Guidebook for Rīga
Food Scene
Food scene is very vibrant in Riga, some people say it's new nordic capital of modern cuisine. This you can find in high end restaurants like Vincents, Barents, restaurant "3". Restaurant Kolonade. Mūsu stāsti. has a great view to Latvian National opera, perfect menu, lunch menu is value for money. Restaurant "3 Pavāri" is a great show, nice atmosphere and experience in general. For traditional and down to earth go to Lido Krasta, self service, huge complex, extremely popular among locals, but you will always find a place and might be chance to dance downstairs. To get there from apartment you will need a taxi. I always recommend to download Bolt app(local Uber). For more suggestions please check the list of best restaurants by clicking this link: https://www.liveriga.com/en/82-gourmet-restaurants
Restaurant Riviera, Dzirnavu street 31, entrance from Antonijas. Just 2 blocks away form the apartment is one of the most popular restaurants of Riga. It serves European cuisine. Booking advised for dinner.
52 locals recommend
Riviera
31 Dzirnavu ielaRestaurant Riviera, Dzirnavu street 31, entrance from Antonijas. Just 2 blocks away form the apartment is one of the most popular restaurants of Riga. It serves European cuisine. Booking advised for dinner.
Specialised on fish dishes, extremely popular, high end. Bookings advised for dinner.
19 locals recommend
The Catch
12 Antonijas ielaSpecialised on fish dishes, extremely popular, high end. Bookings advised for dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cuba Cafe
15 JaunielaVery special atmosphere. Party like a local in Cuba cafe.
Sightseeing
Vecrīga
Riga is a capital for Art Nouveau style buildings. Two blocks from my apartment are the most important Art Nouveau buildings.
86 locals recommend
Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaRiga is a capital for Art Nouveau style buildings. Two blocks from my apartment are the most important Art Nouveau buildings.
After you enjoyed a special view from my rooftop terrace, go for a drink to Skyline bar to see Riga from the 26th floor, it's a different angle.
12 locals recommend
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
55 Elizabetes ielaAfter you enjoyed a special view from my rooftop terrace, go for a drink to Skyline bar to see Riga from the 26th floor, it's a different angle.
Parks & Nature
Huge park in the city centre. Good for walking, rollerskating, cycling etc.
105 locals recommend
Mežaparks
Huge park in the city centre. Good for walking, rollerskating, cycling etc.
Arts & Culture
Being one of co-founders of foundation for our National Symphony orchestra I am very proud of the level orchestra is performing at. Past year realised enormous project of bringing 1600 kids from musical schools to inspire them choose a profession of musician.
137 locals recommend
Latvian National Opera
3 Aspazijas bulvārisBeing one of co-founders of foundation for our National Symphony orchestra I am very proud of the level orchestra is performing at. Past year realised enormous project of bringing 1600 kids from musical schools to inspire them choose a profession of musician.
Just in a short walking distance from my apartment you will find our National Museum of Arts. Get familiar with Latvian painting and inspired in this recently renovated building.
171 locals recommend
Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsJust in a short walking distance from my apartment you will find our National Museum of Arts. Get familiar with Latvian painting and inspired in this recently renovated building.
Highly recommended due to it's high level temporary exhibitions and a very special restoration of former Riga Bourse building.
49 locals recommend
Riga Art Museum BIRZI
6 Doma laukumsHighly recommended due to it's high level temporary exhibitions and a very special restoration of former Riga Bourse building.
Shopping
Galleria Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaIt's a nice one for shopping. Gym on the upper floor.
Berga Bazārs has a unique atmosphere with small shops, restaurants, cafes. Try "Klase" which is boutique shop for Latvian designers' clothing and lifestyle objects.
26 locals recommend
Bergs Bazaar
83 Elizabetes ielaBerga Bazārs has a unique atmosphere with small shops, restaurants, cafes. Try "Klase" which is boutique shop for Latvian designers' clothing and lifestyle objects.
Essentials
Close to apartment. Recommended for grocery shopping, as well as dry cleaning service.
194 locals recommend
Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona ielaClose to apartment. Recommended for grocery shopping, as well as dry cleaning service.