Restaurant "Rātes vārti"

Valmiera’s gourmet gem! Quite fitting since the restaurant is right next to Valmiera City Council and Theatre — your gateway to great food and wine in the heart of Vidzeme.

Chef Toms Lezdkalns and sommelier Elvis Pētersons make an incredible team, making sure every visit feels effortless with culinary creations and wines that just click.

Rātes Vārti is all about local flavors and seasonal ingredients, with a wine list that takes you from timeless Old World classics to fresh New World discoveries. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment.

Rātes Vārti recommends: Wine: Louis Picamelot En Chazot Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2019. Drink: L.I.N.G.O.N.B.E.R.R.Y. – Winery Matilde lingonberry tincture, cranberry juice, lingonberry & peppermint cordial, Easy Foam.

Our choice: Autumn calls for rich & generous personalities like Marsanne & Roussanne in François Villard’s ‘Les Contours de Mairlant’ – one of the world’s best white wine values, by the way! Complement the French duo with Chamomile & Honey Old Fashioned from Rātes Vārti’s cocktail list – unbeatable!