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Dining

Zviedru Vārti

10.00-22.00
Sat, Sun 11.00-22.00
zviedruvarti.lv
Legendary Latvian cuisine tavern has been proudly run by the charming mother-daughter duo, Ilga and Agneta, since 2016. Specializing in the rich, hearty flavors of Kurzeme region cuisine, generously-sized portions made with fresh, local ingredients sourced daily from the market. Beloved by Latvian musicians: among them Brainstorm band and Raimonds Pauls, also Latvian president and top politicians are frequent guests here. Try out their pork leg, Kurzeme lamb soup, crispy potato pancakes with salmon, vegetables and meats sauteed in a pot, handmade dumplings, sea buckthorn and bread soup desserts and so many more. To go with local beers and balsams. Located in the historical Jacobs barracs near Swedish gates. The tavern is a gastronomic sight itself.