Lido Alus
- January 2, 2003
- Rated 3 of 5 by
raycarstairs from Glasgow, Scotland
Across the world, the Irish are famed for their pubs which, to be honest, aren't typically Irish. Likewise, the Latvian Restaurant chain Lido is not particularly Latvian. However, if the tacky country-style decor doesn't put you off and you're looking for heaving portions of good wholesome grub, then stop in. Lido restaurants are self-service--a 'chef' serves the hot meals which consist of meat and potato for the most part, although there was some very tasty fish on offer too. There is also an extensive salad bar from which you help yourself to as much as you want before proceeding to the checkout . . . to have your meal weighed! Curiously, this is a common phenomena in Latvia. Despite the dodgy decor and conveyor-belt approach to customers, we had no complaints with the food which, to be honest, was among the cheapest we have ever had. A great option if you are starving and on a very tight budget.
From journal Riga - 'Gateway to Latvia'