5 casual dining worth the trip across Latvia, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Latvia guides.
Shōyu ★ 4.6 · Riga
klusais-centrs · Ausekļa iela 20, Rīga, LV-1010
Shōyu on Ausekļa near the Quiet Bay holds a Bib Gourmand for homemade ramen noodles, rich broths and rice bowls in a counter-style room that seats just 20.
Tip: Tiny shop, reservations essential. Bowls average €12 to €18; cash and card both accepted.
Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs ★ 4.4 · Riga
vecriga · Peldu iela 19, Rīga, LV-1050
Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs sits in a historic wine cellar below Peldu in Old Town, pouring 32 taps of Latvian beer and cider with folk music five nights a week.
Tip: Folk dancing on Wednesdays, live music most other nights. Open until 02:00 weekdays, 04:00 weekend.
LIDO Atpūtas Centrs ★ 4.0 · Riga
centraltirgus-maskavas · Krasta iela 76, Rīga, LV-1019
LIDO Atpūtas Centrs on Krasta is the flagship of the Latvian buffet chain, a wooden-castle complex serving freshly cooked Latvian classics from open counters.
Tip: The complex has a beer cellar, a summer fountain garden and a kids' play area; expect crowds at Sunday lunch.
B Bārs Restorāns ★ 4.0 · Riga
vecriga · Doma laukums 2, Rīga, LV-1050
B Bārs Restorāns on Dome Square in Old Town pairs an all-day European bistro menu with a respected cocktail program, popular for Doma laukums terrace dinners.
Tip: Right on the cathedral square so views command a small premium; cocktail list outpaces the kitchen, sit at the bar for the value.
LIDO Vērmanītis ★ 3.9 · Riga
centrs · Elizabetes iela 65, Rīga, LV-1050
LIDO Vērmanītis on Elizabetes is the central Riga branch of the Latvian buffet chain, plating classics from a hot counter beside the Vērmanes park.
Tip: The faster, less-touristed alternative to the Atpūtas Centrs flagship; pay-by-weight at the till.