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As spring turns to summer and the many forests of Latvia begin to overflow with a delicious bounty of ceps
and chanterelles, and sweet berries, the menus across the nation’s traditional taverns shift too, giving way to
one-of-a-kind dishes such as mellenu zupa ar klimpām (blueberry soup with dumplings). Incorporating the
very best of every season, as well as supporting local farmers and producers, Latvia’s traditional restaurants
offer an unforgettable journey through the country’s diverse regions, combining ingredients from both land
and sea. With cooking methods and recipes unchanged for generations and an exciting number of fine dining
options, there is much to eat through in this charming Baltic state.
THE BEST TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS IN LATVIA
EATING OUT
| www.rozengrals.lv | Rozena 1, Riga
Set within a large underground cellar reminiscent of an ancient banquet hall, equipped with vaulted ceilings and
pillars, all illuminated by candlelight, Rozengrals offers the ultimate medieval dining experience. While the period-
appropriate costume worn by the waiters may lend the establishment a particularly touristy feel, its menu remains
strictly authentic, featuring delightful recipes passed down through countless generations. Sample smoked sea
trout salad, typically served during the fast days of the medieval calendar; perfectly tender braised rabbit with
prunes and pine nuts; or the salt and herb-crusted selection of ‘pit-fired meats’ which are left to age in the cold
cellars before being cooked on alder chips.
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As spring turns to summer and the many forests of Latvia begin to overflow with a delicious bounty of ceps
and chanterelles, and sweet berries, the menus across the nation’s traditional taverns shift too, giving way to
one-of-a-kind dishes such as mellenu zupa ar klimpām (blueberry soup with dumplings). Incorporating the
very best of every season, as well as supporting local farmers and producers, Latvia’s traditional restaurants
offer an unforgettable journey through the country’s diverse regions, combining ingredients from both land
and sea. With cooking methods and recipes unchanged for generations and an exciting number of fine dining
options, there is much to eat through in this charming Baltic state.
THE BEST TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS IN LATVIA
EATING OUT
| www.rozengrals.lv | Rozena 1, Riga
Set within a large underground cellar reminiscent of an ancient banquet hall, equipped with vaulted ceilings and
pillars, all illuminated by candlelight, Rozengrals offers the ultimate medieval dining experience. While the period-
appropriate costume worn by the waiters may lend the establishment a particularly touristy feel, its menu remains
strictly authentic, featuring delightful recipes passed down through countless generations. Sample smoked sea
trout salad, typically served during the fast days of the medieval calendar; perfectly tender braised rabbit with
prunes and pine nuts; or the salt and herb-crusted selection of ‘pit-fired meats’ which are left to age in the cold
cellars before being cooked on alder chips.
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