Riviera

Riviera is a Michelin-listed Mediterranean restaurant at Dzirnavu iela 31 in the Centrs district of Riga, Latvia. Its strength is a deep wine list, and it is considered a good place for a long solo dinner at the bar as well as for couples and small groups. It shares its street address with the restaurant Māsa, so visitors should check the name on the door.

The cuisine is Mediterranean, and the menu leans on seafood, pasta and grilled fish. A wine pairing menu is offered, which reflects the venue's emphasis on the beverage programme. Specific signature dishes are not fixed in the available data, but Mediterranean seafood and grilled fish are the dishes the kitchen is associated with. Prices fall in the upper-middle bracket for Riga, consistent with its Michelin listing.

The room is polished and wine-driven, with a measured, adult atmosphere rather than a loud social scene. There is no strict dress code, though smart-casual is typical. Diners who want to talk about wine with staff may prefer the bar, while tables suit longer meals.

Reservations are advisable, particularly for Friday and Saturday dinner. The restaurant's site is rivierarestorans.lv and the phone is +371 26 605 930. Per the Michelin listing, the restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 23:00, which makes it one of the more convenient options for travellers who need to dine on a Sunday or Monday when other upscale restaurants in Riga are closed.

The Centrs location is within reach of the Art Nouveau streets and the Old Town, roughly a 10-15 minute walk from the medieval core. Riviera suits visitors looking for a break from Latvian and Nordic menus, and for those who value a considered wine list over a set tasting menu. It is less suited to travellers on a tight budget.