Max Cekot Kitchen

In Riga, Max Cekot Kitchen is more than a restaurant — it’s an experience. Latvia’s first Michelin-starred spot, it’s led by chef Maksims Cekots, who serves a 15-course tasting menu that changes with the seasons, highlighting the best local ingredients in inventive ways.

Sommelier Uldis Grigalis brings the perfect wine pairings to every dish, turning each course into a little discovery.

It’s amazing to see Max Cekot Kitchen’s wine list become stronger year by year — it’s now even deeper, offering a new degree of range, maturity, and edginess. In a list as complete as this, it’s a special joy to uncover the hidden gems — rarities, long-unseen vintages, formats, or crus that make the experience truly unique.

The team’s energy is warm and welcoming, making the whole evening feel effortless and personal. Every visit is different — a menu that evolves, flavors that surprise, and a passion for food, wine, and hospitality that shines in every detail. It’s not just dinner — it’s a celebration of Latvian cuisine at its finest.

Max Cekot Kitchen recommends: La Réserve Perpétuelle Cuvée 38 Henriot Blanc de Blancs.

Our choice: Check out Raphaël Bérêche’s rare Ambonnay from the prized 2016 vintage (a magic Champagne) and savour the maturity of Pomerol’s La Fleur de Gay 1985! Or if you’ve just won a lottery – celebrate Latvia’s independence in style with 1918 Poças 100 YO Tawny Port!