Michelin Guide restaurants

JOHN Chef's Hall and Restaurant JOHN

JOHN Chef's Hall

When visiting this restaurant, guests receive more than just good food—they are offered an experience and an opportunity to discover the true value of the products used, showcasing the finest Latvian ingredients. Based on the chef's and the team's mindset, expertise, and professionalism, each of these carefully selected ingredients is highlighted in the tasting menu, transforming them into unique and unforgettable flavors. The story of JOHN Chef's Hall is not about eating; it's about a culinary journey. Keep in mind that seating is limited, making this visit a truly exclusive experience, with only four tables available. The restaurant has earned one Michelin star.

Restaurant JOHN

Restaurant, where Chef’s synergy of attention to details and mixture of tastes are represented in original recipes. Restaurant Chef strongly believes that cooking is art and as with any masterpiece a great dish is created. All this is possible only when you put your heart and soul into the work. An open kitchen provides an opportunity to discover all the hidden jewels of cooking art process. Original technologies of a legendary and famous Josper charcoal grill will add value of natural way of cooking.

Address:

Ausekļa iela 22

Max Cekot Kitchen

A trailblazer in Latvian gastronomical scene, Max Cekot Kitchen is causing a stir among most spoilt Riga’s diners. Located in the industrial crust of the city, in a former woodwork factory, this is the first fine dining restaurant in Riga that offers set-menu alone. 

Operating just three evenings a week, pulling up a seat at Max Cekot Kitchen is like attending a theatre performance or an opera show. The sleek restaurant is a mix of wood and metal with a dramatic spiral staircase as its centrepiece. The 9-course tasting menu is dreamed up by the head chef Max Cekot who personally cherry-picks every ingredient to assure that every guest receives the best. The tasting menu changes seasonally, and there is also a vegetarian alternative, additional wine or nonalcoholic drink pairings.

Address:

Jelgavas iela 42/8

Barents and Barents Cocktail and Seafood Bar

Barents 

The Barents Restaurant is proud of its Northern origins and invites each guest to celebrate the flavors of the region together, enjoying the freshest, highest quality local produce from the Nordic region -  from excellent cold-water seafood to local and seasonal ingredients sourced from small-scale farmers and independent fishermen. Restaurant receive lobsters, langoustines, sea urchins, oysters, and other sea delicacies freshly caught, ensuring the highest degree of freshness. Barents’ internationally renowned kitchen team strives to bring out the pure flavors of each ingredient by developing complex dishes that excite all five senses. 

Barents Cocktail and Seafood Bar

The Seafood Bar, dressed in restrained elegance and deep sea tones, exudes the charm of old Europe. Here, you'll find meticulously crafted cocktail classics and signature drinks with a Nordic character. The Seafood Bar is the perfect spot to visit before a show, end a delightful dinner, or simply savor life’s small moments. The bar's cocktail ingredients—syrups, bitters, and cordials—are created in collaboration with the chefs at Barents.

Address:

Smilšu iela 3

COD

Since 2016, COD has been developing a modern vision of Japanese cuisine. Following recent renovations, one of Latvia's most talented chefs, Artūrs Taškāns, joined the team. His unique style, blending elements of Asian and Scandinavian cuisine, adds a distinctive tone to the menu, paving the way for a new gastronomic experience. COD’s approach is always rooted in the heritage of traditional Japanese cuisine, yet the restaurant imbues it with its own identity. By combining classic recipes with a contemporary twist, COD's menu features new interpretations of dishes prepared on a robata grill, as well as tataki, tempura, and sushi.

Address:

Tērbatas iela 45

Tails

Tails is a seafood restaurant located in the heart of Riga’s Art Nouveau quarter. The space boasts two areas: the classic dining room and a Raw Bar counter opposite the open kitchen, also known as the Chef’s Table. Tails cuisine’s specialty is implementing the Dry-Aging process, when fish is aged from several days to weeks, transforming its texture and adding a remarkable depth to flavour. Following the Head Chef’s culinary journey our cuisine combines different cooking methods that explore fish and seafood in an exciting new way. The menu celebrates sea delicacies, from the minimalistic crudo dishes where pure flavours prevail to the more intricate creations, and is regularly enhanced by the seasonally inspired Day’s Specials.

Address:

Antonijas iela 6a

Entresol

Manned by expert chef Raimonds Zommers, this charming restaurant is a touch of France - the birthplace of fine dining.

At Raimonds Zommers' Entresol, classical style remains the heart and soul with the latest trends at the forefront.

Lovely and comfortable with subtle elegance and, naturally, standards of excellence, are the trademark of this spotlight project from the award-winning Zommers: a dining establishment with the unusual name of Entresol.

Here your taste buds will have a jolly holiday. 11 appetizers of wide variety along with the standard menu greet you - to get you rolling on this flavor-sensation carousel.

Foremost, Raimonds Zommers carries the quality seal, rest assured, so prepare yourself for something "seasonal and sensational, with artistic flair".

Address:

Elizabetes iela 22

FERMA

FERMA Restaurant is located in the so-called Quiet Centre of the city, opposite the Viesturdārzs park, embedded in the atmosphere of middle-class lifestyle and leisurely pleasures typical of this neighbourhood of Riga. FERMA believes in the perfection of flavours and wealth of culinary potential of the Latvian regional produce. It is unleashed with the help of European cooking techniques and original recipes. As a result, each dish is a manifestation of the power of the Latvian land, the skill of human hands and the cherished memories that we all share

Address:

Valkas iela 7

Riviera

The Riviera Restaurant is crafted according to the finest Mediterranean culinary traditions, bringing a sunny atmosphere into its spaces with light and calming color tones, stone mosaic walls, Southern-style ornaments, and fresh design elements. The menu combines flavors from Italy, Spain, France, and Greece, complemented by a specially curated wine list featuring popular Mediterranean selections. The menu features the best ingredients, prepared in a way that resonates with regional gourmets, showcasing Riviera’s signature, familiar flavors. The restaurant serves combinations of the finest local and global products, revealing both traditional and new taste nuances.

Address:

Dzirnavu iela 31

Neiburgs

Under the guidance of young and talented chef Maksims Čabotjko, the restaurant offers unique European cuisine with a distinct Latvian twist, featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Honored with a spot in the prestigious MICHELIN Guide, Neiburgs presents an exquisite à la carte menu alongside a seven-course tasting menu, with wines expertly paired by Kaspars Reitups, a multiple winner of the Latvian and Baltic Sommelier Championship (available by prior reservation only). Combining elegance, class, and exceptional taste, Neiburgs provides a remarkable price-to-quality ratio, making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

Address:

Jauniela 25/27

Chef’s corner

A hip place in Quite Centre’s long list of restaurants. The gilded venue is governed by the chef Reinis Strazdins, who creates unique combinations that tempts even the most jaded appetites. 

For appetizers there are broad range of tartars and other raw plates, but when it comes to the mains, steak steals the show. The menu boasts 12 kinds of steaks. While being meat-centric, Chef’s Corner also caters for vegetarians and seafood fans with such inventive dishes as smoked aubergine carpaccio and fried squids with carbonara sauce and fermented egg yolk. There are also a number of nifty desserts to round up the evening, such as sea buckthorn panna cotta and Montblanc.

Address:

Jeruzalemes iela 5

Le Dome

Discover fine dining cuisine with French accents at LeDome Restaurant, located in Riga Old Town. A true gastronomic journey awaits you. All dishes receive the same care and attention to create the finest culinary experience. Restaurant chef's philosophy is to retain the natural flavour of the best local ingredients available.

Address:

Miesnieku iela 4

Whitehouse

The Whitehouse restaurant is located in a historical building in Vermanes Park, and its menu is dominated by true taste and high quality products. WHITEHOUSE team mission is to create a memorable culinary and sensory experience for each of our guests. 

As every stroke of colour in making of a painting and every instrument in the symphony, WHITEHOUSE team work together to create a meal whose taste and aesthetics will surprise everyone. Teams dream is to become a place where worldly things and events are forgotten. At the WHITEHOUSE restaurant, a person enters as in a new world and experiences beauty – beauty in the interior, in a sight outside the window, in their glass of wine or cocktail, and finally in the food, which we serve with excellent care.

Address:

Vērmanes parks, Tērbatas iela 2

The three chefs restaurant „Tam labam būs augt”

The 3 Chef’s Restaurant (3 Pavāru Restorāns) is a restaurant with an open plan kitchen, beloved by residents and city guests alike.

The restaurant was founded in September 2011 by two well-known Latvian chefs - Mārtiņš Sirmais and Ēriks Dreibants. The restaurant's executive chef Pāvels Skopa is responsible for product selection, cooperation with farmers and also looks after the everyday work of the kitchen.

The restaurant is open and friendly to everybody – we love our clients and will provide the perfect service even under the most complicated circumstances. We will also prepare and serve meals to your clients, regardless of their desires.

We also offer several events, where guests are able to take an active part. Cooking masterclasses, a future food laboratory, tours of Riga Central Market – these are only several options for our guests, so they can explore Latvian cuisine through the eyes of our chefs.  

Address:

Torņa iela 4

Stage22

The restaurant and bar Stage 22 is an ideal place to enjoy delicious snacks and drinks, as well as to view the city's most beautiful spots, with inspiring music playing in the background. The restaurant serves tasty international cuisine made from local ingredients and special cocktails. It offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the National Opera and park.

Address:

Aspazijas bulvāris 22

B7

B7 is a small brasserie-style restaurant on a quiet street in the center of Riga. The restaurant serves a modern selection of classic flavors and seasonal dishes, which are praised by visitors. B7 takes pride in its specially curated and refined wine menu. 

Address:

Ausekļa iela 7

BABO

Georgian cuisine is a true delight for gourmets, so it’s definitely worth exploring the diverse flavors at BABO. One of BABO’s strengths is its grilled dishes. The menu offers a carefully selected variety of pork, lamb, chicken, beef, and fish dishes, prepared over an open flame to create a unique flavor and texture, while preserving juiciness and nuanced tastes. 

Address:

Dzirnavu iela 42

Lowine

Wine is undoubtedly the star at this cozy restaurant. Inside, it features a rustic charm and a relaxed ambiance. The thoughtfully curated wine list, which emphasizes natural wines, is refreshingly affordable and updated weekly, keeping things exciting for frequent visitors. The menu caters to diverse tastes, offering both classic and contemporary options, with an extensive brunch selection in the mornings and dishes like salmon with ponzu sauce followed by herb-creamed entrecôte in the evening.

Address:

Dzirnavu iela 43

Tauro

Restaurant Tauro (translated from Spanish as "bull") opened in the spring of 2022 on the ground floor of the newly built Zunda Towers. The open kitchen concept creates a connection between the diners and the chefs. If you appreciate meat, rare wines and masterly created food and drink combinations, then TAURO is for you. 

Address:

Raņķa dambis 30