"Outdoor Dining Area" Restaurants in Latvia
This iconic Italian restaurant improves with age. A long, varied menu is prepared with consistency and care, supported by a wine list designed to encourage guests to return again and again.
Once a lively country house, this restaurant is shaped by its surroundings. Much of the menu comes from the chef’s garden or a nearby village, while the drinks list rivals those of many capital restaurants.
Named after John F. Kennedy, who once stayed here, this restaurant is led by chef Kristaps Sīlis. Each dish is prepared with presidential attention to detail, matched by imaginative cocktails from the bar.
Ramen takes center stage at this authentic Japanese restaurant. Aromas from the open kitchen fill the space, setting expectations before the bowls arrive, while signature cocktails complete the experience.
Neighborhood bistro B7 is the project of chef and owner Valters Zirdzinš, one of Latvia’s most distinctive restaurateurs. Designed as a modern neo-bistro, it quickly became a popular local meeting place.
Chef Heinrihs Erhards returned to Latvia after years abroad to open Keanu, an izakaya in Riga. Here, he applies his international experience to Japanese cuisine, complemented by a thoughtful cocktail selection.
This popular restaurant focuses on a cuisine based on clearly sourced local ingredients, with origins listed on the menu. Natural wines dominate the selection, reflecting a Nordic-style concept still rare in Latvia.
Located between the Statue of Liberty and the Opera House, this spacious restaurant is a central meeting place. An extensive wine list fuels conversation, while discreetly prepared food supports it.
This Italian restaurant presents regional dishes from Lake Como to Sicily, all prepared on site. A strong wine focus is complemented by open bottles on the table and a bar offering signature cocktails.
Set an hour and a half from Riga, Nurmuiža Manor combines tranquillity with ambitious cuisine. Global influences meet local flavors, while the vineyard, herb garden, and on-site rooms complete the stay.
Neiburgs offers a calm retreat from the city, defined by a restrained atmosphere and a focus on ingredients from the local market. Many dishes are well matched with Supaga white grape wine from the Kužums winery.
Named for the conversations it sparks, this Valmiera restaurant remains an insider address. Using nearby ingredients, the kitchen delivers food many consider the town’s strongest talking point.
Located on the banks of the Daugava River outside the city center, this restaurant pairs sweeping views of Riga’s Old Town and harbor with international cuisine that mirrors the setting.
This luxury hotel restaurant pairs an intimate dining room with seasonal outdoor spaces. Street-side and rooftop seating frame a cuisine prepared with high-quality ingredients and a restrained approach.
Riga’s most stylish address for breakfast and lunch, this restaurant does not serve dinner. Champagne, mimosas, and international breakfast flavors define mornings, while chicken schnitzel is a lunchtime favorite.
Located on Jurmala Beach near Riga, this long-established restaurant is known for its romantic character. The kitchen focuses on honest cooking, supported by a broad selection of classic wines.
At Riga’s Kempinski Grand Hotel, the rooftop restaurant pairs panoramic views with a refined concept. Japanese influences shape both the food and oriental-inspired cocktails, enjoyed above the city.
Buržujs draws on the idea of hedonistic indulgence, inspired by a historical lifestyle once frowned upon. The concept centers on enjoyment, highlighted by the city’s most exclusive oyster selection.
This nostalgic restaurant reflects culinary habits from the late Soviet era. Its concept centers on classic cold dishes and preserved flavors, paired with a cocktail list that playfully references traditional remedies.
Serving traditional Georgian cuisine, this restaurant places grilled meat at the center of its concept. A generous meat platter defines the menu, supported by a focused selection of Georgian wines and classic spirits.