Michelin Restaurants in Latvia 2027: The Complete Guide to 35 Michelin-Recognised Restaurants
Michelin Restaurants in Latvia 2027: The Complete Guide to 35 Michelin-Recognised Restaurants
Latvia’s culinary scene continues to grow in international recognition. The 2027 MICHELIN Guide Latvia has now been announced, bringing together 35 restaurants across the country — from Michelin-starred fine dining in Riga to Bib Gourmand favourites and carefully selected restaurants in cities and countryside destinations around Latvia.
For 2027, Latvia has two restaurants retaining one MICHELIN Star, seven Bib Gourmand restaurants and 26 restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide selection. Twelve restaurants are new to the 2027 guide, including new arrivals in Kuldīga, Jūrmala and Baltezers.
The two restaurants retaining their MICHELIN Stars are JOHN Chef’s Hall and Max Cekot Kitchen, both in Riga. The Bib Gourmand selection has also expanded, with Baltā Kaza and Café Mimosa joining the previous recipients.
If you are planning a trip to Latvia and enjoy food, this guide makes it easier to decide where to eat — whether you are looking for a special tasting menu in Riga, excellent-value local cuisine, or a destination restaurant outside the capital.
Latvia’s MICHELIN Guide 2027 at a Glance
| MICHELIN distinction | Number of restaurants |
|---|---|
| ⭐ MICHELIN Star | 2 |
| Bib Gourmand | 7 |
| MICHELIN Selected | 26 |
| Total | 35 |
The MICHELIN Guide describes a MICHELIN Star as recognition for high-quality cooking, while Bib Gourmand highlights restaurants offering good-quality food at good value. The broader MICHELIN Selected category recognises restaurants that meet the guide’s standards for good cooking.
⭐ Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Latvia 2027
Latvia has two restaurants with one MICHELIN Star in the 2027 guide. Both are located in Riga and offer very different interpretations of contemporary fine dining.
1. JOHN Chef’s Hall — ⭐ One Michelin Star
Address: Ausekļa iela 22, Riga, LV-1010
JOHN Chef’s Hall is one of Latvia’s most intimate fine-dining experiences. Located inside the A22 Hotel, the restaurant focuses on a tasting-menu experience built around carefully selected Latvian and seasonal ingredients.
The restaurant’s limited seating makes the experience particularly intimate, with the kitchen playing an important role in the evening.
For travellers looking for a serious gastronomic experience in Riga, JOHN Chef’s Hall is one of the country’s essential reservations.
Best for: tasting menus, special occasions, Latvian ingredients and intimate fine dining.
JOHN Chef’s Hall
The MICHELIN Guide confirms its address and one-star status, while Riga’s official tourism information also highlights the restaurant’s limited number of tables.
2. Max Cekot Kitchen — ⭐ One Michelin Star
Address: Jelgavas iela 42/8, Riga, LV-1004
Max Cekot Kitchen is another destination restaurant for serious food travellers.
The restaurant is located in a former industrial building and is known for its highly creative tasting menu. Unlike a conventional à la carte restaurant, Max Cekot Kitchen focuses entirely on a set-menu format, with dishes changing according to the season and available ingredients.
It is particularly interesting for travellers who want the meal itself to be the main event of their evening.
Best for: creative fine dining, tasting menus, seasonal ingredients and special occasions.
Max Cekot Kitchen
The restaurant has retained its one MICHELIN Star for 2027.
Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Latvia 2027
The Bib Gourmand distinction is particularly useful for travellers because it focuses on restaurants offering good-quality cooking at good value.
Latvia has seven Bib Gourmand restaurants in the 2027 guide.
3. Baltā Kaza — Bib Gourmand
Address: Skārņu iela 4, Riga
Baltā Kaza is one of the two new Bib Gourmand restaurants for 2027.
Located in Riga’s Old Town, it offers contemporary Latvian cuisine with a modern interpretation of local ingredients.
It is an especially interesting choice for visitors who want to explore Latvian flavours without committing to a long fine-dining tasting menu.
Best for: modern Latvian cuisine and Old Town dining.
4. Café Mimosa — Bib Gourmand
Address: Strēlnieku iela 8, Riga
Café Mimosa is another new Bib Gourmand recipient for 2027.
Located in Riga’s Art Nouveau district, the restaurant focuses on creative all-day breakfast and lunch dishes influenced by international cuisine.
Its location makes it particularly convenient for travellers exploring the Quiet Centre and Art Nouveau neighbourhood.
Best for: breakfast, brunch, lunch and casual Michelin-recognised dining.
5. H.E. Vanadziņš — Bib Gourmand
Address: Rīgas iela 15, Cēsis
H.E. Vanadziņš is one of the restaurants that takes the Michelin experience beyond Riga.
Located in the heart of Cēsis Old Town, the restaurant focuses on modern Northern cuisine and Latvian flavours.
It is an excellent option to combine with a visit to Cēsis Castle, the historic town centre and Gauja National Park.
Best for: regional cuisine, local ingredients and a Cēsis day trip.
6. Milda — Bib Gourmand
Address: Grēcinieku iela 26, Riga
Milda is one of the most accessible Michelin-recognised choices for travellers who want to try traditional Baltic and Latvian flavours.
The menu includes dishes such as grey peas with bacon and sour cream, sausages and other traditional recipes, making it a good introduction to regional cuisine.
Best for: traditional Latvian and Baltic food.
Milda
7. SMØR Bistro — Bib Gourmand
Address: Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 27–29, Riga
SMØR Bistro combines French and Scandinavian influences with seasonal local ingredients.
Its style is more relaxed than formal fine dining, making it a particularly attractive choice for visitors who want Michelin-recognised food without a long tasting-menu experience.
Best for: relaxed dining, French-Scandinavian cuisine and good value.
SMØR Modern Bistro
8. Shōyu — Bib Gourmand
Address: Ausekļa iela 20, Riga
Shōyu brings Japanese ramen culture to Riga.
The restaurant specialises in rich ramen broths, homemade noodles and Japanese comfort food, with additional dishes such as gyoza, tataki and rice bowls.
For travellers who want something different from traditional Baltic cuisine, Shōyu is an excellent casual Michelin choice.
Best for: ramen, Japanese comfort food and casual dining.
9. Snatch — Bib Gourmand
Address: Elizabetes iela 39, Riga
Snatch is a lively modern Italian restaurant in central Riga.
Its industrial-style interior, open kitchen, cocktails and Italian-focused menu make it particularly suitable for a dinner with friends.
The restaurant has now received Bib Gourmand recognition for three consecutive years before retaining the distinction for 2027.
Best for: Italian food, pasta, cocktails and a lively evening.
Michelin Selected Restaurants in Latvia 2027
The MICHELIN Guide’s main selection contains 26 restaurants in 2027. These restaurants do not necessarily have a Star or Bib Gourmand distinction, but they have been recognised by MICHELIN inspectors for their cooking.
10. 3 Chefs
Address: Torņa iela 4, Jēkaba Arcade 2b, Riga
Located in the historic Jacob’s Barracks, 3 Chefs combines traditional Latvian influences with modern culinary techniques.
The restaurant is also known for its open kitchen and interactive approach to dining.
Best for: modern Latvian cuisine, tasting menus and Old Town atmosphere.
11. B7
Address: Ausekļa iela 7, Riga
B7 is a small neighbourhood restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and modern cuisine.
The MICHELIN Guide highlights its seasonal cooking, sharing-style approach and carefully selected wine list.
Best for: relaxed dinner, wine and modern European cooking.
12. BABO
Address: Dzirnavu iela 42, Riga
BABO brings Georgian cuisine to Riga, with a strong focus on charcoal-grilled meats, fish, breads and traditional Georgian flavours.
It is a particularly good choice for groups because many dishes are designed to be shared.
Best for: Georgian food, grilled dishes and groups.
13. Chef’s Corner Restaurant
Address: Jeruzalemes iela 5, Riga
Chef’s Corner combines modern cuisine with a strong emphasis on steaks and grilled meats.
The menu also includes oysters, tartares, burrata, pasta and seasonal dishes, making it a versatile choice for groups with different tastes.
Best for: steaks, cocktails and modern brasserie dining.
Chef’s Corner Restaurant
14. DUNA Taproom & Kitchen
Address: Kaļķu iela 14, Kuldīga
DUNA is one of the exciting new additions to the 2027 guide outside Riga.
Located in Kuldīga, it combines food with a taproom atmosphere and local beer culture.
This makes it an interesting stop for travellers exploring western Latvia.
Best for: Kuldīga, local beer and casual dining.
15. Entresol
Address: Elizabetes iela 22, Riga
Entresol is a contemporary restaurant from chef Raimonds Zommers.
The restaurant combines classic influences with modern presentation and offers a menu designed for diners who want a more refined experience without an overly formal atmosphere.
Best for: contemporary cuisine and tasting-style dining.
Entresol
16. Faces
Address: Bulduru prospekts 52, Bulduri, Jūrmala
Faces is one of the new restaurants joining the 2027 MICHELIN Guide.
Located in Bulduri, Jūrmala, it offers international cuisine with a Spanish influence and an extensive wine selection.
It is a natural choice for travellers combining Riga with a day or overnight visit to the seaside resort of Jūrmala.
Best for: Jūrmala, wine and Mediterranean-influenced dining.
17. GŌNGU
Address: Eksporta iela 1A, Riga
GŌNGU is one of the new Riga restaurants in the 2027 MICHELIN selection.
The restaurant combines Japanese precision with Peruvian influences, creating a Nikkei-inspired menu.
Its terrace, cocktails and contemporary atmosphere make it an interesting option for travellers looking for something beyond traditional European cuisine.
Best for: Nikkei cuisine, cocktails and contemporary dining.
18. Kest
Address: Valmieras iela 1, Cēsis
Kest is another reason for food lovers to travel beyond Riga.
Located in a former fire station in Cēsis, the restaurant offers a modern tasting-menu experience based around local produce.
The evening continues in a lounge-bar setting, giving the restaurant a distinctive two-part format.
Best for: destination dining and a Cēsis food experience.
19. Kíce
Address: Jelgavas iela 42/5, Riga
Kíce is a modern à la carte restaurant created by chef Max Cekot.
Unlike the tasting-menu format of Max Cekot Kitchen, Kíce offers a more relaxed dining experience with seasonal dishes and a contemporary interpretation of comfort food.
Best for: modern à la carte dining and a more relaxed Michelin-recognised experience.
20. Le Dome
Address: Miesnieku iela 4, Riga
Le Dome is located in Riga’s historic Old Town and focuses on refined cuisine with French influences.
Its location inside the DOME Hotel & SPA makes it an attractive choice for travellers looking for an elegant dinner in the centre of Riga.
Best for: French-inspired cuisine and Old Town dining.
Le Dome Restaurant
21. LOWINE
Address: Dzirnavu iela 43, Riga
LOWINE combines a relaxed bistro atmosphere with a strong natural and low-intervention wine selection.
The menu changes throughout the day, making it suitable for everything from brunch to an informal evening meal.
Best for: natural wine, brunch and relaxed dining.
22. Madame-Mei
Address: Antonijas iela 10, Riga
Madame-Mei is one of the new additions to the 2027 MICHELIN selection.
The restaurant focuses on contemporary Vietnamese cuisine influenced by French-Indochinese culinary traditions.
Expect dishes such as pho, bánh mì, prawns and green papaya in a modern brasserie setting.
Best for: Vietnamese food and contemporary Asian cuisine.
23. Maijas Brasērija
Address: Nometņu iela 10, Riga
Located on the left bank of the Daugava, Maijas Brasērija is another new addition to the 2027 MICHELIN selection.
The restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients and balanced flavours, with a relaxed atmosphere suitable for both lunch and evening dining.
Best for: seasonal cuisine and a more local Riga neighbourhood experience.
24. Māsa
Address: Dzirnavu iela 31, Riga
Māsa offers contemporary cuisine in a stylish central Riga setting.
The restaurant places an emphasis on local ingredients while bringing in Mediterranean and Asian influences.
Best for: contemporary cuisine and relaxed central-Riga dining.
25. MO
Address: Friča Brīvzemnieka iela 7, Liepāja
MO gives travellers another reason to explore Liepāja’s food scene.
Located in the historic Julianna’s Courtyard area, the restaurant serves contemporary interpretations of familiar dishes, including seafood, tartares, carpaccios and meat dishes.
Best for: Liepāja, seafood, sharing plates and relaxed dining.
26. Neiburgs
Address: Jauniela 25/27, Riga
Neiburgs combines contemporary cooking with a historic Old Town setting.
The restaurant focuses on local and seasonal ingredients while incorporating international influences.
Best for: Old Town dining and contemporary Latvian flavours.
27. Pavāru māja
Address: Pilsoņu iela 2, Līgatne
Pavāru māja is one of Latvia’s most interesting destination restaurants outside Riga.
Set in a historic building in Līgatne, it focuses heavily on local produce, foraging, seasonal ingredients and creative tasting menus.
It is also Latvia’s MICHELIN Green Star restaurant, recognising its approach to sustainability.
Best for: destination dining, nature, sustainability and tasting menus.
Pavāru māja
28. Riviera
Address: Dzirnavu iela 31, Riga
Riviera brings Mediterranean cuisine to central Riga, with influences from Italy, Spain, France and Greece.
The menu includes seafood, oysters, tartares, fish and steaks, complemented by a broad Mediterranean wine selection.
Best for: Mediterranean cuisine, seafood and wine.
Riviera
29. Sakhli
Address: Tērbatas iela 45 k-1, Riga
Sakhli is one of the new additions to the 2027 guide and brings Georgian hospitality and cuisine to central Riga.
The restaurant focuses on traditional Georgian flavours, shared dishes and a warm, communal dining style.
Best for: Georgian food, groups and sharing plates.
30. Seasons
Address: Grand Palace Hotel, Pils iela 12, Riga
Seasons is the fine-dining restaurant of the Grand Palace Hotel in Riga Old Town.
Its menu focuses on seasonal ingredients and combines culinary presentation with an elegant historic setting.
Best for: elegant dinners, special occasions and Old Town luxury.
Seasons Restaurant
31. Shichirin
Address: Rūpniecības iela 27, Riga
Shichirin is one of the new restaurants in the 2027 MICHELIN selection.
The restaurant focuses on authentic Japanese yakiniku, with diners cooking and sharing food around the grill.
This makes it particularly appealing for groups and travellers looking for an interactive meal.
Best for: Japanese yakiniku and social dining.
32. Shiyuzu
Address: Eksporta iela 1A, Riga
Shiyuzu is another new addition to Riga’s Michelin restaurant scene.
The restaurant focuses on Japanese-inspired cuisine, including sushi and contemporary dishes, in a modern setting.
Best for: sushi, Japanese cuisine and contemporary dining.
33. The Catch
Address: Dzirnavu iela 34, Riga
The Catch is a Japanese izakaya in Riga’s Quiet Centre.
The menu includes sushi, sashimi, tempura, robata-grilled dishes, ramen and other Japanese-inspired plates, together with cocktails.
Best for: Japanese food, cocktails and evening dining.
The Catch
34. Vistiņas. Karbonādes. Steiki
Address: Tallinas šoseja 72, Baltezers, Ādaži Municipality
This new 2027 MICHELIN-selected restaurant focuses on chicken, pork chops and steaks, using Latvian suppliers alongside carefully selected imported meat.
It is located outside Riga, making it more suitable for travellers with a car or those planning a food-focused excursion.
Best for: steaks, grilled meat and a countryside meal outside Riga.
35. Akustika
Address: Diakonāta iela 6, Valmiera
Akustika is located in Valmiera in a historic Post and Telegraph building.
The restaurant focuses on modern regional cuisine and local ingredients, including fish and meat from the surrounding region.
Best for: Valmiera, regional Latvian cuisine and a relaxed lunch or dinner.
The Best Michelin Experiences for Travellers
With 35 restaurants in the 2027 guide, choosing where to eat can be difficult. Here are some easy ways to narrow down the list.
For a Michelin-starred experience
Choose JOHN Chef’s Hall or Max Cekot Kitchen in Riga.
Both have one MICHELIN Star, but they offer quite different experiences. JOHN Chef’s Hall is particularly intimate, while Max Cekot Kitchen is known for its destination-style tasting menu.
For traditional Latvian flavours
Try Milda, Baltā Kaza, H.E. Vanadziņš, Seasons or Neiburgs.
These are particularly useful for visitors who want to understand Latvia through its food.
For the best value
Start with the seven Bib Gourmand restaurants.
Milda, SMØR Bistro, Shōyu, Snatch, H.E. Vanadziņš, Baltā Kaza and Café Mimosa offer a very different experience from formal fine dining while carrying Michelin recognition.
For Asian cuisine
Latvia’s 2027 selection shows just how diverse Riga’s restaurant scene has become.
Consider Shōyu for ramen, The Catch for Japanese izakaya, Shichirin for yakiniku, Shiyuzu for Japanese-inspired dining and Madame-Mei for contemporary Vietnamese cuisine.
For a day trip outside Riga
Several Michelin-recognised restaurants are excellent additions to a Latvia itinerary:
Kest — Cēsis
H.E. Vanadziņš — Cēsis
Pavāru māja — Līgatne
Akustika — Valmiera
Zoltners — Tērvete
MO — Liepāja
DUNA Taproom & Kitchen — Kuldīga
Faces — Jūrmala
Vistiņas. Karbonādes. Steiki — Baltezers
These restaurants make it possible to combine gastronomy with Latvia’s historic towns, national parks, seaside resorts and countryside.
Michelin Restaurants in Riga: The Highest Concentration
Riga remains the centre of Latvia’s Michelin dining scene.
For travellers staying in the capital, you can build an entire food-focused weekend without leaving the city.
A possible itinerary could look like this:
Day 1: Old Town sightseeing followed by dinner at Milda or Baltā Kaza.
Day 2: Breakfast or brunch at Café Mimosa, followed by an afternoon exploring Riga’s Art Nouveau district and dinner at JOHN Chef’s Hall or Max Cekot Kitchen.
Day 3: Try Shōyu, SMØR Bistro or The Catch for a more relaxed Michelin-recognised meal before continuing your Baltic journey.
For visitors interested in combining food with sightseeing, Riga is particularly convenient because many of the Michelin restaurants are located in or around the historic centre and central districts.
Michelin Food Trips Beyond Riga
One of the most exciting aspects of the 2027 guide is how much more geographically diverse Latvia’s Michelin scene has become.
A food-focused road trip could include:
Riga → Cēsis → Līgatne → Valmiera
This route gives you access to H.E. Vanadziņš, Kest, Pavāru māja and Akustika, while also passing through some of Latvia’s most scenic landscapes.
Another option is:
Riga → Kuldīga → Liepāja
This combines DUNA Taproom & Kitchen in Kuldīga with MO in Liepāja and allows travellers to explore Latvia’s western region.
For a shorter trip, combine Riga and Jūrmala, visiting Faces after spending time on the Baltic coast.
Why Latvia Is Becoming a Serious Food Destination
The 2027 Michelin selection demonstrates that Latvia’s restaurant scene is no longer concentrated solely around traditional Latvian cuisine.
The country’s Michelin-recognised restaurants now cover an impressive range of styles:
Modern Latvian cuisine
Nordic cooking
French cuisine
Italian cuisine
Georgian cuisine
Japanese ramen
Japanese izakaya
Yakiniku
Vietnamese cuisine
Mediterranean food
Creative tasting menus
Regional Latvian cuisine
Sustainable gastronomy
The 2027 selection also shows that Michelin-recognised dining is available at very different price and formality levels — from casual ramen and bistros to highly structured tasting menus.
Planning Your Michelin Restaurant Visit in Latvia
If a Michelin restaurant is one of the main reasons for your trip, book ahead whenever possible.
This is particularly important for the two Michelin-starred restaurants, where seating is limited and tasting-menu restaurants often have fewer services than conventional restaurants.
Also check the restaurant’s current opening days before travelling. Some destination restaurants outside Riga operate only on selected days of the week.
For restaurants outside Riga, consider arranging private transportation rather than relying on public transport, especially if you want to combine dinner with wine pairings.
For travellers exploring Latvia with RigaTours.lv, Michelin restaurants can also be combined naturally with private sightseeing trips, transfers and day excursions around the country.
Final Thoughts: Latvia’s Michelin Guide 2027
The 2027 MICHELIN Guide Latvia is the country’s most extensive selection yet, with 35 recognised restaurants.
The two one-star restaurants — JOHN Chef’s Hall and Max Cekot Kitchen — provide Latvia with an impressive fine-dining showcase, while the seven Bib Gourmand restaurants offer more accessible options for travellers who want excellent food without committing to a full luxury tasting-menu experience.
But perhaps the most interesting development is the growing number of Michelin-recognised restaurants outside Riga. Cēsis, Līgatne, Valmiera, Tērvete, Kuldīga, Liepāja, Jūrmala and Baltezers are now part of Latvia’s wider gastronomic map.
For food lovers, that means a trip to Latvia can be much more than a visit to Riga. It can become a culinary road trip through the country.
2027 Michelin Restaurant List at a Glance
⭐ Michelin Star
JOHN Chef’s Hall — Riga
Max Cekot Kitchen — Riga
Bib Gourmand
Baltā Kaza — Riga
Café Mimosa — Riga
H.E. Vanadziņš — Cēsis
Milda — Riga
SMØR Bistro — Riga
Shōyu — Riga
Snatch — Riga
MICHELIN Selected
3 Chefs — Riga
Akustika — Valmiera
B7 — Riga
BABO — Riga
Chef’s Corner Restaurant — Riga
DUNA Taproom & Kitchen — Kuldīga
Entresol — Riga
Faces — Jūrmala
GŌNGU — Riga
Kest — Cēsis
Kíce — Riga
Le Dome — Riga
LOWINE — Riga
Madame-Mei — Riga
Maijas Brasērija — Riga
Māsa — Riga
MO — Liepāja
Neiburgs — Riga
Pavāru māja — Līgatne
Riviera — Riga
Sakhli — Riga
Seasons — Riga
Shichirin — Riga
Shiyuzu — Riga
The Catch — Riga
Vistiņas. Karbonādes. Steiki — Baltezers
The 2027 list and distinctions are based on the MICHELIN Guide’s newly announced Latvia selection and current official restaurant information.
