Arsenāls Café
Kafejnīca «Arsenāls»
A café inside the Mark Rothko Art Centre at the Daugavpils Fortress. Mushroom soup and a range of pancakes make a popular light meal after a visit.
Arsenāls is housed in the former artillery arsenal of the Daugavpils Fortress, in the same building as the Mark Rothko Art Centre. Thick walls keep the interior cool even in summer, and the outdoor terrace faces Nicholas Gate. The menu is available in several languages. The most praised dish is mushroom soup; other options include solyanka, tomato soup, Hungarian fish soup, pancakes filled with cheese, meat or mushroom, potato pancakes and Zeppelin potato dumplings. Desserts include cheesecake and chocolate fondue. The café seats 60 people, and most main courses cost €4–8. Service can be slow at busy times, so allow extra time if you are in a hurry. Open year-round, with parking.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Mark Rothko Art Centre
- Daugavpils Fortress
- Latgale Zoo
- Daugavpils Regional and Art Museum
- Rīgas iela & Unity House
- Daugavpils Synagogue
- Daugavpils Shot Factory
- Saints Boris and Gleb Cathedral