At the end of the 1970s, several new restaurants with a historical and romantic feel have been opened in Riga. It has to be mentioned that the longest queues were to restaurant «Birka». The restaurant has quickly become popular as a place where guests оf Old Riga can enjoy cosy and authentic Scandinavian atmosphere, beautiful live music and traditional kitchen. Largest watercolor collection that c
ounts 38 works of famous Latvian artist, Janis Brekte. As the years passed many things have changed, well-loved cafes closed down and new ones opened, but “Birka” remains everyone’s favourite to this day. Restaurant “Birka” - family-owned and family-run restaurant hidden in a small, narrow Old Riga street. Generations go by and now we can see grandchildren of those who treated themselves to good food and atmosphere in the 1970s are becoming regular visitors. Restaurant’s design presents an authentic Scandinavian atmosphere and eclectic style furniture one can fully enjoy a relaxed conversation with friends, listening to live music, or sitting by the fireplace, listen to the cracking of the burning logs while enjoying drinks. During the summer, your food and drinks although will be served in patio. Friendly and smiling faces, pleasant service and exquisite Scandinavia cuisine – restaurant “Birka” has everything to create the feeling of happiness. Spending interesting and saturated evening full with colorful impressions, experience rare atmosphere of the north, choose “Birka” – restaurant with a trusted and tested reputation!
