r/latvia Jan 09 '24

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u/Fabulous_Tune1442 Jan 09 '24

Rozengrāls, a medieval underground restaurant

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u/Capybarasaregreat Can Into Nordic Jan 09 '24

I'm honestly surprised they reopened this year. I checked multiple times over the last two years whether they were open or had signs of planning to open, with not even a reply to an email I sent, and suddenly it's up and running one sudden day. I'm not even that huge of a fan, it just turned into this weird quest for me as I had mentioned it to others before.

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u/aksefekts Jan 09 '24

Went there recently, not worth it! It’s not the same restaurant it was 10 years ago

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u/Sufficient-Shame-788 Jan 09 '24

Oh! What changed?

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u/aksefekts Jan 28 '24

The bread they used to bring was freshly baked (water and flour) unleavened bread. Now it was just store-bought rolls.

Their portion sizes were bigger for what I assume was the same price at the time (taking into account inflation). Also now they bring more carbs, less meat. Anecdotal sure, but true for 2 of the dishes me and my wife tried (lamb shank and rabbit). Which is a shame, because the lamb shank was well cooked.

Their house beer is still amazing and by far the best part of the experience.

All in all 70Eur for a starter to share, 2 mains and 2 beers is not worth it IMO.

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u/Sufficient-Shame-788 Jan 28 '24

Interesting and good to know, thanks! Doesn’t maybe sound THAT bad as many restaurants have taken this kind of minor “downsizing” decisions since the happier times ~5 years ago. Last time I was in Olde Hansa in Tallinn, they had switched all the handmade fragrant candles on the tables to basic ones. That changed the vibe quite a lot :/