John Chef's Hall

Name: John Chef's Hall
Address: Ausekļa iela 22, Riga, Latvia
Telephone: +37162222260
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.9

63 votes

#35 of 2094 restaurants in Riga

ClosedOpens at 6PM tomorrow

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Passing by World of Hat Museum, visit this restaurant. Come here and degust perfectly cooked sturgeon. John Chef's Hall will offer you delicious wine.

The accommodating staff works hard, stays positive and makes this place great. Nice service is a strong point that plays a great role for the success of this place. When you enter this place, pay your attention to the homey atmosphere. It's a Michelin one-star restaurant, the award is usually given for providing tasty meals.

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A MICHELIN star: cuisine of great finesse. Worth the step!

Situated inside the A22 Hotel, JOHN Chef's Hall is an intimate seven-table, 20-seater affair. It overlooks the kitchen pass, where you can watch the chefs preparing a tasting menu that reflects both the country and the seasons. Cooking is modern and also playful in places, but never at the expense of flavour, with all ingredients treated with equal reverence and understanding... More info

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Mary V 2 months ago on Google

We visited John Chef’s Hall yesterday and had a truly memorable dining experience. What impressed me most was the chef’s concept of bringing guests back to their childhood. Every dish, whether through its aroma, ingredients, or flavors, evoked nostalgic memories. I think this is a brilliant idea because childhood memories are something we all cherish, and the menu captured that feeling perfectly. I chose the four-course vegetarian tasting menu, as I do not eat meat. One of the highlights for me was the use of rhubarb, which I absolutely love. The dishes featuring rhubarb were beautifully balanced and among my favorites of the evening. My husband had the full tasting menu. Although I don’t eat meat, I was fascinated by the aroma of the quail dish. It instantly reminded me of my grandmother’s meat-filled pancakes from childhood — a wonderful example of how powerfully the menu connects food with memories. The service was excellent: attentive, professional, and genuinely warm. I also appreciated the atmosphere. Unlike many Michelin-starred restaurants, where the experience can sometimes feel overly formal, John Hall felt relaxed, welcoming, and comfortable while maintaining a very high standard. Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner a month ago

Dear Mary, thank you for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are truly delighted that the concept behind our menu resonated with you. Creating dishes that awaken cherished childhood memories is at the heart of what we do, and it is incredibly rewarding to hear how the aromas, flavours, and ingredients brought back such meaningful moments for both you and your husband. We are especially pleased that you enjoyed the vegetarian tasting menu and the rhubarb dishes. Rhubarb is a beautiful ingredient that carries a sense of nostalgia for many of us, and we are glad it became one of the highlights of your evening. Your reflection on the quail dish perfectly captures what our chef hopes to achieve - creating connections through food that go beyond the plate and evoke personal memories and emotions. Thank you also for your kind words about our team and atmosphere. We strive to provide a dining experience that combines exceptional cuisine with genuine hospitality in a relaxed and welcoming setting. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to JOHN Chef's Hall for another memorable evening. Best regards, JOHN Chef's Hall Team

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Simon Henriksen 4 months ago on Google

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €50+

Response from the owner 4 months ago

Dear Simon, thank you for your 5-star rating! We’re truly pleased to know you had such a great experience with us.We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Best regards,JOHN Chef’s Hall team

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Stefan K. 9 months ago on Google

JOHN Chef's Hall, Riga »Visited: Nov 2025 »Total score: 4.2/5–satisfactory to good »In a nutshell: A young and ambitious team that clearly has a lot of potential, but in my opinion also has considerable room for improvement. »My ratings for this gourmet restaurant in detail: Service–4.5/5–good: Hospitality (affability, obligingness, connectedness, atmosphere, temper, professionalism, etc.): 4.7/5 Facilitation (advance information, booking process, assistance, communication, handling allergies, etc.): 4.4/5 Food–4.2/5–satisfactory to good: Flavors (range, depth, harmony/balance, complexity, accessibility, etc.): 4.8/5 Level (craftsmanship, originality, exclusivity, versatility, refinement, etc.): 3.7/5 Choices: 3.1/5 Comment: Overall, I thought the food tasted very good, but there were some aspects I didn't like: - At the beginning, a small piece of bread was served. I had already eaten this after the intermediate course, and afterwards I found myself missing some bread several times. - I found their idea of regionality rather peculiar: They used only two main ingredients in most dishes—either pikeperch or duck. In my opinion, this leads guests to doubt the originality of the dishes: You pay the full price for a gourmet menu, but in my opinion, you only get part 1 and then part 2 of one “split intermediate course” with pikeperch and one “split main course” with duck. I only found out about this when I was sitting at the table. I wouldn't have made a reservation there if the restaurant had disclosed this on its website (which I think they should do). Beverages, mainly the wines–4.8/5–very good: Taste (depth/range, length, complexity, balance, accessibility, elegance, intensity/subtlety, etc.): 4.8/5 Level (versatility, exclusivity, novelty, authenticity, originality, consistency, etc.): 4.8/5 How did the beverages go with the food?: 4.5/5 Choices: 4.1/5 Comment: Overall, I really liked the wines. I would particularly like to highlight a Vermentino from Sardinia and a Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau region, both of which I found outstanding. Presentation of the food–4.4/5–good: Procedures at and around the table (explanations, attunements, elements added/changed, service/staffing intensity, involvement of kitchen team, orchestration, dishes prepared/assembled at the table, etc.): 4.9/5 Textures and temperature differences: 4.9/5 Colors, decorations: 4.0/5 Timing, sequencing and portion sizes: 3.8/5 Special effects (positionings, DIY-effects, sculptures, surprises, fake effects, olfactory effects, fog/smoke, thematic elements, etc.): 3.8/5 Comment: I found the tableside procedures outstanding. The same goes for textures and temperature differences. However, the timing was too fast for me: I was the last guest to arrive at 7:10 p.m., when other guests were already well into their menu. At 9:30 p.m., I was the last guest in the room, and 5 minutes later, I was served coffee. I should have made a reservation much earlier in the evening. Why they accept reservations until 7:30 p.m. is beyond me. Presentation of beverages, mainly the wines–4.6/5–good to very good: Procedures at and around the table (explanations, attunements, etc.): 4.9/5 Quantities poured and timing in relation to the dishes: 4.3/5 Premises–4.7/5–very good: Accessibility, surroundings, and, where relevant, the view: 4.5/5 How did I like the style, decor, and atmosphere of the dining room or, if applicable, the outdoor area?: 4.7/5 Well-being (space, privacy, temperature, ventilation/odors, lighting, seating comfort, soundscape, sanitary facilities, etc.): 4.7/5 Price–3.0/5–sufficient: Price-performance ratio for food: 3.0/5 Price-performance ratio for wines and other beverages: 3.2/5 Price transparency and correspondence of the expected to the actual price (simple, complete and unambiguous price information on the website and in the menu, etc.): 2.7/5 113377 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €50+

Response from the owner 7 months ago

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the hospitality of our team, the wine selection, and the tableside presentation. We appreciate your feedback about clearer communication and will review how we present this concept online and at booking. Thank you once again for your feedback; it is truly appreciated. Best regards, JOHN Chef’s Hall team

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Ausekļa iela 22

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