, as do the massive portions of food. Order a plump roasted chicken brought to the table on a spit.
Expect an international and social crowd dining on halves of roast duck or crispy pork knuckle on a spit brought to the table. Republikas laukums 1, E-1,Tel.
Miera 15, C-2, Tel. Juicy lumps of meat on skewers, dumplings, and lamb or beef chanahi hotpots come in satisfying portions.
Dzirnavu 62, C-2, Tel. Fish fried in authentic spices, dolma, stuffed eggplant, spicy soups, and pahlava are among the delights. Acones 5, Ulbroka, Tel. The head chef has experience at several Micheterrace Riga. Try the business-lunch menu between noon and 4pm or, late on a weekend evening, join DJs and dancers at the adjoining Mai Tai club.
Best of all are the pizzas, made in a colorful stone oven by the bar. With a Mediterranean feel, dishes range from succulent oysters to a wide range of pizzas, pastas and salads. The seafood is fresh, the wines excellent. Dzirnavu 67 Galleria Riga, 7th floor; C-2 , Tel. The menu has all the usual Mediterranean goodies including pasta, pizza, meat and fish. The large thin-crust pizzas are one of the best bargains in the Old Town. Sip your Pinot Grigio or one of the powerful original cocktails and enjoy pizzas, pastas and seafood.
Andrejostas 2k-2, B-2, Tel. But its immaculate interior, professional service, and excellent dishes have made it the Italian restaurant to beat in Riga. Tall windows and high ceilings give space and light to shine onto sparkling broadrimmed wine glasses and gleaming cutlery.
Dine on grain-fed rib-eye, braised shank of locally reared lamb, dill-marinated salmon and other classic if unsurprising dishes. Antonijas 6a, B-2, Tel. The voluptuous menu and sizeable wine list feature a wide range of Italian delights.
Dzirnavu 31 entrance from Antonijas , B-2, Tel. Opt for Baltic fish soup with chunks of sturgeon, salmon and pike-perch, served with a shot of vodka that can be added to the bowl.
But this friendly, incense-scented spot is far from pretentious with laidback sofas, and food rustled up on the spot. Open long hours. Open daily An ideal place for afternoon coffee while indulging in delicious home-baked cakes. Tirgonu 9, F-3, tel. More cakey than doughy, eat mango tango, tutti frutti, double choc and more. Kick back in the window-side rocking-chair. Free Wi-Fi. Baltic flounder, tenderloin burgers, slowcooked pork belly and crushed rye bread with buttermilk ice cream are among the treats.
The theme here is the dark ages, and dark it is with hundreds of candles lighting the restaurant. All the hired help are nicely dressed to fit the part and the food is of the time as well, with dishes including baked cod in truffle sauce and rabbit stewed with prunes and cedar nuts.
Rozena 1, F-3, Tel. Also at Stacijaslaukums 2, Origo mall , Tel. It evokes scenes from Anna Karenina or Soviet-made costume melodramas. Recipes from cookbooks dating from to inspired the menu, which contains all manner of Russian favorites.
Gastronome also features a seafood restaurant with open-grill kitchen and its own smokehouse, creating delicate smoked fish, various seafood dishes and other splendid culinary meals. Aged five, this is the oldest wine bar in Riga.
