The figure that stands atop the Old Town’s 42-metre-high Latvian Freedom Monument is affectionately named Milda – and this contemporary restaurant shares her name. In keeping with this nod to history, traditional, home-cooked recipes lead the way on the menu, from homemade sausages or grey peas with bacon and sour cream to favourites from neighbouring Lithuania such as cepelinai (potato dumplings). Whatever you choose it will be great value, especially considering the generous portions sizes. The attractive vaulted basement a popular spot to sit, and warm, welcoming service tops things off.