Restaurant week returns to Latvian castles and manors from 11 to 22 November
During the national holiday week, chefs at nine venues including Bīriņi, Mālpils, Cesvaine and Jaunpils cook from historical recipes. Igate Castle and Gatarta Manor host a festive brunch on 18 November.
Mārtiņš Lasmanis· Editor-in-chief
Prepared by the S Ziņas newsroom·

The Latvian Castles and Manors Association is holding a restaurant week at castles and manor houses from Wednesday, 11 November, to 22 November. It coincides with Latvia's national holiday week, and the chefs have built their menus on centuries-old culinary traditions and historical recipes, using both local and imported produce.
Where to go
- Bīriņi Castle (Bīriņu pils)
- Mālpils Manor
- Kalnmuiža
- Jaunpils Castle
- Nurmuiža
- Cesvaine Castle
- Lielvircava Manor
- Šlokenbeka Manor
- Valmiermuiža
Igate Castle and Gatarta Manor will also host a festive brunch on 18 November, Latvia's Independence Day.
Prices and booking
Not every venue has published prices in advance. At Mālpils Manor a three-course menu costs €42 per person during the week; the manor also offers evening packages for two with an overnight stay at €180 and €240. The Mālpils restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, open from 12:00 to 20:00 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Booking a table early is advised, as castle and manor restaurants have limited seating.
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