19 cuisines represented in our Riga guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
19 cuisines, most places first
Latvian11 restaurantsLatvian cooking is the bedrock of how Riga eats, running from rye, smoked fish and grey peas to a refined modern fine-dining wave.
Cocktail bar8 restaurantsRiga's cocktail scene splits between polished Old Town rooms and looser cultural-venue bars in the Centre.
Cafe6 restaurantsThe cafe is central to how Riga slows down, and the Centre carries most of the city's specialty coffee.
Brunch5 restaurantsBrunch in Riga is a recent import that the Centre's cafe culture has taken to readily, mixing late breakfasts with all-day plates.
Wine bar5 restaurantsRiga's wine bars cluster in the Centre, where natural and small-grower lists pair with sharing plates.
Bakery4 restaurantsRiga's bakeries run from old Latvian counters to a newer wave of specialist shops.
Brewery4 restaurants
Lithuanian3 restaurantsRiga's kitchens often pair Latvian and Lithuanian cooking, the two Baltic traditions sharing dumplings, cold soups and rye.
Street food3 restaurantsRiga's street food lives at and around the Central Market, the vast pavilions and stalls by the river that feed the city cheaply and at speed.
Italian2 restaurantsItalian cooking in Riga skews modern and informal rather than red-sauce traditional.
Japanese ramen2 restaurantsRamen is a small but committed niche in Riga rather than a crowded one.
Mediterranean2 restaurantsMediterranean cooking gives Riga's better restaurants a lighter, sun-led counterpoint to Baltic fare.
Asian fusion1 restaurant
Food hall1 restaurantRiga's market tradition stretches well beyond the famous halls by the river.
Japanese1 restaurantJapanese cooking arrives in Riga at the fine-dining tier rather than as everyday fare.
Jewish deli1 restaurantJewish deli cooking has only a slender foothold in Riga's contemporary food scene.
Modern European1 restaurantModern European bistro cooking suits Riga's mid-tier dining well, plating seasonal produce without ceremony.
Nordic1 restaurantNordic influence runs naturally through Riga given its Baltic geography, showing up in clean plating and a focus on local produce.
Vegetarian1 restaurantVegetarian dining is still a small part of Riga's scene rather than a mainstream one, carried mostly by cafes with strong meat-free menus.
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