Taste Riga: Guided Market Tour & Taste Seasonal Goods
Explore Riga Market with a professional local guide and have a seasonal product degustation.
What to order at Kolonāde. Mūsu Stāsti
- Must order
- The seasonal tasting menu and a glass of Latvian birch wine from the cordials list.
- Signature dishes
- Modern Latvian seasonal menu, Latvian wine and cordials
- Editor tip
- The terrace overlooks the Vērmanes park colonnade; book for sunset in summer.
CuisineModern Latvian
Price€€€
Neighborhoodcentrs
HoursDaily 12:00-23:00
Phone+371 67 282 877
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Signature dishes: Modern Latvian seasonal menu, Latvian wine and cordials
Must order: The seasonal tasting menu and a glass of Latvian birch wine from the cordials list.
Tip: The terrace overlooks the Vērmanes park colonnade; book for sunset in summer.
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Location
Address: Brīvības bulvāris 26, Rīga, LV-1050, Riga
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