Baku · Restaurants
The 5 best restaurants in Baku
From grandmother-recipe dolma to national cuisine with modern plating — the five strongest addresses of the Baku table. We have eaten at every one, and chosen every one honestly.
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Firuzə
★ 4.5 · ₼₼ · Tərlan Əliyarbəyov küçəsi 14
A basement classic by Fountains Square: Turkish and Azerbaijani cooking, generous portions, honest prices.
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02
Qala Divari
★ 4.8 · ₼₼ · 124 Kichik Qala St, Old City, Baku
Family-run Old City restaurant by the fortress wall serving tandir bread, saj and lamb with cherries.
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03
Shah Restaurant & Gallery
★ 4.7 · ₼₼ · 25A Najafgulu Rafiyev St, Baku
Restaurant-gallery styled after Shah Ismail Khatai's era, with medieval-recipe dishes, shah plov and live folk music.
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04
Sahil Bar & Restaurant
★ 4.6 · ₼₼₼ · Xaqani küçəsi 25
European food, good cocktails and weekend live music — a reliable meeting point in the centre.
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05
Sumakh
★ 4.5 · ₼₼₼ · Azadlıq prospekti 4B
The modern peak of national cuisine: bread shaped like the Maiden Tower, saj-fired lamb and one of the best Azerbaijani wine lists.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best restaurant in Baku?
According to our editors, Firuzə takes first place. A basement classic by Fountains Square: Turkish and Azerbaijani cooking, generous portions, honest prices.
How was this list made?
The ranking draws on Google ratings, review volume, local popularity and our editors’ judgement; a spot on the list cannot be bought.
How often is the list updated?
Each five is re-checked quarterly; places that close or slip in quality are removed from the list.