BABO

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BABO – Modern Georgian Cuisine in Riga, Latvia | Michelin Recommended

A Taste of Home, Reimagined

At BABO in Riga, the kitchen is built around a simple, powerful idea: that the smell of freshly baked bread carries the warmth of childhood and home. This is the heart of their modern Georgian cuisine, where authentic flavors are given a contemporary, worldly breath.

The menu celebrates the rich traditions of Georgian cooking, with a strong focus on grilled dishes. Meats—pork, lamb, chicken, and beef—along with fish are carefully selected and cooked over an open flame. This live-fire technique creates deep, unforgettable flavors and textures, locking in juiciness and nuance. It’s a style that has earned the restaurant a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod to its commitment to quality and taste.

BABO’s space is designed for lingering. Open late into the evening (the kitchen serves until 22:30 on weeknights and 23:00 on weekends), it’s a place for both late-night conversations and relaxed dinners. The atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious, letting the food—and the love baked into every dish—take center stage. Whether you’re a seasoned gourmand or new to Georgian cuisine, this is a place where the taste is unmistakably real.