Riga restaurant “Ziedonis” serves snacks inspired by the four elements

The Riga restaurant “Ziedonis,” located at Aleksandra Čaka Street 100, serves guests a menu that includes snack toasts, each dedicated to one of the four elements of nature. The presentation of the dishes is colorful, echoing the greenery surrounding the venue.

One of the snacks, representing the water element, is a still-warm toast topped with delicate ricotta and thin slices of grape. Another toast combines whipped cottage cheese with herring and finely chopped apples — a pairing rooted in Latvian culinary tradition but given a modern presentation.

The drinks menu also features mango matcha, a drink that was trending last summer. It is described as a sweet-bitter, invigorating iced beverage that can be enjoyed even by those who are not usually fond of green tea powder.

From the snack menu, beef tartare was also chosen as a main course, served with crispy shallots and a horseradish sauce.

The restaurant's offerings combine seasonal ingredients with a contemporary style of presentation, while maintaining a connection to traditional Latvian cuisine.