Barents restaurant

Name: Barents restaurant
Address: Smilšu iela 3, Riga, Latvia
Telephone: +37120021022
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.8

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Barents restorāns in Riga offers a unique fine dining experience that is sure to impress. The restaurant offers a variety of tasting menus, featuring dishes with caviar or roe, and a selection of cocktails. The interior design is elegant and calming, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The food is creative, imaginative, and exceptionally tasty, with dishes from around the world, including rare finds. The wine selection is impeccable, with a sommelier team available to help guide your culinary experience. The chefs at Barents prepare each dish with care and attention to detail, and the chef's table offers an up close and personal view of their work. For those looking for a special evening out, Barents restorāns is the perfect place to enjoy a luxurious meal.

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Thomas Berge 9 months ago on Google

Good, but far from what they seem to aspire to considering both the Michelin perspective and the prices. Out of 8 dishes, 4 or at best 5 could be branded gourmet quality. The rest was unfortunately quite bland, unimaginative and even including quite dry and chewy meat on the main dish bird. I left most of what was supposed to be the star of the show on the plate after a couple of small bites. Presentation was super (see picture) but in a restaurant taste is always what matters most. Big shout out to the waiters. They did great work and acted pleasantly professional throughout the 3 hour meal. It always also adds a bit of a luxury feel when there's one waiter to serve my date, and another to serve myself at the exact same time. Best dish: a small medallion of cod, delicately slow-heated to perfection. For a restaurant with gourmet aspirations, I expect a lot more from the kitchen in general, though. They could have done much to improve the feel of the dining room too. Not in any way an inspiring setting, with quite the feel of being sat inside a clothes store, spotlights on rails, rough concrete ceiling fully exposed. Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 2

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Marija Peterberga a year ago on Google

I recently visited Barents Restaurant for their tasting menu experience, Barents Seasons, and it was an impressive, well-rounded evening. The 8-course menu was creative and well-executed, with each dish introduced through thoughtful storytelling that gave real meaning to the flavours on the plate. One standout aspect was the restaurant’s clear commitment to sustainability. They make a real effort to use ingredients fully and minimize waste. Their focus on local and seasonal products made the menu feel fresh and more connected to its surroundings. The sommelier-led wine pairing was another highlight! Well-chosen wines that not only complemented each course beautifully but also came with fascinating background stories about the producers and regions. Overall, Barents offers a refined, sustainable experience with professionalism in both food and service. Well worth it. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: €50+

Response from the owner a year ago

Dear Marija,Thank you for taking your time to write us a detailed feedback. We appreciate your kind words! We hope to see you soon in our restaurant again.Best regards,Barents Team

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