Kest Restaurant
Kest
A tasting-menu restaurant in an old fire station, listed in the Michelin Guide and recognized with a service award. Chef Māris Jansons leads the kitchen.
Latvian chef Māris Jansons opened Kest in 2020 in Cēsis's old fire station, keeping the original gates and vintage lamps. Dinner has two stages. First, guests eat a 5-6 course tasting menu built around local seasonal ingredients in a bright dining room. Alcohol pairing (including cocktails) or a non-alcoholic pairing is optional. After dessert, guests move to a dim jazz lounge for after-dinner drinks. The restaurant won a Michelin service award in 2024 and was named the best regional fine-dining wine list in Latvia. It is open only from Friday to Sunday, and reservations are required. About 80-130 euros per person. It is at Valmieras iela 1 on the north side of the old town, about a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Opening hours
Fri 19:00-22:00; Sat 15:00-18:00 and 19:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-18:00; closed Monday to Thursday
Nearby sights
- Victory Monument & Vienības Square
- Cēsis Castle Park
- St. John's Church, Cēsis
- Cēsis Castle
- Cēsis Old Town
- Cīrulīši Nature Trails
- Žagarkalns
- Ērgļu Cliffs