Michelin Plate · Star Wine List · Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Barents in Riga is permanently closed. This profile is retained as a historical record of the former restaurant at Smilšu iela 3.
Barents in Riga is permanently closed. This profile is retained as a historical record of the former restaurant at Smilšu iela 3.
Latvian restaurant-sector reporting said Barents restaurant and bar would close on January 31, 2026, and Google Places lists Barents CLOSED_PERMANENTLY. The old website still contains hours, so it should not be used as current operating proof.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barents open?
No. Barents in Riga is permanently closed. This profile is retained as a historical record of the former restaurant at Smilšu iela 3.
Can I make a reservation now?
No. Current reservation, booking, or opening-hours information should not be published for this historical profile.
Reputation & Price
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BarentsThis venue (the venue you are viewing) | Modern Cuisine | Not listed | Michelin Plate · Star Wine List | Not listed |
| 3 Chefs | Not listed | Not listed | Michelin Plate | Vecpilsēta, Modern Latvian Forest Cuisine |
| SMØR Bistro | Modern Nordic-French Bistro | $50–100 | Michelin Bib Gourmand | Centrs, Modern Nordic-French Bistro |
| Whitehouse | Modern European with Asian Influences | $50–100 | Michelin Plate · Star Wine List | Centrs, Modern European with Asian Influences |
| B7 | Modern Global Bistro | $50–100 | Michelin Plate · Star Wine List | Centrs, Modern Global Bistro |
| Snatch | Modern Italian | $30–50 | Michelin Bib Gourmand · Star Wine List | Centrs, Modern Italian |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
Michelin
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
World Culinary Awards Latvia's Best Restaurant 2025 #1
World Culinary Awards
Full recognition history (6 entries)
Michelin Plate
Michelin
Michelin Plate
Michelin
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Barents
The wine
Barents holds the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 350 or more selections.
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
- Selections
- 430
- Bottles in cellar
- 1,200
- List strengths
- France, Italy, Germany
- Wine director
- Raimonds Tomsons