A true fine-dining establishment, COD is the brainchild of people who will settle for no less than perfection. Brand chef Uvis Janičenko – who was trained at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant RyuGin by one of the best chefs in Japan, Seiji Yamamoto – has created a menu that is contemporary yet true to the cornerstones of tradition.
The ethos at COD is based on high-quality ingredients, pure flavors, and a simplicity that borders on minimalism at its finest. The restaurant specializes in robata-grilled dishes and also offers an exquisite sushi menu, with a selection of signature maki rolls that are different from the common Westernized style.
Vital elements for a completely authentic experience are sourced in Japan – from ingredients such as fresh wasabi, yuzu citrus, and sakura flowers to ceramic tableware. The embodiment of Japanese culture can be witnessed on all levels at COD.
The restaurant is by no means flashy. Instead, it’s a discrete haven, almost unnoticeable from the street. With a sophisticated minimalist interior created by talented local artists, the restaurant demonstrates a refined sense of aesthetics and lets guests enjoy its comfort and relaxing vibe. Looking in from the outside, you won’t see much behind the darkly tinted windows and heavy wooden block of a door. You’ll guess and wonder and be invited inside for a journey into a different world – a unique dining experience delighting all the senses.
Address | Tērbatas iela 45, Riga |
Telephone | +371 25 725 670 |
Open | Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 |
Open | Friday – Saturday 12:00 – 01:00 |
Closed | Sunday |
The Catch
The Catch is a family-run business. This restaurant combines three basic values that are critical to creating an excellent brand: experience in the restaurant business, the highest-quality, best-origin products, and a top-class team.
These three elements also came into play when creating the menu at The Catch. Though the dining hall isn’t spacious, the menu represents the best traditions from Japanese cuisine. Here diners can taste the pride of Japanese food, sashimi, which is made from only the best raw fish.
It’s available in two styles: classic (served on ice with a side order of soy sauce) or in the new style, currently trending in Europe (with a special sauce accompanying each fish). The restaurant also offers sushi rolls and various appetizers as well as meats, fish, and vegetarian items grilled in the robatayaki style.
Address | Antonijas iela 12, Riga |
Telephone | +371 27 770 091 |
Open | Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 |
Open | Friday – Saturday 12:00 – 01:00 |
Open | Sunday 12:00 – 23:00 |
Uzbegims – Uzbek Kitchen
Uzbegims restaurant, located in one of Riga’s most beautiful neighborhoods – the Quiet Centre – is a place for people who relish cuisine from different cultures in all of its variety. Gourmands will undoubtedly be pleased with the authentic Uzbek food found here, including pilaf, chebureki, dolma, and traditional sweets.
The restaurant’s menu combines the best of Uzbek national cuisine traditions with local customs. Since the establishment of Uzbegims, it has conquered the hearts and stomachs of both locals and city guests, and once you’ve eaten there, in all probability you will soon come back for more.
Unsurprisingly, this eatery is especially adored by people whose cultural roots stretch into Uzbekistan or its neighboring countries, for Uzbegimsis a place where they truly feel at home.The restaurant’s menu is relatively wide-ranging, yet it solidly preserves the authenticity of Uzbek traditional cuisine.
New dishes are added to the menu every year, and seasonal items are always on offer. People who have yet to enjoy Uzbek traditional cuisine often erroneously believe that it is characterized by extremely spicy and fat-laden dishes, but a meal at Uzbegims will quickly break these false stereotypes.
Address | Elizabetes iela 10B, Riga |
Telephone | +371 66103334 |
Open | Monday – Thursday 11:00 – 23:00 |
Open | Friday – Saturday 11:00 – 24:00 |
Open | Sunday 12:00 – 23:00 |
Ferma Restaurant
Located in Riga’s Quiet Center with a terrace facing Viesturdārzs, one of the city’s most beautiful parks, Ferma is a restaurant for people who appreciate excellently prepared local products as well as those who love the culinary classics prepared in the best traditions. The extensive menu at Ferma changes seasonally and pleases both meat lovers and vegetarians. This makes Ferma one of the most liked restaurants in Riga.
It’s precisely due to this wide range of foods that the restaurant has become a favorite place for celebrations with larger groups of guests. Especially now as the holiday season approaches, Ferma is a great choice for a gastronomic evening together with colleagues, friends, or family – the special holiday tasting menu, a five-course dinner with wine pairing, is particularly recommended.
For daytime dining, Ferma recommends its selection of business lunches, available every weekday from noon until 4 pm. And when the work week is over, restaurant guests can enjoy live music on Friday or Saturday evenings. Sipping a glass of fine champagne or one of Ferma’s signature cocktails to the sounds of a saxophone playing in the background – what a great plan for the weekend!
Address | Valkas iela 7, Riga |
Telephone | +371 22 009 000 |
Open | Monday – Saturday 12:00 – 24:00 |
Closed | Sunday |
Zivju Lete Restaurant Riga
Born from the love of seafood and Latvia’s fishing heritage, Zivju Lete first opened its doors in 2015. The concept of a place specializing in fish – something that was lacking on Riga’s gastronomic scene – was an instant success. First, the restaurant offered a small menu that changed regularly depending on the catch of the day.
But the demand for seafood delicacies has been growing, and in 2018 Zivju Lete relocated to new, more spacious premises.The new restaurant has introduced a more varied menu, where everyone can find a dish to their liking. Zivju Lete’s cuisine combines the best of fish and seafood recipes, both local and international.
The menu features well-known classics like tartares, fish soups, mussels, and seafood sauté as well as some regional specialties, such as Baltic herring, lamprey, and sprats. The main goal of Zivju Lete’s cooking style is to showcase the seafood’s beauty without over-complicating its natural flavor.
Address | Dzirnavu iela 41, Riga |
Telephone | +371 20 291 653 |
Open | Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 23:00 |
Open | Friday – Saturday 12:00 – 24:00 |
Open | Sunday 12:00 – 22:00 |