Gastronomic tourism in Riga

Latvia has long been at the convergence of a culture with eastern roots with a western one. It turns out that her kitchen contains dishes of several peoples. It is known that most Latvian culinary traditions contain Polish, Swedish, Russian, as well as German dishes.

Riga was once an important element of the famous Hanseatic League, which made it a rather large center where trade was concentrated. That is why this city can turn into an amazing surprise, especially for gourmets. The main thing to make a reservation in advance of hotels Riga is quite popular among tourists and may simply not find a place.

Features of local institutions

In Riga there is a myriad of various restaurants. Most are very cozy establishments made in a certain theme. Just walking around the old part of Riga, you can find many original rooms for dinner or lunch.
Most establishments can prepare national, very tasty dishes, which are very hearty, because they consist of a variety of flour products. In addition to them, you can try French cuisine or even real pasta or pizza. Often there are Georgian, Armenian and Russian restaurants.

The main highlight of all holidays and feasts here is considered fish. There are a lot of fish in Riga and its range is simply amazing, because everyone can find something.

Local fish

Latvia is considered a sea and river state, and therefore there are quite a variety of fish goodies. It should be borne in mind that it is all very fresh, and most restaurants prepare the “fish of the day” – the so-called dish, which is prepared from the morning catch. Additionally, there are many other delicacies - perch, trout, salmon, as well as beluga. Dishes are prepared even from octopuses or squid, sprats or cod liver are often used. Not only in Riga such dishes are served, Pattaya hotels in the city center offer their guests delicious food.

Fish are placed almost everywhere. Be sure to try at least once a kind of soup, ground in puree, which is served with fish. It is most often made from squid, as well as shrimp. Fish is an important ingredient in a variety of salads. It is considered quite popular dishes made from ordinary crayfish, because here they are considered a real delicacy.