Martinelli — Restaurant in Riga

My friend and I took a starter to share for two and a dish each. duck breast for me and octopus for my friend. First negative point, we are not of Latvian origin and the menu was not offered in English, it was only at the end that the waiter brought back a menu in English (I find that limited because for my part I did not know really what I was ordering despite the waiter's explanations in broken English). To continue the server forced consumption, it is limited. And the best for the end, when the dish was brought to me and fortunately for me it was a duck breast, the cooking of my game was overcooked. However, a duck breast is eaten rare. I expressed my dissatisfaction to the server, the latter retorted "the chef is Latvian and not French". Each remark is obviously not constructive for everyone. this is not a restore response. France is recognized by the whole world for its gastronomy, I think the chef has more to learn about French gastronomy than the reverse. The food was good, not...

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That feeling, when you enter and after the door closes - you suddenly happen to be somewhere in Italy.

Nevertheless the menu selection is not so vasty, I would say is more than enough and satisfying all tastes. Without any exaggeration I had here one of the tastiest dishes in my life.

Maybe because any tiny detail matters? Agree, might be the vintage tableware matters too. Those, they serve food, from the past, manufacturered in Latvia, those from the childhood, those that seem not existing already nowadays.

What else to add? Wine! Here you can get one from Friuli in a glass, yet super rare opportunity in Riga.

Not yet good enough? Taste gelato di pistacchio from Sicily here.

Thank you for those tastiest experience to...

The loveliest place on the outskirts of the touristic center of Riga. Service is top notch, extra fast and unbelievably friendly. Despite not having a free table for two, the staff didn't hesitate to sit us in the wine tasting room, which was more quiet and cozy. The atmosphere is a mix of a quiet Italian family place and a wine cellar. Food is prepared very fast, and the quality is unquestionably great. They also have table wine, which goes very well along with many dishes. Oh, and a 'cherry on top' was a Limoncello shot after the food, as the best Italian manners call!

Thank you for a wonderful experience! A splendid venue for family or...