# Baku Beyond F1: Flame Towers, Old City & Caspian Dining > Step away from the track fencing: explore the medieval Maiden Tower, Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Centre, Caspian Sea promenade tea houses, and kebabs. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/baku-f1/ai/pages/things-to-do.json) - Content updated: 2026-09-06 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content ![Taze Bey Hammam pool interior]() Above Guide / Curated Baku ## Things to do *in Baku.* Pair the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with 18th-century Aga Mikayil, 1886 Taze Bey, historic tea houses, and dramatic desert landscapes. [Explore the collection]() [Photo]() by Taze Bey Hammam · Official venue image; project-owner-approved website use Beyond the circuit Your next discovery Follow your interests. Find your stops. Make the trip your own. What’s your kind of day out? Narrow the results by category, search or area. Find your next stop Area Sort All areas #### Places to explore 12 of 17 discoveries Baku History And Culture Sheikh Shamil Street; central Baku near Icherisheher Metro #### Taze Bey Hammam Built in 1886 and restored in 2003. The official venue site lists Turkish, Russian and Finnish hammam or sauna options, a pool, massage, kisa scrub, foam washing and an eucalyptus-broom treatment. Confirm current access arrangements, services and prices directly before visiting. Baku History And Culture Kichik Gala Street 16; Icherisheher #### Aga Mikayil Bathhouse An 18th-century hammam built by Haji Aga Mikayil in the Hamamchilar quarter of Icherisheher. Heritage sources describe square bathing rooms, a central hall and domed architecture. Confirm gender-day policy, services, hours and booking directly before visiting. ![BİR-İKİ Dönər — Central]() Race Week Food And Drink Fountains Square area #### BİR-İKİ Dönər — Central Pick up a chicken döner or falafel wrap for a straightforward lunch. The Central branch is handy for a city-centre food stop without committing to a long meal. ![Shaurma №1 — Aziz Aliyev]() Race Week Food And Drink Nizami Museum / Fountains Square #### Shaurma №1 — Aziz Aliyev Stop for a shawarma wrap on Aziz Aliyev Street when you want a quick, simple meal near Fountains Square. ![Entrée — Nigar Rafibeyli]() Race Week Food And Drink Fountains Square area #### Entrée — Nigar Rafibeyli Stop for a pastry and coffee, or pick a sandwich for a light lunch. This central bakery is a practical breakfast option before a day at the track. ![Coffee Moffie]() Race Week Food And Drink Islam Safarli Street #### Coffee Moffie Take a coffee break at this small film-themed café. A sandwich or slice of cake makes it a lighter alternative to another full restaurant meal. ![Sehrli Təndir]() Race Week Food And Drink Old City #### Sehrli Təndir Make this an Old City breakfast stop for tandir bread and a simple morning meal. Order individual items if you want to keep it light rather than build a large shared spread. ![Firuzə]() Race Week Food And Drink Fountains Square #### Firuzə Choose Firuzə for a central Azerbaijani dinner surrounded by stone walls, carpets and copperware. Compare the pilaf and kebab sections for a meal to share. ![Dolma]() Race Week Food And Drink Fountains Square #### Dolma Share Azerbaijani dishes at this central restaurant, with plenty of soups, salads and grilled choices. Start with a small selection and add more if the table is still hungry. ![Qaynana]() Race Week Food And Drink Old City #### Qaynana Settle into a traditional dining room for an Azerbaijani meal in the Old City. It suits a relaxed lunch alongside sightseeing, or dinner when you have time to linger. ![SAHiL Bar & Restaurant]() Race Week Food And Drink Seafront boulevard #### SAHiL Bar & Restaurant Choose SAHiL for a boulevard meal with separate lunch and dinner menus. Compare the lunch options if you want a sit-down break without ordering a full evening spread. ![Scalini Ristorante Italiano]() Race Week Food And Drink Bakikhanov Street #### Scalini Ristorante Italiano A change of pace from local cuisine: choose pizza, pasta or risotto at Scalini. The menu offers straightforward dishes alongside more expensive seafood and steak choices. ### Explore Baku on the map 17 places to visit. Select a pin for details and add your favourites to your itinerary. Category Find on map **Loading the map** Find your bearings in a moment. 1. 1 **Taze Bey Hammam** Culture & heritage 2. 2 **Aga Mikayil Bathhouse** Culture & heritage 3. 3 **BİR-İKİ Dönər — Central** Food & dining 4. 4 **Shaurma №1 — Aziz Aliyev** Food & dining 5. 5 **Entrée — Nigar Rafibeyli** Food & dining 6. 6 **Coffee Moffie** Food & dining 7. 7 **Sehrli Təndir** Food & dining 8. 8 **Firuzə** Food & dining 9. 9 **Dolma** Food & dining 10. 10 **Qaynana** Food & dining 11. 11 **SAHiL Bar & Restaurant** Food & dining 12. 12 **Scalini Ristorante Italiano** Food & dining 13. 13 **Zafferano** Food & dining 14. 14 **OroNero Bar & Ristorante** Food & dining 15. 15 **CHiNAR** Food & dining 16. 16 **Sumakh** Food & dining 17. 17 **Tribeca** Food & dining 02 / Your experiences ### Choose your experiences. **Fit it around the racing.**Book longer outings on a free day and allow time for circuit transfers before your next reservation. 01 baku-history-and-culture #### Historic hamams & bathhouse rituals Compare 18th-century Aga Mikayil with 1886 Taze Bey; expect heat, steam, optional kisa scrubs and venue-specific access arrangements. 1. 01 **Taze Bey Hammam** 1886 central-Baku bath complex with Turkish, Russian and Finnish options, pool, kisa scrub, foam washing, massage and an eucalyptus-broom treatment. Check current access, service and price before visiting. 2. 02 **Aga Mikayil Bathhouse** Operating 18th-century Old City hammam on Kichik Gala Street. Confirm gender-day policy, hours, services and booking directly before visiting. [Photo]() by Taze Bey Hammam · Official venue image; project-owner-approved website use [Photo]() by Taze Bey Hammam · Official venue image; project-owner-approved website use [Photo]() by Urek Meniashvili · [CC BY-SA 3.0]() [Photo]() by Urek Meniashvili · [CC BY-SA 3.0]() 02 race-week-food-and-drink #### Budget cafés & quick bites Keep it simple with wraps, coffee, pastries or a modest local breakfast. 1. 01 **BİR-İKİ Dönər — Central** Pick up a chicken döner or falafel wrap for a straightforward lunch. The Central branch is handy for a city-centre food stop without committing to a long meal. 2. 02 **Shaurma №1 — Aziz Aliyev** Stop for a shawarma wrap on Aziz Aliyev Street when you want a quick, simple meal near Fountains Square. 3. 03 **Entrée — Nigar Rafibeyli** Stop for a pastry and coffee, or pick a sandwich for a light lunch. This central bakery is a practical breakfast option before a day at the track. 4. 04 **Coffee Moffie** Take a coffee break at this small film-themed café. A sandwich or slice of cake makes it a lighter alternative to another full restaurant meal. 5. 05 **Sehrli Təndir** Make this an Old City breakfast stop for tandir bread and a simple morning meal. Order individual items if you want to keep it light rather than build a large shared spread. 03 race-week-food-and-drink #### Mid-range dining Settle in for Azerbaijani favourites, a boulevard meal or an Italian dinner. 1. 01 **Firuzə** Choose Firuzə for a central Azerbaijani dinner surrounded by stone walls, carpets and copperware. Compare the pilaf and kebab sections for a meal to share. 2. 02 **Dolma** Share Azerbaijani dishes at this central restaurant, with plenty of soups, salads and grilled choices. Start with a small selection and add more if the table is still hungry. 3. 03 **Qaynana** Settle into a traditional dining room for an Azerbaijani meal in the Old City. It suits a relaxed lunch alongside sightseeing, or dinner when you have time to linger. 4. 04 **SAHiL Bar & Restaurant** Choose SAHiL for a boulevard meal with separate lunch and dinner menus. Compare the lunch options if you want a sit-down break without ordering a full evening spread. 5. 05 **Scalini Ristorante Italiano** A change of pace from local cuisine: choose pizza, pasta or risotto at Scalini. The menu offers straightforward dishes alongside more expensive seafood and steak choices. 04 race-week-food-and-drink #### Fine dining & special occasions Make an evening of it with upscale Azerbaijani cooking, hotel dining or a lively celebration. 1. 01 **Zafferano** Book Zafferano for a polished Italian dinner in the Four Seasons. Homemade ravioli and seafood make it a special-occasion choice close to the Old City. 2. 02 **OroNero Bar & Ristorante** Choose OroNero for handmade pasta and an Italian dinner in the JW Marriott. Its glamorous interior makes it a good fit for a date or a celebratory evening. 3. 03 **CHiNAR** Choose CHiNAR for a stylish Pan-Asian evening with cocktails. It is the pick here for a livelier night out rather than a quiet, traditional Azerbaijani meal. 4. 04 **Sumakh** Make Sumakh your special-occasion choice for Azerbaijani cooking. Order dolma, kebabs or pilaf in a dining room filled with local craft and design details. 5. 05 **Tribeca** Book Tribeca for a contemporary hotel dinner with an open kitchen and New York influences. It suits a planned celebration away from the busiest waterfront streets. 05 architecture-and-landmarks #### Zaha Hadid curves & Flame Towers Futuristic architectural masterpieces juxtaposed against oil-boom stone palaces. 1. 01 **Heydar Aliyev Centre** Zaha Hadid’s award-winning flowing architectural landmark housing contemporary exhibition galleries. 2. 02 **Flame Towers & Highland Park** Take the funicular up to Highland Park for panoramic views of the illuminated Flame Towers and Caspian bay. 06 day-trips-and-extensions #### Gobustan petroglyphs & mud volcanoes Prehistoric rock art and bubbling cold mud volcanoes located 50 minutes south of Baku. 1. 01 **Gobustan National Park Petroglyphs** UNESCO World Heritage site featuring over 6,000 ancient rock engravings dating back 40,000 years. 2. 02 **Cold Mud Volcanoes of Alyat** Azerbaijan houses over half the world’s mud volcanoes; watch natural cold grey mud bubble from the earth. 04 / In pictures ### The whole guide, in pictures. 4 images from the places in the guide, full screen. Choose any one to open the viewer. 04 / Keep planning ### Turn inspiration into a day. [Compare Baku grandstands →]()[Understand the pedestrian overpass map →]()[Choose your Baku hotel base →]() Hamam access arrangements and service availability can change. Aga Mikayil’s gender-day policy and Taze Bey’s current access arrangements should be confirmed directly before visiting. When ordering tea at traditional chaykhanas, request local wild thyme (kəklikotu). ## Complete page sections | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Eyebrow | Baku Beyond the Circuit | | Title | Things to do in Baku: | | Emphasis | Secret chaykhanas, historic hamams & mud volcanoes. | | Lede | Step away from the track fencing: explore 18th-century Aga Mikayil and 1886 Taze Bey, drink thyme tea in Old City alleys, and witness bubbling mud volcanoes. | | Heading | Discover the hidden Silk Road soul and Soviet architecture of Azerbaijan. | | Body | Beyond the roar of F1 engines, Baku offers rich cultural hidden gems. Wash off the circuit dust at 1886 Taze Bey Hammam or 18th-century Aga Mikayil Bathhouse in the Old City. Taze Bey lists kisa scrubs, foam washing, massage and an eucalyptus-broom treatment; check current access arrangements directly before visiting either venue. Skip tourist traps on Nizami Street and seek out authentic chaykhanas (tea houses) to sip black tea infused with wild mountain thyme (kəklikotu) from pear-shaped armudu glasses, served with dark cherry jam (mürəbbə) and savory lamb qutab. Walk the futuristic curves of Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Centre, explore avant-garde Caspian art at Yarat Contemporary Art Space in a converted naval shipyard, or take a half-day trip south to the bizarre bubbling cold mud volcanoes and prehistoric petroglyphs of Gobustan. | | Disclaimer | Historical hamams have strictly segregated men’s and women’s operating days or private suites; confirm booking policies before arrival. | ### Categories - baku-history-and-culture - architecture-and-landmarks - caspian-and-outdoors - day-trips-and-extensions ## Activity Categories | Label | Count | | --- | --- | | Baku History And Culture | 2 | | Race Week Food And Drink | 15 | ## Activity collections | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Eyebrow | Beyond the Circuit | | Title | Things to do in Baku during F1 | | Intro | Explore Baku’s UNESCO-listed stone alleys, avant-garde architecture, and bizarre mud volcanoes outside racing hours. | ### Themes #### Historic hamams & bathhouse rituals | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Historic hamams & bathhouse rituals | ##### Items | Name | Note | | --- | --- | | Taze Bey Hammam | 1886 central-Baku bath complex with Turkish, Russian and Finnish options, pool, kisa scrub, foam washing, massage and an eucalyptus-broom treatment. Check current access, service and price before visiting. | | Aga Mikayil Bathhouse | Operating 18th-century Old City hammam on Kichik Gala Street. Confirm gender-day policy, hours, services and booking directly before visiting. | #### Budget cafés & quick bites | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Tier | budget | | Title | Budget cafés & quick bites | ##### Items ###### BİR-İKİ Dönər — Central | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | BİR-İKİ Dönər — Central | | Area | Fountains Square area | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | BİR-İKİ Dönər — Central | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Döner and falafel | | Area | Fountains Square area | | Address | 27A Yusif Mammadaliyev Street | | Website | [https://bir-iki.az/en]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-bir-iki-central | | Tier | budget | | Tier Label | Budget cafés & quick bites | | Official Url | [https://bir-iki.az/en]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Döner and falafel | | Best For | A quick lunch; mixed meat-eating and vegetarian groups | | Tradeoff | Extras and combo choices change the bill; some offers are branch-specific. | | Booking Url | [https://bir-iki.az/en/branches]() | | Booking Note | Use the named branch; keep a quick meal flexible around your race plans. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Opening Hours | Daily 12:00–01:00 (Central branch) | | Dietary Note | Falafel is listed. Ask about the sauce if avoiding eggs or dairy. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Chicken German döner - Falafel wrap ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Observations | Item | Amount | | --- | --- | | Chicken German döner | 5.9 | | Falafel wrap | 4.9 | ###### Shaurma №1 — Aziz Aliyev | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Shaurma №1 — Aziz Aliyev | | Area | Nizami Museum / Fountains Square | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Shaurma №1 — Aziz Aliyev | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Shawarma and quick meals | | Area | Nizami Museum / Fountains Square | | Address | 33B Aziz Aliyev Street | | Website | [https://shaurma.az/main/en/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-shaurma-1-aziz-aliyev | | Tier | budget | | Tier Label | Budget cafés & quick bites | | Official Url | [https://shaurma.az/main/en/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Shawarma and quick meals | | Best For | A quick meat-based meal | | Tradeoff | Choose a wrap rather than a larger plated order if keeping spending down. | | Booking Url | [https://shaurma.az/main/en/]() | | Booking Note | Use the named branch; keep a quick meal flexible around your race plans. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Opening Hours | Daily 11:00–23:00 (operator’s Targoviy 2 branch listing) | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Shawarma ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Entrée — Nigar Rafibeyli | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Entrée — Nigar Rafibeyli | | Area | Fountains Square area | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Entrée — Nigar Rafibeyli | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Bakery café | | Area | Fountains Square area | | Address | 26G Nigar Rafibeyli Street | | Website | [https://entree.ge/en]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-entree-nigar-rafibeyli | | Tier | budget | | Tier Label | Budget cafés & quick bites | | Official Url | [https://entree.ge/en]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Bakery café | | Best For | Pastry breakfast or a light lunch | | Tradeoff | The budget pick is a small order, rather than several pastries and drinks. | | Booking Url | [https://entree.ge/en]() | | Booking Note | Use the named branch; keep a quick meal flexible around your race plans. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Pastry and coffee - Sandwich ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Coffee Moffie | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Coffee Moffie | | Area | Islam Safarli Street | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Coffee Moffie | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Coffee, cake and sandwiches | | Area | Islam Safarli Street | | Address | 9 Islam Safarli Street | | Website | [https://www.instagram.com/coffeemoffie/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-coffee-moffie | | Tier | budget | | Tier Label | Budget cafés & quick bites | | Official Url | [https://www.instagram.com/coffeemoffie/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Coffee, cake and sandwiches | | Best For | Solo coffee break; a light snack | | Tradeoff | Choose somewhere else for a full Azerbaijani dinner. | | Booking Url | [https://www.instagram.com/coffeemoffie/]() | | Booking Note | Use the named branch; keep a quick meal flexible around your race plans. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Coffee - Sandwich or cake ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Sehrli Təndir | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Sehrli Təndir | | Area | Old City | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Sehrli Təndir | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Azerbaijani breakfast and tandir bread | | Area | Old City | | Address | 19 Kichik Qala Street | | Website | [https://www.instagram.com/sehrli\_tendir/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-sehirli-tendir | | Tier | budget | | Tier Label | Budget cafés & quick bites | | Official Url | [https://www.instagram.com/sehrli\_tendir/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Azerbaijani breakfast and tandir bread | | Best For | A local bread-and-breakfast experience | | Tradeoff | Budget classification applies to a modest breakfast, not a full table of dishes. | | Booking Url | [https://www.facebook.com/sehrlitendir/]() | | Booking Note | Use the named branch; keep a quick meal flexible around your race plans. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Tandir bread - A small breakfast order ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | #### Mid-range dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Tier | mid-range | | Title | Mid-range dining | ##### Items ###### Firuzə | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Firuzə | | Area | Fountains Square | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Firuzə | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Azerbaijani | | Area | Fountains Square | | Address | 14 Tarlan Aliyarbayov Street | | Website | [https://www.firuzerestoran.az/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-firuze | | Tier | mid-range | | Tier Label | Mid-range dining | | Official Url | [https://www.firuzerestoran.az/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Azerbaijani | | Best For | A first Azerbaijani sit-down dinner | | Tradeoff | Allow time for a proper meal rather than fitting it into a short session break. | | Booking Url | [https://www.firuzerestoran.az/#book]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Opening Hours | Daily 12:00–01:00 | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Pilaf - Kebabs ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Dolma | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Dolma | | Area | Fountains Square | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Dolma | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Azerbaijani | | Area | Fountains Square | | Address | 8 M. Rasulzade Street | | Website | [https://dolmarestaurant.az/en/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-dolma | | Tier | mid-range | | Tier Label | Mid-range dining | | Official Url | [https://dolmarestaurant.az/en/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Azerbaijani | | Best For | Groups wanting a broad local menu | | Tradeoff | The menu adds a 10% service charge. | | Booking Url | [https://dolmarestaurant.az/en/]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Dietary Note | The menu lists ingredients. Lentil soup includes butter; eggplant lavangi contains walnuts. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Lentil soup - Eggplant lavangi - Dolma ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | | Service Charge Percent | 10 | ###### Observations | Item | Amount | | --- | --- | | Lentil soup | 7 | | Eggplant lavangi | 8 | ###### Qaynana | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Qaynana | | Area | Old City | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Qaynana | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Azerbaijani | | Area | Old City | | Address | 126 Kichik Qala Street | | Website | [https://bridgegroup.az/en/company/1]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-qaynana | | Tier | mid-range | | Tier Label | Mid-range dining | | Official Url | [https://bridgegroup.az/en/company/1]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Azerbaijani | | Best For | An Old City lunch or relaxed local dinner | | Tradeoff | Check the evening music programme if you prefer a quieter table. | | Booking Url | [https://bridgegroup.az/en/company/1]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Azerbaijani dishes from the current menu ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### SAHiL Bar & Restaurant | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | SAHiL Bar & Restaurant | | Area | Seafront boulevard | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | SAHiL Bar & Restaurant | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Azerbaijani restaurant and bar | | Area | Seafront boulevard | | Address | 34 Neftchilar Avenue | | Website | [https://sahilbaku.az/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-sahil | | Tier | mid-range | | Tier Label | Mid-range dining | | Official Url | [https://sahilbaku.az/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Azerbaijani restaurant and bar | | Best For | A boulevard lunch or drinks with dinner | | Tradeoff | A 7% service charge is added to the bill. | | Booking Url | [https://www.instagram.com/sahil\_baku/]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Current lunch menu - Azerbaijani main course ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | | Service Charge Percent | 7 | ###### Scalini Ristorante Italiano | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Scalini Ristorante Italiano | | Area | Bakikhanov Street | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Scalini Ristorante Italiano | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Italian | | Area | Bakikhanov Street | | Address | 2 Bakikhanov Street | | Website | [https://www.instagram.com/scalini\_baku/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-scalini | | Tier | mid-range | | Tier Label | Mid-range dining | | Official Url | [https://www.instagram.com/scalini\_baku/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Italian | | Best For | An Italian dinner; groups with different appetites | | Tradeoff | Seafood platters and premium steak can move the meal into a higher budget. | | Booking Url | [https://www.instagram.com/scalini\_baku/]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Plan a separate trip to Bakikhanov Street rather than treating it as a trackside meal. | | Dietary Note | Vegetable pizza and ricotta/spinach ravioli are listed; ask about cheese and sauce ingredients for your diet. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Margherita pizza - Spinach and ricotta ravioli ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Observations | Item | Amount | | --- | --- | | Margherita pizza | 13 | | Spinach and ricotta ravioli | 25.5 | #### Fine dining & special occasions | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Tier | fine-dining | | Title | Fine dining & special occasions | ##### Items ###### Zafferano | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Zafferano | | Area | Four Seasons / Old City edge | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Zafferano | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Italian and selected Azerbaijani dishes | | Area | Four Seasons / Old City edge | | Address | Four Seasons Hotel Baku, 1 Neftchilar Avenue | | Website | [https://www.fourseasons.com/baku/dining/restaurants/zafferano/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-zafferano | | Tier | fine-dining | | Tier Label | Fine dining & special occasions | | Official Url | [https://www.fourseasons.com/baku/dining/restaurants/zafferano/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Italian and selected Azerbaijani dishes | | Best For | A celebratory dinner with hotel service | | Tradeoff | City-wide events can change the published menu prices. | | Booking Url | [https://www.fourseasons.com/baku/dining/restaurants/zafferano/]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Opening Hours | Dinner daily 18:00–23:00 | | Dietary Note | Vegetarian and allergen codes appear on the menu. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Porcini and truffle ravioli - Seafood risotto ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Observations | Item | Amount | | --- | --- | | Porcini and truffle ravioli | 56 | | Seafood risotto | 65 | ###### OroNero Bar & Ristorante | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | OroNero Bar & Ristorante | | Area | JW Marriott Absheron / Azadliq Square | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | OroNero Bar & Ristorante | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Italian | | Area | JW Marriott Absheron / Azadliq Square | | Address | JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Azadliq Square | | Website | [https://www.oronero.az/en]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-oronero | | Tier | fine-dining | | Tier Label | Fine dining & special occasions | | Official Url | [https://www.oronero.az/en]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Italian | | Best For | An Italian date night or celebration | | Tradeoff | Contact the restaurant directly to confirm the table and dining room. | | Booking Url | [https://www.oronero.az/en/contact-location]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Opening Hours | Daily 17:00–23:00 | | Dietary Note | The menu identifies allergens and vegetarian dishes; discuss dietary needs with the restaurant. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Handcrafted pasta - Seasonal Italian main course ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | | Service Charge Percent | 0 | ###### CHiNAR | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | CHiNAR | | Area | Shovkat Alakbarova Street / southern boulevard | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | CHiNAR | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Pan-Asian | | Area | Shovkat Alakbarova Street / southern boulevard | | Address | 1 Shovkat Alakbarova Street | | Website | [https://www.instagram.com/chinardining/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-chinar | | Tier | fine-dining | | Tier Label | Fine dining & special occasions | | Official Url | [https://www.instagram.com/chinardining/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Pan-Asian | | Best For | A lively date night or a group celebration | | Tradeoff | Its nightlife atmosphere may not suit a quiet catch-up. | | Booking Url | [https://www.instagram.com/chinardining/]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Use signed pedestrian crossings around the circuit; choose your approach before setting off. | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Pan-Asian dishes from the current menu - Cocktails ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Sumakh | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Sumakh | | Area | Khatai | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Sumakh | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | Contemporary Azerbaijani | | Area | Khatai | | Address | 20/22 Khojaly Avenue | | Website | [https://www.instagram.com/sumakhrestaurant/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-sumakh | | Tier | fine-dining | | Tier Label | Fine dining & special occasions | | Official Url | [https://www.instagram.com/sumakhrestaurant/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Contemporary Azerbaijani | | Best For | A celebratory Azerbaijani meal | | Tradeoff | It is in Khatai, so allow for a separate journey from the Old City circuit. | | Booking Url | [https://www.instagram.com/sumakhrestaurant/]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Plan your trip to Khatai separately from the circuit walk; the Xətai metro shuttle has its own service pattern. | | Opening Hours | Daily 12:00–00:00 | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - Dolma - Pilaf - Kebabs ###### Price | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Currency | AZN | ###### Tribeca | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Tribeca | | Area | The Ritz-Carlton Baku | ###### Record | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Tribeca | | Category | race-week-food-and-drink | | Sub Type | American brasserie with Azerbaijani influences | | Area | The Ritz-Carlton Baku | | Address | The Ritz-Carlton Baku, 3 Babek Avenue | | Website | [https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/gydrz-the-ritz-carlton-baku/dining/]() | | Volatility | high | | Edition Scoped | No | | Source Ref | baku-dining-tribeca | | Tier | fine-dining | | Tier Label | Fine dining & special occasions | | Official Url | [https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/gydrz-the-ritz-carlton-baku/dining/]() | ###### Dining | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | American brasserie with Azerbaijani influences | | Best For | A hotel-dining celebration away from the circuit | | Tradeoff | Plan transport to the hotel; this is not a quick circuit-side food stop. | | Booking Url | [https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/tribecagydrz/marriott-com-hotel-websites]() | | Booking Note | Reserve ahead for race-week dinner. | | Race Week Access | Arrange transport to the hotel and agree a pickup point outside any race closures. | | Opening Hours | Daily 06:30–16:00 and 17:00–23:00 | | Michelin Status | No restaurant-star award identified in the official Michelin directory at research date | | Next Review On | 2026-09-20 | ###### Order Ideas - 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Zafferano — Record — Dining — Price — Observations — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - OroNero Bar & Ristorante — Record — Dining — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - OroNero Bar & Ristorante — Record — Dining — Price — Basis: Observed menu examples, not a per-person meal quote - OroNero Bar & Ristorante — Record — Dining — Price — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - CHiNAR — Record — Dining — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - CHiNAR — Record — Dining — Price — Basis: Observed menu examples, not a per-person meal quote - CHiNAR — Record — Dining — Price — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - Sumakh — Record — Dining — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - Sumakh — Record — Dining — Price — Basis: Observed menu examples, not a per-person meal quote - Sumakh — Record — Dining — Price — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - Tribeca — Record — Dining — Checked On: 2026-09-13 - Tribeca — Record — Dining — Price — Basis: Observed menu examples, not a per-person meal quote - Tribeca — Record — Dining — Price — Checked On: 2026-09-13 ## Guide and hub links - [Baku F1 Guide 2027: Azerbaijan GP Dates, Circuit, Hotels & City Guide](https://above.guide/baku-f1/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1) ### Pages in this hub - [Baku History And Culture in Baku | Above Guide](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/category/baku-history-and-culture.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/category/baku-history-and-culture) - [Budget cafés & quick bites in Baku | Above Guide](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/baku-dining-budget.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/baku-dining-budget) - [Fine dining & special occasions in Baku | Above Guide](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/baku-dining-fine-dining.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/baku-dining-fine-dining) - [Historic hamams & bathhouse rituals in Baku | Above Guide](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/old-city-hamams.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/old-city-hamams) - [Mid-range dining in Baku | Above Guide](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/baku-dining-mid-range.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/collection/baku-dining-mid-range) - [Race Week Food And Drink in Baku | Above Guide](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/category/race-week-food-and-drink.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/things-to-do/category/race-week-food-and-drink) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Baku Circuit Guide 2027: Castle Section vs Absheron Seats](https://above.guide/baku-f1/circuit.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/circuit) - [Getting to Baku F1: Flight Times & Airport Transfers](https://above.guide/baku-f1/getting-to-baku.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/getting-to-baku) - [Where to Stay for Baku F1 (2027): Old City vs Boulevard](https://above.guide/baku-f1/where-to-stay.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/baku-f1/where-to-stay) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/baku-f1/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/baku-f1/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/baku-f1/ai/manifest.json)