The Best Restaurants in 1010 Rīga

Open only three days a week and seating just 16 guests, John Chef's Hall is a sought-after destination in Latvia. Chef Kristaps Sīlis presents signature cuisine that reflects current gastronomic trends.

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.

This restaurant serves fresh seafood, either raw or grilled, alongside an impressive wine list and exotic cocktails. Despite being busy from morning to night, the atmosphere remains cozy and inviting.

This family-friendly restaurant serves a wide range of Italian classics. Children’s entertainment is a clear focus, while the striking interior has made it one of Riga’s most photographed dining spots.

French and Scandinavian cuisines meet in the kitchen of chef Kaspars Barsukovs. The daily menu follows market finds chosen that morning, keeping the cooking personal, distinctive, and constantly evolving.

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.

It is easy to walk right past Vietnamese brasserie Madame Mei - only two small windows adorned with modestly sized logos next to a door give notice of the restaurant's location. Go through the door, follow the few steps down, and the space opens up into two warm dining rooms packed closely with tables. Visiting the restaurant when it is busy - which is most of the time as Madame Mei is the latest of Latvia's most glamorous restaurant group, The Catch Family - can give a very different impression from when it is quieter. When it is very busy, it has the atmosphere of a fast-food restaurant, with dishes arriving at speed, as soon as they are ready. Slower eaters may see the next dish arrive before they have finished their first, and diners with empty glasses will need to get the attention of wait staff to request a refill. However, when there are fewer customers, those same waiters demonstrate their extensive knowledge of the food and drink offerings. The excellent selection of teas and cocktails will tempt patrons to spend more time here. But whether fully booked or more quiet, the kitchen maintains the same standard: impeccably prepared dishes inspired by Indochine French cuisine and made from carefully selected ingredients. Madame Mei offers a good value-for-money dining experience, whether for a quick crispy pork belly báhn mì (Vietnamese baguette sandwich) or a warming bowl of pho (noodle soup), or a hedonistic evening sampling a wide range of dishes and drinks. Either way, diners will likely want to return.

Snatch is a lively Riga venue defined by industrial design and high-energy music. An Italian menu centered on pasta and seafood offers good value, matching the restaurant’s youthful, club-like atmosphere.

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.

Chef’s Corner sits at the junction of two streets, styled like a modern butchery. The kitchen specializes in meats from around the world, with local grass-fed beef standing out as a highlight.

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.

This French brasserie in central Riga offers an extensive menu rooted in classic cuisine. A strong French wine list supports the concept, with selected international bottles adding variety.

With warm, personal service, this restaurant makes guests feel at home. The kitchen relies on techniques refined over 20 years in Rome, resulting in dishes whose flavors and atmosphere are unmistakably Italian.

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.

This discreet wine restaurant places natural wines at the center of the experience. With a weekly changing selection, the food is designed to complement the wines rather than take the spotlight.

Fifii is designed for celebration, drawing guests throughout the week. A colorful, crowd-pleasing menu and familiar drinks support a lively concept built around shared moments and social dining.

This small neighborhood restaurant keeps tables close and the mood intimate. Run by an Italian chef-owner, it serves traditional Mediterranean dishes with an authentic touch and a chalkboard wine list.