In the morning, the scent of freshly baked Vecrīga pastries fills a bakery; at lunch, a seasonal dish awaits in a modern restaurant; and in the evening, a relaxed dinner unfolds in the heart of the city – the Riga Taste Festival invites you to experience Riga through its flavors.
For two weeks, from April 13 to April 26, Riga transforms into a true culinary destination, where restaurants and bakeries offer special menus created for the occasion, inspired by this year’s theme – Old Riga. It’s a chance to rediscover familiar places and explore new ones, enjoying modern Latvian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and creative interpretations.
Choose where, what, and how to indulge – and let yourself taste everything the city has to offer.
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Riga Restaurant Week menus
During the Riga Taste Festival, restaurants across the city invite you on a true culinary journey. Specially curated menus created for the event offer a chance to experience chefs’ unique styles and modern Latvian cuisine at an accessible price. Choose your experience and enjoy a three-course meal at participating Riga restaurants for €30, €35, or €40 – a perfect opportunity to discover new places, revisit favorite dishes, and explore unexpected flavor combinations.
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Michelin Guide Restaurant Week menus
As part of the Riga Taste Festival, Michelin Guide restaurants also invite you to enjoy a refined dining experience that is often reserved for special occasions. This is a chance to explore top-level cuisine and chef craftsmanship through a three-course meal for €45 – featuring nuanced flavors, precise techniques, and thoughtfully curated menus in a special festival format.
Bakeries
During the Riga Taste Festival, bakeries and pastry shops invite you to rediscover one of the city’s most iconic desserts – Vecrīga. Each pastry chef presents their own interpretation, from the classic version to creative, modern flavor combinations, all while respecting tradition. It’s a chance to taste Riga in a single bite, compare different styles, and find your perfect Vecrīga. In addition, special sets will be available – Vecrīga paired with a drink (coffee, tea, or other options), creating a complete and leisurely tasting experience.