Akhtamar: "Tasty Trans-Caucasian food in nice environment" Riga Restaurant Tip by WanderingFinn

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  Akhtamar from outside; entrance a few steps down
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  • Akhtamar from outside; entrance a few steps down - Riga
      Akhtamar from outside; entrance a few steps down
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  • I'm studying the menu in our own small cabinet - Riga
      I'm studying the menu in our own small cabinet
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  • Cosy table waiting for happy diners - Riga
      Cosy table waiting for happy diners
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  • Locals eating at the big hall - Riga
      Locals eating at the big hall
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  • Coffee and the Armenian baklava-cake as a dessert - Riga
      Coffee and the Armenian baklava-cake as a dessert
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Most entries are prepared at table side on an open flame. Ethnic Armenian food presented in a fantastic relaxing atmosphere. A nice way to divide the restaurant premises into private "cabinets" (without doors anyhow). Very peaceful, nice dining.

I loved the little hint of smoke (barbeque taste) in the dishes - as mentioned, the majority of the dishes are prepared on an open fire.

Favorite Dish: Some Armenian beef dish, wrapped in thin bread, contained some red sauce. Just super delicious!!!

If you like sweet things, try with your coffee as dessert the Armenian cake called baklava.

Address: Merkela iela 9, Riga LV 1050, LV
Comparison: about average
othercontact: Fax: 371-721-5013
Phone: +371-721-5032
Price: US$11-20
Rating: 5
Theme: Other

Review Helpfulness: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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