DINING
chaise longues, girls in bikini, open-air bars, yacht park and interconnection with the First Dacha club—makes it round the clock yuppie relaxation park. Absor bing, serene, fancy yet self-ironic. OLIVE OIL TRADING CO
4-3 Pils laukums (K-2), mob. tel. 29533523, 11.00–24.00.
www.olive-oil.lv A very popular packed trattoria offering yummy home- made pasta, home-baked bread, fish and grill are all part of the very fine Italian cuisine. Chef’s daily menu is something to consider too. A wide range of wines, port wines, co- gnacs, Italian aperitifs and cocktails. Good price for value. ORIZZONTE
Dubulti, 2b Baznîcas iela, tel. 67760059, mob. tel. 22522292, 11.00 - 23.00.
www.orizzonte.lv With a breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea, it offers both upscale and nonchalant atmosphere, democratic menu and evening live music. PORTOFINO &
7 Ausek¬a iela, tel. 67133701, 12.00–23.00.
www.porto-fino.lv We know, how strikingly hard it is to survive or even flour- ish in the neighbourhood, that has placed Riga on the European gourmet map. Portofino restaurant is a rare story of success. Aristocratic Ausek¬a street Art Nou- veau location, sky high ceilings, noble Old-World wood and brass interior design set the right mood for Italian gastronomy. The establishment is known for its upscale seafood meals, gentle tartares/carpaccio and bonafide steaks and grills. Also serves less pricey but not less lus- cious pastas, pizzas and salads, for the trendy-healthy, they have special gluten free menu. One of the best Ital- ian wine selections in town. PREGO
6a Antonijas iela, tel. 67799822, 11.00–23.00.
fb.com/Prego Prego, design and price-wise, getting a bit milder to- wards the general public. Easy loft-barocco-chabby-chic interior and very well composed menu. Veritable Italian Napoli cuisine, also New York style burgers, seafood and profound vegetarian dishes. We recommend to stop over for an unhurried afternoon tea and unforgettable succu- lent French macaron au chocolat or profiteroles Italiano vero. Try their award-winning tuna burger! PAPA CIBO
67 Dizrnavu iela (7th floor), tel. 67288325, 10.00–23.00, Fri, Sat 52
10.00–01.00.
www.ilcibodelpapa.lv The most elegant addition to the Terrace Riga, Bon Vi- vant, Black Cat House restaurant family. Royal and chic, but also contemporary marble-wooden panel interior by Riga top interiorist Zane Tétere, excellent Italian cuisine with a modern twist, beautiful Riga rooftop view terrace, selected local jazz artists almost every evening. One of the top destinations for elegant and affordable business lunch with a view.
MEET POINT PIZZA BAR &
15 Stabu iela, mob. tel. 20200404, 10.00-23.00.
fb.com/MeetPointPizza Cozy trattoria-style diner offers mostly Italian dishes at a very friendly price. More than 30 kinds of pizza made on the spot from Italian ingredients. Also pasta, risotto, ravioli, soups and salads. Perfect for the big family gath- erings (they even provide tablets for your and your chil- dren’s entertainment). Their huge menu also has steaks, more than 20 kinds of tea and mostly New World wines. Fast and friendly service. Yummy and filling. ROSSINI
31 Dzirnavu iela, tel. 67334497, 12.00–23.00.
www.rossini.lv It is said, that the great Rossini could be annoyed only by two things—unprofessionally played music and wrongly prepared food. That is absolutely enough to understand the Italian lifestyle. Simple and sophisticated, Rossini plays lounge music and serves the chef’s pick of different Italian regional dishes. Try the homemade ravioli stuffed with goat cheese, served with butter-sauteed cedar nuts. SALE & PEPE
12/14 Gleznotåju iela, tel. 67687548, 12.00–22.00.
www.salepepekafe.lv Restaurant Sale & Pepe is but a 5 minutes walk from the Latvian National Opera, on a narrow historical Old Town street. Rita and Raffaele are committed in preparing tasty specialties in a true Italian culinary tradition and family atmosphere. The pasta is always ‘al dente’, the pizza is made Napoli-style and the tasty desserts are hand-made.
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APŠERON &
7 Elizabetes iela, tel. 67275964,
mob.tel. 26969008, 11.00– 21.00.
www.apsheron.lv Owned and operated by young Azerbaijani staff, this restaurant offers authentic centu- ries-old cuisine which is far more exquisite, creative and gourmet, than most of what we tried from the famous ex- pensive contemporary haute cuisine establishments. It’s hard to believe that, for example, Dyushbara soup (veal/ fresh peppermint stock, with tiny transparent-dough lamb dumplings under greens and dry rhubarb spice) is not a Michelin chef invention, but is quite conservatively tra- ditional. Try also taskebab and surely Azerbaijani plov, made using basmati rice and dried fruits. For dessert— home made 100–layer Baku or Turkish bakhlava. Also European meals on the menu. Homey and welcoming. ARAGATS
2a J. Alunåna iela, mob. tel. 29109732, tel. 67373445, 12.00–22.00, Fri, Sat 12.00–23.00, Sun 12.00–19.00. Closed Mon.
fb.com/Aragats A living Riga dining scene legend. This respectful estab- lishment, founded, owned and run by the same family
www.rigathisweek.lv/restaurants
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