Old City Restaurant - Azerbaijani cuisine, Sabail
Old City Restaurant offers its services in Azerbaijani cuisine at Veli Mammadov Street, 24, Sabail District, Baku. The restaurant is open daily from 11:00, serving lunch and dinner in a setting suitable for families and larger groups. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, reserve a table in advance, and order beer, wine, coffee or dessert. Payments are accepted by cash, card, and NFC. With a rating of 4.6 based on 208 reviews, it remains a popular spot in the area. Call +994 12 492 05 55 for reservations.
- Veli Mammadov Street, 24, Sabail District, Baku
- (+99450) 375-00-80
- (+99412) 492-05-55
- (+99450) 697-91-65
- Monday - Sunday 11:00 - 23:00
- https://instagram.com/kohnesheherrestaurant/
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Old City Restaurant (Baku) is an ethnic dining venue operating within the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve. Featuring stone interiors decorated with traditional rugs and national motifs, the restaurant provides indoor and outdoor table service focusing on time-tested Azerbaijani recipes.
History:
Founding and purpose: The restaurant was established along Icherisheher's primary walking routes to showcase authentic Azerbaijani culinary arts and deliver traditional hospitality to local and foreign visitors.
Concept evolution: Over its operational years, the venue preserved its authentic stone-built interior while enhancing service workflow to accommodate tourist groups and private dinners.
Team:
Culinary specialists: Master chefs specialized in regional pilafs, slow-cooked meat stews, tandir baking, and open-flame charcoal grilling.
Service and hospitality staff: Multilingual servers and floor managers capable of explaining the heritage and ingredients of traditional local dishes to international travelers.
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Traditional entrees: Classic Shah plov, stuffed grape-leaf dolma, Sheki-style piti, pomegranate roast beef (nar qovurma), and stewed meats.
Saj platters and qutabs: Sizzling lamb, beef, and chicken saj dishes alongside freshly rolled meat, herb, and pumpkin flatbreads.
Grilled skewers and tandir baked goods: Lamb antricote, minced lule kebabs, skewered veal, hot tandir bread, and roasted vegetables.
National sweets and tea ceremony: Baku baklava, shekerbura, badambura, house-made fruit preserves, and mountain thyme tea.
Group dining: Tailored lunch and tasting arrangements designed for guided walking tours and international travel groups.
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Dining capacity: Historic dining rooms and sidewalk seating arrangements accommodated inside a preserved Old City structure.
Operating schedule: Daily service running continuously from morning hours until late evening.
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Cultural and gastronomic promotion: Preserving classical cooking techniques and presenting Azerbaijan's historic hospitality traditions to global tourists.
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Holiday and seasonal specials: The restaurant hosts cultural culinary displays, live seasonal presentations, and traditional menus during Novruz and national festivities.
