Chef's Corner

Mārtiņš Sirmais, the chef behind 3 Chefs ( 3 Pavāru Restorāns in Latvian), takes a slightly different stance to Riga Central Market. His restaurant embraces an open philosophy: a classical tasting menu meets cooking lessons and, surprisingly, marketplace tours. “These tours are more than just walks through food stalls; they’re a way to explore centuries of Latvian history through ingredients, dishes and cooking traditions,” Sirmais says, “We guide them through not just what we eat, but why and how these foods became part of our identity.

The restaurant is located in the Jēkab Barracks complex, which was built at the end of the 18th century, close to the earth ramparts of the Riga city fortifications. Paying special attention to the seasonality of products and respecting the importance of each product, the restaurant's chef Pavel Skopa aims to highlight the product's characteristics and conjure up an exciting taste experience for every guest. The restaurant team forms a special bond with the people who help the restaurant procure the bounty of nature, which is then proudly prepared and served to guests.

There are some overlooking gardens and parks (Whitehouse and Ferma), as well as one where you can walk straight in from the beach (36.Line); one is located in an old fire station (Kest), another in a former barracks (3 Chefs) and a third in a working brewery (Zoltners); then there’s chic, seasonal summer hotspot Aqua Luna, with its pumping music, club atmosphere and river views. See below for the full list.

The 3 Chef’s Restaurant (3 Pavāru Restorāns) is a restaurant with an open plan kitchen, beloved by residents and city guests alike. The restaurant was founded in September 2011 by two well-known Latvian chefs – Mārtiņš Sirmais and Ēriks Dreibants. The restaurant’s executive chef Pāvels Skopa is responsible for product selection, cooperation with farmers and also looks after the everyday work of the kitchen

For the best steak and fries in Riga, head over to Chef’s Corner – a chophouse serving dry-aged gourmet meat cuts. Opened in 2019, this busy restaurant has often been included on the list of The Best Restaurants in Latvia, hailed for both its New Latvian style and drinks. Its steaks are ultra tasty as it only uses premium dry-aged beef, making each choice particularly tender and nutty.

To begin, one of the three head chefs turns your table into an art canvas, drizzling various sauces and dips on white paper for you to mop up with artisan bread. Afterwards you’ll have a tough time deciding among the dishes on the ever-changing menu, though you can’t make a wrong choice. And if you truly can’t decide, there’s a 6-course tasting menu so you can try a bit of everything.

There are some overlooking gardens and parks (Whitehouse and Ferma), as well as one where you can walk straight in from the beach (36.Line); one is located in an old fire station (Kest), another in a former barracks (3 Chefs) and a third in a working brewery (Zoltners); then there’s chic, seasonal summer hotspot Aqua Luna, with its pumping music, club atmosphere and river views.

I was instantly charmed by the open-plan kitchen at 3 Chef’s Restaurant (3 Pavāru Restorāns). The passion and dedication of the founding chefs, Mārtiņš Sirmais and Ēriks Dreibants, and Executive Chef Pāvels Skopa, were evident in their commitment to working closely with local farmers and providing top-notch service.

If you’re looking for something more interactive, visit 3 Chefs, located near the Swedish Gate. Housed inside Jacob’s Barracks, this cozy place is run by three passionate chefs who love engaging with guests. They personally serve dishes and chat with diners, creating a warm, welcoming vibe.

Chef’s Corner is a restaurant and bar that offers European cuisine with a twist. Whilst there are vegetarian and fish options, its expertise is top quality steaks and meat dishes.

This is a place that all you meat lovers out there will definitely appreciate. More than 12 different versions for steak. Widest selection of Tartar and Carpaccio.

Chefs Corner is a high-end European restaurant included in the list of 30 best restaurants in Latvia under the “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Drinks” categories.

We recommend you check out places like 3 Chefs, Crumble cake cafe, Tails and why not have a nice cocktail in Bāka.