Updated: March 2026
Best spots in Riga · home delivery · quality tips
You don't always have time to fire up your own grill. Sometimes you just want to sit down and enjoy professionally grilled shashlik — at a restaurant or delivered to your door. This guide covers the best places in Riga and surroundings where you can find top-notch shashlik in the 2026 season.
In this article
① Best shashlik restaurants in Riga
② Grill bars and street spots — budget option
③ How to order shashlik delivery?
④ Shashlik for events and parties
⑤ How to recognize quality shashlik?
Where to eat the best shashlik in Riga?
The best shashlik restaurants in Riga are those that grill over open flame, use fresh meat, and make their own marinades. Here are places worth visiting for a proper sit-down shashlik experience.
Aragats
CAUCASIAN CUISINE · CITY CENTERAddress: J. Alunāna iela 2, Riga
What's special: The oldest Caucasian restaurant in Riga, operating since the early 1990s. Everything is cooked over open flame — outstanding lamb shashlik, grilled eggplant, fresh lavash. The owner personally recommends dishes. Authentic atmosphere, not a designer restaurant.
Prices: shashlik from ~€8–15, lamb shashlik ~€25–28. Available on Wolt.
Website: aragats.lv
Erebuni
ARMENIAN CUISINE · PURVCIEMSAddress: Augusta Deglava iela 55B, Riga
What's special: Armenian restaurant with more than 20 types of shashlik — the widest selection in Riga. Set in a picturesque garden with private cabins for groups (up to 20 people), ideal for celebrations. All grilled over open flame. Free parking and children's playground.
Prices: pork shashlik from ~€7–9, lamb ~€11–14, lyulya kebab ~€8. Available on Wolt.
Phone: +371 20003204 · erebuni.lv
Šašliks Nr. 1
GEORGIAN STYLE · ULBROKAAddress: Ulbrokas iela 26a, Riga (at the Pirts Nr. 1 bath complex)
What's special: Grill bar with 7 types of shashlik, part of the Pirts Nr. 1 complex — combine a traditional Latvian sauna with grilled meat. Uses premium charcoal. Also serves Uzbek pilaf and craft beers. You can buy pre-marinated meat in vacuum packaging to grill at home.
Phone: +371 28 441 808 · sasliks1.lv
💡 Choosing a restaurant: Ask whether shashlik is grilled over real charcoal/wood or on an electric grill. Open-flame cooking gives authentic flavor that electric grills cannot replicate.
Grill bars and street spots — where to eat cheap and fast?
For good shashlik without restaurant prices, Riga's neighborhood grill bars are a tried-and-true choice. Many have been operating for decades, and their recipes have stood the test of time. Prices are typically half of what you'd pay downtown.
Grilbārs "Šašliki"
SINCE 1991 · BEBERBEĶIAddress: Beberbeķu iela 58, Riga (across from the big RĪGA letters, by the Jūrmala highway)
What's special: One of Latvia's oldest grill bars — operating since 1991. Everything grilled over charcoal. Hand-cut fries from Latvian-grown potatoes. Summer terrace, bicycle parking, and EV charging nearby.
Prices: pork shashlik with sides from ~€7–8, sides ~€2–3.
Phone: +371 28642320 · sasliki.lv
Grill Garden (Grildārzs)
GRILL BAR · ĀGENSKALNSAddress: Nometņu iela 58, Riga
What's special: Popular Pārdaugava grill bar with outdoor terrace in summer. Charcoal-grilled shashlik, fish, and meat. Suitable for small banquets and family celebrations. Daily lunch specials.
Neighborhood street spots
BUDGET · ALL OVER RIGARiga's residential neighborhoods are dotted with small, cozy grill spots that cook shashlik traditionally over charcoal. Prices start from €5–7 for pork shashlik with sides. Look in Purvciems, Jugla, Sarkandaugava, Pļavnieki — many are available on Wolt and Bolt Food. A local favorite is Sarkandaugavas šašliku bārs, consistently well-reviewed on delivery platforms.
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You can order shashlik in Riga through Wolt and Bolt Food — both platforms list dozens of shashlik restaurants with delivery in 20–40 minutes.
Wolt
Available in 15+ Latvian cities — Riga, Jūrmala, Jelgava, Liepāja, Daugavpils, Valmiera, Sigulda, and more. Search "shashlik" or "grill" in the app. Popular options include Aragats, Erebuni, Chi Asian Food, Sarkandaugavas šašliku bārs. Delivery fee typically €1–4. Free for Wolt+ subscribers.
Bolt Food
Available in 12 Latvian cities. Delivery from restaurants within 1 km is often free. Filter by cuisine type — choose "Caucasian" or "Grill." Average delivery time in Riga: 20–30 minutes.
💡 Delivery tip: Shashlik tastes best within 15–20 minutes of cooking. Order from the closest restaurant to your address. Choose bone-in cuts (ribs, collar) rather than fillet — they hold up better during transport.
Direct from the restaurant
Many shashlik restaurants also offer their own delivery — without the Wolt/Bolt middleman. Erebuni, Aragats, and several smaller spots deliver directly. Advantage: often no markup, and the restaurant gets a bigger share of your payment. Downside: real-time tracking isn't always available.
Shashlik for events, parties, and banquets
Planning a larger gathering with shashlik as the main course? Here are your options.
Order ready-made shashlik via catering. Kaktuss Catering (kaktusscatering.lv) provides on-site catering across Latvia — weddings, anniversaries, corporate events. Gan Bei (ganbei.lv) takes shashlik orders for banquets with 48 hours' notice.
Buy pre-marinated meat to grill yourself. Šašliks Nr. 1 sells chef-marinated meat in vacuum packaging — just grill at home. Riga's markets (Āgenskalns Market, Central Market meat pavilion) also sell pre-marinated meat ready for grilling — typically €5–8/kg.
Rent a restaurant banquet hall with a shashlik menu. Erebuni offers private cabins for up to 20 guests and a banquet hall for up to 80. Aragats can host up to 100 guests. Šašliks Nr. 1 at the Pirts Nr. 1 complex — combining sauna with shashlik is a popular bachelor party choice.
How to recognize quality shashlik at a restaurant?
Good shashlik is juicy, has a subtle smoky aroma, and the pieces are evenly cooked — no charred corners or raw spots. Here's what to look for.
Meat quality. Pieces should be roughly 3–4 cm with some fat marbling (not completely lean). If it's dry and overly lean, the restaurant likely used fillet or previously frozen meat.
Cooking method. Ask if they grill over charcoal/wood or on an electric grill. Charcoal is always superior. A visible mangal or grill pit with real coals is a good sign.
Side dishes. Quality spots serve shashlik with fresh vegetables, pickled onions, house-made sauces (adjika, tkemali), and fresh lavash or bread. If the sides are only ketchup and mayo packets — it's not a serious shashlik place.
Preparation time. If shashlik arrives within 5 minutes of ordering, it was likely reheated. Fresh charcoal-grilled shashlik takes at least 15–20 minutes. Good restaurants warn you upfront.
Shashlik + adventure — weekend ideas
The best shashlik is the kind you eat after a great outdoor adventure. Latvia in spring and summer has plenty to offer.
Gauja + grill. Campsites along the Gauja River (Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis) often have grill stations. Buy marinated meat at the market and grill it yourself after hiking or canoeing.
Jūrmala + roadside grill spots. Several well-known grill bars line the Jūrmala highway. Combine a beach day with shashlik on the way home.
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Venue comparison
| Venue | Type | Shashlik from | Delivery | Banquets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragats | Restaurant | ~€8 | Wolt | Yes, up to 100 |
| Erebuni | Restaurant | ~€7 | Wolt | Yes, cabins + hall |
| Šašliks Nr. 1 | Grill bar | ~€7 | No | At sauna complex |
| Grilbārs "Šašliki" | Grill bar | ~€7 | No | No |
| Grill Garden | Grill bar | ~€7 | No | Yes, small hall |
| Neighborhood spots | Street food | ~€5 | Wolt / Bolt | No |
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Where is the best shashlik in Riga?
Depends on what you're after. For the most authentic Caucasian experience: Aragats (J. Alunāna 2) and Erebuni (Deglava 55B). For budget options: neighborhood grill bars where pork shashlik starts at €5–7.
Can you order shashlik for delivery?
Yes, through the Wolt and Bolt Food apps. Search "shashlik" or "grill" and pick the nearest restaurant. Average delivery time in Riga is 20–30 minutes.
How much does shashlik cost at a restaurant in Riga?
Pork shashlik averages €7–10, chicken €5–8, lamb €11–28 depending on the restaurant. Sides are usually €2–4 extra.
Can you order shashlik for a banquet?
Yes. Erebuni and Aragats offer banquet halls. Kaktuss Catering and Gan Bei do on-site catering with shashlik. Šašliks Nr. 1 sells vacuum-packed marinated meat to take away.
What's the best time to eat shashlik at a restaurant?
Late afternoon or early evening (4–7 PM), when the kitchen isn't overloaded and shashlik is made fresh. Weekend lunches at popular spots can mean long waits.
Do shashlik restaurants operate in winter?
Major restaurants (Aragats, Erebuni) operate year-round. Smaller grill bars are often seasonal — typically April through October. Check hours before visiting.
Where to buy pre-marinated meat for grilling in Riga?
Central Market meat pavilion, Āgenskalns Market, or supermarket meat sections during grilling season. Šašliks Nr. 1 sells professionally marinated meat in vacuum packaging. Expect €5–8/kg depending on the cut.
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