After the Eurovision 2012 song contest, which was held in Baku, tourists from all over the world surged into the capital of Azerbaijan. A beautiful city, in the architecture of which the old is mixed with the new, attracts more and more guests.
What to do if you come to Baku and don’t know which institution to visit in order to enjoy delicious national cuisine? The best restaurants in Baku are described in this article.
Mugam club
This is one of the best restaurants in Baku. Coming here, you seem to fall into a fairy tale. The fascinating interior in oriental style, the carpets hung on the walls - a real Azerbaijani flavor. Additional services include Azerbaijani folk dances performed in national costumes right in the restaurant, as well as great music.
The institution is located in the Old City (Icheri Sheher), which is the oldest part and one of the attractions of Baku.
Judging by the reviews, tourists like the color of this place both outside and inside. Visitors celebrate delightful music and dancing, but are unhappy that the cost of the mesmerizing performance is added to the bill. Also, some are not happy with the fact that the dishes in the restaurant are quite expensive: for the same amount in other places you can order twice as much.
Address: Hagigat Rzayeva street, 9. The restaurant is open from 10:00 until midnight. You can reserve a table by the phone number indicated on the official website.
Marivanna
If you have not been to Russia for a long time and want to plunge into its color again, then be sure to visit Marivanna. This is one of the best restaurants in Baku (Azerbaijan).
Also, events are constantly organized there. For example, on June 2, 2017, the institution celebrated the opening date, and Ivanushki International was the invited guests. This year, on July 21 and 22, a retro disco was held at Marivanna.
Among the popular items on the menu it is worth noting rich borsch, homemade dumplings with lamb, dumplings, golden cakes and homemade pastes that will take you to your childhood, to your beloved grandmother. From a huge number of desserts you can order "Bird's milk", "Honey", "Kiev" cake, "Potato" cake, etc.
Also in this restaurant in Baku the best children's menu:
- healthy vegetable salads decorated with animal figures;
- delicious soups, including pumpkin, "Chicken pock";
- vegetables;
- jam;
- pancakes;
- chicken cutlets and so on.
If desired, any dish can be ordered at home by calling the order service. You can also reserve a table online.
Address: Zarifa Aliyeva Avenue, 93.
The average check in a restaurant is 30-35 manats (1000-1500 rubles). The restaurant operates according to the following schedule: from Monday to Friday - from 12:00 to midnight, on Saturday and Sunday - from 10:00 to 24:00.
Judging by the reviews, visitors really like the interior of the room, as well as the dishes themselves.
Paris bistro
Cafe Paris Bistro is a piece of France in Baku. If you are tired of the local Azerbaijani cuisine and want to try something new, you can safely go to Paris Bistro. If you dream of a real French breakfast, then this is the place you need. There you will be treated to delicious croissants and aromatic coffee.
Judging by the reviews, visitors are very pleased with the taste of the dishes on offer. Also, many note the excellent location of the cafe. This is one of the best restaurants in Baku with a beautiful view of the Caspian Sea. Visitors are satisfied with the service and cozy atmosphere.
The cafe is located on Baku Boulevard. Metro station Icheri Sheher. Address: Zarifa Aliyeva street, 1/4.
Additional advantages include the fact that the institution works around the clock.
Chinar
Chinar is one of the best restaurants in Baku specializing in modern Asian cuisine. The front part of the building is surrounded by plane trees (also called plane trees). For many years this corner has been one of the most romantic places for lovers to meet in Baku.
The menu has a wide variety of dishes, including:
- dried lobster with wok noodles;
- Canadian lobster in batter;
- Caspian caviar;
- tom yam soup;
- Japanese seafood soup;
- fried shrimps;
- atlantic black cod;
- sweet and sour chinar;
- Peking duck with pancakes;
- Singaporean chicken and seafood lax;
- lamb with massaman curry sauce and peanuts and more.
The following can be distinguished from desserts:
- 8 wonders of Chinara - these are unique desserts from the chefs of the restaurant (assorted);
- warm date pudding pie, caramel and vanilla sauce (custard);
- strawberry pie (multi-layer) in the Indonesian style;
- raspberry tart;
- different kinds of ice-cream;
- chocolate fudge and more.
The menu also has sushi, barbecue, various salads. Among the drinks: tea and coffee, shots, sake, beer, vodka, gin, tequila, liquor, whiskey, rum, cognac, etc. Also, the institution can offer you a hookah.
Visitors reviews about this restaurant (one of the best in Baku) are mostly positive. Allocate good service, attentive staff, quality food, quiet, calm music in the institution, the atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. Also note a large selection of dishes on the menu.
Opening hours: from 12:00 to 02:00. Address: Shovkat Alekberova street, 1 (near the funicular). Metro station Icherisheher. The average bill is 30-50 AZN (1000-2000 rubles). An additional service is a free parking zone.
Qiz Qalasi
This is one of the best restaurants in Baku in the city center, in the Icheri Sheher district. Qız Qalası in Azerbaijani means "Maiden's Tower". The name was not chosen by chance. This cafe is located just next to this main attraction of all Azerbaijan, the Maiden Tower.
Here you can taste the most delicious tea in pear-shaped armoudou glasses. Since the custom of tea drinking is widespread in Azerbaijan, it would be a mistake not to try it in this country. Locals are sure that this wonderful drink is a symbol of respect and hospitality. Usually tea in this country is drunk hot. Also, it will serve you jam and sweets.
In the reviews, visitors write that they were satisfied with the olive jam, which the owner of the cafe recommended. Prices are quite low, despite the fact that the restaurant is located next to the main attraction of the country. The view from the restaurant, judging by the reviews, is simply gorgeous.
Shirvanshah
Şirvanşah is one of the best restaurants in Baku in the city center. This is not just a food service establishment, but also a museum. It occupies two floors. The restaurant has a huge number of rooms in which the surroundings of old Baku are recreated.
Beautiful interior: carpets, shotguns and sabers on the walls, candles placed throughout the institution, hats, jars of jam, beautiful atmospheric chandeliers, paintings, animal skins, colorful colorful pillows, chests, national dishes and much more.
Moreover, the waiters work in a restaurant in national Azerbaijani clothes. If you ask them, then, judging by the reviews, they can tell you several legends about the Shirvanshah and about Azerbaijan as a whole.
The reviews write that the prices, despite the excellent decoration of the restaurant-museum, are surprisingly quite low. It is worth noting that ten percent for visiting the museum will be included in the bill. Also, visitors mention huge portions of food. Some of them call this restaurant the best in Baku.
The institution is open Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 23:00. Seats in advance can not be booked.
Where to stay
If you do not know where to stay in Baku, then the guest house and hostel are listed below, reviews of which do not make you doubt the quality of service:
- Boulevard Guest House. Guest House Boulevard is located on Mamed Emin Rasulzadeh Street 6. It is a two-minute walk from Baku Boulevard. At your disposal will be free Wi-Fi, a minibar, an electric kettle, a TV, and a hairdryer in the bathroom. Judging by the reviews, the guest house staff is very friendly. Also note the proximity of the location to important attractions of the city. Near the guest house there are supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. Additional services include parking, airport transfers, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, room service drinks and food.
- ZİON Hostel is a peaceful place in the vibrant old town. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, there are family rooms and free parking, a bar and room service. Also in the institution you can stay with pets. It is worth noting the multilingual staff. The hostel is located at the following address: 101 Alevsyat Gulieva Street.
Finally
Baku is a very beautiful city. Having been here once, you will want to return again. The sea, the sun, amazing architecture, many attractions, beautiful culture, hospitality of Azerbaijanis, unforgettable national cuisine - all this will definitely leave a mark in your heart.