Ten places in Riga and Jūrmala for a family dinner with your parents

A roundup published by the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze on 13 November names ten eateries in Riga and Jūrmala that suit a family dinner with parents. It was prepared by the team of the “visam” app and is aimed at the dark evenings of November, when families gather, for example around Latvia's national holidays.

More upscale restaurants

The restaurant “Kíce” on Jelgavas iela is run by chef Makss Cekots and Natālija Cekote, whose restaurant “Max Cekot Kitchen” has received a Michelin star. “Kíce” offers 21 dishes that change with the season, and its owners describe the menu as modern comfort food. It is open Wednesday to Saturday.

“Entresol” on Elizabetes iela serves French-inspired cuisine made with local produce. Its chefs are Raimonds Zommers and Dinārs Zvidriņš. It has been included in the Michelin guide three years running and is open in the evenings from Wednesday to Saturday.

“Stūris” on Strēlnieku iela offers seasonal pizzas and snacks meant for sharing. The kitchen is led by Matīss Aleksandrovs, who earlier won a Michelin recommendation with the restaurant “Tails”.

Homely and traditional places

The café “LOJA” on Miera iela prepares home-style dishes from traditional recipes, has moderate prices and is open only on weekdays. “Lielais Ķīnas Mūris” on Baznīcas iela is a Chinese restaurant with many vegetarian dishes. “Lokāls Veranda” on Jomas iela in Jūrmala is a family restaurant that also offers a Sunday brunch.

In Old Riga and elsewhere

In Old Riga, the list recommends “Chicco e Bacco” on Vaļņu iela, which serves Roman-style pinsa, wine and has a shop of Italian goods, “DOM” on Jaunā iela with a rooftop terrace, and “Roberta’s Pizza” with wood-fired pizza. “Buržujs” in the Berga Bazārs on Dzirnavu iela specialises in oysters; it and “Roberta’s Pizza” are closed on Mondays.