Riga is the capital of Latvia, home to around 742,572 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Local favourites
Čili Pica
Cheap but good pizza.
Lido
A network of 8 restaurants offering decent hearty Latvian food, including desserts, at good prices. The restaurants are either cafeteria-sty