The Best Restaurants in Baku

17 August 2022

The 10 Best Restaurants in Baku by Sakura Travel Agency

Baku – gastronomical capital of the land of fire – Azerbaijan. Food industry is very well developed here and if you are planning to visit Baku don’t forget to try as many wonderful dishes as it’s possible, we promise - you won’t regret!

Food prices in Baku are very affordable, restaurants, cafes and street food in Baku are not expansive, you can try lots of dishes and visit many places even if you are budget traveler. Baku is famous for traditional dishes with pure lamb meat, Azerbaijan Pilaf, Qutab, Qebab, mouth-watering fish of the Caspian sea, etc. A very special part of Azeri Cuisine is tea and traditional sweets, the most famous sweet is Pakhlava.

Let’s begin! We are going to discuss the best restaurants in Baku

Metropol 145

A. Aliyev Street 11, Baku

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According to the visitors’s feedback Metropol 145 takes place on the list of the best restaurants in Baku, food is unbelievably delicious here and service is high quality. Interior is very cozy here and atmosphere is always very nice and friendly. Here you can try the most famous traditional dishes pilav Azerbaijan, famous Azerbaijan Qutab, kebab and many more. Metropol 145 and famous for wonderful interior and variety of cuisines: Azeri, Mexican, Asian, Tuscan, Vegan options, etc. Metropol 145 is Hookah Lounge too, so your visit here will be even more pleasant.

Art Club Restaurant

9 Asef Zeynalli, Icheri Sheher

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Art Club restaurant Baku has been one of the best restaurants in Baku for years. Visitors adore this place, it’s kind of Gallery, lots of art exhibitions are held here, food is just magnificent, they even have gluten free options and it’s one of Restaurants Baku with live music. This restaurant is especially loved for the service, waiters always explain history and origin of the dishes you order, so you will have kind of gastronomy tour there. As we already told Food prices in Baku are very affordable, guests mention that even Art Club Restaurant Baku is luxury one, prices are still fair. You will fall in love with this wonderful place for sure!

Cay Bagi 145

Böyük Qala küç. 4, döngə, Baku

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Cay Bagi or Tea Garden is one of the most wonderful spots to visit in Old Baku. Indoor space is very Asian, colourful and cozy, Restaurant is located near Maiden tower and it's really impressive. Cay Bagi serves traditional Azeri food alongside with Asian and European dishes and everything is so delicious! Tea tradition is the main attraction of this cafe, you can enjoy tea drinking in the hard of the Old city, visiting this place at the evening is a great idea too, just look at the shot above and you will know the reason. Cay Bagi is place where you always want to come back one more time and enjoy the atmosphere, wonderful decorations and flavoursome food.

Darya fish House

Namiq Quliyev, Baku

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Derya is one of the port Baku restaurants. Derya fish house is not only dining spot but way much more. Derya is located on the shore of The Caspian Sea, literally into the sea. Imagine yourself admiring stunning view, feeling water splashes and eating the most delicious fish ever, even if you are not fish lover this place will totally impress you. As for prices it’s very affordable, that’s why there is always a lot of people at Derya. Locals come here with their families or friends, visitors are taking photos and just having fun, so atmosphere is always amazing here. Staff is very friendly and always ready to help you, menu is very simple and understandable for everyone, also they have playground for children so it's absolutely family friendly. Evening is totally impressive at Derya, sunset is so wonderful here! On the way back you can visit wonderful Bibi-Eibat Mosque. If you love sea Derya is must visit spot for you!

CafeCity

İnşaatçılar prospekti, Baku

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Cafecity is one of the favourite dining spots for locals and tourists. Locals often advice this place to tourists, Cafecity is a branch of cafes so you will always find one near you. Café affords a very huge menu, you can try many traditional Azeri dishes alongside with European ones. Prices are quite affordable, you can try very cheap but delicious dishes and luxury more expensive ones in one space, so this spot is literary for every situation, is it lunch or special night out. Cafes have indoor and outdoor seats, staff is always very friendly and happy to help, that's why Cafecity is so successful. As at many cafes in Baku, Cafecity is pet friendly, so you can see fluffy cats in the outdoor space of the cafe.