Night 01 · Shur
The First Taste of Baku
A beautiful introduction to Azerbaijani cooking — generous, deeply local and exceptionally well made.
“The first dinner should make you curious about the five still to come.”
Merci Baku · A hosted gastronomy journey
Seven days in Baku, as our guest.
Caspian caviar in the morning. Baku by day. Six tables at night. Four Seasons at the end of it.
No payment required to check availability.
Six nights at Four Seasons Baku Hotel · Reservations and payments administered by BlackSea Inc. · CST 2173468-40
How booking works ↓The idea
The freedom to discover Baku. The important things already taken care of.
Good hosting does not crowd the day. We take care of what should feel effortless, then leave enough space for Baku to become yours.
Mornings at Merci Baku
Six mornings begin around the same table.
Caviar, warm bread, local cheeses, seasonal produce and tea poured without hurry. The day begins at Merci Baku — not at a hotel buffet.
Not just breakfast. The point where every day begins.
This is where the day can be shaped, reservations can move and the evening ahead becomes familiar. It gives the week a place you return to every morning.
Tripadvisor 4.8 / 5 · 53 restaurant reviews
Travelers’ Choice 2025 · Signature breakfasts at Merci Baku
Welcoming guests in Baku since 20114.8 / 5 · 53 restaurant reviewsTravelers’ Choice 2025 · Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor rating, award and reviews relate to Merci Baku By Kamila Verdiyeva restaurant, which hosts the journey’s signature breakfasts.
Room to wander
For travelers who choose a city by what they will eat — and still want the city to feel like their own.
We arrange what is worth arranging, but we do not fill every hour. Choose your own turn in the Old City, walk into a shop, stop for something unexpected, or simply leave part of the day unclaimed.
The city stays yours. We connect only what needs connecting.
Evenings
Six evenings.Six tables.
Fire, fish, meat, herbs and Azerbaijani wine. One evening at a time, a different side of Baku.
Night 02 · Günaydın
The Generous Table
Anatolian grilling at its most irresistible — meat, fire, warm bread and a table meant to be shared.
“One of the six evenings should feel gloriously abundant.”
Night 03 · Chayki
A Summer House by the Caspian
A garden, the waterfront and a lighter expression of contemporary Azerbaijani cooking.
“For one evening that feels airy, graceful and unmistakably Baku.”
Night 04 · Mangal
Where Steak Takes Its Time
Dry-aged beef, intense heat and a restaurant that treats meat as a craft.
“Because one evening should simply be an outstanding steak night.”
Night 05 · Sumakh
Azerbaijan, Beautifully Refined
Traditional flavours, regional spices and one of Baku's most polished expressions of the national table.
“Tradition elevated without being transformed into something it is not.”
Night 06 · Shirvanshah
A Farewell Through Time
One last Azerbaijani table, surrounded by the objects, music and memories of another Baku.
“The final dinner should feel like a conclusion, not simply restaurant number six.”
Azerbaijani wine accompanies all six included dinners. The order of the evenings may change with venue availability and what the city offers that week; the number of evenings, the standard of the rooms and the care of the Merci Baku team do not.
Hosted in Baku
People in Baku know you are coming.
Kamila’s sensibility shapes the journey and the Merci Baku team looks after the week on the ground. Questions have a person. Plans can move. The next table is already waiting.
Merci Baku has been welcoming guests in Baku since 2011.
The service
A week, connected.
You can reserve a hotel and restaurants yourself. What is harder to recreate is the rhythm between them — mornings, transport, experiences, free time, six evenings and people in Baku who can move with the week when plans change.
Morning
Breakfast at Merci Baku, plus a real person who can shape the day ahead.
Day
Selected experiences, required transport and genuine time to explore independently.
Evening
Six different restaurants across the week, with Azerbaijani wine.
Your return
Four Seasons Baku Hotel already built into the rhythm of the journey.
You are not buying a collection of reservations. You are buying a week that already works.
Your stay
Four Seasons Baku Hotel
Six nights. One place to return to.
Let Baku surprise you. Not where you sleep.
Four Seasons Baku Hotel is the standard accommodation for Merci Baku journeys.
Tripadvisor · 4.8 / 5 · 903 hotel reviews ↗Accommodation arrangement
Your six-night stay at Four Seasons Baku Hotel is included in your Merci Baku journey. We arrange each stay directly with the hotel, and your final accommodation and stay details are provided in your Hotel & Stay Confirmation after payment.
BlackSea Inc. maintains a signed corporate accommodation agreement with Four Seasons Baku Hotel for Merci Baku guestroom bookings.
Accommodation relationship
Four Seasons Baku Hotel is independently operated. Merci Baku guest accommodations are arranged directly with the hotel. Merci Baku and BlackSea Inc. are not corporately affiliated with, owned by, or acting as brand representatives of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Independent proof around the journey
The table where your mornings begin. The hotel where every day ends. Both already have a traveler record.
These are not reviews of the seven-day Merci Baku journey itself. They are independent Tripadvisor records for two real components included in it: six mornings at Merci Baku and the standard six-night stay at Four Seasons Baku Hotel.
Your mornings
4.8
/ 5
53 restaurant reviews
Travelers’ Choice 2025 · verified on Tripadvisor
“Best breakfast in Baku. Such an amazing place, we all love it.”
Cris Argu · Muscat, Oman · February 2025
“Went to Merci Baku 4 times for breakfast. The menemen was just brilliant.”
William E · Bathgate, United Kingdom · September 2024
Your stay
4.8
/ 5
903 hotel reviews
Four Seasons Baku Hotel · verified on Tripadvisor · September 2026
Praised the hotel's central location, ease of exploring Baku on foot, turn-down touches, cleanliness, comfort and Four Seasons service standards, and said they would choose the hotel again on a return visit.
evrimylmz · Istanbul, Türkiye · August 2026
Highlighted the waterfront position, proximity to the Old City, breakfast courtyard and especially the restaurant service, describing the stay as lovely.
Flyer483321 · July 2026
More hotel review evidence +
Focused on hospitality, room quality, dining, cleanliness and small details of personalized service, including staff noticing guest preferences and addressing the guest by name.
renoxx · June 2026
Praised the elegance of the property, room details, concierge and desk efficiency, and gave especially strong marks to breakfast for quality, choice and service.
Globetrottergourmet2 · Munich, Germany · February 2026
These Tripadvisor reviews relate to Four Seasons Baku Hotel as a hotel, not to the Merci Baku journey. They independently support the quality of the six-night hotel component included in the standard journey.
The breakfast record, in depth
The journey is new. The breakfast table has already been chosen — again and again.
Merci Baku By Kamila Verdiyeva is our Old City restaurant and the place that hosts the journey’s six signature breakfasts. On Tripadvisor, travelers have already documented the breakfasts, food, service and atmosphere in their own words.
TripadvisorVerified · September 2026
4.8
/ 5
53 restaurant reviews
Travelers’ Choice 2025.
Tripadvisor gives Travelers’ Choice to restaurants and other listings that consistently earn strong traveler reviews and rank within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. Merci Baku By Kamila Verdiyeva received the award in 2025.
Verify all 53 reviews on Tripadvisor ↗What this evidence establishes
The Merci Baku restaurant that hosts your mornings has an established body of third-party traveler feedback, including repeated return visits for breakfast.
The important distinction
These are reviews of the restaurant, not reviews of the seven-day Merci Baku travel program itself.
Five reviews to read first
The strongest signal is not praise. It is coming back.
One guest came four times for breakfast. Another wanted to eat here every morning. Another returned after trying more expensive restaurants during the same Baku stay. Start with their own words.
Tripadvisor · 5 / 5
“Best breakfast in Baku. Such an amazing place, we all love it.”
Cris described the meal as one of the family’s best in Baku. The review praised the freshness and flavor of the food, the attractive presentation of every plate, and the kindness and attentiveness of the waiter, who helped the family feel comfortable throughout their visit.
Cris Argu
Muscat, Oman
Best breakfast in Baku
Family · February 2025
Tripadvisor · 5 / 5
“Went to Merci Baku 4 times for breakfast. The menemen was just brilliant.”
William and his wife returned four times during their stay. He considered the menemen the best he had tasted in either Baku or Istanbul and also praised the freshly baked bread, orange juice, cappuccino, avocado, poached egg, smoked salmon, and the friendly and respectful service.
William E
Bathgate, United Kingdom
The best menemen ever
Couple · September 2024
Tripadvisor · 5 / 5
“I wanted to have breakfast there every day… traditional omelet with tomatoes is love!”
Hanna highlighted the tomato omelet, kyukyu, Baku tomato salad, preserves, traditional tea, and the distinctive honey-and-nut sweet served with tea. She also described the waiters as courteous, comfortable, and unobtrusive.
Hanna M
Ideal place in the old town for traditional breakfast and tea
Couple · March 2025
Tripadvisor · 5 / 5
“We tried breakfast, everything is tasty and fresh… Bread was freshly made.”
Ulyana praised the selection of breakfast dishes and local cuisine. Her breakfast included eggs with tomatoes, fresh vegetables, cream cheese, sour cheese, and freshly prepared bread. She also mentioned the desserts and described the staff as friendly and cheerful.
Ulyana
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Nice spot in the old city
Couple · April 2024
Tripadvisor · 5 / 5
“Ambience and location was great situated in the old town. The food was excellent.”
The reviewer praised the salads, soup, shah plov, and traditional tea served with homemade nut sweets. The review also gave full marks for value, service, food, and atmosphere, and specifically recognized Azar for outstanding service.
Journeythrulife
Geneva, Switzerland
Excellent restaurant in the old town of Baku
Couple · June 2024
Open 21 more traveler reviews
More evidence on food, breakfast, repeat visits, Old City atmosphere and service.
Open 21 more traveler reviews
More evidence on food, breakfast, repeat visits, Old City atmosphere and service.
Albert
Tripadvisor · August 2025
A spontaneous Old City stop became a standout meal: the veranda, attentive service, qutab and cardamom-rose iced tea all left a strong impression, and the reviewer said he planned to return on his next Baku visit.
Old City · Return intent · Service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Marina L
Tripadvisor · February 2025
During five days in Baku, the group kept comparing other restaurants with Merci Baku and returned after trying more expensive places, praising the warmth, service and food.
Returned during trip · Hospitality · Food
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
fatima s
Tripadvisor · February 2025
The reviewer highlighted the location, atmosphere, interior and exterior, service, menu and especially the warmth of the hostess and team.
Hostess · Atmosphere · Service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Bülent K
Tripadvisor · December 2024
A concise recommendation centered on delicious local food and a positive experience with Azerbaijani hospitality.
Local food · Recommended
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Mashajo
Tripadvisor · July 2024
A chance discovery in the Old City became a very positive experience, with praise for the veranda, interior, attentive staff, generous portions and Azerbaijani dishes.
Old City · Attentive staff · Azerbaijani food
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
yatsiv2022
Tripadvisor · November 2024
The reviewer strongly recommended the cafe, praising its stylish atmosphere, presentation, food and a waiter whose humor and service made the evening especially memorable.
Strong recommendation · Presentation · Service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Tatiana
Tripadvisor · October 2024
A positive impression built around the panoramic terrace and notably polite, helpful service.
Terrace · Helpful service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Elmira
Tripadvisor · September 2024
The reviewer described a cozy visit with good service, Azerbaijani tea and pakhlava, and said they definitely wanted to return for dinner.
Tea · Return intent · Cozy
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
PolinaUK
Tripadvisor · September 2024
The Old City setting and food were the highlights, with especially enthusiastic praise for the qutab.
Old City · Qutab · Family
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Trek30723233875
Tripadvisor · September 2024
Food, dessert and green-apple tea all stood out, alongside especially polite and attentive service from Azar.
Tea · Dessert · Service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Irina
Tripadvisor · September 2024
Merci Baku was the group’s first restaurant in Baku; after trying the city’s tomato salad elsewhere, this remained their favorite version, alongside praise for the service.
Favorite dish · Service · First Baku restaurant
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Mary
Tripadvisor · September 2024
The reviewer liked the quaint Old City setting, quick service, food and kind waiters, and said they would happily return.
Return intent · Kind service · Old City
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Shanny
Tripadvisor · September 2024
A relaxed, beautiful restaurant with delicious food and notably friendly, accommodating service.
Relaxed · Food · Friendly service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Дарья Ф
Tripadvisor · August 2024
The reviewer praised authentic atmosphere, high-level service, food and Azerbaijani pomegranate wine, leaving Baku with warm memories of the experience.
Warm memory · Service · Azerbaijani wine
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Екатерина П
Tripadvisor · July 2024
After several visits, the family praised the cozy interior, generous portions, presentation, polite service and the broad range of dishes they had tried.
Repeat visits · Family · Presentation
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Daria I
Tripadvisor · June 2024
A very enthusiastic recommendation focused on the cozy Old City setting, exceptionally attentive waiter and delicious food.
Strong recommendation · Attentive service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Юлия А
Tripadvisor · May 2024
The review praised the national dishes, quick and original presentation, attentive staff and the breadth of the menu, noting that breakfast is also available.
Breakfast available · National dishes · Attentive staff
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Aleksandra K
Tripadvisor · June 2024
After visiting twice, the family praised the polite service, comfortable interior and dishes, particularly the Baku tomato salad.
Repeat visit · Family · Service
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Fidan İ
Tripadvisor · June 2024
The family found the food tasty and the service fast and thoughtful, noting a smiling waiter who repeatedly checked whether they needed anything.
Thoughtful service · Family
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Timur G
Tripadvisor · June 2024
After a full day of sightseeing, the couple enjoyed dinner and singled out the saj and Baku tomato salad.
Dinner · Baku flavors
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Дарья Б
Tripadvisor · May 2024
The reviewer highlighted polite staff, a pleasant atmosphere, desserts, aromatic tea and the veranda view.
Tea · Terrace · Atmosphere
Editorial summary of the restaurant review
Do not take our description of the restaurant on trust. Read the travelers.
Tripadvisor listing checked September 2026. Rating, award and reviews relate to Merci Baku By Kamila Verdiyeva restaurant.
By the seventh day
Baku should feel less like somewhere you visited — and more like somewhere you know.
The morning table, the streets you learned, six evenings out and the place you returned to — one week remembered as a whole.
What seven days includes
Six mornings. Six evenings. And the parts in between that are hardest to recreate yourself.
Before the price, here is what is actually built into the week — not as add-ons, but as one connected journey.
- Stay
- Six nights at Four Seasons Baku Hotel, seamlessly arranged around your journey.
- Six mornings
- Six signature caviar breakfasts at Merci Baku, on Day Two through Day Seven
- Six evenings
- Six dinners at six different restaurants, with Azerbaijani wine
- Airport & transport
- Private airport greeting and transfers, included regardless of when you arrive, with advance flight details. Required programme transportation.
- Experiences & hamam
- Included cultural experiences in central Baku, balanced with free time. A traditional Azerbaijani hamam reserved for Merci Baku guests.
- Local support
- Guide, and Japanese-language guest support arranged according to each group’s needs
Signature journey
US$7,250
per adult guest · based on two adult guests sharing one room
US$14,500 total for two adult guests sharing one room.
The first step is not to buy. It is simply to see whether the right week is available.
There is no payment simply to check availability. Your journey details, total and terms are put in writing before payment.
International airfare is not included. Guests arrange their own travel to Baku; we recommend, but never require, arriving the day before Day One when travelling long-haul.
Before you pay
Everything important is confirmed in writing first.
Checking availability costs US$0. Kanan Hajizada reviews your request, and nothing moves to payment until you have the complete arrangement.
- 01
Personal review
We review your request personally. Kanan Hajizada is your reservations contact. Monday to Saturday, 09:00–19:00 Baku time (UTC+4)
- 02
Your Agreement
You receive your personalised Merci Baku Agreement, stating your journey dates, party size, total price and cancellation terms.
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Your invoice
You receive a formal invoice from BlackSea Inc. For your security, Merci Baku payment instructions will identify BlackSea Inc. as the beneficiary. If you receive instructions naming a different beneficiary, please do not transfer funds and contact our reservations team using the details published on MerciBaku.org.
- 04
You decide, then pay
Payment is made by bank transfer only after you have received and accepted your Agreement and invoice. Payment is made by bank transfer against a formal invoice issued by BlackSea Inc., identifying the amount in USD, the payment date, the payment reference and the payment beneficiary. A receipt is issued for every payment received.
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Seven days in Baku, as our guest.
The next step is not to commit to the journey. It is simply to see whether there is a week that fits you.
A week, connected.
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