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What to order at LIDO Atpūtas Centrs
- The dish to know
- Latvian buffet plates
- Editor tip
- Pay by weight at the till; a full meal with a beer lands around €12 on a weekday.
CuisineLithuanian
Price€
Neighborhoodcentraltirgus-maskavas
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-21:00
Phone+371 67 700 000
The dishLatvian buffet plates
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Tip: Pay by weight at the till; a full meal with a beer lands around €12 on a weekday.
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Address: Krasta iela 76, Rīga, LV-1019, Riga
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