Planning a trip to Riga and want to eat where locals actually go — not overpriced tourist spots?
Good news: Riga has an incredible food scene full of cozy cafés, underground taverns, medieval cellars, and family-run restaurants that most visitors never discover.
If you’re staying at Garden Apartments, all of these places are in easy reach and perfect for experiencing the real Riga — slow mornings, long dinners, craft beer nights, and authentic Latvian flavors.
Here are our favorite hidden gems ❤️
🍺 Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs – Underground Latvian Tavern
Perfect for: fun evenings & meeting locals
Source: Photo: Didzis Grodzs | 2018.12.06 | Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs
Hidden in a medieval basement, ALA is where locals go for real Latvian food, live folk music, and excellent beer.
Long wooden tables, candlelight, brick arches — it feels like an old village tavern.
What to try:
• Garlic rye bread
• Dumplings
• Latvian craft beer
🏰 Rozengrāls – Medieval Dining Experience
Source: https://www.facebook.com/www.rozengrals.lv/photos/d41d8cd9/2858604807566632/?_rdr
Step into the 13th century.
No electric lights. Only candles. Medieval recipes. Stone walls and hidden rooms.
It’s dramatic, romantic, and completely unique — guests always remember this place.
What to try:
• Game meats
• Honey beer
• Medieval-style feast plates
Perfect for: date night or special dinners
🥘 Milda – Authentic Latvian Home Cooking
Source: https://ru.restaurantguru.com/MILDA-Riga
This is comfort food the Latvian way.
Simple, hearty, affordable — exactly what locals grew up eating.
What to try:
• Grey peas with bacon
• Potato pancakes
• Pork schnitzel
Perfect for: filling traditional meals
🍷 Snatch – Cozy Wine Bar
Source: https://www.liveriga.com/en/13620-international-cuisine
A tiny hidden wine bar with relaxed vibes and fantastic natural wines.
Locals come here to unwind after work.
What to try:
• Natural/biodynamic wines
• Cheese boards
• Small sharing plates
Perfect for: quiet romantic evenings
🌿 Staying Nearby? Make It Easy.
All these spots are easy reachable when you stay at Garden Apartments.
After exploring Riga’s cafés and restaurants, come home to:
✔ quiet garden surroundings
✔ fully equipped kitchen
✔ cozy apartments
✔ central location
👉 Book direct for the best price: www.rentalapartments.lv
